Sale 275


 
Lot 215



U.S. 1861, 10¢ yellow green (68), cancelled by target on 1866 cover (with original enclosure from Rev. James Nisbet datelined "Edmonston House Saskatchewan Oct. 1, 1866" and continued "On the plains midway between Forts Pitt and Carlton October 11th, 1866", from Red River to Freelton, showing "Pembina Dakota/Nov 30" c.d.s., backstamped Dundas U.C. (Dec. 14) and Freelton U.C. (Dec. 14), carried by favor to Red River and then posted from there, as Rev. Nisbet writes "I hope to get this sent to the Red River by two miners that I believe intend going on", and then in a postscript dated October 12 "miners gone - this must remain for next opportunity", thereby explaining the delay in posting.
Estimate 500 - 750

 
Realized $1,700



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