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The Perils of AI - a cautionary tale: Taunton 1704 manuscript handstamp

I have recently acquired the cover below dated April 1704 which bears a manuscript "Taunton" on the reverse (just predating the first Taunton postmark, known later in 1704).  The entire was sent from Minehead to Charles Orchard at Exeter or Aldercomb to be left at the post house at Bytheford [Bideford].


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Tennis Invite at Queen Camel, 1930

The card below was posted on 1st June 1930 to Dick Allen, West Bradley House, inviting him to a Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament to be held on 12th July 1930 at Queen Camel.


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Valentine card from Bath to Charterhouse Hinton, 1854

The Valentine Card below was sent from Bath to Charterhouse Hinton, in an envelope postmarked on the back in Bath on 14th February 1854.


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Postcard of Leamington Spa used as Advertising for "The City Boot Stores, Ltd" in Bedminster

I don't understand this postcard - it is of the Parade, Leamington Spa in Warwickshire and has an advertisement for "The City Boot Stores, Ltd" in East Street, Bedminster across the whole of the reverse.  This leaves no space for an address so could not be used postally .... and why a postcard of Leamington Spa ??  Ideas on a postcard please !!


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Bridgwater and Taunton, 1737 and 1880
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