L1856 MAIL LONDON TO BRISTOL DIE 2 1d PL.24 WATERMARK SMALL CROWN (SPEC C7)(DC). Fine entire letter from 'The General Life and Fire Assurance Office' London 23rd April 1856 to 'Robt. Lennard Jn Esq, Bristol' with fine to very fine Die 2 1d pl.24 red-brown on blued paper WATERMARK SMALL CROWN (Spec C7) lettered DG. Stamp with very fine perforations for this issue and tied fine strike London '27' Inland Office numeral, filing fold well clear of stamp. On reverse fine strike 'BRISTOL/IN' datestamp AP 24 1855, this date stamp believed struck upon incoming mail at Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station. Fine usage. (Ref 144430).
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