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   Sir F. A. Rien to All   
   Re: Pre-stamp era franks   
   31 Mar 07 08:46:50   
   
   From: jaSPAMc@gbr.online.com   
      
   On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:54:58 +0100, "Tim Anderson"   
    found these unused words floating about:   
      
   >We have a collection of around 60 pre-stamp era franks. Whereas it is easy   
   >to find information about stamps, I'm not sure where to look when it comes   
   >to these. They are sheets around  10cm x 8cm with an address, a signature,   
   >and a frank impression, dating from around 1800-1835. Does anyone collect   
   >such things?   
   >   
   >Tim   
      
   Yes, but fewer than label collectore.   
      
   Since you didn't note the country of usage, I can't suggest any futher help.   
      
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