Lot 51261 – 1800 (August 31st) Folded entire showing a large London 2-line “S/IRELAND” in red
Lot 51261 – 1800 (August 31st) Folded entire showing a large London 2-line “S/IRELAND” in red
Ireland » Pre-Stamp Postal History » Early Period – 1657-1784
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Price realised
360 GBP
Estimate
400 – 600 GBP
Auction date
Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1800 (August 31st) Folded entire sent from Carrick on Shannon to London showing a large London 2-line “S/IRELAND” in red (DF No.63), rated “6” single (Carrick to Dublin) deleted by inspectors CROWN and rerated with 1/- double. The letter was further rated 2/4 (1/- + 1/4 double Dublin to London = 2/4), showpiece. One of only 2 letters yet recorded originating from outside Dublin with an S/IRELAND handstamp.
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