1873 ILLUSTRATED 'NATIONAL PHONETIC ENVELOPE' ALFORD, LINCS TO PRIESTOWN, CO. MEATH 1D PL.157 (SG43). A superb example of the illustrated 'NATIONAL PHONETIC ENVELOPE' from Alford in Lincolnshire to 'Mifs J Butler, Priestown House, Priestown, Co. Meath' with fine 1d pl.157 (SG43) lettered KJ tied good to fine strike 'ALFORD/95' duplex NO 12 73. A wonderful envelope with multi illustrations and text which promotes the benefits of learning, printing and culture etc. At left details of the 'Phonographic alphabet' and at right details of 'Phonotypy'. A very rare and attractive item. (Ref 142008).
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