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.