Free-Franked Envelope.
The first Baron Gambier was a noted naval commander; he was the first to break the French line in Howe's victory, he led the bombardment of Copenhagen and the 1807 capture of the Danish fleet, and he negotiated the 1814 peace with the U.S.; in 1830 he was named admiral of the fleet. Item #16155
Free-franked front portion of envelope, irregular 4½" X 2½" tipped to slightly larger sheet, Uxbridge, England, 1825 February 11. Very good. Faint red circular "Free" postal cancellation. Addressed in his hand to "The Revd. T.T. Becher / Southwell / Notts:e" and signed simply "Gambier" at lower left. A handsome piece.
Price: $85.00
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