Where the Hand of 
Man Hath Never Trod

Publication

Little boxes, little pots, hidden under rocks, 
banks and roots of trees. Letterboxers have 
been placing and searching for these hidden 
treasures across the vast landscape of Dartmoor, 
Devon, for over one hundred and fifty years.

Born in St Austell, Cornwall, Richard Elliot 
is the longest living letterboxer. Collecting 
his first stamp in the 1960’s, Where the Hand 
of Man Hath Never Trod celebrates his dedication 
to this unique community.

Incased within a clamshell are two publications,
archiving Richard’s personal stamp collection of every 
walker he met over the years and a book of prose, 
written by himself and fellow walkers.



 
Bruce Duckworth Award
Winner

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2025