The Orkney Islands
The fine collection formed by the late Cormac Quin
cover MARITIME: 1819 (July) E.L. from Widewall, South Ronaldsay to Edunburgh, rated "1/1½" in manuscript, fine strike of black "HUNA" partly overstruck by Edinburgh arrival d.s.; light filing creases and minor perimeter soiling but unusual and scarce. The postal charge was 8d. (ship letter) + 5½d. (inland postage and mail coach tax). Photo
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cover MARITIME: 1819 (July) E.L. from Widewall, South Ronaldsay to Edunburgh, rated "1/1½" in manuscript, fine strike of black "HUNA" partly overstruck by Edinburgh arrival d.s.; light filing creases and minor perimeter soiling but unusual and scarce. The postal charge was 8d. (ship letter) + 5½d. (inland postage and mail coach tax). Photo