10c Black (2). Large to ample margins, tied by red square grid cancel and matching "New-York Mar. 30" circular datestamp on folded cover to Kingston, Canada West, neat manuscript "3" pence ferriage rate applied in Canada, 1850 receiving backstamp

VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 10-CENT 1847 ISSUE ON A COVER TO CANADA MARKED FOR THE 3-PENCE FERRIAGE RATE.

The 3-pence rate was charged on mail to Kingston, because there was no need to assess Canadian postage. The 3 pence paid the ferriage fee for the short trip from Cape Vincent N.Y. to Kingston in Canada. Very few are known, and even fewer are in this immaculate condition.

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