Rowland Hill 1795-1879 English postal reformer who advocated 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 careful perusal...." Light soiling, otherwise very good.