Great Britain 1813 Entire Ship Letter to London Saint Vincent stamps He partook in the conquest

He partook in the conquest of Sicily in the summer of 1943

Great Britain King George V 1912-24 3d violet (watermark Royal cypher)

realised CHF 5500)

chalk-surfaced paper

this stamp provides philatelic interest since it is a fiscal stamp which was used for both fiscal and postal purposes

Great Britain 1813 Entire Ship Letter to London Saint Vincent stamps He partook in the conquestGreat 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.