1867 (Aug 16). Single weight envelope from Montreal to London, franked by 1858-59 12 1/2c tied by barred duplex on departure, "London/Paid" red transit at left, placed on board the Allan Line "Nestorian" from Quebec to Liverpool; minor cover imperfections at base, not detracting from the outstanding freshness of the stamp and the clear strikes. (Image)
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1869 (Feb 26). Stampless entire letter from Montreal to Spain endorsed "p S.S. North American" via Portland", showing red unframed tombstone cancel on dispatch, prepaying the 23 cents rate in ms at top right (12 1/2c rate to England by Canadian steamer and 10 1/2c carriage to Spain), red London cds and "6" pence in purple ink at London, embarked in Portland on the Allan Line "North America", backstamped on receipt; a very scarce destination, particularly sent via Portland. (Image)