Lot
70 
1853, 1d Red Brown, strip of three, partially severed between stamps, deep rich color, tied by oval grid cancels on 1860 blue folded letter from Halifax to Maitland, reverse with Hamilton (10.26) origin cds, Very Fine; signed by Holcombe and with his 1996 certificate. SG No. 1. Scott No. 1 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE LATEST RECORDED USE OF THE 1D RED BROWN DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF THE DECIMAL ISSUE.
Pence stamps were withdrawn from sale at the end of September 1860, but could still be used legally in October. Later usages were tolerated.
This is the latest recorded use of the 1853 1d red brown prepaying the 6c single letter rate. The 1d stamps equaled 2c postage.
Realized: $2,000