Lot
2261 
British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1860, 2½d dull rose, perf 14. Tied by black "1" in bars of New Westminster on cover, either a local town rate or mailed on ship at Victoria and canceled on arrival, Henry Hitt's pencil note on reverse regarding shade of stamp, "the pinkest 2½d I ever saw, a very pretty shade", minor central toned spot from wax seal on reverse, Very Fine. SG No. 2. Scott No. 2 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $375