MANUSCRIPT FIRST DAY COVER CHARGED 5d IN ERROR: 5 Dec. 1839 ...

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MANUSCRIPT FIRST DAY COVER CHARGED 5d IN ERROR: 5 Dec. 1839 mourning EL from Thame to London, with fine "Thame Penny Post", ms "4", ms "5" to include London penny post, then "5" crossed out on front; and "T[H]AME/[DE] 5/1[8]39" ds on back along with 6 Dec. receiving cds. On the first day of this completely new system, it is not surprising some PO clerks had difficulty in understanding it! Cross Reference: OXFORDSHIRE, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY

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Auction Date:
3rd Dec 24 at 11am GMT

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