The 'Hooded Circle' Postmarks of the British Post Office from 1882

Contributions to the Study of Classical Phlately and Postal History of Great Britain and the Commonwealth

Plot

Preface Page 3
Introduction 4
Postmarks of the London Chief Office 9
The London E.C. series 10
Postmarks used for packets 12
"Paid" marks 12
The "Stamford Mercury" mark 12
"Late Fee" marks 13
The "hooded circle" marks of Liverpool, Beyrout,
Londonderry, Limerick, Waterford amd Cork 16
Postmarks used for registered mail 17
Military "hooded circle" marks 20
Railway "hooded circle" marks 20