Lot 111
British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1863 Groydon, England to Victoria, V.I., cover with red "London, Paid, Mr 14, 63" exchange cds's, manuscript "1/2½" rating and "Free, Via New York" endorsement, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $200 - 300.
The 1sh 2½d rate per half ounce from July 1851, provided that the letter carried the endorsement "Via United States" with prepayment compulsory.
Realized: $230