Auction 186-190

1824 (July 10): Entire letter from Havana to London endorsed at lower left 'Sir William Curtis', struck on reverse with very fine step-type GRAVESEND / SHIP LETTER in brown (Robertson S5) with landing date 10/8 alongside (or, more probably the recipient had five letters and was charged 10 s. 8 d. for the group, rated 1/2 d. due in manuscript on arrival (Aug 17). A couple of minor worm holes on face panel but scarce.