Lot 139
U.S. 1847, 5¢ red brown (1), full to large margins except in at bottom., fine late impression, tied by Canadian target with Canada, 3d Beaver (1), ample to large margins except clear bottom left, also tied by matching target, on portion of cover paying the combined 10¢ postage to the U.S., partial Quebec postmark dated Sep. 23, 1851, red "Canada" in arc exchange handstamp, piece with toned corner at lower left and tear at right, 5¢ with vertical file fold, Fine, a very rare demonetized usage. Illustrated in Boggs, page 87.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein
Since the 3p Beaver was not issued until April 23, 1851 and the 1847 Issue was demonetized on July 1st, of that year, there was only a brief period when the two issues could have been legitimately used together. However, the piece was most likely allowed even at this late date, as 95% of the 80 or so post-demonetization 1847 covers were accepted as valid.
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| Realized $7,500 |
