
Lot
313
1806 (Jun. 18) Guernsey, Channel Islands to Annapolis Royal, N.S., datelined folded letter with curved "Guernsey" dispatch handstamp and red manuscript "P 1/-" shilling packet rating, rerated "1/1" for 1s1d packet rate from London, carried by Prince Adolphus from Falmouth via Halifax, reverse with "Halifax / 25 Aug" two-line postmark and manuscript "Packet 1N2½" cy. rating (1s1d equiv.) plus "9" d.cy. inland totalled to "1N11½" due rating; small edge tears and toning, Fine, ex-De Volpi, Steinhart. Estimate $300 - 400.