FIFTH CLAUSE POST: Undated E to the Duke of Norfolk in Arundel, redirected to Cowes, Isle of Wight, with fine "Bristol/5th Cls Post" h.s., v. fine Arundel horseshoe, and blurred "THORNBURY" straight line h.s. Also a v. fine coloured engraving of Arundel Castle in excellent condition. (2) (Image)

BRISTOL COASTAL STEAMER MAIL TO IRELAND; Pair with Apr. 1835 E 'p Waterford Steamer' to KIlkenny rated '6'(d) and re-rated '1/-' with step-framed "BRISTOL-SHIP-LETTER" h.s. on front and Mar. 1839 E 'p Steamer' to Dublin with step-framed "BRISTOL/SHIP LETTEr" and "DUBLIN/Ship Letter" h.s. on front and rated '8'(d). (2 covers) Cross Reference: SHIP LETTERS, IRELAND PRE-1922 - POSTAL HISTORY, DUBLIN CITY (Image)

SHIP LETTER TO ENGLAND VIA BRISTOL; Feb. 1839 E to Gloucester, docketed at Cork and with framed "BRISTOL/SHIP LETTER" h.s. on front and rated '1/3'(d) representing the 8d ship letter rate + 7d inland charge. Unusual. Cross Reference: SHIP LETTERS, CITY OF CORK, IRELAND PRE-1922 - POSTAL HISTORY (Image)