Lot 1993
1849 (Oct. 6) Boston, Mass. to Truro, Nova Scotia, folded letter postmarked red "Boston/ 10cts., 7 Oct" c.d.s. and "PAID", clear "ST. JOHN N.B./ SHIP LETTER" straightline, manuscript "1/1½", reverse with St. John and Amherst, N.S. datestamps, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
The cover was carried from Boston to St. John, N.B. by private steamer or sailing vessel and received as a ship letter, rated 1/1½ Cy collect.
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