CANADA COVERS: Eclectic group of twelve covers, incl 1869 registered with Large Queens (2¢ and 3¢) Toronto (?) to Riv. Raison, P.Q., three Small Queen covers with 8¢ registered, attractive Victoria Mutual Fire Insurance (2¢ and 3¢) part of flap missing and ½¢ (six, incl strip of four showing plate 1 and full British American Bank Note Co. Montreal inscription, several Admiral covers incl registereds, mostly f-vf. (Image)

Est. 150+

CROSS BORDER FROM CANADA. 1828 Stampless LEWISTON CROSS-BORDER letter from YORK to BOSTON, internally dated “York 15th April 1828”. No YORK despatch, rated manuscript Paid 7 and 2 in red (7d cy rate for 60 – 100 miles land route around W end of L Ontario to border, plus 2d cy ferriage over Niagara River, before ferriage was officially introduced 5th Feb 1829 - Department Circular No 6). LEWISTON N.Y. oval h/s with manuscript 24 Apr all in black. Paid rates struck though and manuscript 25 [cents] due in black for onward charge to Boston, over 400 miles. No receiver. From James Young, farmer, politician and JP, to Peter Wainwright Jnr Esq, Savings Institution, Boston U.S. Hasty letter asking recipient to call on unresponsive correspondent. File folds and small cut at seal. Similar to Palmer - Cross-border p143 (Image)

Est. 300+

1829 Stampless NIAGARA CROSS-BORDER letter from YORK to BOSTON, internally dated “Yonge Street, 29th March 1829”, endorsed “Paid”. YORK UC 30 MAR 1829 double circle in black. Pd 9 manuscript in red (9d cy incl 7d cy rate for 60 – 100 miles land route around W end of L Ontario to border, plus 2d cy ferriage over Niagara River, introduced 5th Feb 1829 - Department Circular No 6. Clear NIAGARA UC 1 APR 1829 double circle. manuscript 25 [cents] in red, due for onward charge to Boston, over 400 miles. No receiver. From James Young, farmer, politician and JP, to Peter Wainwright Jnr Esq, Savings Bank, Boston U.S. Friendly letter thanking recipient for loan and encouraging recipient to visit. Ref to forthcoming campaign. File fold and small cut at large red seal. (Image)

Est. 250+

1838 Stampless LEWISTON CROSS-BORDER short statement from TORONTO to NEW YORK, docketed “Nov 1/38”. CITY of TORONTO U.C. OC 26 1838 large double circle, rated PAID handstamp in black, manuscript 4 1/2 in red (rate under 60 miles across L Ontario to Queenston exchange). LEWISTON N.Y. OCT 28 full circle in black. 4½ struck through and manuscript looks like 75 [cents] due, should be 25c single rate onward charge to New York, over 400 miles. Business statement from Baldwin and Son to Timothy R Grun Esquire, New York. Ref to rent from Lot 1 in 4th Conc. Pickering, Bills and bank charges. Small tear at red seal. (Image)

Est. 150+

1839 Stampless LEWISTON CROSS-BORDER letter from TORONTO to NEW YORK, internally dated “Toronto July 25 1839”. Endorsed “Paid to the Lines 78” (Account No). CITY of TORONTO U.C. JY 25 1839 large double circle, rated boxed PAID handstamp in black, manuscript 9 in red (for double 4 ½d rate under 60 miles across L Ontario to Queenston exchange). LEWISTON N.Y. JUL 27 full circle in red. 9 struck through and manuscript blue 50 [cents] due for double 25c rate onward charge to New York, over 400 miles. Business letter from James T Smith and Co to E D Morgan, Front Street, New York, ref to bill payments and invoice for 2 kegs of Malaya Raisins. Edwin D Morgan was a wholesale grocer and became Governor of New York State and later Senator. Small tear at black seal and file fold. Ex Palmer, not in Cross-border book. (Image)

Est. 150+

1840 Stampless CROSS-BORDER letter from TORONTO to NEW YORK, internally dated “Toronto 19th Feby 1840”. Endorsed “Paid 78” (Account No). CITY of TORONTO U.C. FE 19 1840 large double circle, rated boxed PAID handstamp in black, manuscript 1/2 and 50 in red (for double 7d rate 60 – 100 miles around L Ontario in winter to Queenston exchange and double 25c rate onward charge to New York, over 400 miles, fully paid). No Lewiston markings. Short business letter from James T Smith and Co to E D Morgan, 63 Front Street, New York, enclosing several bank bills. Edwin D Morgan was a wholesale grocer and became Governor of New York State and later Senator. Endorsed with calculations. Small tear at seal, panel cut away and file folds. (Image)

Est. 150+

1842 Stampless LEWISTON CROSS-BORDER letter from TORONTO to RACINE, WISCONSIN, internally from “Toronto Summer Hill 7 June 1824”. CITY of TORONTO U.C. JU 8 1842 large double circle, rated PAID in black (later struck through), feint manuscript 4 ½ in red (single rate under 60 miles across L Ontario to Queenston exchange). LEWISTON N.Y. JUN 10 full circle in red. manuscript 25 in blue (cents rate due for onward US charge to Racine, over 400 miles). Chatty family letter from Sarah Ann Thompson to her sister, Mrs J M Lawrence, Racine Wisconsin, US. In 1842 transport baron, Charles Thompson built this house called Summer Hill on his estate north of Yorkville. Tears at several seams, all over aging and stained on back. (Image)

Est. 150+

1842 Stampless CROSS-BORDER letter from TORONTO to NEW YORK, internally dated “Commercial Bank, Midland Dist, Toronto 19th July 1842”. Endorsed “Paid CBMD, No 20 and initialled” for the rate to the border. Partial CITY of TORONTO U.C. JY 19 1842 large double circle, rated PAID handstamp in black and manuscript 50 in red (double 25c rate onward US charge to New York, over 400 miles). No Lewiston markings. Business letter from John Cameron, Cashier of the Toronto Branch of the Commercial Bank of Midland District to D S Kennedy Esq, New York, with “congratulations on your appointment to the Agency of this Bank in your City...” Also ref to enclosures of bank bills. Small cut at large red seal and minor tears at corners. (Image)

Est. 150+

1844 Stampless CROSS-BORDER letter from TORONTO to NEW YORK, internally dated “Branch Bank Montreal, Toronto 1st February 1844”. TORONTO U.C. FE 1 1844 double split circle. Endorsed “Paid 228”- postal account, for the rate, now by weight from 5th January 1844, to the border at 7d cy rate 60 – 100 miles around L Ontario in winter to Queenston exchange). Rated PAID handstamp in black and manuscript 25 in red (cents rate onward US charge to New York, over 400 miles). No Lewiston markings. Business letter from W Wilson, Cashier to D S Kennedy Esq, New York, relating to credits, list of bank drafts and interest at 9 ¼ %. Annotations in red re two credits for $8000 each. Tear at seal and file folds. (Image)

Est. 150+

1848 Stampless LEWISTON CROSS-BORDER small envelope from TORONTO to RHODE ISLAND re-directed to BALTIMORE. Endorsed “Cr Bellevue House” and “Paid”. TORONTO U.C. SP 4 1848 double split circle, rated PAID in black (later struck through), manuscript 4 ½ in red (single rate under 60 miles across L Ontario to Queenston exchange). LEWISTON N.Y. SEP 6 full circle in red, and 10 handstamp in red (cents rate due for onward charge to Newport, Rhode Island, over 300 miles). From 1 July 1845 rate over 300 miles now 10c. Endorsed with forwarding details to Baltimore. manuscript “Forwarded 10” added for further charge, giving total =20 (cents due). To Miss Mullett, Care of Manning and Lee, Baltimore Md. Tear and part of flap missing. (Image)

Est. 150+

1850 Stampless Legislative Assembly and Forwarding Agent, LEWISTON CROSS-BORDER last part of letter from TORONTO to NEW YORK. Endorsed “May 20 1850” by recipient, LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY CANADA oval in blue, weak TORONTO CANADA PAID MY 21 1850 double split circle in red, manuscript 9 in red (double 4 ½ d cy rate under 60 miles across L Ontario to Queenston exchange). LEWISTON N.Y. MAY 22 full circle in red, and 20 handstamp in red (double 10 cents rate due for onward charge to New York, over 300 miles). Countersigned “M Cameron MPP” to The Hon Wm Young of Halifax, care of Lawrie and Co New York (Forwarding Agents who presumably passed on the letter). Part letter, red seal, file folds. (Image)

Est. 500+

1851 Stampless CROSS-BORDER cover from TORONTO to NEW YORK. Internally dated, “Commercial Bank, Toronto 1 Augt. 1851”. TORONTO CANADA AU 1 1851 double split circle, rated 6D in circle (rate to US destinations). UNCOMMON Arched CANADA handstamp in red. Re-rated 6d equivalent, US 10 in circle handstamp (cents rate due for collect mail). From 5th April 1851 to 30 June 1859 all through rate between Canada and the United States was 6d cy or 10 cents per half ounce. Business letter from John Cameron, Cashier, Commercial Bank, Toronto, to D S Kennedy Esq, Wall Street, New York. Listing bills enclosed. On laid, watermarked paper. File fold, minor cut and tear at seal. Ex Palmer, not in Cross-border book. (Image)

