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1839 MAIL CHILHAM, KENT TO WESTPORT, IRELAND WITH 'CHILHAM/PENNY POST' HAND STAMP (KT255) AND 'CANTERBURY/PENNY POST' HAND STAMP (KT204). Wrapper, some soiling, from Chilham in Kent to Westport in Ireland, on front fine strike 'Chilham/Penny Post' hand stamp in black (KT255), initially charged '1/2' but rerated '1/5'. On reverse good strike, over flap 'Canterbury/Penny Post' hand stamp in black (KT204), part overstruck Dublin date stamp NO 23 39. Also on reverse CANTERBURY date stamp NO 21 1839. Unusual usage with two difference 'Penny Post' hand stamps. (Ref 129411).