Lot
301 
Canada, 1763 (Jul. 25) Quebec, Canada to Montauban, France, folded letter datelined "Quebec le 25: 7: 1763", back flap with endorsement "Recommandee au Monsieur Perrault Por Son Tres humble Serviteur, Berthelot" entered mails in France with manuscript "4S" sols due; minor edge tear and wear, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF MAIL FROM CANADA TO FRANCE DURING THE INTERIM PERIOD BETWEEN BRITISH CONQUEST OF 1759-60 AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BRITISH POSTAL SERVICES IN 1763.
After the British conquest in 1759-60 until the establishment of British postal services in 1763, there were no organized postal services in Canada. As a result, this cover was carried by private vessel to France. New French postal charges effective July 8, 1759 were 4 sols maritime postage on letters from Canada.
Realized: $1,600