Great Britain Postal History Express Mail 1781 (June) wrapper to Bridgewater

(x) Great Britain Postal History Express Mail 1781 (June) wrapper to Bridgewater endorsed "With the upmost Speed" and "Express"; 1864 entire letter from Leeds to Lille endorsed "Foreign Mail" bearing 1d. (2) and 4d. making the 6d. rate for catching the additional afternoon train; 1891 (13 April) 1d. pink envelope within London struck with single ring black "post office/express/paid" handstamp - a very early usage during the new Express Delivery local service in London; and 1895 (27 July) O.H.M.S. letter from Devenport bearing Jubilee 1½d. block of six, struck with double ring black "post office/express./paid" handstamp and endorsed "Special Messenger". A scarce group. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

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