Est. 150+

1851 Stampless CROSS-BORDER cover from TORONTO to BUFFALO. Internally dated, “Port Hope, Nov 11 1851”. TORONTO CANADA NO 12 1851 double split circle, rated CANADA 10 Cts handstamp in black (conversion of 6d cy rate collect to US destinations). No transit or receiving markings onward cross-border to Buffalo. From 5th April 1851 to 30 June 1859 all through rate between Canada and the United States was 6d cy or 10 cents per half ounce. Cross letter from Sarah Thompson to her husband, Mr Frederick Thompson, Buffalo N.Y. , not happy at his plan not to return home but stay away working for another two months. “..can we buy back the time that we shall be separated with fifty times what you can earn..” Endorsed “Av 11” - unknown meaning. File fold. (Image)

Est. 150+

1852 Stampless CROSS-BORDER Dept of Public Instruction for Upper Canada stationery cover from TORONTO to PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Internally dated, Toronto 19th October 1852”. TORONTO CANADA OC 20 1852 double split circle, Rated manuscript 20 Cts in black (double 10c [6d cy] rate to US destinations). UNCOMMON Arched CANADA handstamp in red. From E Ryerson, Education Office, to The Honorable E R Potter, Commissioner of Public Schools, Providence, Rhode Island. Letter from the great educator (among many other things) Dr Edgerton Ryerson, relating to parcel of school books and maps despatched by Cheney Rice and Co’s Express. Some tears at seal and folds. (Image)

Est. 300+

1856 Stampless JAMES CURRIE ENGINE BOILERS, BOILER and BLACKSMITH... illustrated advertising CROSS-BORDER manila envelope from TORONTO to NEW YORK. Endorsed “Free”. TORONTO C.W. Paid, JAN 16 1856, large full circle in red, and CANADA/ PAID 10 Cts handstamp in red (conversion of 6d cy rate pre-paid to US destinations). To famous railroad engineers, Messrs Prosser and Son, 28 Platt Street, N York. Tear and mounting adhesions on back. (Image)

Est. 400+

CROSS BORDER TO CANADA. 1830 Stampless NIAGARA CROSS-BORDER entire letter from NEW YORK to YORK, internally dated 17th June 1830. Endorsed “Via Lewiston”. NEW YORK JUN 17 full circle in red on front. Rated 25 (cents due over 400 miles to border) manuscript in red on front. NIAGARA U.C. 23 Jun 1830 double ring handstamp plus clear barred American Postage .. British ..do.. handstamp with rates converted to 1/3 cy plus 6 ½ (2d ferriage and 4 ½ d BNA up to 60 miles, across L Ontario) total 1/9½ d cy due. No receiver. Niagara ceased to be the exchange office in favour of Queenston, effective 6 Jan 1831 [T A Stayner DPMG, GPO Dept Order No 20]. From James Buchanan to James Small Esq, York, U Canada, re finances. File folds. (Image)

Est. 500+

1833 Stampless early QUEENSTON CROSS-BORDER entire letter from NEW YORK to YORK, internally dated 13th Augt. 1833. NEW YORK AUG 13 full circle in red on front. Endorsed “Single” and “If this letter shall not be called for...... return to the writer W Maclean, 22 Vesy Street, New York”. Rated 25 (cents due over 400 miles to border at Lewiston). QUEENSTON U. Cana. AUG 16 single ring handstamp in brown. Rates converted to 1/3 cy due, plus BNA rate of 9d cy (incl 2d ferriage and 7d BNA postage 60-100 miles around L Ontario), total 2N cy due. No receiver. Chatty family letter from Alex Maclean to Frederick Suter Esq, Post Office, York, Canada. Writer seeking Suter family connections in Philadelphia, financial scandals, boredom of NY life. Light file fold and tear at seal. (Image)

Est. 200+

1836 Stampless KINGSTON CROSS-BORDER entire letter from ALBANY to YORK, internally dated Cazanovia (N. Y.) Feb 20th 1836. [Near Syracuse, a long way from Albany]. ALBANY FEB 22 full circle in red on front. Rated 12 ½ manuscript (cents) pre-paid 81 -150 miles to the border, PAID handstamp in red on front (crossed out at Kingston). SACKETS HARBOR.NY FEB single ring handstamp in red, with manuscript 26 date in black on front. Light KINGSTON U.C. FEB 27 double ring h/s. Rate has addition of 4d cy (6c US) to the undercharge 12 ½ c which should have been 18 ¾ c for over 150 miles Albany to border. 1/- BNA included 3d ferriage plus 9d rate for 100-200 miles, total 1 / 4 cy due. No receiver. From W. K Allen to Rev James Richardson, Toronto U Canada. Red seal and torn on opening and at seal. Ex Palmer - Cross-border p 115. (Image)

