Lot 187
1863 (Nov.) United States to Annapolis N.S., orange cover entered the mails with "YARMOUTH. N.S. / SHIP LETTER" two-line handstamp and manuscript "7½" for 5¢ postage plus 2½¢ ship letter fee, reverse with Yarmouth (11.16.63) origin and Annapolis (11.19.63) arrival cds, Extremely Fine, ex-Greene (backstamp)., Illustrated in Young.Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE YARMOUTH SHIP LETTER HANDSTAMP.
Although this cover does not have an enclosure, it almost certainly from the United States.
Realized: $5,000