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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 25, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Montreal |
| To State | Canada |
| Addressee | John M. Tobin |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 67151 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 2 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 284 5c Red Brown (1). Two singles, full to large margins, bright shade, tied by red square grid cancels and matching "New-York Jun. 25" (1850) circular datestamp on folded cover from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Montreal, Canada, via New York with red "Forwarded by George & John Laurie & Co. New-York" oval backstamp, a few lines of letter and signature of Thomas S. Tobin are on back of address leaf, addressed to John M. Tobin (a Montreal merchant), originated in Halifax and carried by the Cunarder Cambria, which arrived at New York on June 23, manuscript "4" Canadian rate, black "New York 5cts. Jun. 24" integral-rate circular datestamp under stamps, blue manuscript "10c" applied by New York post office based on the Montreal portion of the address, this rate notation along with forwarder's name and "P Steamer" are crossed out and "p Mail" written in by forwarding agents, manuscript "4-1/2" for Canadian postage, Montreal receiving backstamp (Jun. 27, 1850), minor splits along folds reinforced with hinges
VERY FINE. A RARE AND UNUSUAL 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM NOVA SCOTIA TO CANADA VIA NEW YORK WITH TWO 5-CENT STAMPS PAYING THE UNITED STATES PORTION OF THE FORWARDING POSTAGE TO CANADA .
The accompanying certificate states states that this letter originated in England, "probably via the Cambria." At this time the Cunard steamers were still stopping at Halifax when bound from Liverpool to the United States (North Atlantic Mail Sailings, p. 28, footnote 35). The Cambria carried this letter, but it probably was added to the mail at Halifax, based on the absence of a one-shilling packet postage marking and the presence of the "4" pence rate. The blue manuscript "10c" is characteristic of New York City's post office. The notation was probably applied by a clerk who read the Montreal address, but the letter was delivered to Laurie & Co. and re-mailed with the two 5c 1847 stamps prepaying the postage to Canada.
Ex Matthies, Peyton, Garrett and Boker. With 1978 P.F. certificate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1041 realized 6000
Alexander listed as 6/25/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 182 realized 220
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 368
PF 67151: Genuine
Cover described in PF Opinions Vol II pp 27-29 in an article by Susan M, McDonald.
VERY FINE. A RARE AND UNUSUAL 1847 ISSUE COVER FROM NOVA SCOTIA TO CANADA VIA NEW YORK WITH TWO 5-CENT STAMPS PAYING THE UNITED STATES PORTION OF THE FORWARDING POSTAGE TO CANADA .
The accompanying certificate states states that this letter originated in England, "probably via the Cambria." At this time the Cunard steamers were still stopping at Halifax when bound from Liverpool to the United States (North Atlantic Mail Sailings, p. 28, footnote 35). The Cambria carried this letter, but it probably was added to the mail at Halifax, based on the absence of a one-shilling packet postage marking and the presence of the "4" pence rate. The blue manuscript "10c" is characteristic of New York City's post office. The notation was probably applied by a clerk who read the Montreal address, but the letter was delivered to Laurie & Co. and re-mailed with the two 5c 1847 stamps prepaying the postage to Canada.
Ex Matthies, Peyton, Garrett and Boker. With 1978 P.F. certificate.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1041 realized 6000
Alexander listed as 6/25/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 353 lot 182 realized 220
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 368
PF 67151: Genuine
Cover described in PF Opinions Vol II pp 27-29 in an article by Susan M, McDonald.
