B202-1837 Handwritten Letter – Antique Postal Cover with Red Crowned CircularN
Title
1837 Handwritten Letter – Antique Postal Cover with Red Crowned Circular “Norfolk” Cancellation – Early Victorian Manuscript Ephemera
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Category
📜 Collectibles > Paper > Correspondence > Pre-1900
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Condition
✅ Used – Good antique condition
Original 1837 handwritten correspondence fragment with legible ink, mild age toning, and clear postmark. Light fold lines and minor edge wear consistent with age.
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Item Specifics
Date: February 1837
Origin: Norfolk, England (red crowned circular postmark visible)
Type: Handwritten letter / address panel
Material: Ink on laid paper
Theme: Early Victorian postal history, British ephemera
Handwriting: Brown ink, cursive script
Dimensions: Approx. 4 x 2.5 inches
Features: Partial address “The Hon. Geo. Harris, Belmont, Faversham”; visible “Norfolk Feb 1837” crowned red circular stamp
Era: Pre-stamp postal cover (prior to Penny Black, 1840)
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Description
A fine example of early Victorian-era correspondence, dated February 1837, addressed to The Hon. Geo. Harris, Belmont, Faversham. The piece bears a distinct red circular crown postal mark from Norfolk, a style used just before the introduction of postage stamps.
An attractive collectible for philatelic enthusiasts, historians, or collectors of early British manuscript material. Displays beautifully and represents a fascinating piece of postal history.
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Valuation
Based on comparable sales of pre-stamp British postal history fragments (especially with crowned date marks and titled recipients):
Estimated collector value: £25 – £40
High-end (if linked to known historical figure): up to £60
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
💷 Buy It Now: £39.95
💰 Accept Offers: Yes
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Auction Option (if preferred)
Starting bid: £19.99
Auction duration: 7 days
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