Lot
1062 
Nova Scotia, 1852 Paid at Amherst. N.S., perfect strike of red crowned circle handstamp and manuscript "3" pence prepaid rating on 1852 folded letter written at Parrsborough to Hon. Joseph How as member of Parliament at Halifax, endorsed "Paid" at top right, reverse with Amherst (5.4) origin cds and Halifax (5.5) arrival oval; vertical file folds, Extremely Fine and choice. SG No. CC1; £1,000 ($1,310) Estimate $500 - 750.
A REMARKABLE STRIKE OF THE AMHERST N.S. CROWNED CIRCLE HANDSTAMP.