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1787 MAIL HARWICH TO LONDON WITH LONDON EXPERIMENTAL DATE STAMP (L4b). Wrapper from Harwich to 'Robert Chester Esq., Secretary to the Governors of Q. Anne's Bounty, No. 1 Brick Court, Temple, London', on reverse very light strike 'HARWICH' straight line hand stamp in black (48 x 6), unlisted in county catalogue. Also on reverse very fine strike of the rare 'FEBY/C/14' double ring experimental date stamp (L4b) only in use during February 1787. Manuscript reference Vicarage of Dover Court in Essex. Filing folds clear of hand stamps. (Ref 128389).