[ Autographs ] ROWLAND HILL (1795 - 1879) English postal reformer whoadvocated uniform, low rates, 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 soil.