cover 1853 (10 Nov.) 1d. pink postal stationery envelope addressed to Nova Scotia, cancelled by black numeral "97" of Bury St. Edmunds with corresponding datestamp at lower-left, overstruck by green Liverpool transit mark, the impressed value additionally cancelled by red London Paid c.d.s. with red handstruck "2" alongside, rated "11d." in purple manuscript at left, Halifax arrival backstamp; minor perimeter faults not detracting from this fine, colourful and rare item. Photo

Details
cover 1853 (10 Nov.) 1d. pink postal stationery envelope addressed to Nova Scotia, cancelled by black numeral "97" of Bury St. Edmunds with corresponding datestamp at lower-left, overstruck by green Liverpool transit mark, the impressed value additionally cancelled by red London Paid c.d.s. with red handstruck "2" alongside, rated "11d." in purple manuscript at left, Halifax arrival backstamp; minor perimeter faults not detracting from this fine, colourful and rare item. Photo