Great Britain Postal History Express Mail 1772 (29 April) manuscript

(x) Great Britain Postal History Express Mail 1772 (29 April) manuscript way bill for an Express Letter: "Gentlemen The Annex'd Letter comes by Express, the expense is paid here. You are desired to forward it with the greatest expedition ... [singed] Tinkler(?)", "Dispatched from Colsterworth Post Office April 29 1772 at half past Ten Morning [signed] Tinkler(?)", "Recd. at Stampford at 40 m.p. twelve & sent away at 55 m.p. [signed] P.G. Gardner", "Recvd. at Stilton ¼ past three and sent away at ½ past three: I King", "Recd: at Huntingdon at half past five and sent away at 3 qrs: past (?) [signed] A: Grant", Recd. at Caxton at a Qr: past Seven and sent away with speed [signed] I Flindey(?)", "Reced at Royston ½ past 9 and sent away Immediately [signature unclear]", Recd. at Ware at ¼ past & sent away at ¾ past [signed] E Griffin(?)". Some repair to paper though perfectly sound and a remarkable document bearing seven different endorsements and hands. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

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