Lot 691
New Brunswick, 1860, 5¢ yellow green (8), tied by oval grid cancel on blue 1861 folded letter from Miramichi to Newfoundland, light strike of "4" due handstamp, reverse with Halifax (9.4.61) transit and St. John (9.9) arrival d.s., Very Fine, a scarce part-paid usage at the 13¢ rate to Newfoundland.
Estimate $500 - 750
The 5¢ stamp prepaid the rate to Halifax, while postage of 4d (8¢) from Halifax to St. John was collected upon delivery. This rate was in effect until late 1863.
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| Realized $260 |
