Sunday 27 June 2021

Wiveliscombe 2d Rate

From December 1837 to January 1840 there was a new rate in the General Post of 2d for up to 8 miles.  Previously the minimum official rate in the General Post was 4d for up to 15 miles.  The cover below is from Wiveliscombe to Wellington, a distance of 7 miles, sent in March 1838 and showing a postal charge of 2d.



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