Lot 70970 – 1836 (Jul 28) entire letter to Edinburgh, dateline “H.M. Ship Asia at Sea” and written by Thomas Cochran on approach to Gibraltar

1836 (Jul 28) entire letter to Edinburgh, dateline “H.M. Ship Asia at Sea” and written by Thomas Cochran on approach to Gibraltar (transcript included) showing on reverse very fine “GIBRALTAR / F” (without date) hs in bright green which was used at Falmouth to identify incoming packet mail from Gibraltar, rated “3/1” and “1/2” boxed hs in same green, very fine and scarce.