Lot
2689 
Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 1¢ Black, 5¢ Blue, 10¢ Vermilion, all tied by matching grid cancels on cover to Calcutta, India, red London (7.17.1865) transit cds and red crayon "2" credit marking, partial red Calcutta receiving backstamp, magenta "Rec'd per 'Nemesis', 31st Augt. 1865" docketing on face; left flap missing, slight faults, Fine, Illustrated in Argenti on page 199., ex-Argenti, Cartier. Scott No. 8, 10, 12 (two pairs) Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
A MAGNIFICENT AND UNIQUE USE OF THE OF THE NOVA SCOTIA 1860-63 ISSUE TO INDIA.
This letter was prepaid 46¢ for the double-weight letter rate to India and Ceylon weighing between ¾oz to 1oz.
Realized: $10,000
Lot
2690 
Prince Edward Island, 1861, 3d Blue, Double Impression, o.g., lightly hinged, rich deep color, strong distinct second impression, couple tiny black extraneous ink specks at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, a key rare P.E.I. variety, Scott catalog value for single with very small faults. SG No. 3b. Scott No. 2b $4,750.
Realized: $3,750