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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 84

Canada
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with Canada

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1101
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1844 (May 18) Carleton-Gaspe, Canada to Plaster Cover, Cape Breton. Datelined folded letter with brownish "Carleton-Gaspe, L.C." rimless postmark with manuscript "18 May 44" dating and manuscript "4½" d.cy. ship letter rating, red "Dalhousie N.B., MY 22 1844" transit cds, red "Antigonish N.S., MY 30 1844" transit backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 170.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:36:59 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1102
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1844 (Oct. 18) "On Board the Caledonia - off Halifax" to Toronto, Canada. Datelined folded letter addressed to Capt. Trooy, Steam Boat America, with red "Halifax, Paid, Oct 18, 1844, Nova-Scotia" tombstone postmark and red manuscript "2/5½" cy. rating, carried as endorsed by Steamer Unicorn via Quebec to Toronto, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Canada and New Brunswick refused to contribute to the cost of an improved stage coach service between Halifax and Pictou. They held the position that as the packet postage remitted to England they should receive mail without further charge. Also, Canada wished to receive her mail via Boston. This change came into force in Spring 1845 so that the service from Pictou was no longer needed and the Steamer "Unicorn" was transferred to the Halifax-St. Johns (Newfoundland) route.
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 170.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:37:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1103
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1846 (Jun. 27) St. John, Newfoundland to Quebec, Canada via Halifax. Folded cover with dateline remaining, St. John's (10.25) origin backstamp and red "Paid at St. Johns, Newfoundland" crown handstamp with red manuscript "4" pence stg. prepaid packet rating, Halifax (11.1) transit backstamp and matching "More-To-Pay" straightline handstamp, overland to Quebec with red Nov. 14th arrival backstamp, manuscript "1/8" 1s8d cy. due rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The packet rate to Nova Scotia was 4d. stg. prepaid (tariff Dec. 5th 1842).
Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:37:39 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1104
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1848 (Jun. 16) Leogan, Jamaica to Newmarket, Canada via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with boxed "Ship-Letter / Halifax N.S. / 18 JY 1848" backstamp transit, various backstamps comprising Quebec (7.26), Toronto and Newmarket (7.31) arrival, manuscript "3/2" 3s2d cy. due rating for 4½d. cy. ship letter fee plus 2s9½d cy. Canadian inland postage; edge toning, F.-V.F., ex-MacDonald, Clark.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:37:59 EST
Sold For 0

United States
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with Canada

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1105
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1849 (Mar. 20) Port Dover, Canada to Aix-en-Provence, France via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with red "Port Dover U.C." cds and manuscript "20 March 1849" dating, prepaid to destination ratings of red manuscript "1/11 stg." 1s11d stg. and "2/2 cy" 2s2d cy., reverse with Simcoe (3.20), Brantford and Montreal (3.27) transits, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Halifax Apr. 20th to Liverpool arriving Apr. 30th, red London "Paid, 4 MY 1849" transit cds and oval "PD" handstamp, Boulange entry cds, Aix-en-Provence (5.5) arrival backstamp; couple small edge tears, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

This cover was sent during the retaliatory rate period when the closed mail bag system was suspended and mail went via Halifax. Mail in closed bags via the United States was resumed eastbound May 16th 1849 and Westbound Apr. 14th after an agreement was made on Jan. 26th 1849. Because the letter did go via the United States, the rate was reduced by 6d. stg. English inland rate was 1½d stg., 8d to England, Cunard share 2½d and 10d to France.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:38:10 EST
Sold For 0

Canada
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with Canada

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1106
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1854 (Jan. 25) Paspebiac, Canada to Granville, France via Halifax. Folded cover with red "Paspebiac L.C." cds and manuscript "25th Jany. 1854" dating and matching "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "2/8½" 2s8½d cy. rating, reverse with Carleton (1.26), Campbellton N.B. (1.26), Chatham (1.30), Bend of Petitcodiac, and Sackville (1.31) transits, carried by Cunard Line Niagara from Halifax (2.3) to Liverpool, London Paid (2.14) transit cds and matching oval "PD" handstamp, French entry cds and Granville (2.16) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Steinhart.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 0.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:38:13 EST
Sold For 0

United States
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with Canada

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1107
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

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image Nova Scotia, 1858 (Nov. 29, Dec. 26) Toronto, Canada to Halifax N.S. Pair of covers, first with "Toronto, C.W. Nov 29" cds and matching fancy "3" rating handstamp carried overland, reverse with Montreal (11.30) transit and Halifax (12.1.1857) arrival; other with "Toronto C.W. Dec 26" cds and light strike of matching fancy "3" rating handstamp overstruck with "7½ Cy" circled rating handstamp, carried via Boston by Cunard Line Canada, Halifax (1.1.1858) arrival backstamp; each with light horizontal filing crease, a Very Fine exhibit pair showing different routings.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

