Great Britain 1813 Entire Ship Letter to London Saint Vincent stamps first laureate

first laureate

An extremely rare specialised Queen Victorian philatelic piece

fourth issue (denominations in blue)

realised CHF 5500)

Great Britain 1813 Entire Ship Letter to London Saint Vincent stamps first laureateGreat Britain 1813 Entire Ship Letter to London headed "Flying Fish off the Isle of Wight on Wednesday 19th May at 7pm 1813". Showing a very fine oval framed 'SHIP LETTER CROWN DOVER', ROBS S8. A particularly lovely quality example of this rare Ship Letter, which predates the introduction of the prepaid postal system in 1840. Such letters required payment by the recipient of the letter. Letter carried per 'Flying Fish' Schooner 94 tons, Captain G.