Wiveliscombe

From 1829, following the introduction of a new Post Coach, Wiveliscombe was a Bye Office.  Here are some examples of the "WIVELISCOMB" double-arc undated handstamp (note the missing "E" at the end - did they just run out of room ?

Next the same handstamp with a red Maltese Cross cancel on a 1d Black from September 1840.

Not all letters were prepaid with stamps, here are two examples from 1841 and 1842 that were prepaid in cash.

Two more examples of the Wiveliscombe Maltese Cross from 1842, with red and black "WIVELISCOMBE" double arc dated handstamps.

This sheet shows the difference between mail going from Taunton to Wiveliscombe and vice versa; the Taunton Maltese Cross and handstamps are very blurred (probably caused by dirt) while the Wiveliscombe Maltese Cross and handstamps are much clearer.