Lot 50122 – 1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover
Lot 50122 – 1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover
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Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
8’000 – 10’000 CHF
Auction date
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover
3d 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.
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