[ Autographs ] Rowland Hill 1795-1879 English postal reformer who advocated uniform, low rates and invented the concept of prepayment of postage through the use of postage stamps. A.L.S. 1p. sm. 8vo., [England], July 16 [n.y.] to a lady, good content. In part: "...The answers are very much what I expected - I notice no omission except the amount of N. paper stamp duty - but I am too unwell for a carefulperusal.. "Light soiling, otherwise very good.