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| Author: | Mike Hooper [ Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Coronation Pre Cancellations 12th May 1937 |
Hi All With regard to the Coronation Pre Cancellations on the 12th May 1937, I am trying to ascertain how many different Post Offices Pre Cancelled on the 12th. The ones I have are: BISHOP BRIGGS - GLASGOW (probably the most common) LASHAM - ALTON HANTS THE HYDE - N.W.9 (although not very clear cancellation) If you have different one can you please list them Thanks and Stay Safe |
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| Author: | Robinr [ Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coronation Pre Cancellations 12th May 1937 |
Hi Mike, Good luck with your project. Here are the post marks on the relevant covers that I have: LONDON, 6:15PM, 11MAY 1937, H HIGH WYCOMBE, 8:20PM, 11 MAY 1937, BUCKS (There were two different envelopes used, with two different typewriters. My guess is that a whole pane - possibly without the cylinder block - was used. At least 100 covers!) PENZANCE, 6 PM, !! MAY, 1937, CORNWALL (Illegible, illegible,)12 MAY, 1937, BIRMINGHAM MIDLAND TPO, *, 12 MY, 37, GOING SOUTH BISHOPBRIDGE, 7 - AM, 12 MY, 37, GLASGOW ST SAMPSON'S, *, 12 MY, GUERNSEY CH IS VILLE AU ROI, GUERNSEY, *, 12 MY, 37, CH.IS. UP SPECIAL, 12 MY, 37, T.P.O. HAMPTON COURT, CAMP, 12 MAY 37, (Illegible) THE HYDE COLINDALE AVENUE, *, 12 MY, 37, N.W.9. (Registered) AUDLEM, A, 12 MY, 37, CREWE. CHESHIRE ST.JAMES ST.BRIGHTON SUSSEX *, 12 MY, 37, 1 Ditto (Registered) BUCKINGHAM PALACE, *, 12 MY, 37, SW1 CHURCH ROAD PORTSMOUTH, 12 MY, 37, HANTS. And here is the prize cancellation of them all... MANCHESTER, 10-PM, 4 MAY, 1937, X And finally, for your delectation, a letter from the General Post Office to a Mr Grant, dated 1st June, 1937" Sir, With reference to the latter part of your further letter of the 1st of June, I am directed by the Postmaster General to say that it it known that a certain number of Coronation stamps were sold before the authorised day of issue, despite the precautions taken to prevent such a happening. The Postmaster General. however, is satisfied that the irregularities were the result of a genuine misapprehension on the part of the officers concerned. I am sir, Your obedient servant... Nice letter. Pity nobody told the PMG about the Morrisons at High Wycombe! |
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| Author: | Mike Hooper [ Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coronation Pre Cancellations 12th May 1937 |
Hi Robin That is a fantastic collection and presents a good selection of Post offices. The 4th is really impressive, never heard of one that early. Thanks for your reply |
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