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Lot 110



U.S. 1855, 3¢ orange red (11), ample to huge margins including sheet margin with part imprint, touched two places, tied by Canadian target, on 1856 cover from Canada to Detroit and not accepted for part payment of the 10¢ rate, clear "6d" in circle, Mount Brydges U.C. postmark at lower left; cover with small edge tears, Very Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000

AN EXCITING 3¢ 1851 USAGE.

Expertization: 1984 P.F. Certificate.

The 3¢ 1851's are far more rare used from Canada than the 5¢ and 10¢ 1847 issue. An imprint single must surely be unique.


 
Realized $6,500



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