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The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History continued...

Postal Relations with Bermuda and the West Indies - Mail by Packet via Bermuda continued...
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
281       image1866 (Feb. 8) Kingston, Jamaica to Ragged Islands N.S. Folded cover bearing Jamaica 1860, 4d brown orange (4), two singles, tied by "A01" oval grids, partial Kingston origin backstamp and red crayon "8" d. double-weight packet rating, carried by RMSPC Solent to St. Thomas (2.12 backstamp), then by Cunard Line Alpha to Halifax (2.21 backstamp) and "CTS/10" rating handstamp, Lockeport arrival backstamp; slight erosion at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)		 Est. $750-1,000
CLOSED
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282       image1868 (Aug. 11) Antigua to Annapolis N.S. Printed prices current bearing Antigua 1867 1d vermilion tied by "A02" oval grid, red "Antigua, AU 11 68" origin cds and red crayon "1" pence credit rating, carried by RMSPC Eider to St. Thomas (8.12 backstamp), the by Cunard Line Delta to Halifax (9.2 backstamp) and matching "1" pence handstamp, Annapolis (9.4) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce printed matter use, ex-Mayer.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)		 Est. $750-1,000
CLOSED
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283       image1869 (Feb. 25) Barbados to Canning N.S. Printed circular with "Printed Matter Only" handstamp and bearing Barbados 1861 1d deep blue tied by bold "1" cancel, Barbados (2.25) backstamp and red crayon "1" pence credit rating, carried by RMSPC Eider to St. Thomas (2.28 backstamp), then by Cunard Line Delta to Halifax, Canning (3.23) arrival backstamp, readdressed to Halifax, Very Fine and scarce printed matter use.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)		 Est. $750-1,000
CLOSED
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284       image1869 (Aug. 23) Kingston, Jamaica to Halifax N.S. via St. Thomas, Danish West Indies. Docketed folded gray cover carried privately to St. Thomas, blue "Lamp & Co., St. Thomas W.I." double-oval forwarder's handstamp, entered mails bearing G.B. 4d vermilion, pl. 11 tied by partial "C51" oval grid, red "St. Thomas, Paid, AU 23 69" British Post Office cds, endorsed "Via Bermuda", carried by Cunard Line Alpha to Halifax, Sep. 1st arrival backstamp, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Glassco.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)		 Est. $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
285       image1869 (Oct. 9) Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe to Halifax, N.S. via St. Thomas D.W.I. Docketed blue folded letter carried privately to St. Thomas, bold strike of blue "Forwarded by J. Fluerot & Co., Guadeloupe" oval handstamp, entered mails bearing G.B. 4d vermilion tied by "C51" oval grid cancel, red "St. Thomas, Paid, Oct 8" cds, Halifax (10.28) arrival backstamp; file fold through 4d, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
286       image1871 (Jan.) Brae, P.E.I. to Georgetown, British Guiana. Cover endorsed "Postage paid at Brae" at right, bearing P.E.I. 3d blue, 6d blue green (6, 7a), tied by grid cancels, "Charlottetown P.E.I., JA 20 71" backstamp, red crayon "4" pence stg. credit rating, carried by Cunard Line Alpha from Halifax via Bermuda (2.8) to St. Thomas, then by RMSPC Arno departing Feb. 19th to Demerara, reverse with "Demerara, FE 24 '71" arrival backstamp; small cover tear, Very Fine, ex-Saint, Wilkinson, with 1985 Greene Foundation certificate.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.

THE ONLY RECORDED P.E.I. 6D BLUE GREEN RECORDED USED ON COVER. A REMARKABLE USE TO THE WEST INDIES.

