1778 "SHERBORNE/POFT OFFICE" TYPE J DISTINCTIVE HAND STAMP (DT505) ON MAIL TO SHASTON. Fine letter Sherborne to "Mr. Walter Whitaker Attorney at Law Shaston" dated 16th Dec 1778, on reverse very fine strike of the rare "SHERBORNE/Poft Office" distinctive circular hand stamp (DT505) in black. On front ms charge "1". Tone spot on reverse. (Ref 110294).