Envelope
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, ink and glue.
Measurements
100 x 145 mm
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1154211.1
Summary
Envelope. A blue paper envelope postmarked 23/12/1952 and addressed to Simon Yorke, Esq. and having a 2 1/2d stamp in the front top right-hand corner, showing the late King George VI, who had died on 6/2/1952.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Front of envelope: [postmark] WREXHAM / 23 DEC / 1952 / DENBIGHSHIRE Front of envelope: [addressed to] Simon Yorke, Esq., / Erddig Park / Nr Wrexham / Denbighshire