A closed mail to Canada was established on October 27th 1851. It was made up in time to be forwarded by the Cunard steamer to the United States. Letters so forwarded were to be especially addressed "Closed Mail for Canada". This route was largely established due to the opening of the Vermont Central Railroad, which extended from Rouse's Point N.Y. to Boston. From January 1st 1868, Inman steamers from New York replaced the Cunard service from Boston that had ceased to run to Halifax and Liverpool.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 0.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:38:16 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1108
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1859 (Mar. 21) Montreal, Canada to Plaister Cover, Cape Breton via Boston. Blue datelined folded letter with "Montreal, MR 21 1859" origin cds and manuscript "7½" d. cy. rating, endorsed "p Steamer via Boston" at top left, carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston to Halifax, reverse with Halifax (3.25) transit and Plaister Cover (3.28) arrival cds; some edge wear, Very Fine, Illustrated in Arfken on page 156., ex-Nickle, Wilkinson.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Letters transmitted via the United States to catch Cunard steamers were charged 7½d for 4d stg. (5d cy.) plus 2d stg. (2½ cy.) inland rate.
Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 0.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:38:19 EST
Sold For 0

Canada
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with Canada

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1109
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1861 (May 25) Montreal, Canada to Halifax, N.S. Blue datelined folded letter bearing Canada 5¢ vermilion (15), tied by grid cancel, endorsed "Via Portland" at top left, Halifax (5.29) arrival backstamp, F.-V.F., ex-Maritimus.
Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)

Est. $100-150

Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:38:41 EST
Sold For 90

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1110
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1865 (May 17) Paspebiac, Canada to Granville, France via Halifax. Orange cover with red "Paspebiac C.E. MY 17 65" small arc cds with matching red "PAID" handstamp and manuscript "17 Cts" cents rating, reverse with various transits of Carleton-sur Mer, Dalhousie N.B. (5.18), Chatham (5.20), and Sackville (5.21), red "British / 5 d / Claim" three-line script handstamp for the transatlantic share overprinted "7" in red crayon, carried by Cunard Line Asia to Queenstown, red London Paid (6.5) transit cds and matching "PD" in circle handstamp, Calais (6.5) entry cds and Granville (6.6) arrival backstamp; small pinhole and light vertical fold, Very Fine, ex-Steinhart.
Estimate; $300 - 750. Est. $300-750 (Image)

Est. $300-750

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:39:01 EST
Sold For 300

United States
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with the United Sta

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1111
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1847 (Sep. 4) Amherst N.S. to Hartford Conn. Folded letter with red Amherst (9.4.1847) origin backstamp and matching "Paid at Amherst N.S." crown mark with red manuscript "1/1½" prepaid 1s1½d cy. rating; reverse with Dorchester N.B. (9.5), St. John N.B. (9.6) and St. Andrews (9.7) transits, red Robbinston Me. (9.8) cds and "Paid" crossed out in manuscript and rated "10" cents due for over 300 miles, Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

A CHOICE AMHERST N.S. CROWNED CIRCLE USE TO THE UNITED STATES. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:39:18 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1112
Symbol:
Cat No: 2

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image Nova Scotia, 1850 (Jun. 20) Philadelphia Pa. to Wallace N.S. Folded cover bearing United States 10¢ black (2), position 86R1, full to huge margins showing part of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, tied by partly struck blue datestamp, second strike of same "Philada. Pa. '10' Jun. 20" integral-rate circular datestamp at right, endorsed "paid to Lines" and "Mail via Robbinston Maine", reverse with St. Andrews (6.24), St. John (6.25) and Amherst (6.27) transits, manuscript "1/1½" pence cy. due, some slight overall soiling, Very Fine, ex-Rose, Mirsky, Illustrated in Rose's "Classic United States Imperforate Stamps".
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.

A MAGNIFICENT 1847 ISSUE COVER TO NOVA SCOTIA. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Opening US$ 2,300.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:39:38 EST
Sold For 0

Canada
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with the United Sta

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1113
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1847, 1851 Prince Edward Island to New York N.Y. via Halifax. Two folded letters, 1847 (Nov. 27) Georgetown still by the summer route via Charlottetown (11.27) with red "Prince Edward Island, Paid" circular postmark and manuscript "Pd 2" local postage paid, reverse with Pictou (11.30), St. John N.B. (12.7), St. Andrews (12.7) transits, manuscript "Pd 1/1½" rating for 1s1½d cy., red Robbinston (12.8) cds and manuscript "10" cent inland postage due rating, and second 1851 (Apr. 3) by the winter route via ice boat with Charlottetown origin backstamp and red "Prince Edward Island, Paid" circular postmark, reverse with Amherst (4.6), Sackville N.B. (4.6), St. John (4.9) and St. Andrews (4.9) transits, red manuscript "1/1½" to the lines 1s1½d rating, red Robbinston (4.10) exchange cds with manuscript "10" cent inland due rating, F.-V.F., A scarce pair from Prince Edward Island showing the Summer and Winter routes..
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:39:52 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1114
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1862 (May 12) New York N.Y. to Yarmouth N.S. Red, white and blue patriotic design showing Soldier holding Waving Flag on cover sent unpaid with black "New-York, May 12" cds, reverse with Digby (5.19) transit and Yarmouth (5.20) arrival; small tone spot, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

