1856 (Dec. 3) Boston Mass. to Halifax, Nova Scotia, cover bearing 1¢ blue, type IV (9) pair, positions 1-2R1L, and 3¢ dull red (11A), pre-use crease, all tied by grid cancels, "Boston Br. Pkt. 3 Dec" backstamp, endorsed "pr. Cunard Steamer via Boston" at top left, partial Halifax (12.5) arrival backstamp and "5" pence due rating handstamp, Very Fine, an unusual franked for the 5¢ rate. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)