Lot 11023 – 1831 (11.5) Folded entire sent from Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow to Bishop’s Waltham redirected to Southhampton, showing two-line framed ENNISKERRY TWO PENNY POST in red and rate “7”, very fine strike. Note: The Two Penny
Lot 11023 – 1831 (11.5) Folded entire sent from Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow to Bishop’s Waltham redirected to Southhampton, showing two-line framed ENNISKERRY TWO PENNY POST in red and rate “7”, very fine strike. Note: The Two Penny
Ireland » Pre-Stamp Postal History » Local Post Period – 1773-1840
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
mer. 17 juin 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
34d 5h 55m 52s before pre-bidding ends
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1831 (11.5) Folded entire sent from Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow to Bishop’s Waltham redirected to Southampton, showing two-line framed ENNISKERRY TWO PENNY POST in red and rate “7”, departure and arrival bs, very fine strike.Note: The Two Penny post was an extension of the Dublin Penny Post and conducted by the rules and officials of the Penny Post. The service was extended in 1774 to 4 miles and in 1819 to 6 miles, a further 1d being charged on the delivery of each letter. Enniskerry was the only office to have used a distinctive Two Penny handstamp,
Delcampe Category: 1831 (11.5) Folded entire sent from Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow to Bishop’s Waltham redirected to Southhampton, showing two-line framed ENNISKERRY TWO PENNY POST in red and rate “7”, very fine strike. Note: The Two Penny post was an extension of the Dublin Penny Post and conducted by the rules and officials of the Penny Post. The service was extended in 1774 to 4 miles and in 1819 to 6 miles, a further 1d being charged on the delivery of each letter. Enniskerry was the only office to have used a distinctive Two Penny handstamp,
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