Ashford (IE)

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GB 1d Red of 1841 Plate 11 SA cancelled by the Ashford MX, Ashford would be later issued with the Irish diamond numeral 14
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Ashford (Irish: Áth na Fuinseoige), historically known as Ballymacahara (Irish: Baile Mhic Aodha Charraigh), is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Ashford is about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Rathnew, which is on the outskirts of the county town of Wicklow. The Mount Usher Gardens and Arboretum are located in the village.

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Ireland 1922-present

Great Britain -1922

Irish numeral 14 issued in 1844.
In 1889 Ashford were issued with a replacement numeral canceller but it was numbered 41 its use continued until 1902 when it was replaced again.

1841 Plate 11 SA on cover sent from Ashford County Wicklow cancelled by the Ashford Maltese Cross to Rathangan County Kildare
reverse of 1841 cover showing Ashford County Wicklow despatch double arc, Dublin diamond transit mark and Rathangan County Kildare receiver