Lot 130
1861 Three-color franking to British Columbia via New York, 1856 1d re-engraved and 1/- green plus 1858 2d blue (20, 28, 29) tied by London "E/14" duplexes, Aug 17, on small cover to Victoria; very fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
The rate at to the west coast of North America via New York was 1sh 2½d. Ironically, Great Britain did not issue a ½d stamp until 1870 or a 2½d stamp until 1875. Consequently, all mail over this route had to be overpaid by ½d.
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| Realized $500 |
