Lot 50157 – France: 1855 – Montreal to Reims via Cunard “Africa”
Lot 50157 – France: 1855 – Montreal to Reims via Cunard “Africa”
France: 1855 – Montreal to Reims via Cunard “Africa”
Entire letter from Montreal, 5 Nov 1855, carried by Cunard “Africa” from Boston 7 Nov via Liverpool 18 Nov, London, Calais to Reims (20 Nov). Struck with red boxed CANADA & C. ART.12., initially taxed 17 Decimes, but barred as a double letter and charged 34 Decimes on arrival. Weight recorded as 7 grams.
Note: Demonstrates the double-letter rate under the Canadian–France postal arrangements via England and Cunard packet service.
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