Privateer's licence to pillage makes six times estimate in Guernsey
An 18th century letter of marque pertaining to the privateer vessel Corbet, of Jersey, with wax seal attached, came up for sale at Channel Islands firm Martel Maides (20% buyer’s premium) on September 17.
Captain John Tocque commanded the 68-ton sailing ship in 1779. The auction house said: “Many Jerse…