Lot 132
Nova Scotia, 1849 (Mar. 30) St. John, N.B. to Annapolis, N.S., grayish cover with red "Annapolis N.S. / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp, matching red "Annapolis N.S., MY 26 1849" backstamp, manuscript "4½" pence cy. rating including 1½d cy. ship letter fee (valid from December 5th 1842), docketed "May 24th 1849" at left, Very Fine and choice strike.Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED STRIKES OF THE ANNAPOLIS SHIP LETTER HANDSTAMP. THIS IS FROM A NEW FIND AND OFFERED TO AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Of the five recorded strikes of the Annapolis Ship Letter handstamp, there is one strike in black dated January 4th 1857.
Realized: $2,500