LL-GB Free Front 1839 signed Henry Halford, MP Leicestershire South Who was Henry Halford (1797–1868)? • Sir Henry Halford, 2nd Baronet (1797 – 22 May 1868) was an English Tory and later Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1832 to 1857. Halford was the son of Sir Henry Halford, 1st Baronet and his wife Hon. Elizabeth Barbara St John daughter of John St John, 12th Baron St John of Bletso He was very active professionally in the 1820s–1840s, which perfectly matches your 1839 letter. If your letter can be connected directly to this Henry Halford (as sender, recipient, or close associate), the value jumps significantly from a normal postal history piece to a named historical manuscript item. This is a 19th-century handwritten postal address panel, most likely from a folded letter sent through the British postal system. The handwriting, ink, paper, and the red circular postmark all match early Victorian / late Georgian postal material. The style of writing, paper, and postal mark strongly place this in the 1830s. Collectible & Historical Value This is considered postal history material, and its value depends on: Factor Assessment Age ~187 years old Condition Very good for period Postmark clarity Clear & legible Historical interest High Commercial value (approx.) $40–$120 USD (more if part of full folded letter with contents) Why This Is Interesting This piece is valuable because: • Pre-adhesive stamp era (before 1840 Penny Black) • Clear destination & date • Elegant handwriting • Well-preserved postal marking Collectors of British postal history would find this very desirable. Look carefully at the images to form an opinion The shipment will be from UK Lot L-GBdec05-03