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Lot# 5429 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5429 Canada

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    1851 (May 15): Entire letter from Montreal to New York (Kennedy correspondence) bearing 1851 Prince Albert 6 d. slate violet on laid paper, a fresh and fine adhesive with good to huge margins including part of the lower neighbouring stamp, tied by seven ring target obliterator. "MONTREAL L.C. SP 24 1851" datestamp, straight line PAID and matching framed CANADA in arc exchange office handstamp, all in red alongside. Two vertical filing folds at left of stamp, a most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Carrington collection.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF