cover 1840 2d. plate 1, OD, fine pale shade, margins all round (mostly large), on neat uncreased envelope addressed to Taunton, tied by superb strike of the black Irish "187" numeral of Dundalk, the reverse showing Dundalk despatch datestamp for 26 May 1846 in blue; the envelope with tear at top-right clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and a visually stunning item. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo | Christie's

Lot 1803

1803

cover 1840 2d. plate 1, OD, fine pale shade, margins all round (mostly large), on neat uncreased envelope addressed to Taunton, tied by superb strike of the black Irish "187" numeral of Dundalk, the reverse showing Dundalk despatch datestamp for 26 May 1846 in blue; the envelope with tear at top-right clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and a visually stunning item. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo

cover 1840 2d. plate 1, OD, fine pale shade, margins all round (mostly large), on neat uncreased envelope addressed to Taunton, tied by superb strike of the black Irish "187" numeral of Dundalk, the reverse showing Dundalk despatch datestamp for 26 May 1846 in blue; the envelope with tear at top-right clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and a visually stunning item. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo

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cover 1840 2d. plate 1, OD, fine pale shade, margins all round (mostly large), on neat uncreased envelope addressed to Taunton, tied by superb strike of the black Irish "187" numeral of Dundalk, the reverse showing Dundalk despatch datestamp for 26 May 1846 in blue; the envelope with tear at top-right clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and a visually stunning item. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo