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

KING GEORGE IV-KING WILLIAM IV, 1826-1834 A.D.

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

Letter on cover sent from Andover, Hampshire to George Lamb Esq. of Basingstoke, Hampshire on 5th April 1826, black ANDOVER 66 type 176 stamp, 10d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Basingstoke, Hampshire to Coles & Earle of Andover, Hampshire on 22nd November 1827, black BASINGSTOKE mileage mark type 176, 5d postal rate; letter on cover local postage sent to B Coles of Andover, Hampshire on 8th December 1830, black ANDOVER date stamp type 179, 1d postal rate; letter on cover sent from Loncolns Inn to Mr Earle Esq. of Andover, Hampshire on 20th February 1834, black date stamp type 6, 8d postal rate. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 2606