1874 (December 29), Waterford, Ireland, to Conception Bay, Newfoundland, insufficiently prepaid cover, franked with 2d blue and 1d red (Sc
1874 (December 29), Waterford, Ireland, to Conception Bay, Newfoundland, insufficiently prepaid cover, franked with 2d blue and 1d red (Sc #29 Pl. 5, #33 Pl. 131) tied by Waterford (29 Dec) 445 numeral diamond barred obliterator duplex cancellation, black boxed INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID handstamp on arrival, crossed-out blue manuscript "4½" deficiency replaced by bold blue "12" (cents) for the converted rate due from the recipient, Harbour Grace (13 Jan, 1875) transit c.d.s. on front and ST. JOHNS • NEWFOUNDLAND (14 Jan) arrival backstamp, Bank of Ireland embossed seal on reverse, some edge fraying and light stains in places, else fine; an elusive destination.
