1735 (Oct. 29) Louisbourg, French Nova Scotia to Rochefort, France. Folded letter datelined "louis bourg, le 29 octobre 1735" carried by French ship to France, entered mails with "ROCHEFORT" straightline and manuscript "6" sols due rating, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $15,000 - 20,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED LETTER FROM FRENCH NOVA SCOTIA, AND THE EARLIEST RECORDED FROM ALL OF NEW FRANCE.
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Auction # 70 - The “Skywalk” Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
Closed Auction
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 17:00 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 #1 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
Lot #2 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
"A Regimental Court Martial in Sr. Wm. Pepperrells Regiment, Louisbourg, May 23rd 1748". Letter describing court martial signed by Capt. Wooster as President concerning "Robert White of Capt. Woosters Compy confin'd by Sergt. Hotchkiss for Striking and abusing him" and goes on in detail concerning the event and a second "Corpl. Morrison of Capt. Boyles Compy confin'd by the Governors Order for disobedience of Orders, both were found...
Lot #3 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1751 (Feb. 12) Annapolis Royal N.S. to Boston Mass. Datelined folded letter to Thomas Hancock carried privately by ship, sender was merchants Daniel and George Dyson promising prompt payment after "many disappointments" to Hancock, the famous Boston merchant whose nephew was founding father John Hancock, Very Fine, ex-Steinhart, Rathbun.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
THE SECOND EARLIEST LETTER IN PRIVATE HANDS...
Lot #4 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1752 (Nov. 14) Halifax, N.S. to London, England. Folded letter written by Col. Perguine T. Hopson, 2nd Governor of Nova Scotia at Halifax carried across the Atlantic by Admiralty Ship Torrington landing at Bristol, reverse with Bristol "B" postmark and manuscript "6" pence due rating, London "26/FE" Bishop mark backstamp; small edge tear, Very Fine, ex-MacDonald.
Estimate; $4,000 - 7,500.
AN...
Lot #5 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1757 (Jul. 15) Halifax, N.S. via New York to London, England. Datelined folded letter carried as endorsed from New York by packet Harriott to Great Britain, manuscript "1N" shilling packet due rating, the letter was written by Captain James Campbell of the Squadron of Sir Charles Hardy, Governor of New York, he mentions "Admiral Holbourne with his Fleet and Transports are all arrived and we make a formidable appearance", some...
Lot #6 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1763 (Aug. 18) Groton Mass. to Annapolis Royal N.S. Datelined folded letter carried privately by ship, Oliver Prescott writes: "I should have wrote to you much oftener if I could have found a conveyance", some toning and significant edge splitting, Fine, ex-MacDonald.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
POSSIBLY THE EARLIEST CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COLONY IN PRIVATE HANDS.
Oliver Prescott (1731-1804)...
Lot #7 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1766 (Sep. 4) Halifax N.S. to London, England. Folded cover docketed "No. Nova Scotia, A Letter from Revd. Mr. Breynton Missry at Halifax dated Halifax Sept. 4. 1766", sent as a ship letter, entered the mails with "Portsmouth / Ship Lre" two-line handstamp and manuscript "7" pence rating for 6d inland as double-weight letter plus 1d ship fee, London "19/NO" Bishop mark backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Clark.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,...
Lot #8 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1772 (Apr. 3) Eglinton N.S. to Kellelaga, Scotland via Boston and New York. Folded letter with "Eglinton, April 3, 1772" dateline and instructions for directing a return letter to "the Windsor road 24 miles from Halifax", sent by private ship to Boston where faint magenta "BOSTON" straightline and Franklin mark struck, manuscript "To pay 10d" for mailing to New York, flap with "NEW / YORK" two-line handstamp, carried to London by New...
Lot #9 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1787 (Aug. 15) London, England to Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Carried as ship letter by "Cap Murphy" to Halifax, reverse with "HALIFAX. N.S." boxed postmark and "OC 25" dating handstamp, front with matching rectangular "SHIP LRE" framed handstamp and manuscript "6" pence rating, probably carried by ship to Shelburne; inside docketing, Very Fine, ex-John E. Young, MacDonald, Clark.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500...
Lot #10 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1788 (Dec. 26th) Yarmouth, N.S. to North Yarmouth, Mass. Datelined folded letter originally enclosing a second letter carried privately, endorsed "pr favor of Captain Rufus Utley" at bottom right, some aging, Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #11 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1790 (May 11) Sydney N.B. to Orkney, North Britain. Datelined folded letter with "Halifax, N. Scotia, Jun 10 '90" split double circle, carried by Queen Charlotte from Halifax Jun. 16th to Falmouth arriving Jul. 2nd, flap with red London (7.6) Bishop mark and manuscript "1/-" rating on front, Edinburgh (7.6) cds transit backstamp with "1/7" 1s7d rating and finally "6" pence to Orkney Island for over 150 miles, accompanied by J....
Lot #12 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1795 (Mar. 18) British Occupied Detroit to Andover, Hants, England via Halifax. Folded letter datelined "Detroit March 18th 1795" and bearing four-line "HALIFAX/ SHIP LRE/ JUN 18/ 95" datestamp, carried by British packet Cateret to London, overinked Bishop mark on reverse and manuscript "1/1" rating crossed out and re-rated "1/5" to Andover; some internal splits along the folds, Very Fine, ex-Denton, John E. Young, Siskin, Dr....
