1862 (Feb. 5) Halifax N.S. to New York N.Y. Cover bearing Nova Scotia 8½¢ green (11) tied by oval grid cancel, matching rimless Halifax (2.7) backstamp, carried by Cunard Line America to Boston, "Boston Br. Pkt. '5' Feb 11" exchange due cds, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Shenfield.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A CHOICE USE AT THE SCARCE 8½¢ PACKET RATE TO THE UNITED STATES.
Auction # 70 - The “Skywalk” Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
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Sep 23, 2016 America/Los_Angeles
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 70 - The “Skywalk” Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History
Friday Sep 23, 2016 15:00 America/Los_Angeles
Welcome to our September 23, 2016 Sale of the grand award winning “Skywalk” collection features all facets of Nova Scotia stamps and postal history showcased in a specialized sale of 427 lots held at the Sescal stamp show at the Los Angeles Airport. The extensive postal history includes origin, transit and incoming mail with Canada, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, St. Pierre et Miquelon, cross border mail with the United States, Bermuda and West Indies mail, Transatlantic mail, and more. Browse the entire sale at www.rumseyauctions.com. A limited number of printed catalogs are available.
Please note this sale takes place at the Sescal stamp show at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel in Catalina B on September 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST. Lots 1-427.
Presale Viewing is scheduled in our offices on Monday, September 19 (10am-5pm) and at the Sescal Exhibition (Plaza Ballroom) on Thursday, September 22 (10:00AM to 6:00 PM).
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Lot #176 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - British Packet from Boston
Lot #177 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - British Packet from Boston
1861 (Mar. 14) Jamaica to Halifax N.S. via New York. Folded letter without side flap from letter removal, docketed from Jamaica, sent privately to New York with red "Leacraft & Co., New York" forwarder's oval backstamp, posted with United States 5¢ brown (30A), tied by "New-York Apr 2 1861" duplex, "Boston Br. Pkt. Apr 3" exchange cds, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Boston to Halifax, reverse with "Ud. States, Halifax,...
Lot #178 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - British Packet from Boston
1862 (Apr. 14) Baltimore Md. to Halifax N.S. Folded letter without side flap from letter removal, bearing United States 1¢ blue (63) pair and 3¢ rose (65), tied by two strikes of bold blue "Baltimore Md. Apr 14" cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Niagara from Boston to Halifax, reverse with "Ud. States, Halifax, AP 18 1862" arrival cds and matching "8½" cents due rating handstamp for the packet, Very Fine.
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Lot #179 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - British Packet from Boston
1864 (Feb. 16) New York N.Y. to Arichat, Cape Breton. Cover bearing United States 5¢ brown (76) tied by "New-York, Feb 16 1864" duplex, "Boston Br. Pkt. Feb 17" exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston by Cunard Line Arabia to Halifax, reverse with "Ud. States, Halifax, FE 19 1864" and matching "13½" in circle due handstamp, Feb. 22nd arrival backstamp; some docketing, otherwise Very Fine....
Lot #180 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - British Packet from Boston
1866 (Dec. 31) Windsor N.S. to San Francisco Cal. Light buff cover bearing Nova Scotia 5c blue (10) and 10c vermilion (12), tied by oval grid cancels, reverse with Windsor (12.31) origin and Halifax (12.31) transit cds, although endorsed by Cunard Packet at top left, actually sent overland; small edge tears and wear, Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Prepaid at the 15¢ rate to California and Oregon with 5...
Lot #181 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Ship Letters
1808 (May 27) Halifax N.S. to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter endorsed "via Boston", carried by private ship, entered mails with indistinct Boston cds and matching "SHIP" handstamp with manuscript "19" cent rating for 150-300 miles plus 2¢ ship fee, Very Fine cross-border use, ex-Dr. Robertson.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
Lot #182 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Ship Letters
1850 (Jul. 8) Boston Mass. to Maitland N.S. Blue datelined folded letter with red "Boston '10cts' 8 Jul" cds and red "Paid" straightline handstamp, carried by ship to St. John, entered mails with "St. John N.B. / Ship Letter" two-line and manuscript "1/1½" cy. rating, reverse with St. John (7.10) cds and Halifax (7.12) arrival oval, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
Lot #183 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Ship Letters
1853 (Feb. 9) Halifax N.S. to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with "Halifax, Nova Scotia, FE 9 1853" cds with matching "Nova Scotia." scroll handstamp, endorsed "p. Sir John Harvey" at top, "Boston Mass, Feb 11" cds and matching "Ship" rating handstamp with manuscript "10" cents postage due rating, ex-Young, Clark. Illustrated in Jephcott/Greene/Young.
