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Auction: 26019 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain
Lot: 1005

(x) Great Britain
Postal History
Express Mail
1772 (29 April) manuscript way bill for an Express Letter:

"Gentlemen The Annex'd Letter comes by Express, the expense is paid here. You are desired to forward it with the greatest expedition ... [singed] Tinkler(?)",
"Dispatched from Colsterworth Post Office April 29 1772 at half past Ten Morning [signed] Tinkler(?)",
"Recd. at Stampford at 40 m.p. twelve & sent away at 55 m.p. [signed] P.G. Gardner",
"Recvd. at Stilton ¼ past three and sent away at ½ past three: I King",
"Recd: at Huntingdon at half past five and sent away at 3 qrs: past (?) [signed] A: Grant",
Recd. at Caxton at a Qr: past Seven and sent away with speed [signed] I Flindey(?)",
"Reced at Royston ½ past 9 and sent away Immediately [signature unclear]",
Recd. at Ware at ¼ past & sent away at ¾ past [signed] E Griffin(?)".

Some repair to paper though perfectly sound and a remarkable document bearing seven different endorsements and hands.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£650