Lot 343
Canada, 1852, Beaver, 3d red (Unitrade 4), two singles, each four margins, tied by light strike of "Pembina Min. Apr 27" c.d.s. on buff cover to Ottawa, additional bold strike of c.d.s. repeated at right, blue arced "U. States / 10" exchange office handstamp, reverse with Prescott (5.17) transit and "City of Ottawa, U.C./MY 19 1862" arrival, then forwarded to Almonte with straightline "Forwarded" handstamp, Franktown (5.22) and Almonte (5.22) backstamps; Very Fine and choice use. Scott 4.
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY TWO RECORDED COVERS FRANKED BY THE CANADIAN 3D "BEAVER" STAMP ON MAIL ORIGINATING FROM THE RED RIVER SETTLEMENT.
Provenance: Jarrett, Dr. Chan, Nickle, K.L., Risvold
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| Realized $13,500 |
