Ralph Allen (1693-1764, city of Bath postmaster and founder of the ‘Cross Post’ system): 1755 cut-down wrapper to London endorsed ‘Free, R. Allen’
- Lot No:
- 191
- Auction No:
- 424
- Auction Date:
- Wed 6th Mar 2024 12:00 (Ended)
UNSOLD
Ralph Allen (1693-1764, city of Bath postmaster and founder of the ‘Cross Post' system): 1755 cut-down wrapper to London endorsed Free, R. Allen' with faint s/line BATH and Bishop mark on flap. Together with a modern PPC. [A note applied by a 19th (?) Century collector reads From Dr: afterwards Bishop Warburton, and dated from Bath June 28.1755.,W.V., and will have referred to the original letter enclosed,as it would appear that the address panel has been written and signed by Ralph Allen on the Bishop's behalf],