1853 Astoria, NY to Bathurst, NB, redirected to Boston.

1853 SC Astoria, NY (Aug 3) to Bathurst, New Brunswick, redirected back across the border to Boston, Mass.

Reverse tells the story – St. Andrews (Aug 6), St. John, NB (Aug 6), Bathurst, NB (Aug 13), St. John, NB (Au 14). The cover is rated Paid 10c with red “PAID” and ribbon “U STATES” treaty hs, crossed out and rated 10c again on return.

DOUBLE CROSS BORDER rate cover.