Lot no. 6005

383rd Auction

Condition

6

Catalogue no.

Opening2.000 €
Sold for2.600 €

1814, Second British Occupation, folded letter datelined 18 November, with choice strike of ST CROIX Fleuron (24 Nov), to Armagh, Ireland, rated 2/6 in red, crossed-out and re-rated 3/2, denoting the packet charge, inland rate from Falmouth to Holyhead, and inland Irish postage, reverse with partial January receiver, a remarkably fresh entire and a lovely strike of this rare marking.