Lot# 1546 - Auction 244-249
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Lot# : 1546 Great Britain
Rowland Hill Signature 1839 (Nov 27): Autographed letter-sheet (201 x 215 mm.), written from the Treasury Chambers and addressed to Col. Maberly, acknowledging receipt of the Post Office returns 'numbered 5.7 and 10' with full "Rowland Hill" signature at base; the letter dictated during the judging period for the Treasury Competition. Exhibits well on an album page, a fine and rare document.rnrnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 29 April 1998, lot 765.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 1,600 CHF