With the introduction of decimal currency, the cross border rates became 10¢ for under 3,000 miles and 15¢ for over 3,000 miles.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:40:19 EST
Sold For 270

United States
Nova Scotia - Postal Relations with the United Sta

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1115
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1868 (May 30) New York N.Y. to Middleton, Prince Edward Island. Buff cover with "New-York '10' May 30" integral due cds, reverse with Halifax (6.4) transit oval and rimless "Prince Edward Island, 5 June 1868" arrival cds with matching "6" due rating, Very Fine, ex-Saint, with 1985 Greene Foundation certificate.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

United States mails were not necessarily prepaid until 1869. This cover is mentioned in Lehr.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:40:31 EST
Sold For 0

Canada
Nova Scotia - British Packet from Boston

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1116
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1799 (Jun. 1) Halifax N.S. to Newport R.I. Folded letter from Stephen W. Deblois to his uncle, contents includes transmission of a letter received from London, with "Halifax, Jun 1 99" two-line backstamp and matching "Post Paid" in circle handstamp with red manuscript "Paid 4½" d.cy. rating, endorsed "p Pkt via New York", carried as a packet letter by Grantham to New York, paid rating crossed out and updated to "17" cents inland postage due for 150-300 miles; couple small holes, Fine cross-border use, ex-Dr. Robertson.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:40:44 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1117
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1799 (Sep. 27) Halifax N.S. to New Brunswick Me. Folded letter with "Halifax, Sep 27 99" two-line backstamp and matching "Post Paid" in circle handstamp, manuscript "Pd 4½" d.cy. rating, carried as packet letter by Jane to New York, rerated with manuscript "8" cents inland postage for up to 60 miles; small wax stain, Very Fine, ex-Dr. Robertson.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:40:55 EST
Sold For 0

United States
Nova Scotia - British Packet from Boston

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1118
Symbol:
Cat No: 2

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image Nova Scotia, 1847 (Oct. 12) Baltimore Md. to Halifax N.S. Blue folded cover bearing United States, 10¢ black (2), full to large margins including part of adjoining stamp at left, tied by blue grid cancel, matching "Baltimore Md. Oct. 13" cds, endorsed "pr steamer Hibernia via Boston", reverse with "Ud.States, Halifax, OC 13, 1847" arrival backstamp and manuscript "1/" one-shilling British packet charge, Very Fine, ex-Mirsky.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

AN OUTSTANDING 1847 ISSUE COVER CARRIED BY CUNARD PACKET TO NOVA SCOTIA.

The United States 10¢ 1847 stamp paid the U.S. over-300 miles rate from Baltimore to Boston, and the letter was then carried by the Cunard Line "Hibernia" from Boston to Halifax. The British packet rate of one shilling was collected from the addressee (no inland postage was assessed). The one-shilling packet charge was levied until September 20, 1849, at which point it was reduced to 4 pence (4½ pence in local currency).
Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)

Est. $5,000-7,500

Opening US$ 4,500.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:41:18 EST
Sold For 4500

Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1119
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1848 (Sep. 28) Halifax N.S. to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with red "Halifax, Paid, Sep 27, 1848, Nova-Scotia" tombstone postmark and manuscript "1/-" prepaid packet rating, carried by Cunard Line America to New York arriving Feb. 29th, New York red "24" cent due handstamp for the 24¢ retaliatory fee; some magenta docketing, Very Fine, ex-MacDonald.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Great Britain raised its ocean rate to 1 shilling from 8 pence to protect the Cunard Line after the American Congress established an American Transatlantic Packet service. The United States in turn cancelled the closed mail arrangement and passed an act on June 28th 1848 with a 24¢ retaliatory fee for all letters arriving by British packet service. The two countries resolved the dispute on January 26th 1849.
Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:42:07 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 84
Lot No: 1120
Symbol:

image Nova Scotia, 1849 (Oct. 25) New Orleans La. to Halifax N.S. Blue folded cover front with top flap only bearing United States 5¢ red brown (1), corner margin pair, extra large margins all around, tied by manuscript cross-hatching and red "New Orleans La Oct 25" cds, flap with "Ud.States, Halifax, NO 9, 1849" arrival cds and manuscript "4½" d.cy. due rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Opening US$ 850.00


Closed..Dec-11-2018, 13:42:27 EST
Sold For 0

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