Belgium. (London Ship Letter). 1840. Stamp-less folded 'Printed Circular' written from Antwerp dated '30th May 1840' addressed to London cancelled Anvers '31st May 1840' double ring in red, endorsed 'per Steamer' with framed 'PF' (Paid Frontier) on face in red (Van der Linden 2207), charged '10' in pencil on reverse and unframed 'Ship Letter (Crown) London' dated '1st June' in red (Robertson S.28) and rated '8' on face. Very attractive item
Incoming Ship Letter 4d, Captains gratuity 2d and London General Post delivery 2d. Total + 8d.
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