Lot 342
Canada, 1859, Prince Albert, 10¢ red lilac (Unitrade 17), used with 5¢ vermilion (15), both tied by concentric-ring cancels on 1862 cover with "W. Couper, Naturalist" sender's label and addressed to "Mr. Mactavish Esq., F.B.S.C., Chief Factor, Governor of Assiniboia, Secretary of Institute of Rupert's Land, Red River Settlement, Northwest", light strike of "Quebec L.C., AP 11" origin c.d.s., reverse with Montreal (4.15) c.d.s.; the cover has a few tears at top around, but not affecting stamps, and at bottom, crossing through origin c.d.s, nevertheless Fine; a Fine and rare use at the 10¢ rate to Red River Settlement overpaid by 5¢ with the 2½¢ service fee from Pembina to be paid on delivery. Scott 17.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
Provenance: de Volpi, Robertson
Illustrated in Arfken & Leggett, p. 167.
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