Whyte's THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 18 APRIL 2026

50 74 1841 (1-3 February) letter with Penny Black stamp, Louth and Cavan subscription list. The letter sheet has one of two printed lists of subscribers to an unknown purpose, inscribed ‘Barn Cottages’, addressed to John Nesbitt, High Sheriff, Co. Cavan, at Lismore House, Crossdoney, redirected to London and then Hastings, with several postmarks including PAID AT CROSSDONEY. 9.50 by 7.50in. (24.1 by 19.1cm) Condition: Penny Black is 3 margin, overall the lettersheet is folded, very good. The ‘Penny Black’ was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, issued in London and Dublin on 6 May 1840. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 74 75 1843. THE CONSPIRATORS OR REPEAL MARTYRS OF 1843. Signed by Daniel O’Connell and others. Also signed by John O’Connell, Charles Duffy, Richard Barrett, Thomas Matthew Ray etc. 9 portraits by MacManus ARHA included in the print. 10 by 6in. (25.4 by 15.2cm) Condition: Worm damage in affects one signature, otherwise good. In period frame, glazed. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £260-£430) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 75