Lot 116
1856 (Apr. 11) Amherst N.S. to Coverdale N.B., forwarded to Hillsborough, cover bearing Nova Scotia 1851, 3d dark blue (3), four large margins, intense color and impression, tied by oval grid cancellation, matching "Amherst N.S., AP 11 1856" backstamp, by stage coach to Coverdale, Salisbury (4.12) backstamp transit, readdressed to Hillsborough N.B. with "3d" circular due rating handstamp, Salisbury (4.17) transit cds and Hillsborough (4.17) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Carr, Wood, Mayer, Wilkinson.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
In New Brunswick, re-directed letters are subject to the full letter postage.
Realized: $1,300