We begin our first full week of post-auction commentary with the Canada #1 on cover. This realized about twice what similar covers were selling for only a few years ago.
Canada #1 1851 3d red Beaver on laid paper on cover, an extremely fine stamp tied by 7-ring cancel and postmarked Toronto NO 26 1851 to Quebec with receiver on back dated DEC 3 1851. A rare small cover, tear on back flap, very fine. Accompanied by 1981 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV $2000. Realized $1840