Lot #13 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1801 (Mar. 14) London, England to Tatamagouche, N.S. via Halifax. Datelined folded letter by private ship with "Ship Letter, Halifax" oval crown handstamp and matching "HALIFAX / MAY 16 801" backstamp with manuscript "2½" pence ship rating; some toning, Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #14 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1809 (May 18) Halifax N.S. to Rothsay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Folded letter with "Halifax / May 24" two-line backstamp, carried by Packet Express from Halifax to Falmouth arriving Jun. 11th, reverse with Greenock (6.18) arrival three-line backstamp, manuscript "2/3" rating for 1s1d packet plus 1s2d inland postage, Very Fine, ex-Maritimus.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
Lot #15 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1809 (Jul. 17) Halifax, Nova Scotia to Dursley, England. Folded letter with manuscript "1" pence rating and endorsed "His Majesty's Ship Eurydice Halifax July 16th 09" on reverse, countersigned "J.W. Bradshaw, Capt." on reverse, red London "Paid Aug 18 1908" cds and matching "Mis-sent To London" straightline, reverse with Aug. 18th receiver and manuscript "2" rating; some soiling and flap stain, Fine, ex-Steinhart.
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Lot #16 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1811 (Jan. 21) Halifax, N.S. to Dublin, Ireland. Folded letter "Halifax / Jan 21" two-line backstamp and bold "POST / PAID" in circle handstamp, London red "Paid, 5 MA" tombstone and manuscript "2/4" due rating for 1s1d packet plus 1s3d to Ireland (2d for the Holyhead-Dublin packet), May 8th arrival backstamp; edge faults and wear, Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 300.
Lot #17 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1812 (May) London, England to Quebec, Canada. Docketed folded cover carried as endorsed by Ralph Nicholson and probably taken by a privateer off Nova Scotia via New York with red "New-York 2 Aug" entry cds, held over until after the war and forwarded at pre-war rates showing "Ship" handstamp with "1oz" and "82" ratings for four-times the 20¢ rate plus 2¢ ship fee, reverse with "Montreal / 22 APR 15" two-line postmark and red "8N2"...
Lot #18 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1812 (Sep. 2) Grantown on Spey, Scotland to Rawdon, Canada via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with Grantown origin backstamp, red Edinburgh "SE / 5 PAID 1812" oval datestamp and manuscript "Pd 2/8" rating for 1s3d packet rate plus 1s5d inland postage, reverse with "Halifax / Jan 25" backstamp, manuscript "4½" pence cy. due rating; some edge flaws light aging, Fine, ex-MacDonald.
Estimate; $600 - 800.
This...
Lot #19 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1812 (Nov. 1) Edinburgh, Scotland to Quebec, Canada via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with red "Paid at Edin, Nov 1 1812" cds and red ms. "Pd. 4/10" 4s10d prepaid rating for double wright 2s8d inland postage plus 2s2d packet rate, carried by the Falmouth Packet Chicester to Bermuda, then by HMS Tartarus arriving in Halifax, reverse with Feb. 9th transit cds, Canada red "3N4" 3s4d cy. due rating, docketed as received Mar. 5th at...
Lot #20 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1813 (Feb. 6) Fort Erie, Canada to Edinburgh, Scotland via Halifax. Folded letter datelined "Fort Erie 6th January 1813" from Alexander Douglas carried privately to Montreal, manuscript forwarder's endorsement on reverse "Received at Montreal 7th Febry 1813 and Forwarded this day by the Pot for Halifax / Montreal 7 Febry 1813, James Dunlop", partial "Montreal / 8 Feb 1813" two-line backstamp and matching "Paid" handstamp with red...
Lot #21 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1813 (Sep. 29) Halifax, Nova Scotia to Kendal, England. Datelined folded letter written by John Corruthers, endorsed "p Schooner Mary, Capt. Snell", mailed privately by Capt., red "Liverpool, 2 NO 2" rimless cds and manuscript "8" pence due rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 600.
John Carruthers was a Prisoner of War from Savannah, now working for an agent Mr. D selling prize property.
Lot #22 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1814 (Nov. 5) London, England to St. John N.B. via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with London (11.5) backstamp and manuscript "2/2" 2s2d rating, carried by Packet Osborne to Halifax, manuscript "Packet 2N5" 2s5d cy. rating plus "9" pence cy. totalled to "3N19", pencil "3/2" 3s2d notation at top left, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Lot #23 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1814 (Dec. 2) Eastport Me. to Halifax N.S. Datelined letter from John Young endorsed "by land", reverse with manuscript forwarder's endorsement "Yarmouth Jan: 17th 1815. forwarded this day by Post at the request of Capt. D. Harris of the Shallop Bee. I.N. Bond", entered mails with "YARMOUTH, N.S. / JAN 18 1815" two-line postmark and manuscript "11½" pence cy. rating plus "1" pence totalled to "1/½" for 1s½d cy. due; repaired...
Lot #24 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History
1814 (Dec. 8) Bath, England to St. John, N.B. via Halifax. Datelined folded letter with "Bath 9 DE 1814" rimless datestamp and red manuscript "P. 2/1" 2s1d prepaid rating for 1s3d packet plus 10d inland rate, endorsed "By Decebr. Packet" at bottom left, carried by Packet Osborne to Halifax arriving Mar. 13th, Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 750.
"Osborne" was attacked twice en route by privateers. News of the...
Lot #25 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History Early Postal History - Straightline Postmarks
1815 (Jan. 25) Boston Mass. to St. John N.B. via Digby. Folded letter datelined "Dedham Jan 7 1815" and continued "Boston Jan 28th 1815", entered mails with "DIGBY "24" FEB. 1815" straightline postmark with manuscript dating and matching "9d" rating, flap with manuscript forwarder's endorsement "Taken from the Post Office & forwarded by his very obedt. servant, St. John, March 28th. 1815 W. Shipman" and readdressed to...
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