cover 1788 entire to Fredericton N.B., rated "1N8" and in red "Pd 2/-", showing circular-framed "POST/PAID" (Type 257) and, on reverse, "HALIFAX/N:SCOTIA" split double-circle h.s. (Type 4a) with handstruck "Ap.18" inserted. Rare and possibly the earliest recorded date. Photo | Christie's

Lot 742

742

cover 1788 entire to Fredericton N.B., rated "1N8" and in red "Pd 2/-", showing circular-framed "POST/PAID" (Type 257) and, on reverse, "HALIFAX/N:SCOTIA" split double-circle h.s. (Type 4a) with handstruck "Ap.18" inserted. Rare and possibly the earliest recorded date. Photo

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Nova Scotia Early Letters and Handstamps

cover 1788 entire to Fredericton N.B., rated "1N8" and in red "Pd 2/-", showing circular-framed "POST/PAID" (Type 257) and, on reverse, "HALIFAX/N:SCOTIA" split double-circle h.s. (Type 4a) with handstruck "Ap.18" inserted. Rare and possibly the earliest recorded date. Photo

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cover 1788 entire to Fredericton N.B., rated "1N8" and in red "Pd 2/-", showing circular-framed "POST/PAID" (Type 257) and, on reverse, "HALIFAX/N:SCOTIA" split double-circle h.s. (Type 4a) with handstruck "Ap.18" inserted. Rare and possibly the earliest recorded date. Photo

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.