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RARE FIRST DAY USAGE OF THE LARGE FORMAT ½d LILAC POSTCARD - EX YORK TO POCKLINGTON; 1 Oct. 1870 usage of the larger format ½d P. Stat. PC (light overall toning) which is thought to be the rarer of the two sizes used on the First Day; sent to Pocklington (fine arrival cds's of both Sat. 1 Oct. & Mon. 3 Oct. on reverse) cancelled by a superb First Day "C/YORK" cds. Interesting message; "Dearest Polly, My heart's sad at parting with you/When shall we meet again/I long for the time when I shall again/be cheered by the light of your eyes. J.H.H.". Cross Reference: FIRST DAY COVERS, FIRST DAY/SPECIAL EVENT COVERS, POSTAL STATIONERY, QV, YORKSHIRE
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