Lot 51338 – 1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison,

Back to browsing page
Previous lot
Next lot
Lot 51338 – 1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison,
Stamp of Ireland » Transatlantic Mail to, from and via Ireland 1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison,
Stamp of Ireland » Transatlantic Mail to, from and via Ireland 1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison,
Stamp of Ireland » Transatlantic Mail to, from and via Ireland 1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison,
Stamp of Ireland » Transatlantic Mail to, from and via Ireland 1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison,

Lot 51338 – 1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison,

Ireland » Transatlantic Mail to, from and via Ireland
Price realised
400 GBP
Estimate
300 – 500 GBP
Auction date
Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1855 (December 19th) Envelope from Wexford to Madison, Indiana, USA, franked GB 2d blue and 4d carmine with highly glazed paper, tied by an English type Spoon “WEXFORD / DE 19 / 1855 / 448” ds in blue, with Boston “Br PACKET / 11 / JAN / 24 / BOSTON” ds, the stamps were ignored and the full charge of 24 cents to be collected, applied. A normal Treaty rate letter that was prepaid the unusual amount of 6d, attractive and colourful transatlantic usage.

Auction
Spring Auction Series – 2024
Catalogue
British Empire

Additional scans and images are being uploaded on a continuous basis, and the complete set of illustrations for all lots will be available by 1 June 2026.

Should you require further images after this date and are unable to find the material you need online, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For further information regarding this lot, please contact us.

Contact us