Lot Essay
Note: This letter is written by Lt. Col. J.A. Farquarson, leader of the expeditionary Force which captured St. Martin, and the only Governor of the Colony.
St. Martin
cover 1813 (2 Feb.) E.L. to Aberdeen, headed "Island of St Martin 31st Jan. 1813", rated "2/6", showing mainly superb "ST MARTINS" fleuron d.s. (crossed by very light vertical filing crease) and red London transit d.s. (30.3). An extremely rare item from the second occupation (1808-14). Photo
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cover 1813 (2 Feb.) E.L. to Aberdeen, headed "Island of St Martin 31st Jan. 1813", rated "2/6", showing mainly superb "ST MARTINS" fleuron d.s. (crossed by very light vertical filing crease) and red London transit d.s. (30.3). An extremely rare item from the second occupation (1808-14). Photo