Lot
310 
1791 (Aug. 23) Halifax N.S. to London, England, folded cover bearing "Halifax, N: Scotia, Aug 23 '91" split double-ring cds on flap and manuscript "1/" packet rating, carried by Falmouth Packet Dashwood to Falmouth, London (10.7) backstamp, rating cross out and red "Free, OC 7 91" cds struck, fresh and Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
The addressee, Henry Dundas was a Member of Parliament and was exempt from postage. The privilege to send and receive mail free was introduced in 1652.
Realized: $525