Travel & Exploration
PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Autograph address panel addressed to 'John Taylor Esq',
No 12 Bedford Row, with his black wax seal, 5 x 5, no place, no date, together with a contemporary engraving
A fine pair for framing.
Background
Prior to 1805 all twopenny post letters were charged at 2d and those not prepaid were stamped with a large '2'. This continued after 1805 with a smaller '2'. This has the smaller size so is post 1805.
Stock No. 39676