Lot 2
Great Britain 1858 cover from Rowland Hill to his son at Port Louis

Stamps and Covers of the World Including the Hambledon Collection Part III | S26027
Auction: 17 & 18 November 2026, 10:30 GMT
Description
Great Britain 1859 (Fe 3)stampless privilege envelope with printed backflap from General Post Office Secretary showing red London Paid cds and signed “Rowland Hill”, reverse with double oval Packet Letter Mauritius date stamp of MR 13. An envelope from Rowland Hill to his son, Pearson Hill, who had been sent there in 1859 to re-organize the postal service., some slight imperfections , remaining a fine item relating to the history of the British and Mauritius Post Office.