Est. 350+

1836 Stampless MISSENT LEWISTON and QUEENSTON CROSS-BORDER letter from FLAMBORO WEST Township (nr Hamilton) to TORONTO. Internally dated August the 9. 1836. Indecipherable small split circle handstamp dated 10 Aug in m/s, plus feint PAID handstamp and rated 4 ½ manuscript all in red on front (rate for under 60 miles). Unclear address, without capitals: “to the hon mr thomas baines secretary to the clergy corporation in taranto”, presumably sent the wrong way - over the border. LEWISTON N. Y. AUG 12 full circle handstamp in blue, where PAID and 4½ crossed through and endorsed, “Supposed to New Toronto U.C.”. Re-routed via QUEENSTON AU 12 1836 double ring handstamp in green. Ongoing rate applied, of 9d cy due (2d ferriage and 7 d BNA for 60 - 100 miles, around L Ontario). Endorsed “Rec’d 20 August 1836”. From Andrew Markle re paying of rents on Clergy lands. File folds and torn at seal. AMAZING ITEM. Ex Palmer Cross-border p 212 (Image)

Est. 300+

1837 Stampless QUEENSTON CROSS-BORDER entire letter from NEW YORK to TORONTO. Datelined New York City 22nd July 1837. Endorsed “Paid to Lewiston” and “With Dispatch”. NEW YORK JUL 22 full circle in red on front. Rated 25 (cents pre-paid over 400 miles to border at Lewiston) manuscript curved PAID handstamp in red on front. QUEENSTON JY 28 1837 double ring handstamp in green. 7d due BNA postage 60-100 miles around L Ontario. From 28th Feb 1837 Ferriage of 2d no longer charged. No Toronto receiver. From Michael Saden to Mr Thos. Wallace, Governor’s House, King, Toronto, Upper Canada. File fold, minor tear at seal. Ex Palmer Cross-border p 220. (Image)

Est. 150+

1844 Stampless QUEENSTON CROSS-BORDER letter from WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN to TORONTO. Datelined New Berlin(“Milwauki County”), Sept 12th 1844. WHITEWATER Wis SEP 21 full circle handstamp in blue. Rated 25 manuscript in black (cents due for over 400 miles to border at Lewiston). QUEENSTON U.C. OCT 3 no year double split circle in black. Rate converted to 1.3 cy, Onward rate of 4 ½ d cy added for up to 60 miles, across L Ontario, total of 1/7 ½ d cy due. TORONTO U.C. OC 3 1844 double split ring receiver. Family letter from John McLeod to brother and sister, James S Cummins, Toronto, Yonge St, Care of William Hannay Waggon Works, Canada West. Ref to lack of response to earlier letters, details of farming conditions, local folks, incl marriages, etc. Small tear at seal, inked graffiti marks on back. (Image)

Est. 200+

1850 Stampless QUEENSTON CROSS-BORDER letter from NEW YORK to TORONTO. Datelined 1 Columbia Street, Brooklyn February 11th 1850. Endorsed “Paid to the lines” on front. PAID handstamp and NEW YORK 10 cts 11 FEB full circle handstamp in red, (over 300 miles to border at Lewiston). QUEENSTON U.C. FEB 14 1850 double split circle in black on front. Onward rate of 4 ½ d cy due for up to 60 miles, across L Ontario. TORONTO U.C. FE 15 ..50 double split ring receiver across flap. File fold and tear at seal. (Image)

Est. 100+

1850 Stampless QUEENSTON CROSS-BORDER letter from BUFFALO to TORONTO. Datelined Buffalo Aug 1st 1850. PAID handstamp and BUFFALO NY 5cts AUG 3 full circle handstamp in blue, (under 300 miles to border at Lewiston). QUEENSTON U.C. AUG 3 1850 double split circle in black on front. Onward rate of 4 ½ d cy due for up to 60 miles, across L Ontario. Early TORONTO CANADA AU 5 ..50 double split ring receiver on back. Opening tears and file folds. (Image)

Est. 100+

FLAG CANCELS. FLAG CANCELS: 24 covers and postcards with various styles of Flag cancels, 21 AU 96 - 21 FE 01, most 1897-98, with Jubilees, Numeral and Maple Leaf issues, 5 to the US, various banks incl Merchant's Bank of Halifax, Banque Ville-Marie, Union Bank of Canada, many with company name and return address, generally f-vf.

Est. 150+

LEGISLATIVE MARKINGS (Listed by Old Canada Specialized Numbers). SENATE OF CANADA: 1889 very fine strike of SENATE CROWN CANADA FREE 3 APL 1889 in magenta, on clean cover to New Brunswick, flap tears to front, Fredericton 5 AP receiver, fine. (CS SC5a) (Image)

Est. 100+