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1849 CHIRBURY, SHROPS TO LUDLOW WITH 'CHIRBURY' UDC (SH104). Envelope from the village of Chirbury in Shropshire to 'John Lloyd Esqr, Solicitor, Ludlow', post paid '1' and on front 'SHREWSBURY' date stamp JU 17 1849 in blue. On reverse good strike 'CHIRBURY' udc in blue (SH104) part overstruck 'LUDLOW' date stamp JU 18 1849 also in blue. Earliest known usage of this udc in blue which is recorded from 17th June 1849 until 3rd January 1850. Ex Guy Bridges collection. (Ref 131690).