Heavyweight champion of England (1783-1863), one of the earliest champions in the history of boxing, later a member of British Parliment. Free-franked address panel, trimmed to 4.75 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Mr. W. Morphew, Seven Oaks, Kent,” and dated at the top, “London, July Twenty Eight 1836.” Franked in the lower left corner, “J. Gully.” Some mild toning and soiling from adhesive and mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
