Auction 333-341 Western Australia & Great Britain - Day 3

1890: 2½ d. dull mauve & ultramarine, a single example used on 1897 cover to Ottawa, Canada cancelled in transit by "St. John's / Canada" squared circle datestamp (Feb 11) with two strikes (one partial) of very rare "ST. JOHN NB / SHIP LETTER" in black at left. Further strike of the squared circle on reverse and Ottawa arrival (Feb12). A fine and attractive cover.