1782 'SHERBORNE/POFT OFFICE' TYPE J DISTINCTIVE HAND STAMP (DT505) ON MAIL TO LONDON. Entire, rather fragile, Sherborne 'To William Dickinson Esq, a Member of Parliament, Queen Ann's Street London' dated 3rd April 1782, on reverse very fine strike of the very scarce 'SHERBORNE/Poft Office' distinctive circular hand stamp (DT505) in black. Alongside Bishop mark '5/AP'. (Ref 81554).