Lot 223
Used to New York: 1851, Prince Albert, 6d slate violet, laid paper, Two four margined copies (both with creases) one with sheet margin, cancelled by target cancels on blue folded letter bearing red ST. CATHERINES OCT 15 1852 c.d.s. and red two-line CANADA /PAID 10 Cts. re-rated with a manuscript "20", on reverse QUEENSTOWN OCT transit. (Scott 2).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,250
The C. Firby Census states there are only 16 covers known bearing a pair or 2 singles. We can only account for six. Some recorded are probably duplicate listings. Obviously a very rare franking.
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