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Lot 208



Canada 1852, 3d red, thin paper (4d), pair with large to clear margins on three sides, touched at left, few barely perceptible faults, boldly tied by "Portland Me. Paid/Jun 20" c.d.s. on 1856 folded letter to Montreal (June 21 arrival) and showing "U. States" exchange handstamp in arc adjacent, the letter has reinforced splitting at joins, nevertheless a visually stunning and exceptionally rare usage. SG 5 var.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000

ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED USES OF CANADIAN STAMPS ON A FULLY PRE-PAID CROSS-BORDER COVER FROM THE U.S.A.

Provenance: Caspary

There was apparently not authorization for such usage, in spite of the Treaty of April 6, 1851.

The other cover from the U.S. is dated 1857 (July 6) from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. to Montreal and likewise bears a 3d pair. The cover was sold by Matthew Bennett Auctions on March 23, 2002, see lot #34 in the "Como" sale.


 
Realized $9,000



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