Lot
320 
1817 (Oct. 30) Borrowfield, Scotland to Lunenburg N.S., datelined folded letter entered the mails with framed "Montrose, 488 - E" postmark and manuscript "Pd 2/6½" rating, Edinburgh "Paid, 5 NO 1817" cds, carried by Princess Elizabeth to Bermuda, then by HMS Saracen to Halifax; cover tear, Very Fine appearance. Estimate $300 - 400.
The 2s6½d rating was 1s3d for packet, 1s3d inland postage (should have been 1s2d for 488 miles) and ½d Scottish toll road tax. A post office was opened at Lunenburg in 1819 only.