WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 15/16 MAY 2021

26 19th Century 48 1830 (5 November). Daniel O’Connell signature on the front of a letter. Signed bottom left on the front part of a letter from London to Nottingham with Post Office FREE datestamp. Accompanied by a print of O’Connell, published by Fisher, London, 1844 with O’Connell’s signature in the engraving. 3 by 5in. (7.6 by 12.7cm) Condition: The Free front is fine, the engraving is foxed and torn in the margin. Daniel O’Connell, as a Member of Parliament, was entitled to unlimited free postage, provided he signed the front of the letters. He was reputed to be one of the abusers of the privilege, often signing letters for friends, constituents, and donors to his political campaigns. Estimate €80-€100 (approx £70-£90) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 48 49 Circa 1830 Daniel O’Connell signature on an address panel from a letter. Addressed to the Secretary of The Hospital Accidental Case Society. 3.50 by 5in. (8.9 by 12.7cm) Condition: Slight soiling, very good. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 49 50 19th century. Daniel O’Connell commemorative jug and a reproduction of a cordial bottle. No maker’s name, with a portrait of The Liberator flanked by angels, possibly issued just after his death in 1847. The “Irish Reform Cordial” bottle is a modern reproduction. Condition: Very fine, bright colours. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 50