Lot Essay
Note: The contents give a graphic account of the taking of Brimstone Hill and other fighting in the West Indies.
Details
cover 1798 (Feb.) E.L. (stained and partially repaired) from a soldier in the Buffs at Brimstone Hill to Ireland, rated "1/8" (deleted) and "2/1", and showing fine "ST KITTS" h.s. (39x5½mm) with London transit d.s. for 13 April on reverse. Scarce. Ex Urwick. Photo