1814 DORCHESTER 'PAID' HAND STAMP IN RED (DT263). Fine entire Dorchester to Sherborne, Dorset dated Nov 2nd 1814, on front fine strike DORCHESTER straight line hand stamp in black (DT223), which catalogue only records as used in 1830 and at upper left fine strike of the distinctive Dorchester 'PAID' hand stamp in red (DT263) with ms '8d' alongside. Scarce hand stamp. (Ref 110270).