Lot 1988
1821 (Jun. 24) Schenectady, N.Y. to Victoria, U.C., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Schenectady, June 29th" postmark with matching "Paid 18½" rating to the border, flap with full strike of red "Queenston / 5,July,1821" two-line postmark, manuscript collect "10 + 2" rating updated to "1N2" as 2d ferriage plus 1sh postage, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
The 1sh postage rating was a deliberate overcharge of the correct 9d rate for 100-200 miles where a cabal of postmasters in Canada overcharged postage.
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