Lot 50014 – 1843 (Jan 26) Printed illustrated envelope with “If you trifle with a nettle it will sting you -“, used in Ireland

Stamp of Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes 1843 (Jan 26) Printed illustrated envelope with "If you trifle with a nettle it will sting you -", used in Ireland

Lot 50014 – 1843 (Jan 26) Printed illustrated envelope with “If you trifle with a nettle it will sting you -“, used in Ireland

Great Britain » Hand Illustrated and Printed Envelopes
Price realised
1’700 GBP
Estimate
300 – 500 GBP
Auction date
Thu 16 Dec 2021 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1843 (Jan 26) Printed illustrated envelope with slogan “If you trifle with a nettle it will sting you -” and “Grasp it boldly, and you are safe”, sent unfranked within Ireland with “2” hs for cash payment, reverse with Belfast diamond despatch and Coleraine arrival cds, fine and scarce usage in Ireland.

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