Lot
231 
1868 (Jan. 18) Charlottetown P.E.I. to St. John's, Newfoundland, folded cover from the Boyd correspondence bearing P.E.I. 1866, 6d yellow-green (7), tied by grid cancel, "Prince Edward Island, 12 Jan 1868" origin backstamp, two-line "MISSENT-TO / ST. JOHN N.B." handstamp, reverse with Amherst (1.16), St. John (1.21) and sent back to Charlottetown with P.E.I. (1.25) cds, St. John's (2.17) arrival backstamp, blue crayon "4" pence packet rating crossed out and updated to "10" cents due in Newfoundland as an unpaid letter; small edge flaws and wear, Fine and rare missent use, Illustrated in Pratt. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
The rate from P.E.I. to Newfoundland was 9d, and this letter was short paid 3d. The amount due was 3d plus a 3d fine totalling 6d due, or 10¢.
Realized: $4,000