Lot no. 1638

1799 (June 18), folded letter written from St. Hélier to le Chevalier de Lapelouze, Infantry Colonel in the Service of the King of France in London, struck with a fine "JERSEY" concave handstamp in black, rated "9" pence in red manuscript, denoting the 7d Jersey to Weymouth single packet rate and UK inland rate, with partial red circular datestamp receiver (22 Jun) on the front, reverse with red oval "10 o'Clock / 99 F NOON" datestamp, a fine entire of lovely quality.