Lot 51265 – 1790 (September 20th) Folded entire from Belfast endorsed with manuscript “Crofs Post”
Lot 51265 – 1790 (September 20th) Folded entire from Belfast endorsed with manuscript “Crofs Post”
Ireland » Pre-Stamp Postal History » Independant Post Office Period – 1784-1831
Price realised
130 GBP
Estimate
80 – 120 GBP
Auction date
Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1790 (September 20th) Folded entire from Belfast to Lord Macarmer Dervock living at Lissanour, Ballymoney, sent free and endorsed with manuscript “Crofs Post”, with a straight line red “BELFAST” townstamp, fine and scarce Cross Post usage. Note: The letter was addressed to a peer so no verification of the frank was necessary in Dublin and the Cross Post routing could be used. Auction
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