Lot 430
Canada, 1859, Queen Victoria, 1¢ rose (Unitrade 14), vertical pair, tied by "Montreal C.E., DE 19 '62" duplex on soldier's cover to Ireland, endorsed "From. 2nd Class Army, Scoolmaster J. Chambers, Sco. Fus. Guards" and countersigned "Fred Stephenson Col., Commanding 2nd Br., Sco. Fus. Gds.", Bray (12.31) arrival c.d.s., redirected to Dublin with manuscript "1" (d) due rating, Dublin (1.1) arrival c.d.s.; top opening tears and some usual soiling, Fine and scarce example of the 2¢ Soldiers' Concessionary rate to Ireland. Scott 14.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Greene
Carried on the Allan Line's North American leaving Portland, Me. January 20 and arriving at Londonderry on December 30.
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