London Post — Paid Postmarks The next example we have is one dated 1792. This type was in use from 1791 to 1794 only, and can be distinguished by he year being in two figures, and placed in the outer circle between two diamonds. It was applied in red ink. Both of these examples were applied on evening duty.
click here for details.	This letter was written on 19th April 1792 from London to Horsham Sussex. For full details of the letter go to this page on our website
The next example we have is nearly fifty years later and is quite different. This is a single circle with the date in one line in the centre the date 18 begine either side of the month DE and the year in four figures at the bottom of the circle. This type with no circles or ornaments either side of the year was in use from 1822 to 1840.
click here for details	This letter was written to Messrs James & Horatio Hughes, Solicitors Aberystwith Cardiganshire South Wales. Note that the writer has inscribed on the front top left corner Post Paid.
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