Lot 135
1844 (Mar. 25) Leogan, Jamaica to Newmarket, Canada via Halifax, datelined folded letter originally endorsed "Via New York" but crossed out and updated to "Halifax", reverse with "Halifax, Nova-Scotia, AP 26 1844" entry cds and red "Ship Letter, Halifax, N.S." double-circle crown handstamp and manuscript "3/1½" cy. rating for the 4½d ship letter charge, reverse with red Quebec (5.5) transit and Newmarket (5.10) arrival cds, Very Fine.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF THE HALIFAX SHIP-LETTER DOUBLE-CIRCLE CROWN HANDSTAMP STRUCK IN RED.
Realized: $1,400