WHITBY: 1821 (31 July) triple rate entire to London written "In the Channel on board the Lascelles, Capt. J.S. Crockle for Rio de Janeiro", unusually landed in Yorkshire and showing a superb strike of the rare small step type "WHITBY/SHIP LETTER" (Type S2) h.s., reverse with London (8.8) transit c.d.s., rated "5/-" (3/- inland charge, 2/- ship letter fee). Exceptionally rare. Photo