Sale 1218 — The "Dubois" Collection of Important Prestamp Covers and Postal Markings of British North America, 1694-1861
Sale Date — Tuesday, 24 March, 2020
Category — Nova Scotia to Great Britain
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2195
Exceptionally choice strike of the diminutive Yarmouth straightline and “POST PAID” markings(Yarmouth to London, England, Jan. 18, 1819). Clear strike of “YARMOUTH N.S./JAN 18 1819” two-line datestamp (Jephcott 36, MacDonald 32) with matching “POST PAID” straightline handstamp (MacDonald 258) on folded cover to London, manuscript “paid to Halifax 1/1-1/2” in red and “2/2” for transmission to London, “Ship Letter Halifax” crown oval handstamp (Jephcott 137, MacDonald 236) and “LIVERPOOL/SHIP LETTER” boxed handstamp, London arrival backstamp, Very Fine, rare combination of markings, ex Dr. Clark
E. 1,000-1,500
850