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1843 MAIL LOFTHOUSE, WAKEFIELD TO TADCASTER 1D (SG8) 'KIRKGATE' STRAIGHT LINE RECEIVERS HANDSTAMP IN RED (YK3093). Fine letter from Lofthouse dated April 14 1843 to 'Robt. Ballie Esq, Tadcaster' with 1d (SG8) lettered SK, touched at lower right otherwise good margins and tied fine strike Wakefield Maltese cross in black. On front fine strike 'KIRKGATE' straight line receivers handstamp in red (YK3093), and on reverse 'WAKEFIELD' date stamp. The Kirkgate handstamp recorded County Catalogue 1844-1847. (Ref 142976).