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FIRST of all I am not specialized in postal history, I got some stampless covers send to "Robert Scott Moncrieff"he is a Scottish advocate, amateur illustrator and caricaturist I will add I link about him from wikipedia , also there is some covers I think it relate to his family I cant recognize the names clearly so I will add them here one by one with questions about them so some one can help , and to share it as a part of history.before I begin I will add some links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rober...tt_Moncrieffhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin...tt-Moncrieffhttps://britishlistedbuildings.co.u....Y-JZFcZBzcs i need to know the first name of the reciver of this cover and the name of town    here is a wax seal I cant recognize also the rectangular handstamp is for Dalkeith in Scottland i will wait for your answers then I will add more covers. Thanks in advance.
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Fascinating. His relative, Charles Scott-Moncrieff, was the most famous Btritish translator of Proust. He also translated Stendhal. |
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The first line of the address appears to be Miss Scott-Moncrieff, so no first name given.
The town is Exmouth (Devon, England).
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Thanks dear @GeoffHa , also dear@flip138 many thanks for your answer but did you think that the letter is for one of his daughters I think he got 2 daughters.I will add more letters and in comming days I will try scan the whole content of it and post here. |
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Postmark 2 Ring EXMOUTH February 14 1848 Code 8 or 0 ? (scan is rough)
Beats the earliest known in the database by 45 years
Highest house number I can see for Beacon Hill (The Beacon?) is 21
Have to research the red receivers strike Not seen that before.
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| Edited by rod222 - 02/09/2023 08:43 am |
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May we have a good scan of the entire cover Any accountancy marks? postage due marks ? handscripts?
It may be the red postmark is from the Chief office for unpaid letters (happy to be corrected) FNB indicated the clerk? C 12 N Midday strike?
Dalkeith (Midlothian) Postmark Boxed Known 1846 - 1852 |
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| Edited by rod222 - 02/09/2023 09:15 am |
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thanks dear @rod222 you are more expertized than me so I wish you add more description so it will be more informative and educational material, I will try to get a scanner and scan this one and another pcs and add them here, for the code it is 8 not 0 for the house number it is 23 you say the highest is 21 so can you dscribe for me what do you mean.
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@all I am sorry icant send a good scans because my scanner is died , I am try to borrow one but I didnt find one, so I must wait until I buy another but I will do my best to send photos clear as I can do.
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i will send another cover for "Robert Scott Moncreiff" at "Dalkeith Park" the date of cover is 1839 I wish to here your opinions I do mu best with the phone camera also there is black wax seal I will describe it and add my question about it. the face of the cover   the back of the cover any idea about mark in red also the logo in the seal it contain a name "Sans Pareir " I think the logo is an Eagle  this is written in inside flap    this is the text content can any one read this text clearly or read the words written for the money balance, also there is a mention for Susannah Scott-Moncrieff (Pringle) the wife of MR. Robert. thanks to all of you. |
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It's probably "sans pareil" (without equal). These are interesting thimgs! |
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Hi mottaz, Please see my earlier comment. The red postmark is from Edinburgh  |
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Thanks dear@Geohffa yes I think it is "sans pareil" but what confused me the last letter is r not l and it is clear so is there any thing I didnt know , also what do you mean by (without equal), yes those covers are interesting for me bi wish I could read all the text but really the handwritting is confusing for me. |
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Hi my dear Bobby De La Rue for I read your previous comment and I am thankfull for the information but there is still many things on those covers need more information and data. |
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It starts with "I am sorry I hinted to you about Davie's cash account". The rest needs a better image for me with my worsening eyesight!
"Without equal" means nothing or no-one as good. |
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dear@Geohffa thanks again so what if the letters is clear " Sans Parier" what is your opinion, also my eyesight is as you I hope I cant get any scanner to post clearer images soon.
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