Lot 302 Canada #15 5c Vermilion, Beaver, 1859-1867 First Cents Issue, Single Usage of Perf. 12 on February 8, 1868 Cover to Hamilton, Marks in Letters of Canada Postage

A fine cover sent from Toronto to Hamilton on February 8, 1868. Franked with a VF centered single of the 5c vermilion Beaver, perf. 12. Unfortunately the stamp has been damaged at the top right corner, but this is not obvious, and the stamp appears, at first glance to be VF. The stamp is just tied by a light barred grid cancel. The stamp shows some interesting marks and burrs in several of the letters of the inscription, including "ADA", "POST", and the "E" of "Postage". Hamilton receiving backstamp. Some light wrinkles and rough opening at lower left, but otherwiose fine. Unitrade values a fine cover at $40.