Lot
144 
1858 (Jun. 15) Ottawa, Canada to Wallace, N.S., orange cover bearing 3d red (4), four margins, tied neat bold strike of four-ring "27" numeral cancel, red "City-of-Ottawa, U.C., Paid, JU 15 1858" origin cds, reverse with Montreal (6.15), Halifax transits and Wallace (6.23) arrival cds; flap torn, couple light stain spots, a Very Fine and rare use. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
ONE OF ONLY 6 COVERS RECORDED BY FIRBY ON THIS ROUTE FROM CANADA TO NOVA SCOTIA.
In 1858, steamer communications were resumed. S. Baby of Quebec began a fortnightly service with the Steamship Lady Head between Quebec and Pictou making calls at Gaspe, Paspebiac, Dalhousie, Miramichi and Shediac. In the following year, A. Heron of Niagara received a subsidy from New Brunswick to operate the Steamship Arabian on the same route. She also called at Bathurst and Richibuto. From June 2nd 1860, mails were made up at Halifax and sent to Pictou to be transported by a Canadian Government steamer to Quebec during the navigation season. The "Arabian" sailed until 1865 and the "Lady Head" until 1866 when replaced by the Steamship "Union". In 1865, the Steamship "Victoria" and in 1866 Steamship "Her Majesty" plied between Halifax and Montreal.
Realized: $1,800