Lot 109
U.S. 1847, 10¢ black (2), full to large margins, tied by manuscript "X" on 1850 folded letter from Montreal to New York City, clear strike of "Lake Champlain S.B. 15 Jun." in black with matching "10" and "Paid" handstamp, stamp with small tear at bottom, Very Fine appearance and rare.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO 10¢ 1847 STAMPS ON A LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEAMBOAT COVER, THE OTHER EXAMPLE BEING A BISECT (HENCE A 5¢ RATE) WAS FEATURED IN MATTHEW BENNETT SALE #262, 6/2003. SEE LOT 104 FOR ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEAMBOAT CANCEL.
Provenance: Rust
The 10¢ stamp prepaid the U.S. postage. No Canadian fee was charged as the letter was handed directly to the route agent.
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