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

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Lot 50122 – 1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover
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Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Mail to the USA 1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover
Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Mail to the USA 1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover
Stamp of Canada » Colony of Canada » Mail to the USA 1858–59 3d Red Perforated – Vertical Strip of Six on Cover

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

Canada » Colony of Canada » Mail to the USA
Estimate
8’000 – 10’000 CHF
Auction date
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
22d 14h 12m 44s before pre-bidding ends
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.

Auction
June 2026 Auction Series
Catalogue
Canada “PENCE” Postal History

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