Canada #89 (SG#173) 1c Green on Local Multicoloured New Year Postcard F-72
Canada #89 (SG#173) 1c Green on Local Multicoloured New Year Postcard F-72
1910 New years series Illustrated multicoloured embossed New Year postcard to Berlin ON depicting a church flanked by bells. Sent from the Harrisburg and Southampton Railway Post office on December 29, 1910. Franked with a single 1c green Edward VII definitive to pay the 1c local postcard rate. The stamp is tied by a clear strike of a December 29, 1910 Harrisburg and Southampton Railway Post office CDS cancel. The card offered here grades F-72 as follows:
Intactness of the card and integrity: 30/40 (there are a few light creases and minor abasion on the address side from peeling tape)
Paper freshness on the picture side: 8/10
Paper freshness on the address side: 8/10
Condition of the picture: 8/10
Condition of corners and edges: 6/10
Appearance of the handwriting: 2/5
Clarity of the postal markings: 8/10
Condition of the stamp: 2/5
My asking price for this card is based the following factors:
Scarcity of the card and subject matter: $3
Scarcity of the RPO cancel: $5
Discount for condition: -25%
If you have any questions about my valuation system for postal history please do contact me and I will be happy to answer your questions.