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Lot #: 3001
1670 Type I London Bishop Marking, Great Britain Folded Letter, Plymouth to Middle Temple
Datelined "Plym. 27th September 1670" from John Young, addressed to "For his much respected Mr. Samuel Royle at his chamber in the Middle Temple" in London. "3d" manuscript with London Bishop Marking "SE 30" on reverse.
The letter discusses the sale of John Young's land in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall to a Mr. Clarke and others, detailing aspects of the ownership transfer. Samuel Royle is addressed at his chamber in the Middle Temple, though there is no record of him being a member of the Inn.
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Estimate:
$300 - $500
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$320
Category:
Great Britain Stampless, Great Britain 17th Century
Provenance:
Ex Cipolla
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