"I am very interested in the TOBAGO SHIP LETTER mark mentioned in 'Handstruck Stamps of the British Empire' (Robson Lowe) giving the date 1841, Type SC. Some time ago Mr Lowe told me that he obtained his information from the P.O. Record Book in 1928 and that he had seen one on piece. I have been shown a 1d. Trinidad of 1911 with part of this mark and understand that one exists used on a 1937 Coronation stamp which proves that it was still in existence at that time. I would particularly like to ascertain details of its earliest use especially in the pre-adhesive era. Does any member possess, or know of, any early covers or pieces with this mark?"
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