Great Britain Postal History 1784 (24 Aug.), entire letter datelined

Great Britain Postal History 1784 (24 Aug.), entire letter datelined Royal Adml 24th. Aug. 1794 Off Cape Finisterre to Edinburgh with good "plymouth/ship lre", dated markings on reverse. Fine and with interesting contents offering a rare first hand glimpse of late eighteenth century maritime travel and communications during the revolutionary war period; 1791 (13 June), entire letter from Charleston to Glasgow, endorsed P. Samuel, with fair "greenock/ship" (small faults); 1818 (7 July), Huth correspondence entire letter from Baltimore to London, endorsed pr Phillip and with good step type "brighton/ship letter" (crossed by filing fold); 1820 (18 May), long entire letter to Calcutta with fair red oval double ring "post paid ship lre./(Crown)/london" datestamp. A good group (4 Items). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£300

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