Lot 264
Canada, 1852, Beaver, 3d red (Unitrade 4), a superb single with strong 1857 printing color and large balanced margins, tied by rare numeral "16" four-ring cancel (rarity factor 10- the highest rating), matching "Hamilton, Jun 5 1857" c.d.s., lovely blue embossed woodcut corner card for Newbury & Birely watch and jewelery importer, reverse with "Paris C.W., JU 6 1857" and "Norwichville C.W., JU 6 1857" datestamps, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott 4.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
A GEM EXAMPLE OF AN EARLY ADVERTISING COVER, BEARING ONE OF THE RAREST NUMERAL FOUR-RING CANCELS.
Provenance: Guilford, Carrington
Canadian advertising covers of this period are much scarcer than their U.S. counterparts.
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| Realized $6,750 |
