GB 1838 Pre-Stamp - pair "Newcastle/5''Cl.POST" handstamps new-edition and also showing V3 ("G

and also showing V3 ("G for O in OFFISIEEL") on R4 (or 14)/2

Neatly cancelled by a Henley on Thames "355" numeral

Type O2 opt (16Ωmm wide)

franked at 1s9d rate by 1950-54 "Stereo" 1d

An important Jubilee rarity

GB 1838 Pre-Stamp - pair "Newcastle/5''Cl.POST" handstamps new-edition and also showing V3 ("G1838 39 Pre stamp. Very fine pair of entires sent to Cheadle and London via Newcastle under Lyme both rated in manuscript indicating the 1d Fifth clause charge and the General Post charge from Newcastle, Staffs to the respective destinations. Both entires bearing the fifth and final 5th Clause type "Newcastle 5'' Cl. Post" handstamps at top right with the 1838 entire bearing a crisp red example and the 1839 entire bearing a black strike. B Willcocks &