Lot 125
U.S. 1863, 2¢ black (73), tied by grid cancel, on wrapper with printed address "To any Engraving Dealer, Bookseller, Druggist or News Agent" in and manuscript Grimsby, Canada West, 2¢ pays U.S. portion to line, large black "1" cent Canadian due handstamp for Canadian portion of postage.
Estimate 400 - 500
THE U.S. PRINTED MATTER RATE INCREASED TO 2 CENTS AS OF JULY 1, 1863 WHILE THE CANADIAN RATE OF 1 CENT COLLECT REMAINED UNCHANGED. RARE USE WITH A BLACK JACK.
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| Realized $425 |
