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  • Lot# : 722 Nova Scotia

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    1860/63: 10 c. vermilion (two examples) and single 12½ c. black, used on 1864 double rate cover from Halifax to Paris (Butterfield correspondence) endorsed 'per Cunard Steamer via London', carried on Steamer 'Europa' and tied by black obliterators with London / Paid' transit cds on front (Nov 8) in red and Calais entry marking alongside (Nov 9) in black. Reverse with top flap missing and Halifax despatch cds (Oct 27) in black. Underpaid ½ c. for the double rate of 33 cents to France but seemingly not taxed or charged. A charming and famous cover of impeccable provenance Scott 12+13a.

    Provenance: Collections Argenti, Fairbanks, Mackie, 'Halifax' and Koh Seow Chuan.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF