Sale 299


 
Lot 1309



1831 (Oct. 28) Venus, Ill. to Gananoque, U.C., manuscript postmark with postmaster's "Free" endorsement on folded letter, exchanged at Niagara with red c.d.s. and matching "British Postage" handstamp with manuscript "1/1" rating indicating 2d ferriage charge across the Niagara River and 11d carriage from Niagara to Gananoque, Fine and scarce, interesting content of new settlement opening.
Estimate 300 - 400

 
Realized $350



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