Wednesday 15 December 2021

Bourton to Clifton in 1852 with ornate "No.2" handstamp

Bourton, 4 miles ENE of Wincanton had been in the Wincanton Penny Post from 1838 using an ornate "No.2" receiving house handstamp.  This handstamp had previously been known used from 1838 to 1849;  the cover below extends that usage to 1852.

Coincidentally Hotwells near Clifton also used an ornate "No.2" handstamp in the Bristol Penny Post between 1837 and 1839.


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