Lot 2038
1804 (undated) England to Montreal, Canada, folded cover, manuscript "By the British Queen via Bristol" and red "1½ oz" and "4N6", handstamped "SHIP", reverse with manuscript "Mr. B. will please forward this soon as he can" and "QUEBEC/ 4 SEP 1804" straightline, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE DISCOVERY COPY OF THIS QUEBEC SHIP HANDSTAMP ON A SMUGGLED COVER.
The letter originated in England, sent by private ship outside the post to Quebec care of James Barnard at Quebec and redirected to Montreal, Quebec "SHIP" handstamp (23 mm x 6.5 mm). Rated 6x9d for 1½ ounce Quebec to Montreal with no ship letter charge which should have been added. The "SHIP" handstamp may have been applied in error as cover smuggled ashore contrary to regulations and placed in the mails by Mr. Barnard. The SHIP handstamp bears signs of pencil obliteration which was partially erased.
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| Realized $650 |
