Lot 326

1830 (Jul. 8) to Scarbourough, Canada, folded cover bearing red framed "Cleaveland, O" type II box postmark and magenta "25" rating, Niagara c.d.s. and accountancy handstamp having American Postage (1/3), British Postage (2d Ferriage plus 4½d postage) totaled to 1s9½d, reinforced fold splitting and paper loss at edges, Fine. Estimate 500 - 750
A SCARCE USAGE FROM CLEVELAND TO CANADA SHOWING THE FERRIAGE CHARGE.
Ferriage was an additional Canadian charge for conveying mail by ferry between exchange post offices. The charge was added to ordinary postage by distance. It was abolished on March 6, 1837.
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