Lot 247
Canada, 1851, Beaver, 3d red, laid paper (Unitrade 1), full to mostly large margins, tied by red targets on immaculate Peace and Universal Brotherhood pictoral envelope (J. Valentine, state 1) to Wellington Square, matching red "Fergus C.W., FE 17 1852" c.d.s. and italic "Paid" straightline handstamp, reverse with Hamilton (2.18) and Guelph transits, and Wellington Square arrival, an Extremely Fine and choice use. Scott 1.
Estimate $7,500 - 10,000
A SPECTACULAR COVER AND THE ONLY RECORDED ILLUSTRATED COVER BEARING THE 3D BEAVER ON LAID PAPER.
Expertization: 2011 Greene Foundation Certificate.
Provenance: Bilden, Roberts
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