Lot 245
Canada, 1851, Beaver, 3d red, laid paper (Unitrade 1), huge margins to cutting at top right, light crease and tiny tear, just tied by ring cancel on 1851 folded letter to Toronto, matching "Hamilton C.W., MY 1 1851" circular datestamp, some docketing at right, a Very Fine use. Scott 1.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
THE EARLIEST RECORDED COVER WITH A CANADIAN ADHESIVE STAMP, QUITE POSSIBLY UNIQUE.
Expertization: 1986 Greene Foundation Certificate.
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