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1845 MAIL GIBSIDE, DURHAM TO BARNARD CASTLE 'Whickham/Penny Post' HANDSTAMP (DU546). Fine letter concerning road construction from Gibside, a substantial estate north Durham, letter dated 24 Feb 1845 to 'R Dent Esq, Streatham House, Barnard Castle' post paid manuscript '1'. On front indistinct strike 'Whickham/Penny Post' handstamp in black (DU546) 'GATESHEAD' date stamp FE 25 1845. (Ref 145384).