Lot 132
1864 Newspaper to British Columbia, 1864 1d (33), two singles tied by London "W.E. 2" grids on top half of front page only of the Nov 25-28 edition of the Evening Mail, addressed to the "Eveng Express Office, Victoria, Vancouver's Island, Dec. 3rd", very fine and very rare usage. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Front page news includes the "Manifesto of the Confederate States" and conflicting reports on the activities and whereabouts of General Sherman's army.
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Realized $3,500 |