Lot 54 Canada #37iii 3c Dull Orange Red Queen Victoria, 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue, A Fine Used Cover, Mid Montreal Printing, Perf 11.75x12, From Sydney N.S On Nov. 16 1874 To Cow Bay, Cape Breton, Tied By Rare Blue Strike Of #10 2 Ring Numeral Cancel.

A fine used cover of the 3c dull orange red Queen Victoria from the 1870-1893 Small Queen Issue mid Montreal printing, perf 11.75x12, from Sydney NS on Nov. 16 1874 to Cow Bay, Cape Breton, tied by rare blue strike of #10 2 ring numeral cancel.

This has a rarity factor of 6, which corresponds to 'rare'. Some corner & flap damage & usual light soiling, but fine overall.

Unitrade doesn't list this variety, so we estimate it at $50. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 30/60

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Perforations: 10/10