Lot 170
Used to New York: 1851, 3d red, PAIR, margins all around but just touched one spot tied by "1" in grids on folded letter bearing manuscript "Via Express Mail", on reverse ST JOHN AU 14 1854 origin. (Scott 1).
Estimate $400 - 500
The letter refers to the cholera epidemic taking place in St. John. The only express cover franked solely with 3p stamps.
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