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In 1337 the BLACK PRINCE (1) was created Duke of CORNWALL (14/37), the first English DUKEDOM (8). Later examples were 21/39, 43 and 30/15A.

First prize: John McI. Cruickshank, Aberdeen. Runners-up: Belinda Bridgen, London NW8; F.H. Bern- ard, Seaford, East Sussex.