![]() In 1713, the day and month switched positions so that the month was on the bottom. Including the year in a postmark date did not become standard until about 1860. ![]() The year was not given in the postmark because it was not considered necessary. ![]() Originally, the Bishop's mark was a bisected circle with a two-letter abbreviation for the month in the top half and the day of the month in the bottom half. If London was the destination, it was used as a receiving mark. If the letter was mailed in London, a Bishop's mark was used as a postmark. In 1661, Henry Bishop, postmaster general of Britain and namesake of the marking, devised the postmark to prevent patrons from claiming that a letter had been presented for delivery earlier than it really had and blaming the post office for slow delivery.īishop was in charge of the mail that traveled to and from London over the six main post roads of Bristol, Chester, Kent, North, Western and Yarmouth. Green Valley, AZ 85614īrowse our wide-ranging collection of auction catalogues previewing the rare stamps and lots being offered at upcoming sales. Your 200 different foreign plus SAES for my 200 different. LARGE SCOTT SPECIALITY 3-RING BINDER - TOP SELLER!
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