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
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2200
Scarce one-penny soldier’s concessionary rate cover to England(Halifax to Buntingford, England, May 2, 1847). Folded cover with “Halifax, Nova Scotia Paid May 2, 1847” tombstone datestamp (Jephcott 77, MacDonald 15b) addressed to Buntingford, England, endorsed “From Pte. Robert Pettit, No. 2477, 23rd RWF” and properly signed by commander of Royal Welsh Fusiliers, red “1” one-penny soldier’s concessionary rate handstamp, London transit and Buntingford arrival datestamps, Fine and scarce, ex “Maritimus”
E. 500-750
275