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1797 'FLEET ST N.1' RECEIVING HOUSE HAND STAMP LONDON PENNY POST (L418). Fine entire from Cheapside to 'Rev Dr Hallifax, Clapton Terrace Middlesex' posted unpaid and charged '2', on front good to fine strike of the rare large type 'FLEET/ST N.1' receiving house hand stamp in black (L418). On reverse fair strikes London date stamp '4 o'Clock/AU.10/97 EVEN' in red (L431). Letter refers to a serious fire at Cublington which destroyed nine houses belonging to the poor people. (Ref 123326).
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