Lot 51264 – 1790 (November 13th) Folded lettersheet showing an unframed “SHIP” in black and matching “WATERFORD”
Lot 51264 – 1790 (November 13th) Folded lettersheet showing an unframed “SHIP” in black and matching “WATERFORD”
Lot 51264 – 1790 (November 13th) Folded lettersheet showing an unframed “SHIP” in black and matching “WATERFORD”
Ireland » Pre-Stamp Postal History » Independant Post Office Period – 1784-1831
Price realised
1’400 GBP
Estimate
1’400 – 1’600 GBP
Auction date
sam. 22 juin 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1790 (November 13th) Folded lettersheet from Harbor Grace to the SPG in London showing an unframed “SHIP” of Waterford in black and matching “WATERFORD” straight line above, rated 7 (1d ship letter rate and 6d combined Dublin to London) sent by the Welsh Packet route, a rare showpiece and the latest usage of the five recorded examples.
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