Lot 315 Canada #15ii 5c Orange Red, Beaver, 1859-1867 First Cents Issue, Single Usage of Perf. 11.75 x 12 on August 2, 1864 Cover to Bellville, ON
Lot 315 Canada #15ii 5c Orange Red, Beaver, 1859-1867 First Cents Issue, Single Usage of Perf. 11.75 x 12 on August 2, 1864 Cover to Bellville, ON
A VG-F cover sent from Mowhawk, ON to Belleville, ON on August 2, 1864. Franked with aVF centered single of the 5c orange red Beaver, perf. 11.75 x 12. The stamp is cancelled by tied by a 7-ring target cancel, but is not tied. Mowhawk split ring front stamp and then Paris Station, Toront and Belleville Backstamps, show that the cover arrived the day it was mailed. The cover has been reduced by about 15 mm on the right side, which is why we grade it as VG-F. Unitrade values a fine cover at $40. Net Est. $25.