Lot
1053 
Nova Scotia, 1812 (Sep. 2) Grantown on Spey, Scotland to Rawdon, Canada via Halifax, datelined folded letter with Grantown origin backstamp, red Edinburgh "SE / 5 PAID 1812" oval datestamp and manuscript "Pd 2/8" rating for 1s3d packet rate plus 1s5d inland postage, reverse with "Halifax / Jan 25" backstamp, manuscript "4½" pence cy. due rating; some edge flaws light aging, Fine, ex-MacDonald. Estimate $400 - 600.
This letter was delayed due to the War of 1812.
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Realized: $375