cover 1774-1869, the selection of fifteen entires or entire letters, including a good range of Paid markings with Alston, Stratford (2, one being in red), Wincanton; Provincial Penny Post with Bury St. Edmunds, Cheadle; Town Name Stamps with curved "MELTON.S", two-line "ST.GER/MANS", "IXWORTH" circular undated; handstruck numerals "1" and "4"; 1774 entire with "FREE" in circle, missent twice, 1869 envelope from Hamilton to Peebles showing fine star-shaped "N.W.RY./NIGHT" on reverse, etc.; mostly clean and the strikes good to fine