Lot 145
Canada, 1868, 2¢ green (24, 27), tied by distinctive 11-bar ovals on small cover from Andover, N.B. to Providence, R.I., postmarked Andover broken circle, April 13, 1871, and manuscript Reg No 32 ("2" corrected from "1"), backstamped Woodstock April 14, no U.S. markings; Very Fine short paid cover accepted as fully paid.
Estimate 500 - 750
Apparently so little registered mail was sent from Andover to the U.S. that the postmaster there was unaware of the higher fee (5¢ vs 2¢) for U.S. registration. The postmaster at the Woodstock post office didn't notice the oversight or, if he did, chose to ignore it, not charging the necessary postage due.
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| Realized $700 |
