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SearchI assume the partial Postmark relates to 'CASTLE STREET', if so can anyone tell me where the street is? For some reason I seem to recollect Edinburgh, would that be correct and if so why was it used in preference to the normal '131' strike?
Any help would be welcome.
Thanks,
Richard.
CASTLE STREET Postmark?
Re: CASTLE STREET Postmark?
Yes, Castle Street, Edinburgh, a Scots Local.
You can see a complete strike here https://www.barrell.co.uk/products/108151
Scots Local postmarks were in use in place of usual numeral postmarks from 1854 onwards to about 1860.
The most comprehensive book in the GBPS library is this one:
R. C. ALCOCK, Scots Local Cancellations Illustrated 1854‑1860. Cheltenham: R. C. Alcock Ltd, 1984. 124pp.
You can see a complete strike here https://www.barrell.co.uk/products/108151
Scots Local postmarks were in use in place of usual numeral postmarks from 1854 onwards to about 1860.
The most comprehensive book in the GBPS library is this one:
R. C. ALCOCK, Scots Local Cancellations Illustrated 1854‑1860. Cheltenham: R. C. Alcock Ltd, 1984. 124pp.
Re: CASTLE STREET Postmark?
Winston W,
Thank you for the info on Castle Street, Edinburgh, will update my records accordingly.
Richard
Thank you for the info on Castle Street, Edinburgh, will update my records accordingly.
Richard