Description
1796 'WATLING ST 1' RECEIVING HOUSE HAND STAMP LONDON PENNY POST (L418). Fine letter from College Hill to 'James Chalmer Esqr, Abingdon Street Westminster' dated 12 April 1796 and charged '1'. On front good to fine strike of the rare large type 'WATLING/ST 1' receiving house hand stamp in black (L418). On reverse very fine strike London date stamp '4 o'Clock/AP-15/96 EVEN' in red. (Ref 123306).