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

KING GEORGE IV-KING WILLIAM IV, 1828-1837 A.D.

11 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (85 grams total, album page: 28.2 x 25 cm).

Letter on cover sent from London to Coles & Earle of Andover, Hampshire on 18th July 1828, black date stamp, 8d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Alresford to H B Coles Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 2nd November 1835, black ALRESFORD stamp, 8d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Basingstoke, Hampshire to London on 2nd June 1836, black BASINGSTOKE stamp with red crowned FREEPOST date stamp; letter on cover sent from Ringwood, Hampshire to Henry Earle Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 18th September 1837, black RINGWOOD type 179 stamp, 7d postal rate. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK philately market.
From a private UK collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 2599