Lot 460
Canada, 1859, Beaver, 5¢ vermilion (15), deep color and sharp impression, Fine, tied to cover front to Holland by target cancel, magenta company double oval handstamp at left, red London "Paid" 5/29/67 transit, manuscript "Per Canadian Steamer", trivial internal cover tear, otherwise Very Fine front.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: with 2006 Sismondo certificate and his signature.
The 5¢ rate was a special rate for single weight printed matter, a rate that was negotiated with the British Post Office, and remained in effect during the "first cents period". Printed matter sent to other than the U.S. or Great Britain are very rare.
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| Realized $500 |
