Lot 2164
New Brunswick, "Ship Letter (Crown) St. John. N B.", handstamped oval on folded letter to St. John datelined Merion, 9 May 1841; manuscript "4½" rate, Very Fine.
Estimate $400 - 500
Provenance: V.G. Greene, Steinhart
The letter was carried by private ship outside the post to St. John where it entered as a ship letter (J.G. & Y. #147) and was rated 4½d Cy collect including 2½d Cy ship master's gratuity.
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