Lot 4108
1853 (Aug. 29) Montreal, Canada to Charleston S.C., "Montreal L.C., AU 29 1853" origin cds with manuscript "6" pence rating on 3¢ red on buff Nesbitt entire with Nesbitt seal on flap, entered U.S. mails with "Canada" framed arc handstamp and black "10" circled due rating handstamp at New York, probably carried by Southerner from New York departing Aug. 31st to Charleston arriving Sep. 3rd, docketed as received Sep. 5th; flap torn from opening, Very Fine and rare use.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE USE OF THE 1853-55 NESBITT STATIONERY ISSUE FROM CANADA.
Realized: $1,000