Lot
1202 
Nova Scotia, 1831 (Mar.) Portree, Isle of Syke, Scotland to Prince Edward Island, datelined folded letter with "Portree" straightline backstamp and manuscript "5/6½" due rating for 3s inland postage, 2s6d packet and ½ toll road tax, red Edinburgh (3.20) transit backstamp and "Addl. ½" Scottish toll road tax handstamp, carried by Brisers from Falmouth to Halifax, bold "Halifax, MY 11, 1831" fleuron and manuscript "6N2" conversion rating (5s6½d equiv.) plus "1N4" to P.E.I. totalled as "7N6" due; small edge nick, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.