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1759 FRAUDULENT FREE FRANK FROM ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND TO LONDON WITH 'ALNE/WICK' TWO LINE HANDSTAMP (NR8). Fine wrapper with letter sent free frank 'To Mr Thos. Adams at Mr. Collingwoods Chambers, Greys Inn, London' at lower left signed 'Free Hyde' and on front 'P' denoting Priviledge. On reverse a light but very readable strike of the rare 'ALNE/WICK' two line handstamp in black (NR8) this handstamp only recorded in use 1763. The actual letter is from Elizabeth Adams to her son Thomas but signed by 'Hyde', a clear example of free frank abuse. (Ref 140263).
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