Lot 143
Canada, 1855, Jacques Cartier, 10d blue (Unitrade 7), horizontal strip of three, full to large margins all around, canceled by grids and tied by brilliant red "Pkt. Letter/Paid/Liverpool/OC 2 58" tombstone postmark on small piece, "Hamilton, SP 20 1858" origin c.d.s. below; middle stamp with internal repair, Very Fine appearance. Used multiples larger than a pair are exceedingly rare. Scott 7.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
A STUNNING USED STRIP OF THREE.
Expertization: 1972 Buhler and 2009 B.P.A. Certificates.
Hamilton to England via Liverpool (Oct. 2). Likely paying the triple weight Cunard Line rate (10d per ½ oz.). Carried on the Asia leaving Boston September 22 and arriving at Liverpool October 2.
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