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1860 REGISTERED MAIL SOUTHBOURNE, SUSSEX TO CAMBERWELL WITH 1D (SG40) X 2 AND 2D BLUE (SG45) X 3. Envelope sent registered mail from Southbourne to 'Mrs Jennings, No.5 The Grove, Camberwell, Surrey' with die 2 1d rose-red on white paper (SG40) x 2 lettered ID IF paying 2d postage and strip of three 2d blue pl.8 (SG45) lettered GF GG GH paying 6d registered rate, tied '271' numerals of Eastbourne. The 2d's affected by crease and some soiling, on front fine strike 'SOUTHBOURNE' udc and on reverse 'EASTBOURNE' date stamp JA 2 1860. Unusual combination of 'star' and 'letters in all four corners' issues. (Ref 141997).