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

KING GEORGE IV-KING WILLIAM IV, 1829-1837 A.D.

11 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (82 grams total, album page: 28.2 x 25 cm).

Letter on cover sent from Alton, Hampshire to Benjamin Edgington of London on 5th May 1829, black ALTON stamp, 2d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Andover by local post to Henry Earle Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 5th February 1835, red ANDOVER date stamp, 1d postal rate; double letter on cover relating to Enham Charity sent from London to Henry Earle of Andover, Hampshire on 11th May 1836, black back stamp type 6, 1/4d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Andover, Hampshire to Mr Lamb(?) of Basingstoke, Hampshire on 28th April 1837, red ANDOVER date stamp; 5d postal rate. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 2601