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    Thomas Waghorn 1839: Entire letter from Liverpool addressed to Thomas Waghorn in Cornhill, London charged at 11d. postage with 'Liverpool' cds in red (April 20) and London arrival, the contents being a copy of the Petition to Parliament (very much in Waghorn's favour 'last month our letters by a Private Agency' (Waghorn) arrived 'several day's earlier than the Govt. despatches') from the 'Liverpool East India Association' and a letter of appreciation: 'the thanks of this Meeting be presented to Mr. Waghorn for his exertions in the cause of Steam Navigation with India'. Historic and rare letters.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF