1850 Stampless Steam Boat Letter, from Québec to Montreal, with superb strike of the "Steam Boat Letter Quebec" postmark (SEP.25.1850) with next day arrival backstamp. Includes interesting contents related to shipping/ferriage. (Image)
Est $ 200
Opening C$ 40.00
Sold...C$ 80.00
Closed..Apr-09-2014, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 14
Lot No:1402
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1798 Quebec Bishop’s Mark Stampless Letter, with commercial contents datelined "Quebec 15th Oct 1798”, rated "9" in red and handstamped PAID, addressed to J. Reid, Esq Atty at Law in Montreal, with lovely QUEBEC BISHOP'S MARK backstamp (CS Type IV). A lovely example of this scarce marking, which was in use only during 1798. Very fine. (Image)