Lot 193
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3d red diagonal bisect with 6d olive yellow (1b, 2), both of bright sustained colors, tied by "1" in oval grid and the 6d additionally tied by "Paid London, 28 No 59" single-ring datestamp in red on 1859 envelope to London, "St. John N.B. Paid, No. 14 1859" double arc origin datestamp in red, contemporary docketing at left, both stamps have small faults, cover refolded at top and seal at back cut out, Fine and visually appealing 7½p single rate cover to the United Kingdom from the Smith correspondence. SG 2a, 3. Unitrade C$4,500 ($3,380). Scott $4,000
Expertization: 2000 Greene Certificate.
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Realized $1,000 |