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1820 MAIL GUILDFORD, SURREY TO LONDON, ILLLEGAL PRIVATELY CARRIED MAIL. Fine letter from Guildford dated 22nd Apr 1820 to 'John Hopton Forbes Esq, Ely place, London' without postal charge, hand stamp or date stamp and thus privately delivered, which was illegal at this time if an official postal service existed. (Ref 134491).
