Lot 377
Canada, 1859, Prince Albert, 6d brown violet (Unitrade 13), strong color, better centered than usual, tied by bold strike of numeral "12" four-ring cancel (quite scarce, rarity factor 8) on cover to Detroit, Mich., matching "Dundas U.C., MY 25 1859" c.d.s.; some slight cover abrasion, a Fine and rare use. Scott 13.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
AMONG THE FINER OF THE TINY NUMBER OF SURVIVING ON COVER EXAMPLES OF THIS RARE STAMP.
Expertization: 1968 R.P.S. Certificate.
Provenance: Sweet, Consort, Nickle
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