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Sale 339
The Daniel Cantor Collection
The Province of Canada, 1851-1868:
The Pence & Cents Era
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Lot 111 |
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Canada, 1853, Beaver, 3d brown red (Unitrade 4a), beautifully struck intaglio crown cancel made by an impression of the brass seal normally used to seal mail bags; clear to large margins, F.-V.F. and quite scarce, especially this well struck. Scott 4a $250+. Unitrade C$350+ ($260),
A RARE AND VERY EARLY FANCY CANCEL.
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Lot 112 |
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Canada, 1852, Beaver, 3d scarlet vermilion on thin paper (Unitrade 4xi), large, perfectly balanced margins and vibrant color, canceled solely with a bold "3D"-in-circle rate marking; fresh and choice Very Fine, scarce with the rate marking as sole killer. Scott 4d var. Unitrade C$350 ($260)
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Lot 113 |
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Canada, 1852, Beaver, 3d red or red brown (Unitrade 4, 4a), two of each, three canceled solely with a large fancy "3", the fourth with "3D" in circle; most with four margins, F.-V.F. Scott 4, 4a $950. Unitrade C$650 for Fine ($490)
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