Lot
289 
1871 (Sep. 11) Antigua to Aylesford N.S., mourning cover bearing Antigua 1867 1d pale vermilion (3), strip of five, tied by four strikes of "A02" oval grids, matching "Antigua, SP 11 71" backstamp and red crayon "4" pence packet rating, endorsed "Via Halifax", carried by RMSPC Arno to St. Thomas (partial 9.13 backstamp), then by Cunard Line Delta to Halifax (9.27 backstamp); no backflap, Very Fine, ex-Charlton Henry, Toeg. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
Cover is prepaid 5d for 1d Antigua internal postage plus 4d packet rate (red crayon 4 rating).