
Lot
1730
1859, 5¢ brown, type I, rich color, cancelled by circular grid on 1858 blue folded cover to Sydney, Cape Breton, matching "Philadelphia Pa. Sep 6" octagonal datestamp, endorsed "From Boston to Halifax by Steamer", reverse with "Boston Br. Pkt. Sep 8" exchange cds with matching "10" due handstamp, reverse with Halifax 'U.States' (9.9) transit and North Sydney (9.11) arrival cds, large manuscript "8" pence due rating ties 5¢; letter removed, Very Fine, ex-Gibson. Scott No. 29 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $400