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1856 MAIL LONDON TO SOUTH MOLTON WITH SG29 X 2 FROM PLATES 40 AND 29. Fine wrapper from London to 'Messrs Riccard and Son, Solrs, South Molton, Devon' with two 1d red-brown on blued paper (SG29) from different plates, PB from plate 40 and PE plate 29, cancelled London '18' Inland Office numeral. On reverse London date stamp AU 11 1856 and fine strike 'Holborn B.O' straight line receivers hand stamp in blue. Unusual with 'mixed plates'. (Ref 136923).