Lot 398
Canada, 1859, Jacques Cartier, 17¢ blue (Unitrade 19), deep rich color, used with 5¢ vermilion (15) and 1¢ rose (14), tiny perf flaws, all tied by "Montreal C.E., SP 24 '63" c.d.s. on clean cover to Algeria, red London (10.8) transit with circled "PD" handstamp, Calais (10.8) transit, reverse with "Lyon, Mediterranea" (10.9) transit and Mostaganem (10.17) arrival; Very Fine. Scott 19.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
A REMARKABLE THREE COLOR FRANKING TO AFRICA AND ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED FRANKED COVERS TO ALGERIA DURING THE DECIMAL ERA.
Carried on the Allan Line's Damascus leaving Quebec City on September 26 and arriving at Liverpool on Ocotober 7.
The rate to Algeria was the same as to France (17¢ per ½ ounce). This cover, and the other recorded, are both overpaid by 6¢.
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| Realized $17,000 |
