1838 DORSET/ 'DORSET PENNY POST' (DT247). Fine mourning letter from Compton Vallence to Colchester dated Nov 15 1838, charged '1/-', on front very fine strike unframed 'No.11' receivers hand stamp of Compton Vallence. On reverse light strike boxed 'Dorchester/Py. Post' hand stamp in black (DT247) partly overstruck London date stamp. (Ref 112104).