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Auction: 19045 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1175

Great Britain
Postal History
Coaching
1757 (12-14 May) "The London Chronicle" with an announcement headed "General Post Office Dec. 20 1756", a half column concerning the attack and robbery of a post boy, carrying the Worcester Mail to Southall on the road near Shepherd's Bush. A reward of £200 is offered "over and above the reward given by act of Parliament for apprehending Highwaymen". A rare and fascinating official report of the robbery of a Post Boy

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£120

Starting price
£140