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One Penny pink embossed silk thread envelope from Crieff to Edinburgh, with 4-5-4 barred numeral "84" of Crieff, Crieff CDS on back dated JU-15-1856, and Edinburgh arrival stamp dated JN-16-1856 in red. Brightmore's "Postal Stationery of Great Britain" lists this one as No. 3 issued 1850, as it contains the pink seal device on back flap Very nice item -
One Penny pink embossed envelope (Brightmore No. 5, type 2a, size 5) dated 8/4/61 with Edinburgh duplex roller cancel with 131 variety stars by sides of numerals, dated AU-12-1861, backstamped by Gainsborough dated AU 13 1861. -
1868 One Penny Pink embossed envelope (dated 14/10/68) with "Posted Since 1030 last night" duplex cancel, with 131 with stars at sides of Edinburgh dated MAY-22-1869. Backstamp Peebles dated MY 22 69 code B. Nice clean piece -
Air Letter 1953 London to New York 6d red cancelled by London SW machine cancel dated 8.JY.1953. Letter is from Robson Lowe Philatelists in Pall Mall, advising of his successful bid in their latest auction. -
Embossed envelope 2d blue, Brightmore page 3 type 2 on silk thread paper watermarked "WW" on bust . Some water damage to the cover, so priced accordingly -
Embossed envelope QV 2d bistre unused - no watermark. Colour a little faded, but a nice clean piece -
Letter Card 1903 London post with 1d red KEVII letter card (type 36/1 issue as per Brightmore "Postal Stationery of Great Britain"). Front has London W dated CDS dated FE 19 03 3:15PM code 3, with London SW times postamrk on back - FE 19 03 3:45PM. Inside is a Devonshire St CDS dated FE 19 03 codes P W. Contents are a sign of those times - friend sending a fiend a letter reminding him that he is still alive and that he wants to hear back from him! -
Blank registered letter 2d blue dated 14.9.81. Brightmore page 47 no. 7 type B size F. Tear in flap but super fresh condition -
Registered envelope 2d Blue - Brightmore pg 47 type 19 (D6). Addressed to Post Office, Henley On Thames - To Be Called for, but not sent. Nice condition, as unsealed. Front of envelope has prices for inland registration £5 to £50.
