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Auction: 18043 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1557

Great Britain
Postal History
1774 (21 June) entire letter with a superb strike of the Dockwra type "post/paid/penny" with space for receiving House number at the centre, handstruck "J-21 A" (June 21 Afternoon) alongside; a small tear on the reverse slightly extends to the front at top, well away from the handstamps. The most important of all the Irish Dockwras, and the earliest recorded date of use. A major rarity. Photo

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Sold for
£9,000