An autographed letter from Queen Victoria instating the postmaster of Novia Scotia will cross the block at Robert A Siegel in New York on November 18-19.
 The letter establishes Sir John Gaspard Le Marchant as lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia |
Its valued at $7,500-10,000.
The lot is dated June 16, 1852 and displays a rare £200 revenue stamp to the top left.
The house describes it as: "A unique document and an indispensable item for someone wishing to display the entire philatelic history of Nova Scotia."
We have this incredible 1851 12d stamp (the first ever issued in Canada), which is recognised as the finest specimen in existence.
A Southern Letter Unpaid cover is valued at $15,000-20,000 ahead of a sale at Siegel on November 20-21.
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