Auction No 425, Tag: Ralph Allen
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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
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
Lot 169
Lot: 169
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Apr 2024 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £60
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILSRalph 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],