Lot
1225 
Nova Scotia, 1850 (Aug. 13) Winsloe Barton, P.E.I. to Marlborough, England, blue folded letter with rimless "Prince Edward Island, AU 16, 1850" backstamp and manuscript "1/-" rating, carried by Cunard Line Cambria from Halifax to Liverpool, reverse with "Marlborough, SP 4, 1850" double-arc datestamp, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
On April 15th 1849, the transatlantic packet rate was lowered to 1 shilling all inclusive.