six pence slate grey

Lot 10, Canada 1857 three penny red and six pence slate grey imperfs on folded letter Montreal-Quebec City

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We begin our highlights of Auction #20 with this lovely cover.

Lot 10Lot 10 Canada #4, 5 1857 3d red and 6d slate grey Imperforates, on folded letter mailed from Montreal (dated AUG.4.1857 – note spelling on cancel MONTHEAL) to Quebec City. Both 4 margin stamps are tied by 4-ring #21 cancels. A lovely triple weight rate cover, which has had its 3d stamp removed to iron out a crease to improve appearance, then replaced. Ex. Carrington and Daniel Cantor collections and accompanied by a 2011 Greene Foundation certificate. We note that because the stamp was removed to iron out a crease, the certificate is pink as per Greene Foundation regulations. Estimate $3,500

Lot 17 — Canada 1855 six pence slate grey Consort on wove paper, used

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Auction #16 begins with an early start at 10:00am EST today. If you are attending the sale and have not visited our offices before, please note that access is via Coldrey Avenue, from Kirkwood south of the Queensway.

Lot 17Lot 17 Canada #5 1855 6d slate grey Consort on Wove Paper, used, with part target cancel and four large to decent margins. Very fine and accompanied by a 1991 APS certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000.

Lot 17 — Canada 1855 six pence slate grey Consort on folded letter Montreal to Belleville

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Lot 17Lot 17 Canada #5 1855 6d slate grey Consort on Folded Letter, mailed Montreal on JUL.1.1857 and addressed to Belleville (receiver on back). The stamp has two margins, a filing crease and is tied by a 4-ring #21 cancel. Very fine and accompanied by a 2011 Richard Gratton certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000.

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