Description
1824 MAIL BRIDGNORTH TO LUDLOW WITH 'BRIDGNORTH/138' CIRCULAR MILEAGE MARK (SH73), EARLIEST RECORDED USAGE. Wrapper from Bridgnorth to 'J Lloyd Esq, Solr, Ludlow' dated 31st Dec 1824, charged '9' and on reverse over flap good strike 'BRIDGNORTH/138' circular mileage mark type 35 (SH73) in black, this being earliest recorded usage. Ex Guy Bridges collection. (Ref 131665).