Lot 2047
1855, 10d blue, strong re-entry (7 var.), shows major doubling upward of all letters "CANADA PO" as well as of the top frameline and the inner oval, also what appears to be a large plate scratch between the "O" and "S" of "POSTAGE" extending from above the label diagonally down to the left almost to Cartier's cap, ample to enormous margins, tied by square grid cancel on 1858 folded cover to Yorkshire, England, Montreal, split ring postmark, blue "8d Stg." handstamp and red "Pkt. Letter, Liverpool" tombstone, two English backstamps, Very Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
AN OUTSTANDING USAGE OF THIS UNPLATED RE-ENTRY, THE PLATE SCRATCH BEING PREVIOUSLY UNRECORDED AND NO DOUBT UNIQUE ON COVER.
Expertization: 1964 R.P.S. Certificate.
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