Lot 3
New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish (9X1a), horizontal pair, ample to large margins, canceled by blue pen and matching "10" which ties, on 1845 folded cover to Toronto, C.W., light but clear strike of "U.S. Express Mail N.Y. N. York Jul. 26" c.d.s. and matching "Paid", the latter deleted by pen stroke, matching "4 ½"d due mark, clear Queenston exchange postmark, Jul. 29th Toronto receiving postmark on reverse; right stamp with pressed-out vertical file fold, cover with some hinge reinforced splits, Very Fine appearance, rare first month usage.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Expertization: 1969 P.F. Certificate.
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