Description
1781 WESTMINSTER OFFICE DOCKWRA HAND STAMP TYPE 4a (L363a). Fine wrapper dated 25th Feb 1781 addressed to 'Edmund Chalmer Esqr. Brick-Court. Midd: Temple, London' (Queen Anne's Bounty), on reverse good strike Westminster Office Dockwra Type 4a (L363a) with 'PENNY' at left 'W/SA'. Usage of this hand stamp pre dates county catalogue by three years. On reverse good to fine strike double ring circular '7 O'CLOCK' time hand stamp of the 'T' (Temple) Office and reference to the Curacy of Priorslee (Telford). (Ref 124022).