Envelope headed Telegraphic Despatch Immediate

Envelope headed Telegraphic Despatch Immediate and stamped Electric Telegraph Company

Details

Category:
Archive Collections
Object Number:
2017-7081
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 140 mm x 80 mm
type:
envelope
credit:
British Rail, Clapham

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