RichardB Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 To Marcus Smith at the Corn Exchange. The original idea was that you bought a Mulready sheet, wrote your letter on it and the cost covered the postage. Then along came the Penny Black ... eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Smith Marcus, land surveyor, Corn Exchange, (1839). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Smith Marcus, land surveyor, Corn Exchange, house: Westfield terrace, (1833). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 A Marcus Smith worked for the Duke of Norfolk, could be the same person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Jno Fowler, Steel Refiner, Occupation Road (Rodgers Directory of 1841). Some "stamp collector twaddle" : SGME2 1840 1d. Mulready Envelope. Forme 2. Stereo "144". Used example sent to SHEFFIELD cancelled by two strikes of the black MC with a dot in the centre... the second strike placed contrary to regulation at right. Reverse with a YORK SP. 13. 1841. c.d.s. and arrival for the following day. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Willson Younge, Solicitors. Front uncancelled, posted on "the third Sunday". 1840 Mulready 1d. letter sheet (stereo covered by seal) used on May 24th 1840, the third Sunday, from Leeds to Sheffield, the front uncancelled, ''LEEDS/MY 24/1840'' c.d.s. on reverse, a little toned on reverse, otherwise fine and most unusual, the front exceptionally clean, a rare use contrary to regulations. Photo. Price Realised £1600 Source Any ideas about "the third Sunday ?", I know but then, I'm a genius ... ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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