Pre-Adhesive & Stampless. 1693 (Feb 23) Entire to Mincing Lane in London with clear strike of the Dockwra hs for Bishopsgate; and 1713 (Jan 14) wrapper to near Horncastle, Lincolnshire, with Dockwra Westminster ds and "JA / 14" bishop ds, fine. (Image)

1755 (April 25) Entire letter from Plymouth to Monaco, showing "28/AP" Bishop marking and "PLY/MOUTH" on reverse, front with "D'ANGLETERRE" straight line; a very rare destination, probably unique in the 18th Century; ex Daniele Zanaria private collection. (Image)

1782-40, Group of pre-stamp postal history incl. 1840 (Jan 10) first day of uniform penny postage entire from Wigan with "PAID" and "1" hs, 1782 entire from Bartlett's Buildings with ms "4" and bishop mark, 1817 lettersheet sent in London with "More to Pay, 1d" hs and 1840 (Feb 29) entire from Edinburgh. (Image)

1837 (5.1.) Folded letter bearing at front blue 2-line HADDINGTON PENNY POST alongside divers postmarks and taxation markings to the Canton of Geneva (manuscript 'par Fernex'), at back Haddington departure cds, London transit and 2-line GENEVE arrival marking, interesting & scarce letter (Image)