Lot 51255 – 1746 (November 6th) Folded letter sheet showing the earliest recorded Derry “SHIP” handstamp
Lot 51255 – 1746 (November 6th) Folded letter sheet showing the earliest recorded Derry “SHIP” handstamp
Ireland » Pre-Stamp Postal History » Early Period – 1657-1784
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Price realised
3’000 GBP
Estimate
1’800 – 2’200 GBP
Auction date
Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1746 (November 6th) Folded letter sheet, rated “11d” (1d ship rate + 4d Derry to Dublin + 6d combined rate) from Apoquinimick to the SPG in London, landed in Ireland, showing a Derry “SHIP” handstamp, and below a diminutive “DERRY” provincial town name stamp, a wonderful example of the early use of this Ship mkg, a wonderful exhibition showpiece. The earliest recorded usage of this Derry SHIP handstamp.
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