Lot 431
Canada, 1859, Queen Victoria, 1¢ rose (Unitrade 14), horizontal pair, tied by partial "Hamilton C.E., MR '63" duplex on soldier's cover to Ireland, endorsed "From. John Johnson, 1st Batt. P.C.C. Rifle Brigade" and countersigned by "Commanding 1st Battalion, P.C.C. Rifle Brigade" with handstamp signature; some slight cover wear and light soiling, Fine and scarce example of the 2¢ Soldiers' Concessionary rate to Ireland. Scott 14.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
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