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first postmarks in the world and General Letter Office blue plaque
blue plaque

first postmarks in the world and General Letter Office blue plaque

first postmarks in the world

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“Near this spot the General Letter Office stood in Post House Yard 1653-1666 Here were struck in 1661 the first postmarks in the world”

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Prince's Street, London, EC2

EC2R

Corporation of London

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  • first postmarks in the world

  • General Letter Office

    post office · (1653-1666)

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