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Lot
2166
Samoa, 1840 Samoa To Staffordshire, England. London Missionary Society folded letter from Thomas Heath datelined "Island of Manono, 6th April, 1840", sent by private ship rate with manuscript "8" pence rate and clear red "Paid Ship Letter, Sydney, Ju 16, 1840" oval rimless date stamp, reverse with straight line "Ship" handstamp; cover missing sideflap and slightly reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $525