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Argyll Etkin Ltd Sale: 47

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
Ship Letters - Scotland
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 621
Symbol:

image Edinburgh. 1796 (Sep 30) Entire letter from Scallaway, Shetland Islands to Lauriston near Edinburgh, handstamped scarce red "EDINBURGH / SHIP: LRE" (Rob S1), charged 2d. Redirected to Haddington with red Penny Post handstamp, the rate increased to 3d, backstamped with "OC/29" Bishop Mark. An unusual early ship letter from the Shetland Islands. Photo on Page 92. (Image1)

Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 260.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 622
Symbol:

Greenock / Glasgow. 1822-35 Entire letters from New Brunswick or Nova Scotia with Greenock Ship Letter handstamps, types S9 or S13 (2), the last from Martinstown with blue circular "LANCASTER" containing manuscript date, a few minor faults. Also 1937 commercial cover from Reykjavik with Iceland 35aur cancelled at Glasgow, handstamped boxed "PAQUEBOT" (H. 297, distorted frame, only recorded in 1937). (4).

Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 75.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 75

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 623
Symbol:

image Leith. 1810 (July 3) Entire letter from Lerwick, Shetland Islands, to Bannockburn with oval "Ship Letter / (crown) / LEITH" (S1), charged 11d. The letter orders goods to be sent back to Lerwick on the "Lord Fife", Capt. Craigie, the same vessel which brought this letter from Lerwick. A fine ship letter from the Shetland Islands. Photo on Page 92. (Image1)

Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 280.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 624
Symbol:

image Leith / Lerwick. 1838 (Feb 13) Entire letter from Lerwick to Edinburgh "P. Magnus Troil", backstamped "LERWICK / SHIP LETTER", superb oval "SHIP LETTER / 17 FE 1838 / LEITH" (S6) in blue on the front, charged 8d. A fine ship letter from the Shetland Islands. Photo on Page 92. (Image1)

Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 320.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 625
Symbol:

image Peterhead. 1903 Cover with KEVII 1d pair cancelled at Peterhead, handstamped boxed "PETERHEAD / SHIP LETTER", very scarce. Photo on Page 92. (Image1)

Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 340.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 626
Symbol:

image Tobermory. 1807 (Mar 21) Part entire letter (missing the first page) from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Rothesay endorsed "p. ship Hamilton, Capt Gilchrist", handstamped circular "TOBERMORY / SHIP LRE", a little smudged but quite clear, the first recorded use of this rare ship letter, the only ship letter handstamp used by this office on the Isle of Mull. Photo on Page 92. (Image1)

Opening GBP 1,500.00
Sold...GBP 2,500.00


Closed..Mar-17-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2500
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