Lot 3239
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), full to large margins, tied by bold "Philadelphia Pa. Apr. 21" c.d.s. on 1856 folded letter to Halifax, Nova Scotia, manuscript. "10" and large blue "6", St. Andrews and St. Johns N.B. backstamps; stamp with tiny scissor cut at top, Ve ry Fine appearance, rare early use.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Provenance: Signed Ashbrook and discussed in his Special Service
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