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1788 MAIL SOMERTON, SOMERSET TO BRIDGWATER WITH '136 SOMER/TON' FIRST TYPE MILEAGE MARK (SO697). Fine letter from Somerton dated Jan 5th 1788 to 'Mr Hancock, at Mr Stevens's Atty at Law, Stowey, near Bridgwater' charged '3' and on reverse fine to very fine strike of the scarce '136 SOMER/TON' first type mileage mark in black (SO697). Letter sent via cross post. (Ref 135758).