DOMINICA
History
The island was first sighted by Christopher Columbus on Sunday, 3 November 1493 and he named it "Dies Dominica". King Charles I included the island in the 1627 grant to the Earl of Carlisle; however, the first settlers were French who arrived in 1632. In 1660, the British and French made a treaty leaving the island to the native Caribs. Despite an abortive attempt to settle by the British, a similar Anglo-French agreement was made in 1748. The number of French settlers increased. The British captured the island in 1761 and it was ceded by France in 1763, although the French settlers did retain their estates. Captured by the French in 1778, Rodney's defeat of De Grasse in 1782 led to the restoration of the island to the British in 1783. The French attempted to capture the island in 1795, but failed; in 1805 the French took Roseau and pillaged the island, but the island was not surrendered and the French left. In 1871, Dominica together with other British islands were formed into the Leeward Islands Colony. Situated some 95 miles south of Antigua, the island has an area of 290 square miles.
DOMINICA
The Outstanding Gold Medal Collection formed by Stephen Sugarman of London
Official Seal
Proof Embossed die proof of the official seal of Dominica, on card (90x95mm.) dated in pencil "Jan 13 1923". Photo
Details
Proof Embossed die proof of the official seal of Dominica, on card (90x95mm.) dated in pencil "Jan 13 1923". Photo