Estimate; $2,500 - 3,500.
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED...
Lot #184 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Ship Letters
1856 (Apr. 20) Boston Mass. to Bridgetown N.S. Blue folded letter carried by private ship to St. John, entered mails with "St. John N.B. / Ship Letter" two-line handstamp with matching "6" pence handstamp, reverse with St. John (5.3), Annapolis (5.5) and Bridgewater (5.6) arrival, Very Fine, ex-Halifax.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
The 6d rate for a letter from New Brunswick from or to the United States was valid...
Lot #185 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Ship Letters
1855 (c., Oct.) Halifax N.S. to New York N.Y. via St. John N.B. Orange cover endorsed "via Windsor", entered mails with "Colonial Express Mail. St. John. N.B. Oct 13" cds and matching "10" cent due handstamp; some docketing, Very Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
In September 1845, the U.S. Post Office Department appointed steamboat letter carriers to handle the mail on the Boston-Portland-Eastport steamer route...
Lot #186 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Ship Letters
1860 (Dec. 20) Barbados to Nova Scotia via New York. Datelined folded letter carried by private ship John Moody as endorsed to New York, entered mails with United States 1857, 1¢ blue (24) and three 3¢ dull red (26) singles, all tied by two strikes of "New-York, Jan 21" duplex, red "U. States / C" exchange office arc handstamp, carried by coastal steamer to Halifax (Jan. 30th oval backstamp); some aging, Fine, Prepaid at...
Lot #187 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Ship Letters
1863 (Nov.) United States to Annapolis N.S. Orange cover entered the mails with "YARMOUTH. N.S. / SHIP LETTER" two-line handstamp and manuscript "7½" for 5¢ postage plus 2½¢ ship letter fee, reverse with Yarmouth (11.16.63) origin and Annapolis (11.19.63) arrival cds, Extremely Fine, ex-Greene (backstamp)., Illustrated in Young.
Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE YARMOUTH SHIP LETTER...
Lot #188 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with the United States - Pacific Mail
1877 (Dec. 13) Palmerston, New Zealand to New Glasgow, N.S. Cover bearing New Zealand, 2d rose (52), 6d blue (55), tied by oval "04" grid cancels, reverse with Palmerston (12.13.77) origin and Dunedin (12.13) transit, carried by Pacific Mail Steamship Co. City of Sydney to San Francisco arriving Jan. 10th, closed bag to Canada, blue Windsor Ont. (1.18) backstamp and matching "5" due rating handstamp for 5¢ inland postage, Montreal (1....
Lot #189 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1793 (Aug. 27) Charlottetown P.E.I. to Glasgow, Scotland. Datelined folded letter carried by private ship, entered mails with "Halifax / Ship Lre / Sep 9." three-line postmark with manuscript "2/1" rating for double ship letter with 1d ship fee, London (11.4.93) backstamp with "3/9" rating for 1s8d to Glasgow (1s2d London-Edinburgh and 6d Edinburgh-Glasgow), "Glas / Gow" in circle arrival postmark; address partially crossed out, ...
Lot #190 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1798 (Sep. 28) Hamilton, Great Britain to Island St. John (P.E.I.) via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with "Hamilton" double-circle backstamp, indistinct red London transit and red manuscript "4/4" rating for double 1s inland postage plus 1s2d to Halifax, carried by Swallow to Halifax care of Joshua Newton Esq.Custom House Halifax, manuscript "3½" d cy. rating consisting of 2½d ship master's gratuity and 1d for postmaster at port of...
