(Via Panama) 1851 (Dec. 16) Chatham, New Brunswick to San Francisco, Cal. Cover bearing 3d bright red (1) and 6d mustard yellow (2d), each cancelled by oval grid, indistinct blue New Brunswick (12.16) origin cds, reverse with Catham N.B. (12.16.1851) and St. Johns (12.22) transits, red "Paid" straightline and manuscript "15" rating, "San Francisco, 13 Feb" arrival cds, red "Advertised" and "Not Called For" straightline handstamps, black "1" cent due handstamp for advertising fee; cover faulty, 6d slightly discolored and small closed tear, Fine, ex-Morton, Argenti, Cartier, "Foxbridge", Koh, Hackmey, with 1999 B.P.A. certificate.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.

ONE OF ONLY TWO NEW BRUNSWICK PENCE ISSUE USAGES TO THE UNITED STATES WEST COAST.

The two recorded New Brunswick Pence Issue usages to the West Coast are:
1. 1851 Dec. 16, Chatham N.B. to San Francisco Cal. with 3d #1, 6d mustard yellow #2d for 9d (15c) rate, advertised in San Francisco
2. 1856 Feb. 22, Shediac N.B. to Orphir Cal. with 3d #1, 6d olive yellow #2 for 9d (15¢) rate, forwarded to Sacramento. Est. $7,500-10,000 (Image)

Est. $7,500-10,000