Lot 1316
1863 (c.) Victoria, Vancouver Is. to Brockville, C.W., via San Francisco and Chicago, clear "Post Office / Victoria Vancouver Island / Paid" blue oval handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) and 12¢ black (69), each with cogwheel cancel and matching "San Francisco Cal. Mar 2" c.d.s., 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
Provenance: Robertson
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| Realized $1,000 |
