Lot
234 
1847 (May 4) St. Pierre to St. Jeandes Champs, France, datelined folded letter with boxed "Ship-Letter, Halifax. N.S." handstamp on reverse, carried by Cunard Line Caledonia to Liverpool, red "Colonies/&c.Art.13." framed handstamp applied at London, red Boulogne (6.2) entry cds with manuscript "16" décimes due rating for 12 décimes transatlantic packet (10d going to G.B.), and 4 décimes French inland postage, St. Jeandes Champs (6.4) arrival backstamp; some light staining and reverse aged with some paper loss, Fine and rare use. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $800