Lot
171 
1853 (Nov. 16) Arcadia College, Wolfville N.S. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing Nova Scotia, 1851 3d dark blue (3), 6d yellow green (4), four large margins, tied by oval grid cancels, endorsed "R.M. Steamer via Halifax" at top, carried by Cunard Line Canada to Boston, neat strike of "Boston '5cts' 26 Nov" integral due cds, 1d convenience overpayment of the 8d packet rate, Extremely Fine, ex-Dupont, Beckemann, Wilkinson. Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A REMARKABLE PREPAID CROSS BORDER USE FROM NOVA SCOTIA.