2005
Great Britain Postal History 1800 (c.) A highly important 18 page manuscript draft of a paper,...
Postal History
1800 (c.) A highly important 18 page manuscript draft of a paper, written by Sir Francis Freeling (1765-1836, Secretary of the General Post Office), suggesting increases in various postal rates in order to increase Post Office revenue - most of these increases were adopted by the post office in 1805. A unique document, which includes details of the Revenue raised (and therefore number of letters sent) for each band on Inland Postage, London 2d. Post, Foreign and Packet rates.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Postal History
1800 (c.) A highly important 18 page manuscript draft of a paper, written by Sir Francis Freeling (1765-1836, Secretary of the General Post Office), suggesting increases in various postal rates in order to increase Post Office revenue - most of these increases were adopted by the post office in 1805. A unique document, which includes details of the Revenue raised (and therefore number of letters sent) for each band on Inland Postage, London 2d. Post, Foreign and Packet rates.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Great Britain, Featuring fine Line Engraved and Surface Printed issues, Queen Elizabeth II Errors and Varieties, The Property of a Gentleman
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