ISLE OF BUTE - BALANCE OF THE COLLECTION: 1854-1923 (majorit...

ISLE OF BUTE - BALANCE OF THE COLLECTION: 1854-1923 (majority QV) group of covers & PPCs, mainly ex Bute. Inc. 3 Mar. 1854 E to Rothesay ex Glasgow franked 2d blue strip of 3 + 1d red cancelled by barred numerals with circular "REGISTERED AT GLASGOW/137" mark; 7 July unpaid EL to Edinburgh ex Rothesay with fine rare blue "2" charge mark & v.fine "ROTHESAY" cds on front; 23 June 1905 PPC of Steamer Juno posted on board with ship cachet; 1846/56 Es (2) to/from Orkney; etc. (19)Cross Reference: ORKNEY ISLANDS, SHIPS/SHIPPING, REGISTERED MAIL