388th Auction

1840, Mulready lettersheet 1d. black, complete unused sheet of 12, stereos A16-19, 21-27 and 30, some folds as to be expected, overall in very fine and fresh condition. Rare (SG 5,000)

Mulready lettersheet 1d. black, complete unused sheet of 12, stereos A16-19, 21-27 and 30, some folds as to be expected, a few splits and some edge wear, overall in fine and fresh condition. Rare (SG 5,000)

1840, Mulready letter sheet 2d. blue, stereos A95 and A98, unused pair, folded in between, a few minor peripheral weaknesses, A98 with a diagonal crease, still fine. Very scarce

1840, Mulready envelope 2d. blue, complete unused sheet of 12, stereos A195-203 and A208-210, some folds and minor edge faults as to be expected, overall in fine and fresh condition. Rare (SG unpriced)

1847, Mulready wrapper 1 d. black, stereo A159, cancelled by red Maltese Cross handstamp, on reverse arrival mark BELFAST AU/29 1840, fine red wax seal and dated red marking on reverse, spot on top left, vertical crease, early usage to Ireland

1847, Mulready wrapper 2 d. blue, stereo a201, from Dublin to Kilkenny cancelled by “186” Irish numeral of Dublin, blue Kilkenny OC/12/1847 bs., fine red wax seal and dated red marking on reverse, slightly toned, horizontal fold at top, still a scarce cancel and late usage on the Mulready (SG £ 1.400)