Lot 152
1856 (Apr. 7) Philadelphia Pa. to Halifax, Nova Scotia, datelined folded letter bearing 5¢ red brown (12) deep rich color, large even margins, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Apr 7" c.d.s., endorsed "p 'Canada' via Boston", reverse with "Boston Br. Pkt Apr 9" transit, carried on Cunard Line steamer Canada from Boston on 9 April 1856, partial "Halifax AP 1856" receiving backstamp and matching partial "5" due handstamp, docketed received April 11, aged vertical file fold barely crosses stamp at right, Very Fine, the 5¢ open mail rate plus 5 pence due for Nova Scotia inland postage.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
AN EARLY USAGE FROM THE HARE CORRESPONDENCE.
Provenance: Judd
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| Realized $2,100 |
