1839 (January 3) Folded entire lettersheet containing a Bill of Exchange from Charlottetown, Prine Edward Island addressed to Scotland, manuscript rate “2/2” (rate to London), showing the sought-after and very rare double circle “KEEFLERS / READING ROOM / HALIFAX NS” forwarding agent handstamp (36mm diameter, JGY Fig. 165); neat “Crown” and “1/2” rate handstamp in red on front, along with same ink colour boxed British “PACKET LETTER” handstamp and (MR 1) transit backstops, (MR 2) receiver in black. A superb and highly desirable cover, VF ex. Sandy Clark Est. $5,000.00
Filatelie uit de Franse en Britse periode (1685-1851)