Lot 60109 – Cork – Cove: 1840 (28.11) Folded entire from Tampico, Mexico to London, by Falmouth packet “Skylark” which was blown off course and landed at Cove, bearing serif COVE/SHIP LETTER and red London Inspector’s crown, with “1
Lot 60109 – Cork – Cove: 1840 (28.11) Folded entire from Tampico, Mexico to London, by Falmouth packet “Skylark” which was blown off course and landed at Cove, bearing serif COVE/SHIP LETTER and red London Inspector’s crown, with “1
Lot 60109 – Cork – Cove: 1840 (28.11) Folded entire from Tampico, Mexico to London, by Falmouth packet “Skylark” which was blown off course and landed at Cove, bearing serif COVE/SHIP LETTER and red London Inspector’s crown, with “1
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Price realised
260 GBP
Estimate
100 – 150 GBP
Auction date
Tue 9 Dec 2025 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Cork – Cove: 1840 (28.11) Folded entire from Tampico, Mexico to London, by Falmouth packet “Skylark” which was blown off course and landed at Cove, bearing serif COVE/SHIP LETTER and red London Inspector’s crown, with “1/-” rate crossed out and rerated “2/3”, very fine
Delcampe Category: Cork – Cove: 1840 (28.11) Folded entire from Tampico, Mexico to London, by Falmouth packet “Skylark” which was blown off course and landed at Cove, bearing serif COVE/SHIP LETTER and red London Inspector’s crown, with “1/-” rate crossed out and rerated “2/3”, very fine
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