Lot 24 New Brunswick - Canada #6,7 1c, 2c , 1860-1867 Cents Issue, 2 VG-F Used Singles On Cover 5c Rate To Indian Island, Open 29 May 1859 To 1943

2 VG-F Used singles on cover of the 1c, 2c from the 1860-1867 Cents Issue 5c rate to Indian Island, open 29 May 1859 to 1943. Revenue in 1868 was a mere $4.04 1/2. The letter was sent from Cocagne on March 21, 1868, passing through Saint John in late March 1868 (faint h/s) on back with unclear date. It went unclaimed and was returned to sender on May 23, 1868. The 2c stamps are torn and affixed using glue, but are just tied by Mute Grid Cancels

Our estimated value is $400. The stamp offered here grades as follows:

Centering/Margins:

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10

As this is a consignment lot, a 15% buyer's premium will be added to the hammer price, which is necessary for us to cover the full cost of our labour in processing and selling consignments.