Lot 50122 – 1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover

1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover3d red perforated, vertical strip of six, tied by “21” numeral on envelope from Montreal, 16 March 1859, sent via Rouse’s Point (backstamp) to Champlain, New York. Some envelope creasing and a little cosmetic cover improvement at lower left.This represents the triple letter rate and is the largest multiple of this stamp recorded on cover.Note: Illustrated in Gems of Canadian Philately.Provenance: Nickle, Wilkinson, Hackmey.