Lot 405
Canada, 1855, Jacques Cartier, 10d blue, strong re-entry (Unitrade 7, 7iii), two exceptional singles with different shades (most likely from different sheets) with large margins all around, positions 1 & 120 (right, left), tied by four-ring cancels on cover to England, matching "Toronto C.W., Sep 24" origin c.d.s., red "R/Paid/7 OC 7 1856" small tombstone datestamp, flap with red embossed "Department of Public Instruction" return address; flap tears, left stamp lifted and hinged in place, Very Fine. Scott 7, 7 var.
Estimate $7,500 - 10,000
A CHOICE COVER PREPAYING THE 20D CUNARD LINE DOUBLE RATE FOR UP TO ONE OUNCE.
Expertization: 2004 Greene Foundation Certificate.
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