Lot 384
Canada, 1859, Beaver, 5¢ vermilion (Unitrade 15), used with 1¢ rose (14), tied by "Trout-River L.C., MY 7 '68" c.d.s. on small cover to Woodside, California, additional strike of c.d.s. below, reverse with Huntingdon (5.7) and Montreal (5.8) backstamps; partial flap and reduced at right, 5¢ affected from edge placement, Fine and rare use to California at the 6¢ rate that was effective April 1, 1868. Scott 15.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED 1859 ISSUE USAGES TO CALIFORNIA DURING THE LARGE QUEEN ERA.
Provenance: Kramer
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