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

KING GEORGE IV-KING WILLIAM IV, 1826-1832 A.D.

11 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (87 grams total, album page: 28.2 x 25 cm).

Letter on cover about land sent from London to Abbots Ann via Andover, Hampshire on 9th February 1826, black date stamp type 5 with double ring, 8d postal rate; letter on cover from Handover, Hampshire to Marl'bro, Wiltshire sent on 16th July 1827, black ANDOVER 66 with red type 176 stamp, 8d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Abel Bull of Chute to B Coles Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 31st May 1827, postmaster Mrs Marcer, black ANDOVER 66 stamp, 1d postal rate; letter on cover from Salisbury to Mr Earle of Andover, Hampshire on 23rd December 1832, black SALISBURY 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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