Lot 2007
1847 (Aug. 14) Amherst, Nova Scotia to Hartford, Conn. U.S.A., folded letter, red crowned circle "PAID AT AMHERST. N.S.", red "Robinston Me. Aug 18" c.d.s., manuscript "11½" and "10" with "PAID" in crown handstamp, reverse with Amherst, Dorchester and St. Andrews datestamps, Very Fine. Estimate 300 - 400
AN EXCEPTIONAL STRIKE OF THE AMHERST N.S. PAID CROWN IN RED.
The letter was prepaid to the U.S. border 11½d, then rated 10¢ collect to Hartford.
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Realized $200 |