Sale 304


 
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.


 
Realized $200



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