Irish Liberator Daniel O'Connell Free Frank, PSA Encapsulated

A handwritten envelope from notable Irish political leader Daniel O'Connell, sent from Enfield on July 30, 1828 and address to a Miss Caton of London, signed in lower left as "Daniel O'Connell/ Agitator". The envelope, measuring 3.25" x 4.5", has been stamped "FREE" and features other philatelic markings at top right. PSA encapsulated to the overall size of 5.5" x 12.5" and verified authentic. Exhibits minor toning and darkened handling marks, else very good.

Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), hailed in his time as "The Liberator", was the acknowledged political leader of Ireland's Roman Catholic majority in the first half of the 19th century. His mobilization of Catholic Ireland, down to the poorest class of tenant farmers, secured the final installment of Catholic emancipation in 1829 and allowed him to take a seat in the United Kingdom Parliament to which he had been twice elected.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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