FIRST DAY OF UNIFORM 4d POST:5 Dec 1839 EL from Battle to Sturbridge with red ms "Pd 4" on reverse a fine "BATTLE" 5 Dec 1839 c. ds A further lightly struck arrival tombstone ds of 6 Dec 1839 is on the front. (Image)

A RARE FIRST DAY OF UNIFORM PENNY POST COVER:3 Jan 1840 printed EL (tenants & Landlords business) from Kingsdale with a red "KENNOWAY" h.s a clear ms "PD 1" and a fine boxed red "MARKINCH/ JA 10/1840" ds Being the 1st day of uniform 1d postage. . (Image)