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1877 PRINTED ILLUSTRATED ENVELOPE HORSES AND CARRIAGE LONDON TO FARNBOROUGH, HANTS WITH 1D PL.189 (SG43). Very fine envelope from London 'To Master V. Middleton, c/of the Rev. A. Morton, Farnboro' School, Farnboro' Station, Hants' with 1d pl.189 (SG43) lettered CA, some short perfs, tied 'LONDON' duplex JU 11 77. Envelope with superb printed image of a coach with four horses and carrying eight people. On reverse 'FARNBOROUGH.STATION' date stamp JU 12 77. Original letter accompanies with printed image of two racing jockeys at top, one upside down on the horse, text reads 'IN HASTE FOR THE POST' with play on the word 'post'! Superb item. (2 items). (Ref 142006).