September 2009 Society Auction

Lot 6. FL Port au Prince 27 April 1796 to London with VF strike of Port au Prince marking, Jamet #14 (British occupation), rarity 7. On front is a British due marking 1/2 crossed out and a strike of a red crown inspector's mark. The adjusted rate is marked as 2/3. This would be a 1/1 rate raised to 2/2 (double) plus a 1 pence ship letter fee. Contents 2 pp plus in French, small handwriting probably can be read with a little difficulty. Letter is sound and VF.