Lot 49
Canada, 1859, 1¢ rose (14), vertical pair tied by diamond grid on small cover from Toronto to Stratford, postmarked Toronto broken circle, May 16, 1862, red straight line "REGISTERED" and black "UNPAID 7"; fresh and Very Fine, one of only two such frankings recorded. Estimate 500 - 750
Provenance: Nickle
The pair paid the 2¢ registration fee; the "7" represents 5¢ postage plus a 2¢ penalty for non-prepayment.
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Realized $2,400 |