Lot 1224, Montreal 1897 Type 4 Jubilee Flag machine cancel on cover to Ottawa, sold for C$1,638

Lot 1224, Montreal 1897 Type 4 Jubilee Flag machine cancel on cover to Ottawa, sold for C$1,638Lot 1224 Montreal (Type 4 Jubilee Flag). A proof impression dated MAY 1 (12-45) 1897 described as possibly unique (Ex. Richardson), and a superb strike dated JUN 20 (5-0) 1897 on a free franked cover addressed to the Postmaster General in Ottawa. A nice pair. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. Estimate $750, sold for C$1,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.