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          CIRCA 1834-1840 CROSS WRITTEN LETTER ABERFORD, WEST YORKS TO BEVERLEY WITH 'WETHERBY/PENNY POST' HAND STAMP (YK3142). Fine cross written letter (to reduce postal costs) from Aberford to 'Francis Watt Esqr Junr, Beverley' charged '8' and on front fine strike boxed 'Wetherby/Penny Post' hand stamp in red (YK3142). On reverse fine strike boxed 'No.1' receiving house hand stamp of Aberford. Fine usage. (Ref 129789).