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1826 Digby Nova Scotia stampless SHIP LETTER to England GREAT CONTENT !

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Sold Date: 10/14/2011
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Stamps

Postal History

Marvelous early postal history find from Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada !

This detailed 3 page stampless folded letter was penned October 1, 1826 by Richard Lightfoot in "Digby, Nova Scotia, North America" and sent to Samuel Martin on albion Street in Hull, England.

Writer talks about the fine country they live in, he believes Digby is the finest place in their province, talks about travel to halifax and also Montreal, described as a flourishing place. I believe he references a ship wreck of the Trafalgar. Writer could be a medical doctor since he references the shipment to him of "anatomical work" - which seem to be books. He also references medical men.

More study should richly reward you on this letter - certainly a valuable find.

Postmark is a lovely black circular date stamp "POST OFFICE DIGBY" with manuscript integral Oct 2nd '26 and then a notation "re.d 10th Nov" following its transatlantic ship journey. Also a black PAID in circle and manuscript (9 cents?) that seem to be crossed out. Also a manuscript "after closing" notation.

Letter is fully intact and in great shape

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