Lot 46040 - One of only two recorded Tarbert Ship Letters 1824 (23 November) Bordeaux to Dublin – Tarbert Ship Letter: Exceptional folded entire from Bordeaux to Dublin, bearing a superb, exceptionally crisp strike of the rare blac

Tarbert Ship Letter - One of only two recorded

1824 (23 November) Bordeaux to Dublin – Tarbert Ship Letter: Exceptional folded entire from Bordeaux to Dublin, bearing a superb, exceptionally crisp strike of the rare black scroll “SHIP LETTER” handstamp of Tarbert, accompanied by the red crowned “SHIPLETTER / DUBLIN / 16.DEC.1824” datestamp and handstruck “7” rate marking, both alongside. Apparently only two examples of the Tarbert Ship Letter handstamp are recorded, this being the finest known. An outstanding rarity of Irish maritime postal history and a magnificent exhibition showpiece of the highest importance.

Note: The letter was probably landed at Tarbert from a vessel bound for the Americas.