Pre Philatelic -
Foreign Mails. 1839 (Dec 22) Large part entire (side flaps removed) from Bordeaux to New South Wales sent as a ship letter via London, paid 48 decimes, backstamped in London (Dec 26) with red “PAID SHIP LETTER / LONDON” datestamp and curved boxed “FOREIGN PAID” handstamps, marked as 2/6 paid. Backstamped upon arrival in Sydney, charged 3d. Also 1840 (Jan 9) entire letter from Dublin to Brussels posted on the last day of the 4d Post Period, prepaid 2/4 and charged 10 decimes. Two unusual items. (2). Photo on Page 54. £120-150 Dealer
Argyll Etkin Auction
Minimum Bid:
102.00 GBP (via Philasearch.com: Argyll Etkin Worldwide Stamps and Postal History - item 9350-A201210-290)
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