Lot 276
Canada, 1852, Beaver, 3d red (Unitrade 4), huge margins to just in at left and bottom right, tied by bold strike of large numeral "3" on cover to Ste-Thérèse de Blainville, matching "Mon. & Isla. Pd. Grand Tr'k R. Way, No. 5, A UP, Feb 22 1858" c.d.s., Montreal (2.22) backstamp; light wax seal stain and cover tear, Fine, an unusual and improper use of a 3d rate handstamp as a cancelling device. Scott 4.
Estimate $500 - 750
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| Realized $375 |
