Lot 249
Canada, 1851, Prince Albert, 6d slate violet, laid paper (Unitrade 2), large to huge margins, strong color, tied by crisp strike of target on blue cover front to Montreal, red "Kemptville U.C., SP 17 1852" c.d.s. and matching "Money-Letter" handstamp, endorsed "Money", additional smaller "Money-Letter" handstamp, file folds with one light barely affecting 6d, prepaid six pence double weight (up to 1 oz) domestic rate with the 6d money letter fee paid in cash, a Very Fine use. Scott 2.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
ONE OF FIVE RECORDED MONEY LETTERS BEARING A SIX PENCE ADHESIVE.
Expertization: 2003 Greene Foundation Certificate.
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