Lot 440
Canada, 1859, Jacques Cartier, 17¢ blue (Unitrade 19), tied by two squared grids on folded cover to Scotland, "Toronto C.W., AU 16 '62" origin c.d.s., showing red "Registered" straightline and "Paid 6d. Stg." handstamp, red British crowned "Registered" handstamp, Glasgow (8.31) backstamp; trivial small edge tear at top, a Very Fine and choice use. Scott 19.
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
A UNIQUE FRANKING SHOWING THE 17¢ RATE BY BRITISH PACKET WITH THE REGISTRY FEE PAID IN CASH.
Provenance: Harrison
Carried on the Cunard Line's Arabia leaving Boston on August 20 and arriving at Queenstown on August 29.
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| Realized $3,000 |
