Lot 282
Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, ½d rose (Unitrade 8), vertical pair, large to huge margins all around, deep rich color with a sharp impression, tied by "Point-Levi LC, NO 6 1858" c.d.s. on immaculate blue folded letter to Quebec, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott 8.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED FERRIAGE RATE COVERS.
Expertization: 1988 Greene Foundation Certificate.
Provenance: Tardif, Hilmer, Nickle, Firby
Mail carried on the St. Lawrence Ferry between the Post Offices of Quebec and Point-Levi show a special rate comprising a one-half penny drop letter rate plus one-half penny ferry fee.
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| Realized $12,500 |