The Greene certificate mentions the 6d is the dark green shade, which is the Scott listed 6d blue green shade variety. This cover was prepaid at the 9d rate to the West Indies with 4d (6d cy.) credit. (Image1)		 Est. $7,500-10,000
CLOSED
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287       image1870 (Feb. 17) Amherst N.S. to Trinidad de Cuba, Cuba. Orange cover bearing Canada Large Queen 1868 2¢ green (24) pair and 6¢ blackish brown, pl. 1 (27f), all tied by pen cancels, partial "Amherst N.S., FE 17, 1870" origin cds, endorsed "Via New York", Cuban "NA" oval and "2" reales due rating handstamp; some edge wear, right flap missing, Fine.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

This cover was prepaid for the 10¢ rate valid from Jan. 1st 1867 to June 30th 1870. The Cuban "NA" handstamp signifies North America origin. (Image1)		 Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
288       image1874 (Nov.) St. Pierre et Miquelon to Fort de France, Martinique. Cover with indistinct St. Pierre et Miquelon origin cds, bearing Canada Small Queen 6¢ yellow brown (39b) pair and single, and 6¢ yellow brown (39) single, arranged in block form and tied by oval grid cancels, matching "Halifax N.S. NO 30 74" cds on flap, red crayon "18" credit rating, red "New York '8' Dec 24" exchange cds with 8¢ credit to G.B., carried by U.S. Brazil Mail Steamship Co. Ontario from New York Dec. 24th to St. Thomas (12.30 backstamp), then by RMSPC steamer to Martinique; small edge tear, right 6¢ creased from placement over edge, Very Fine appearance, Illustrated in Arfken.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.

A STUNNING SMALL QUEEN USE FROM ST. PIERRE ET MIQUELON TO MARTINIQUE.

This cover had missed the Cunard Line Beta leaving Halifax Nov. 30th for Bermuda. The next ship via Bermuda was scheduled to leave Halifax Dec. 28th and arrive at St. Thomas later than if routed via New York. The Canadian rate via New York to Martinique was 21¢ (effective Oct. 1873) with 3¢ retained by Canada and 18¢ credit to the United States. The United States retained 10¢ steamship postage with credit of 8¢ to G.B. for carriage from St. Thomas to Martinique. Cover was 3¢ overpaid. (Image1)		 Est. $5,000-7,500
CLOSED
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289       image1871 (Sep. 11) Antigua to Aylesford N.S. Mourning cover bearing Antigua 1867 1d pale vermilion (3), strip of five, tied by four strikes of "A02" oval grids, matching "Antigua, SP 11 71" backstamp and red crayon "4" pence packet rating, endorsed "Via Halifax", carried by RMSPC Arno to St. Thomas (partial 9.13 backstamp), then by Cunard Line Delta to Halifax (9.27 backstamp); no backflap, Very Fine, ex-Charlton Henry, Toeg.
Estimate; $2,500 - 3,500.

Cover is prepaid 5d for 1d Antigua internal postage plus 4d packet rate (red crayon 4 rating). (Image1)		 Est. $2,500-3,500
CLOSED
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290       image1873 (Sep. 9) Trinidad to Lockeport N.S. Folded letter bearing Trinidad 1863/72 1d carmine and 4d gray tied by light strikes of Trinidad cds, red "Trinidad, Paid, SP 9 1873" cds and red crayon "4" pence credit rating, endorsed "via Bermuda", carried by RMSPC Arno to Barbados and Tagus to St. Thomas arriving Oct. 3rd, then by Cunard Line Delta to Halifax (9.25 backstamp), reverse with Locke-port (9.29) arrival, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)		 Est. $750-1,000
CLOSED
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291       image1874 (Feb. 25) Trinidad to Lockeport, N.S. Folded cover bearing Trinidad 1863/72 4d gray (51) and 6d emerald (52a), each tied by "Trinidad" cds, red "Trinidad, Paid, FE 26 1874" cds and red crayon "8" pence double-weight packet credit rating, endorsed "Via St. Thomas & Bermuda"; carried by RMSPC Tyne to St. Thomas (3.4 backstamp), then by Cunard Line Alpha to Halifax, reverse with Halifax (3.16) transit and Lockeport (3.18) arrival cds; cover was prepaid, Very Fine, ex-Marriott, Scarborough.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)		 Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
292       image1875 (Aug. 12) San Juan, Puerto Rico to Halifax N.S. Blue folded cover with blue "Schön. Willink y Ca." company oval, bearing G.B. 1873, 4d vermilion, plate 14 horizontal pair tied by "C61" oval grid, matching "Port-Rico, AU12 75" British Post Office cds, endorsed "p Brazil Str"; reverse with St. Thomas (8.13) transit and Halifax (8.26) arrival cds, Extremely Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. (Image1)		 Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
293       image1877 (Jan. 12) Halifax N.S. to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cover addressed to Capt Babiu, Brig "Zeno" care of the British Consul, bearing Canada 1873, 3¢ orange red (37), two horizontal strip of three, tied by strikes of "Halifax N.S., JA 12 77" cds, carried by Cunard Line Beta via Bermuda to St. Thomas (1.31 backstamp), sent back to Halifax by Cunard Line Beta on her return voyage, "Halifax N.S., FE 10 77" backstamp and matching "Returned / For / Postage" three-line handstamp, "Dead Letter Office, Canada, FE 17 1877" backstamp; two 3¢ stamps with tears, small erosion hole top right, Fine appearance.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.

