Postal History and Covers: Ship Letters: Clyde Steamers: A selection of cards or covers incl. “GK & ARDRISHAIG PACKET/COLUMBA” double ring c.d.s. mostly on picture postcards to England or France with types II code A duplex (on 1884 registration envelope to Glasgow), IV code B (on the rear of an 1888 envelope and as a duplex on an unpaid and taxed 1883 envelope to Ottawa), VII codes A and B, VIII codes A and B type IX codes A and B and for the same for “IONA” types III codes A and B, V codes A and B, VII code A, VIII code B, IX codes A and B and “GRENADIER” types VII code B and VIII code B plus a very scarce “CHEVALIER” code B and very scarce 1916 (July and Aug.) picture postcards franked 1/2d. tied by a type III c.d.s. with steamer name erased as a W.W.I security measure. (36 items) (Image1)

Postal History and Covers: Ship Letters: ?Brixham: 1837 entire from Batavia to London, endorsed “per Henry” and “2/2” rate mark, with boxed “INDIA LETTER/BRIXHAM” (Robertson In. 2) struck across flap on the reverse, fine. Photo. (Image1)

Postal History and Covers: Ship Letters: ?Chivelstone (Devon): 1846 cover from Brazil to London, with manuscript “p Ellida” and “8” rate mark, with “CHIVELSTONE” undated circle used in lieu of a Ship Letter mark, step type “SHIP LETTER/KINGSBRIDGE” (Robertson S2) on reverse. Not recorded by Robertson and the only example of its kind to have been recorded, very rare. Photo. (Image1)