Lot 373
Canada, 1855, Jacques Cartier, 10d blue, strong re-entry (Unitrade 7iv), position 53, close to large margins except just touching at bottom left, tied by concentric rings cancel on cover to New York City, matching "Quebec L.C., AR 12 1856" c.d.s., red "Paid" straightline exchange handstamp, Montreal (4.12) transit, a Very Fine use. Scott 7 var.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
AN UNUSUAL USE OF THIS RARE RE-ENTRY.
Expertization: 1981 Greene Foundation Certificate.
The 10d franking is unusual as the rate to the United States was 6d, therefore this cover is either overpaying the 6d single rate or underpaying the 12d double rate.
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| Realized $1,500 |
