superscription

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The letter, which was without superscription, fell into the hands of the Electress, who, believing it intended for herself, received it with delight.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva

That the stamp of the receiving-house should be struck upon the superscription or duty stamp, to prevent the latter being used a second time.

From The Romance of Industry and Invention by Cochrane, Robert

"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 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

It enclosed a second letter superscribed to Mr. George Kelly, and prayed the banker to add to the superscription Mr. Kelly's address.

From Parson Kelly by Lang, Andrew

Titian, Plate 126, in dealing with the incident of the tribute to Cæsar, has selected the moment Doré selected, when Jesus asks, "Whose image and superscription hath it?"

From The Great Painters' Gospel Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Bailey, Henry Turner