£240
WIRKSWORTH/MATLOCK - EARLY LETTER SENT "BY A SPECIAL MESSENGER", RED UDC, ETC.; 10 Nov. 1674 EL sent by carrier from "Wirksworth" to "Woodburgh neare Nottingham" by carrier but exceptionally endorsed on the front "by a Special messenger from Nottingham paid". Plus Aug. 1844 usage of the scarce 1d Pink letter-sheet cancelled by "520" Numeral with very fine red "MATLOCK.VILLAGE" UDC on the front, dusty printed 1854 Act ref "Cavendish Bridge & Hulland Ward Road" (tolls & repairs), c.1930 Derby Vinegar brewery unused EL, and photo of Ridgway Mail-cart beside letter-box. (5 items) Cross Reference: EXPRESS, POSTAL STATIONERY, QV, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
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