Lot 53 — Three penny beaver perforated on cover Perth to Toronto, earliest recorded date, sold for $1380

Lot 53Lot 53 CVR Canada #12 1859 3d red Perforated Beaver on Cover. Mailed Perth U.C. JUN.23.1859 to Toronto (receiver on back) and franked with a very fine and deep coloured 3d perforated Beaver, tied to bluish cover by an ideal strike of the 4-ring 29 cancel. The Perth broken circle Berri datestamp has an error in the year date (56 instead of 59) and is the earliest recorded date for this cancel, as well as being very early for these types. This was mailed only one week before the new decimal currency came into effect. A most desirable cover for its many attributes, and very fine. Accompanied by 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1250, SOLD for $1200 plus buyer’s premium.