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Sale 70: The Skywalk Collection

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Transatlantic Mail - Mail by Falmouth Packet

Lot 312    

1802 (Apr. 24) Halifax, N.S. to London, England, datelined folded letter with "Halifax / Apr" two-line handstamp, carried by Lady Arabelle to Falmouth, red London (5.31) backstamp and manuscript "1/10" packet rating, clean and Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

From January 5th 1797, the rate to Falmouth became 1s and 1s8d to London, then from April 5th 1801 the rate to London increased to 1s10d.

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