One of several purchases at the York, PA stamp browse. First is a cover with Scott #35 Fall River, MS cds dated Jan 10, 1860 to Nova Scotia arriving Jan 20 then onto Picton, Nova Scotia on the 21st.
Interesting is the curved marking "....tes" perhaps someone can help out with determining what it actually says? perhapes "United States"? With a "C" in the middles. I think its just too faint to determine.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. (The exact & entire wording of the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution)
It probably says "U STATES", a well known marking of the period. However you will have to wait for one of the postal history collectors to tell any info on it. Although I have seen them before I know nothing about them.
The red marking is tracing number 26 on page 317 of Simpson's U.S. Postal Markings 1861-1861. It is listed as having been used on the Boston, Portland, Me. costal steamer from 1858-61. Rarity factor 5 (on a 1-10 scale).
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