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GB - 1840 Penny Black (K-E) Plate 3 with four margins, on le...
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GB - 1840 Penny Black (K-E) Plate 3 with four margins, on letter from London to "Mr Thorogood, County Jail, Chelmsford". Penny black tied with a fine red/orange M/C, backstamped AU 1 1840. Contents reference the successful passing of a Bill in the House of Commons for the release from Prison of the addressee for objecting and failing to pay the Church Rate of 5/6d. Nice local interest item
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6th Oct 2026
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