Lot 2410
Canada, 1888, 3¢ bright vermilion (41), tied by Toronto c.d.s., Jan 9, 1893, on cover to Newfoundland, manuscript "T 10" due marking crossed out and rated due "4" in blue pencil, backstamped Halifax Jan 12, St. John's Jan 20, and finally (on front) Spoon Cove, Newf'd. Jan 30, F-VF. The rate to Newfoundland/was 5¢ per ½ oz., the fee was doubled for underpayment. Apparently the cover was first rated 10¢ due, giving no credit for the 3¢ stamp. Ultimately 3¢ credit was allowed and only the shortage of 2¢ was doubled and charged.
Estimate 150 - 200
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| Realized $110 |
