Lot 46046 - 1833 (9 December) New Orleans to London – Castletown Ship Letter: Remarkable folded entire from New Orleans to London, via Liverpool, landed at Castletownberehaven, bearing on the reverse a clear strike in black of the v

1833 (9 December) New Orleans to London – Castletown Ship Letter: Remarkable folded entire from New Orleans to London, via Liverpool, landed at Castletown-Berehaven, bearing on the reverse a clear strike in black of the very rare “CASTLETOWN / SHIP LETTER” handstamp. One of only three recorded examples of this elusive Irish maritime marking. An outstanding rarity of early transatlantic postal history and a magnificent exhibition showpiece, further enhanced by its distinguished provenance.

Provenance: Brian Wallas.