5c Red Brown (12). Margins to just in at right, tiny scissors-cut at top, rich color, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Jun. 20" circular datestamp on 1856 folded letter to Halifax, Nova Scotia, ship designation "p America via Boston" and with "Boston Br. Pkt. 2 Jul." backstamp, Halifax receiving backstamp, "5" due handstamp for inland postage, toned file folds clear of stamp, Fine, from the Hare correspondence and a scarce use to Halifax, only approximately 25 No. 12 covers are recorded to Nova Scotia, this is also an early use of the 5c 1856 Issue

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