Lot 308 Canada #15ii 5c Orange Red, Beaver, 1859-1867 First Cents Issue, Single Usage of Perf. 12 x 11.75 on October 23, 1863 Cover to Quebec, Nice Penmanship

A fine cover sent from Ottawa to Quebec on October 23, 1862. Franked with a fine centered single of the 5c orange red Beaver, perf. 12 x 11.75. The stamp is tied by a duplex cancel. The stamp has a corner crease at upper left, which lowers the grade of the cover from VF to fine. The penmanship is quite nice and indicates that it was sent by Charles Hughes, Esq to George Alford, Esq (most likely both lawyers). Unitrade values a fine cover at $40.