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1843 MAIL LONG BENTON, NORTHUMBERLAND USED LOCALLY AND REDIRECTED. Envelope Long Benton to 'Mr Robert Patterson, Teacher, Rose Hill Bank', Willington, Nr. North Shields' with good 1d (SG8) lettered OJ, four very close but clear to fine margins and cancelled black Maltese cross of Newcastle. Envelope re-addressed to 'Newcastle Tyne' and on front fine strike scarce 'Long Benton/Penny Post' handstamp in red (NR388). On reverse 'NEWCASTLE ON TYNE' and 'NORTH-SHIELDS' date stamps DE 13 1843. Good usage. (Ref 145382).
