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Auction: 6021 - Great Britain Stamps & Covers
Lot: 271

x Great Britain Postal History Ireland 1868 (11 Nov.) printed envelope with design in blue of a young woman wearing an advertsiing ´cloak´ showing the legends "newry for newry" and "vote for newry" (the reference being to the general election of 1868, when Disraeli was defeated by Gladstone and the controversial "Irish Reform Act" was passed), addressed to Ardee bearing 1864-79 1d. tied by "357" numeral; small tear and other minor cover faults though still fine and most attractive. Rare. Photo Estimate £ 600-800

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