5c Red Brown (1). Two singles, detailed early impression, large margins to just in at bottom of right stamp, tied by red grid cancels, matching "Boston 10cts. 3 Dec."(1847) integral-rate circular datestamp and "Paid" handstamp on blue folded cover to St. John, New Brunswick, manuscript "7" Canadian pence due marking for postage from the border to destination, St. Andrew and receiving backstamps, unusual and attractive manuscript markings at left, vertical file fold does not affect stamps

VERY FINE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE 1847 ISSUE TO NEW BRUNSWICK.

The USPCS census lists ten 5c covers and six 10c covers to New Brunswick; the cover offered here is the earliest known use. The earliest reported use to Canada is September 25.

Ex Mirsky and Eubanks.

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