The United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company had stopped their services in Autumn 1875. The corresponding 18¢ rate was still advertised in January 1876. The only route available at this time was via England to Brazil. (Image1)		 Est. $3,000-4,000
CLOSED
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294       image1879 (Mar. 7) Bahamas to Halifax N.S. Cover bearing Bahamas 4d dull rose, perf 14 (18b) tied by oval grid cancel, Bahamas (3.7) origin backstamp, "New York F.D. Mar 12" backstamp and matching "NY/T" due handstamp with blue crayon "10" updated to "5¢", reverse with Montreal (3.13) transit and Halifax (3.15) arrival cds; small edge faults and light soiling, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

Canada joined the General Postal Union technically on July 1st 1878. However, Canada did not adhere to the postal union rates and regulations until August 1st, 1878. The official Postal Guide, normally published in July, was delayed until August in order to present the new rates and regulations. From August 1st 1878 until March 30th 1879, the GPU rates and regulations governed with the Universal Postal Union becoming effective on April 1st 1879. Quite a few countries in the West Indies joined the UPU later or enjoyed transition rates.

The Bahamas did not join the UPU until July 1st 1880. Shown here is an example of mail from a non-UPU member to UPU-member Canada. (Image1)		 Est. $500-750
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
Transatlantic Mail - Ship Letters
LotNo. Symbol CatNo. Lot Description
295       image1789 (Dec. 19) Halifax, N.S. to Rothsay Manse (Isle of Bute), Scotland. Folded letter from W. Lyon endorsed "p. Snow Turner, Capt. Emslin", entered mails with "Greenock" straightline backstamp and matching "Ship" handstamp with manuscript "3" due for 2d inland postage plus 1d ship fee, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
CLOSED
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296       image1800 (Jul. 24) Windsor N.S. to Edinburgh, Scotland. Datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Plymouth, entered mails with "Ship-Letter, Plymouth" crown oval and manuscript "2/-" shilling due rating, red London backstamp and manuscript "3/4" rating for double weight 8d ship letter plus 1s4d Plymouth-London and 1s4d London-Edinburgh inland postage; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
CLOSED
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297       image1800 (Jul. 25) Halifax N.S. to Rothsay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Datelined folded letter endorsed "p William, Capt. Cambridge", entered mails with clear strike of "Ship Letter, Greenock" crown oval handstamp and manuscript "8" due rating for 4d ship letter rate plus 4d inland postage, contents describes a dislocation from Virginia to Halifax, clean and Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)		 Est. $500-750
CLOSED
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298       image1804 (Oct. 12) Halifax N.S. to London, England. Folded cover carried by private ship to Plymouth, entered mails with "Ship-Letter, Plymouth" crown oval and manuscript "2/2" due rating for double letter with 8d ship fee plus 1s6d inland postage, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
CLOSED
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299       image1806 (Mar. 3) London, England to Halifax N.S. Folded letter datelined "Kentishtown" carried privately to Halifax, entered mails with manuscript "3½" d. cy. rating for 2½d ship master's fee plus 1d local delivery; reinforced edge separations, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction
300       image1808 (Dec. 20) Halifax, N.S. to Rothsay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Datelined folded letter by private ship to Liverpool, entered mails with red "Ship-Letter, Liverpool" crown oval and manuscript "1/3" due rating for 4d ship letter fee plus 11d inland postage; some extra ms. top right, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)		 Est. $300-400
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

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