IRELAND

Covers and stamps / Ireland

IRELAND:1848 (Nov 24): Outer letter sheet from Mauritius to London, endorsed by ship "John Stuart”, charged "8" (d.) uniform ship rate to Great Britain, bearing very fine framed "BELFAST / SHIP LETTER" handstamp in bright blue, reverse with Belfast cds (March 21, 1849) in same ink and London arrival March 23), fine and attractive. Ex collection Robertson.