£1,500
EARLY EXEMPT SHIP LETTER; Sep 1833 EL to London (sheet separated by Robertson into two for display) endorsed '1½oz' with fair oval "SHIP LETTER/(Crown)/CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" h.s., framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" (Tab.In.1) and in between a fine red "(Crown)/EXEMPT SHIP LR" h.s. (Tab.Ex1) (vertical fold through centre). Originally rated '4/4" but amended to '4/-' as the India sea postage of 4d. was exempt, as this was a consignee letter. Important exhibition item and probably unique combination of these markings. Ex Robertson. Cross Reference: INDIA, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY, SHIP LETTERS
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