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Postal Uses
Postage Rates and Fees Up to One-Half Ounce
Illustrated Envelope
August 26, 1844. Lilac-printed
envelope with floral motif
and two medieval figures at
sides. Sent from Lyndhurst to
Wells, (Somerset) with plate
39 adhesive. Envelope
manufacturer unknown. e
Embossed Envelope
December 7, 1853 – Small, embossed
ladies envelope used from Liverpool,
through London (December 8), and
Collingsburgh (December 9), to Elie,
Fife, Scotland. 466 numeral
cancellation of Liverpool. Plate 164
adhesive.
Mourning Envelope
March 23, 1852 – Bath
through Plymouth to
Sidmouth. “53” numeral
cancellation of Bath.
Plymouth transit datestamp
in blue on the reverse.
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