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1865(c) - 1970, the collection of Welsh Railway Letter and Parcel stamps; a fine selection from 23 companies, some scarce early types and including Bishops Castle "FOR ONE Newspaper" (no value shown); Brecon & Merthyr "Owners Risk" large ½d. on blue paper; Cambrian Railways early ½d.- 1½d. (7), redrawn designs (10) and rare "BOOK STAMP"; Manchester & Milford large 1d., 2d. & 3d.; Monmouth Rail & Canal Co. 1870 1d.-3d.; Pembroke & Tenby 1891 2d. letter stamp cancelled at Lamphey (stated to be only recorded used example, see also Wilson catalogue); Rhymney 2d. "3lbs and under"; "Great Western & Midland Railway Co's Joint Severn & Wye & Severn Bridge Railway" 1d. Newspaper Parcel (stated to be unrecorded); Taff Vale Railway "Edwin E. Page" 1d., 3d. and 6d., and later types; also XU5 with 1905 Severn & Wye, 1906 Cambrian and Shropshire & Montgomeryshire 1928 3d. on 4d. and 1942 4d. on 3d. (all philatelic). A fine collection, mostly arranged in a Devon album. Also two modern items, incl. Talyllyn surcharged souvenir sheet. (242)