Lot 308
Canada, 1859, Beaver, 5¢ vermilion (Unitrade 15), rich color, tied by neat strike of concentric rings cancel on cover to Pictou, N.S., matching "Magdalen Islands" circular handstamp with "Nov 2 1863" manuscript dating; no flap, edge tear and some wrinkling, Fine and scarce use prepaying the 5¢ inter-provincial rate. Scott 15.
Estimate $200 - 300
The Magdalen Islands are the easternmost Post Office in Canada.
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| Realized $140 |
