With this cover, the interest must have been the exotic destination of the Falkland Islands: from Canada it travelled via Miami and Uruguay in 1944. We estimated this lot at $200 but after spirited bidding it reached $375.
Canada 1944 Air Mail, Registered, Special Delivery to Falkland Islands, mailed Toronto Nov 9, 1944. Rated 70¢ airmail + 10¢ for Registration + 10¢ Special Delivery. 90¢ rate paid by #252, 254, 261, C7, C8, E10 and 257 (on back). Miami Nov 11 and Uruguay transit handstamps on back. Paperclip rust mark at left and some minor toning do not detract from this scarce destination cover. Estimate $200, realized $431 with buyer’s premium.