Lot #191 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1802 (Feb. 2) Edinburgh, Scotland to Prince Edward Island via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with red "FE/28" bishop mark and red manuscript "Pd 2/2" prepaid rating, London red "Paid, Mar 3, 1802" postmark, carried by Duke of Kent to Halifax, reverse with "Halifax, May 3 802" two-line transit, manuscript "4½" rating, reverse with "4½" for sea postage, 2d for internal postage and 1s 0d for winter route totalled to "1/6½", fresh...
Lot #192 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1802 (May 29) Edinburgh, Scotland to Prince Edward Island via Halifax. Folded letter with red "MY 1802 29" in circle datestamp and red manuscript "P 2/2" rating, red London "Paid, Jun 1, 1802" transit, carried by Princess Amalia to Halifax, reverse with two-line "HALIFAX / JUL 19 1802" postmark and manuscript "7½" d cy. rating for inland postage (summer rate), manuscript "4½" rating on face, Very Fine, ex-Salomon.
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Lot #193 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1824 (Oct. 16) Charlottetown P.E.I. to Halifax N.S. Folded cover with rimless "Prince Edward Island. Oct 16, 1824" cds and manuscript "8d" rating, Halifax manuscript "1" pence delivery charge added and totalled to "9" pence due; some paper loss on back, particularly fresh and Very Fine, ex-Salmon.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
This is the latest recorded use of this rimless cds according to Lehr. The earliest known...
Lot #194 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1832 (Sep. 21) Charlottetown P.E.I. to St. John N.B. Datelined folded letter from E.L. Jarvis with double-circle "Post Office P.E. Island" postmark and manuscript "21st Septr. 32" dating with matching "8d" rating, Halifax transit cds with manuscript "9" pence rating to St. John totalled to "1N5" 1s5d due, some interesting contents "We live in a dull quiet place, where each day is only a repetition of the proceeding one & but for...
Lot #195 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1833 (Aug. 28) Prince Edward Island to Arisaig Wharf N.S. Folded letter with double-circle "Post Office P.E. Island" postmark and manuscript "28 Augt 33" dating with matching "4½" d cy. rating, manuscript "Pd. 2" pence at bottom for prepaid 2 pence internal postage, Nova Scotia manuscript "2" d cy. rating for inland postage, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Arisaig Wharf was a way office.
Lot #196 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1841 (Nov. 11) Charlottetown P.E.I. to St. John N.B. Folded letter written E.L. Jarvis with "Prince Edwards Island" circular handstamp with manuscript "12 Nov 44" dating and matching "4½" d cy. rating, "Pictou * N.S." star transit and "1/4" 1s4d cy. rating totalled to "1/4½" due from addressee; couple small edge tears, F.-V.F., The port to port charge (4½d cy.) was usually only applied in the summer.
Estimate; $150 - 200...
Lot #197 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1845 (Jul. 22) Charlottetown P.E.I. to Pictou N.S. Cover with red "Prince Edward Island, Paid" double-circle postmark and "Prince Edward Island, JY 22, 1845" origin backstamp, red manuscript "4½" d cy. port to port summer time rating, Very Fine, ex-Saint.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #198 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1846 (Sep. 26) Londonderry N.S. to Prince Edward Island. Gray folded letter with red "Londonderry N.S., SE 26, 1846" origin backstamp and "7d" cy. rating for 2½d cy. internal postage plus 4½d cy. ship letter fee, reverse with Truro (9.23) transit and Prince Edward Island (10.5) arrival, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Lot #199 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1847 (Oct. 29) Charlottetown P.E.I. to Plaister Cove C.B. Light blue registered folded letter enclosing £5 note, neat strike of red "Prince Edward Island, Paid" rimless circular handstamp and rimless "Prince Edward Island, OC 29, 1847" origin cds, red manuscript "9" pence rating, manuscript "696" registry number, Very Fine, ex-Salmon.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Registration was only introduced on May 15th 1851 with...
Lot #200 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Postal Relations with Prince Edward Island
1851 (Nov. 11) Charlottetown P.E.I. to Halifax N.S. Cover with "Prince Edward Island, NO 14 1851" rimless origin backstamp and matching "D 3c" in circle rating handstamp, Halifax (11.13) arrival backstamp; tiny edge stain, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Wilkinson.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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