Lot 300 Canada #15ii 5c Orange Red, Beaver, 1859-1867 First Cents Issue, Single Usage of Perf. 11.75 x 12 on April 6, 1864 Cover to Douglas, ON
Lot 300 Canada #15ii 5c Orange Red, Beaver, 1859-1867 First Cents Issue, Single Usage of Perf. 11.75 x 12 on April 6, 1864 Cover to Douglas, ON
A VG cover sent from Perth to Douglas, ON, Via Renfrew and Pakenham on September 21, 1863. Franked with a fine centered single of the 5c orange red Beaver, perf. 11.75 x 12. The stamp is tied buy a lovely strike of a #29 4-ring cancel for Perth. This cancel has a rarity factor of 4, for very scarce. The cover is lightly soiled and has edge wear and edge tears. The backflap is intact, though creased at the end. Renfrew, Douglas and Pakenham backstamps. Unitrade values a fine cover at $40, without any premium for the cancel. Net est. $30.