Great Britain (GB) Postal History, Early 19th Century Pre-Stamp Covers

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King George IV-King William IV, 1829-1837 A.D. Letter on cover sent from Droxford, Hampshire via Alton to Henry B Coles Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 3rd July 1829, black ALTON stamp, 9d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Vere Street, London to B Coles Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 10th August 1835, red cross date stamp, with red FREEPOST double ring type 40 stamp signifying EVENING POSTING; letter on cover sent from Andover, Hampshire to Fooks & Goodden of Sherborne, Dorset on 17th December 1835, red ANDOVER date stamp, 8d postal rate; letter on coverabout payment of goods sent from Andover, Hampshire to Chute (local) on 5th August 1837, red ANDOVER date stamp type 179, 1d postal rate. 88 grams total, album page: 28.2 x 25 cm (11 1/8 x 9 7/8 in.). [4, No Reserve] Acquired on the UK philately market. From a private UK collection. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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