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

KING GEORGE IV-KING WILLIAM IV, 1826-1835 A.D.

11 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (77 grams total, album page: 28.2 x 25 cm).

Letter on cover sent from Winchester, Hampshire to Monmouth, Wales on 17th May 1826, black WINCHESTER date stamp type 178 with mileage 68; letter on cover from Over Wallop, Hampshire to Mr H B Coles of Andover, Hampshire on 12th April 1827, black ANDOVER 66 type 176 stamp, 1d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Tidworth, Wiltshire to Andover, Hampshire in April 1828, black ANDOVER 66 type 176 stamp; letter on cover sent from Newbury, Berkshire to Mr Earle of Andover, Hampshire on 20th January 1835, black NEWBURY date stamp, 5d postal rate corrected from 8d. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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