Coronation Pre Cancellations 12th May 1937
Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:35 pm
by Mike Hooper
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
Re: Coronation Pre Cancellations 12th May 1937
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:45 am
by Robinr
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!
Re: Coronation Pre Cancellations 12th May 1937
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:53 pm
by Mike Hooper
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