Great Britain and British Commonwealth RAILWAY LETTER STAMPS & COVERS
Sale No: 847
Lot No:1406
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Cat No:Collection
THE FURNESS RAILWAYS, & ORS GROUP - env. endorsed 'Immediate' and below 'From Ulverstone p Railway 1.45pm Dec 7 60' to Lancaster franked solely with large green rail label on the back showing '6'd paid, scarce early example. Also 1859-65 covers (2) & a piece franked with 1d reds and each a ringed "L.C./R." of the Lancaster Carlisle Railway nearby; and 1845 local Lancaster E poorly addressed so missorted to London where returned, franked two margin 1d red tied 436 numeral plus red ringed "M/NR" of Grand Northern Railway. (5)Cross Reference: LANCASHIRE, MISSENT MAIL, EXPRESS (Image)