Chard examples from 1781 - 1843

A selection from Chard, starting with a straight line "CHARD" from 1781.  The entire was addressed to Nether Stowey near Taunton, but Nether Stowey came under Bridgwater so the entire received a straight line "TAUNTON" when it had to be resorted into the Bridgwater bag.

Next another straight line "CHARD" from 1796.

Then from 1830 a circular "CHARD" with mileage erased - this is a year later than recorded in the British County Catalogue.

This entire is undated but has the framed "Chard / Py Post" handstamp, known in use 1830-1839, and a boxed "No.1" receiving house handstamp from Thorncombe.

Finally a "CHARD" traveller skeleton from 10th November 1843, used as a receiving mark.