Description
1844 REGISTERED LETTER RECEIPT WITH 'CLEOBURY/PENNY POST' HAND STAMP (SH114). A very fine receipt in respect of a 'REGISTERED LETTER' from Cleobury Mortimer in Shropshire to 'Mr R Mercer, Pennywell Road, Bristol' dated 7th December 1844, at lower left manuscript 'Paid 1s/2d' and above good strike 'Cleobury/Penny Post' hand stamp in black (SH114). At lower right signature of the 'Postmaster, or Letter Receiver's'. Fine item. (Ref 132493).