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Lot# 6356 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 6356 Canada

    Upper Columbia Navigation & Tramway Co 1891/97: The collection with 21 July 1897 piece bearing imperf. undenominated "U/C" (-) stamp in red alongside Small Queen 5 c. and Jubilee 1 c. orange tied by 'Golden' cds; a similar piece but franked by Small Queen 3 c. orange and USA 2 c. carmine with imperf. undenominated "U/C" (-) stamp in red tied by "5" handstamp, 19 August 1897 piece with perf. 12 "U.C.Co. / 5 c." red and Jubilee 3 c. rose tied by "Golden" cds; together with an unused pair and two single examples used in "Beaver" (20 Feb 1899). A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF