Great Britain and British Commonwealth Cancellations Greenock & Ardrishaig Packet
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 486
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Greenock & Ardrishaig Packet. 1879 (July 24) Cover to Greenock with Tarbert backstamp, the 1d red cancelled by "GREENOCK & ARDRISHAIG PACKET / 163" first type duplex code "B", only recorded 2nd July - 8th August 1879. Closed tear at upper edge which just goes into the upper part of the c.d.s, otherwise fine and very scarce. Photo on Page 84. (Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-19-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 487
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Chevalier / "Fusilier". 1897 Cover with printed David MacBrayne flap, posted from London to USA franked 2½d, the enclosed letter written on "Steamship Chevalier" printed notepaper, and a 1906 David MacBrayne official postcard written on the "Chevalier" sailing to Rothesay, posted at Ardrishaig. Also picture postcards of the "Fusilier" (2) or "Chevalier". (5).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Apr-19-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 489
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Chevalier. 1903 (Jan 3) Cover franked 1d from Innellan to Paisley, backstamped partial "(GK & A)RDISHAIG PACKET / B / CHEVALIER" wide type c.d.s, very scarce, especially as a transit datestamp. Also a 1903 (Feb 5) piece with KEVII 1d cancelled by this rare "CHEVALIER" c.d.s code "A", cut around the cancel. (2).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Apr-19-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 492
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1916 (Aug 24) Picture postcard to Glasgow with KGV ½d cancelled "GK & ARDRISHAIG PACKET" c.d.s code "B" with the ship's name removed. A very fine example of this uncommon c.d.s, recorded April 1916-February 1917. Photo on Page 84. (Image1)
