Description
1705 MAIL 'SALEBY NEAR ALFORD', LINCS TO LONDON WITH 'HORNCASTLE' STRAIGHT LINE HAND STAMP (LI506/509). A fine entire letter from 'Saleby near Alford' dated 22nd November 1705 'For the Lady Mafsingberd, to be left with Mr Henry Mafsingberd at Mr J Knights a wholefale Grofer in Broad Street, London', charged '6'. On reverse very fine strike 'HORNCASTLE' straight line hand stamp in black (LI506/509). A very early and rare example of a provincial hand stamp. (Ref 137579).