Lot 679
New Brunswick, 1860, 1¢ red lilac (6), three singles, tied by two-ring "7" cancels on cover to Bridgetown, N.S., matching "St. John, Dec 27, 1869" rimless c.d.s., reverse with Amherst and Bridgetown (12.30) backstamps; some docketing, flap partially replaced, a Very Fine usage.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS 3¢ USAGE, UNLISTED IN ARGENTI.
This was mailed 20 months after New Brunswick joined the Confederation and the issuance of the Canada Large Queen issue.
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