Lot 121
U.S. 1857, 1¢ blue, type V (24), single from the top row of plate 7, tied on cover by "New York May 12" (1859) circular datestamp to Milton, Canada West, red 1859 MILTON backstamp, ½d due handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
ALTHOUGH THE U.S. MAILS HAD A THROUGH COMBINED RATE FOR LETTER MAIL AFTER APRIL 6, 1851, UNSEALED CIRCULARS AND PRINTED MATTER CONTINUED TO BE RATED TO THE LINES. LATE USE OF ½D DUE MARKING AS CANADA SWITCHED TO DECIMAL SYSTEM AS OF JULY 1, 1859.
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| Realized $230 |
