Lot 287
U.S. 1861, 12¢ black (69), single used with 3¢ rose (65), each with cogwheel cancel, on Mar. 2, 1863 cover from British Columbia & Vancouver Island via San Francisco to Brockville, Canada West, clear "Post Office/ Victoria Vancouver Island/ Paid" in blue oval, red "Chicago, Ill. Paid 15" exchange handstamp just ties 3¢ reverse with c.d.s. of the Great Western Railway; 12¢ with tiny nicks, Fine and scarce usage.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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| Realized $1,250 |
