Lot 383
Canada, 1859, Beaver, 5¢ vermilion (Unitrade 15), horizontal strip of five plus single, rich colors, tied by black circular grids duplexed with "Montreal C.E., JA 22 '66" c.d.s. on folded letter to New York City; horizontal file fold not affecting stamps, a Very Fine and impressive triple rate cover. Scott 15.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED PROPERLY FRANKED TRIPLE RATE COVERS TO THE UNITED STATES, THIS BEING THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THIS FRANKING.
Provenance: Carrington
There are four triple rate covers to the United States:
1. 10¢ Nesbitt, Due 20, 2. a 10¢ Consort, Due 20, 3.) three 10¢ Consorts, and 4.) the cover offered here.
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| Realized $1,400 |
