Lot 1654
1861, 5¢ orange brown, type II, deep color and exceptional centering, tied by "New York, Sep 3" cds on 1861 folded letter to Baddeck, Nova Scotia, manuscript "pr Steamer Canada" endorsement and "8d" due handstamp, reverse with "Boston, Br. Pkt., Sep 4" exchange, Halifax entry and receiving postmarks; stamp with a couple perf flaws, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 30 $2,250.
Realized: $1,000