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Reynolds, P.R.
Warren, H.R. published by Swansea Philatelic Society (STOCK CODE: 2139686) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

A POSTAL HISTORY OF SWANSEA AND DISTRICT

by D.R. Gwynn; P.R. Reynolds; H.R. Warren

Published by Swansea Philatelic Society. 1st. 1984

Very good condition. Large format. Card wraps. B/w photos and stamp marks.

Spine is browned. Some creasing to covers. Browning and foxing to outer page edges.

ISBN: 0950933201
Stock no. 2139686

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Contents

List of Postmasters and Head Postmasters
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter I Swansea Postal History 1599 - 1851
Chapter II Swansea Postal History 1851 - 1892
Chapter III Swansea Postal History 1892 - 1956
Chapter IV Swansea Postal History 1956 -
Chapter V Postal markings of Swansea
1 Postmarks before 1840
2 The Maltese Cross
3 Horizontal numeral obliterator 763
4 Double arc datestamps
5 Sideways duplex
6 Duplexes
7 Vertical numeral obliterators 763
8 Squared Circle datestamps
9 Single arc datestamps
10 Single circle datestamps
11 Paid handstamps
12 Registered handstamps
13 Rubber packet Handstamps
14 Double circle datestamps
15 Machine cancellation
15 The Parcel Service
17 Ship Letter and Paquebot marks
18 Travelling Post Offices
19 Slogans and special event handstamps
20 Explanatory marks
21 Meter stamps
22 Postage Pain Impressions
Chapter VI Perfins
Chapter VII Swansea Letterboxes
Chapter VIII Post Offices in the Swansea City area Datestamp types
Chapter IX Postal Services in Gower
Chapter X Postal Services in the Swansea Valley
Chapter XI Postal Services in the Gorseinon Area
Appendix I Carmarthenshire offices under Swansea
Appendix II Index of Post Offices
Appendix III Numbers given to offices in Swansea and district
Appendix IV Postage rates tables
Addenda and Corrigenda

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