January 25, 2024
Rare Victorian Letter Kirkaldy Penny Post & Seal Oct 1838 - Bahia South America.
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Rare Victorian Letter Stamped Kirkaldy Penny Post etc , Red Wax Seal dated Oct 1838 from Bahia South America. Condition: Good overall condition for age as shown. Size: Document approx 17 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Description: Letter mentions "ships 3/4 of a mile offshore at anchor in 10 fathoms of water and quite safe" "the lower town reminds me of Kirkaldy with its narrow dirty streets and broadening towards the west" "While I have a nice look out to upon the shipping and our dwelling house somewhere about Capt Weymss gate at the Dysart Colliery" plus numerous other interesting points. Unusually the letter has been double written (vertically and horizontally to save paper weight for 19th century postal costs), good example of rare international postal history. Details: The postage price quoted for is for 1st class recorded within the UK Mainland ( insured upto £42.00), for items of a higher sale value we recommend special delivery. All International buyers very welcome.....happy to ship WORLDWIDE, please feel free to contact me for international shipping prices. SPECIAL OFFER - COMBINED, LARGER or HEAVIER PACKAGES SENT WORLWIDE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES............................................CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER DETAILS. After Auction ends I will carefully pack your item getting back to you with a price asap (normally within
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