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Sale 37: The Westpex Sale

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Feldman Collection of Atlantic Mails - Wartime Interruptions

Lot 2531    

Occupation of Charles Town, South Carolina, December 1782. Entire dated "Charles Town South Carolina the 10 of December 1782" from Capt. John Ritchie of the Ship Providence to the vessels owners at Newcastle Upon Tyne. Written just four days before British troops relinquished the city to American forces. The letter arrived in London January 22nd 1783 and was charged a treble 3/- treble packet letter rate plus 4d. to London and a further 8d. to Newcastle making a total of 4/- written in manuscript ("4"). Atlantic transit of 43 days, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $1,700

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