ORKNEY ISLANDS - "KIRK/WALL" 2-LINE MARKS + ENCIRCLED TYPE; ...

Hammer

£180

ORKNEY ISLANDS - "KIRK/WALL" 2-LINE MARKS + ENCIRCLED TYPE; 1795/97 pair of ELs (latter with address panel toned clear of marks) with faint or v. fine "KIRK/WALL" marks (seldom seen; the latter later than recorded by Auckland/Stables), and similar 1802 EL with v. fine "KIRK/WALL" in circle; all struck on the front and all from Kirkwall to Bannockburn - charged "8", "1/6" or "1/10". Interesting contents about general trade & finance. (3 covers) [See WB p.19-21.] Cross Reference: ORKNEY ISLANDS