Lot 65452 – 1858 (Feb 5) large part entire from Drogheda to Edward Lear in Corfu, Ionian Islands

Stamp of Ireland » GB Used In Ireland 1858 (Feb 5) large part entire from Drogheda to Edward Lear in Corfu, Ionian Islands
Stamp of Ireland » GB Used In Ireland 1858 (Feb 5) large part entire from Drogheda to Edward Lear in Corfu, Ionian Islands
Stamp of Ireland » GB Used In Ireland 1858 (Feb 5) large part entire from Drogheda to Edward Lear in Corfu, Ionian Islands
Stamp of Ireland » GB Used In Ireland 1858 (Feb 5) large part entire from Drogheda to Edward Lear in Corfu, Ionian Islands

Lot 65452 – 1858 (Feb 5) large part entire from Drogheda to Edward Lear in Corfu, Ionian Islands

Ireland » GB Used In Ireland
Price realised
420 GBP
Estimate
300 – 500 GBP
Auction date
Thu 29 May 2025 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

1858 (Feb 5) large part entire (missing sideflaps) from Drogheda to Edward Lear in Corfu, Ionian Islands, with three 1855-57 4d on white paper (two faulty at top), tied by Drogheda Irish spoon cancels, reverse with Ardee, Dublin, London, Trieste transits, obverse with Aachen transit and Corfu thimble arrival, an attractive cover to a rare destination.

Note: The addressee is Edward Lear, the famous artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet.

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