Sale 70: The Skywalk Collection

Lot 113    

1822 (Dec. 31) Annapolis, N.S. to Fredericton, N.B., folded cover with manuscript "Annapolis, 31 Dec/ 22" postmark and matching "4½" d.cy. rating across the Bay of Fundy, then St. John N.B. manuscript "7" d.cy. to Fredericton totalled to "11½" d.cy. due; minor erosion hole and some edge splitting, Very Fine, ex-MacDonald, Clark, Rathbun.
Estimate    $5,000 - 7,500.

ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED MANUSCRIPT ANNAPOLIS POSTMARKS.

The four recorded Annapolis manuscript postmarks are dated 1804 to 1829. This cover is illustrated in MacDonald.

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Lot 114    

1837 (Jun. 27) Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island to Fredericton, New Brunswick via Halifax, cover addressed to Major General Sir John Harvey (Lt. Governor of P.E.I. and from 1837 of New Brunswick), light strike of rimless "Prince Edwards Island" postmark with manuscript "27th June '37" dating and "8" rating, updated to "1N4" for double weight letter to Halifax, "Halifax N.S. JY 5 1837" transit cds, additional "1N10½" rating to Fredericton totalled to "3N2½" for 3 shillings 2½ pence due; receipt docketing at right, Very Fine, ex-Salmon.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

The round Prince Edwards Island despatch mark was used from July 11th 1834 to August 31st 1842. This Halifax cds is known used from November 20th 1830 to July 21st 1838.

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Lot 115    

1850 (Mar. 10) St. John, N.B. to Annapolis, N.S., datelined blue folded letter with red "Annapolis N.S. / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp, endorsed "by Capt Brown. March 13/50" at lower left to Annapolis N.S., matching red "Annapolis N.S., MA 10 1850" backstamp, manuscript "4½" pence cy. rating including 1½d cy. ship letter fee (valid from December 5th 1842), Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Clark, Rathbun; with 1992 Holcombe certificate.
Estimate    $7,500 - 10,000.

THE EARLIEST AND FINEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED STRIKES OF THE ANNAPOLIS SHIP LETTER HANDSTAMP.

Of the three recorded strikes of the Annapolis Ship Letter handstamp, there is one strike in black dated January 4th 1857.

Realized: $8,000

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Lot 116    

1856 (Apr. 11) Amherst N.S. to Coverdale N.B., forwarded to Hillsborough, cover bearing Nova Scotia 1851, 3d dark blue (3), four large margins, intense color and impression, tied by oval grid cancellation, matching "Amherst N.S., AP 11 1856" backstamp, by stage coach to Coverdale, Salisbury (4.12) backstamp transit, readdressed to Hillsborough N.B. with "3d" circular due rating handstamp, Salisbury (4.17) transit cds and Hillsborough (4.17) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Carr, Wood, Mayer, Wilkinson.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

In New Brunswick, re-directed letters are subject to the full letter postage.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 117    

1857 (Apr. 6) Wilmot, N.S. to St. John, N.B., orange cover bearing Nova Scotia 1851, 6d yellow green, bisected (4a) diagonal half, large margins, tied by oval grid cancel, reverse with Wilmot (4.6.1857) origin, Annapolis (4.6) transit and St. John (4.9) arrival backstamps; 1857 docketing at left, Very Fine.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

A CHOICE 6D YELLOW GREEN DIAGONAL BISECT USAGE, THE FINEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED BISECT USAGES TO NEW BRUNSWICK.

Realized: $1,700

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Lot 118    

1857 (Jun. 13) Pictou, N.S. to Bay of Arts, N.B., cover bearing Nova Scotia 1853, 1d Red Brown (1) horizontal strip of three, full to mostly large margins, tied by two strikes of oval grid cancels, reverse with Pictou (6.13.1857) origin cds, Amherst (6.15), Sackville (6.16), Port Elgin and Baie-Verte N.B. (6.19) transits, Very Fine, ex-Reford, Carnegie, Koh.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

A CHOICE 1D RED BROWN STRIP OF THREE PREPAYING THE 3 PENCE LETTER RATE TO NEW BRUNSWICK.

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Lot 119    

1858 (Sep. 13) Newcastle, N.B. to Halifax, N.S., gray folded cover bearing New Brunswick 1851 3c red (1), large margins, just clear at left, tied by Newcastle "21" oval grid cancel, matching "Newcastle N.B., SE 13 1858" backstamp, reverse with Sackville (9.14) transit; file folds barely affect 3d, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

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Lot 120    

1859 (Dec. 15) Sackville N.B. to Amherst, N.S., cover bearing New Brunswick 1851, 6d olive yellow (2b), top half with full margins, neatly tied by sharp strike of Sackville "24" oval grid cancels, reverse with Sackville (12.15) origin cds and Amherst (12.16) arrival backstamp; sealed cover tear, still Extremely Fine, ex-Banfield, Carr, KL (Cheung); with 1956 P.F. certificate.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

A CHOICE NEW BRUNSWICK 1851 6D OLIVE YELLOW DIAGONAL BISECT USE.

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Lot 121    

1860 (Feb. 13) Newcastle, N.B. to Amherst, N.S., light buff cover bearing New Brunswick, 1851, 6d olive yellow, bisected (2b) diagonal right half with large margins, tied by oval "21" grid cancel, reverse with Newcastle (2.13.1860) origin cds and partial Amherst (2.15) arrival cds; edge faults with repaired upper left corner and partial flap, Very Fine appearance; with clear 2011 R.P.S.L. certificate.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

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Lot 122 P   

New Brunswick, 1860, 5¢ Brown, Unissued, Plate Proof on India, extra large margins, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 5P3    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $260

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