superscription
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The superscription told him that it was from Millie Stretton.
From The Truants by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
"From the King!" exclaimed Sir John Grey--"from the King!--a letter to me!"--and he held the packet to the lamp, and gazed on the superscription attentively.
From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Lady Mary had no sooner glanced at the superscription than she sent her maid downstairs to bring the lackey immediately to her boudoir.
From Parson Kelly by Andrew Lang
In the two that have a superscription, it is styled the Book of Kriemhild.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
As he removed it from its resting place he observed that the poor ink of the superscription had run, and the letters of the address were faded and fast disappearing.
From Ralph of the Roundhouse by Allen Chapman
