Wednesday 8 November 2023

Wellington and Wincanton - two early covers

A couple of early handstamps, first from Wellington in January 1783.  The "WELLING / TON" handstamp is known used from 1780 to 1783.

Secondly a "WIN / CANTON" handstamp from 1790.  The handstamp is known used from 1785 to 1791.  One of the problems with early letters (that don't go to London) is working out what route the post would have taken, to match with the postal charge.


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