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1945 MAIL KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP, LEICS TO MARKET HARBOROUGH WITH 1D CENTENARY (SG480) VARIETY BISECT. Envelope from Kibworth Beauchamp in Leicester to Market Harborough with 2d Centenary (SG482) and 1d Centenary (SG480) VARIETY BISECT clearly tied by 'KIBWORTH BEAUCHAMP/LEICESTER' double ring date stamp 8 FE 45. Noticed by the Post Office (!) with manuscript 'Mutilated stamp' with boxed 'Contrary to regulations/449' instructional mark of Leicester and '1D/TO PAY/449' charge mark. On front 1d postage due cancelled 'MARKET HARBOROUGH/LEICS' date stamp 9 FE 45. Very unusual bisect. (Ref 131372).