The letter was to London with a date inside of 8th May 1706 and a London bishop mark receiving mark dated 13th May. It was charged 3d which was the rate for over 80 miles from 1657 to 1711.
Wednesday 10 July 2019
Bridgwater 1706
Below is an example of the first handstamp in use at Bridgwater, from 1706. The handstamp is known used in 1705-1706.
The letter was to London with a date inside of 8th May 1706 and a London bishop mark receiving mark dated 13th May. It was charged 3d which was the rate for over 80 miles from 1657 to 1711.
The letter was to London with a date inside of 8th May 1706 and a London bishop mark receiving mark dated 13th May. It was charged 3d which was the rate for over 80 miles from 1657 to 1711.
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