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STAMPED POSTAL HISTORY continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 261 |
? |
 #4d,7. 3d Orange Red on thin paper, vert pair +10d
Bright Blue on thin paper, tied by target cancel & Superb strike of the
Perth cds, dated Dec 4, 1855 to small Blue cover (trivial edge toning & 2
staple holes) to Scotland (bs). This cover also bears the seldom seen
Conveyed by U.S. Packet hs. A choice example of the 1/4d, so called Crimean
War rate. This provided senders the more expensive routing via N.Y. and the
Collins Line, which, undoubtedly due to the very high price, was seldom
used. A most attractive example & one of the finest of the 3 examples
recorded this franking & the only example to bear the US Packet hs. Rare &
Desirable. (Image) |
Est.$10000.00
Closed or SOLD for $10,000.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 262 |
? |
 #2,7. 6d Slate violet on laid paper, strong laid lines,
used with 10d Blue on thin paper, both tied by target cancels to pristine
cover from Toronto, Oct 29 (1855) to England bs. Another example of the
Rare & Desirable Crimean War Rate. of which only 3 have been recorded this
franking. This is also the only cover recorded with a laid paper 6d used
with a 10d. (Image) |
Est.$10000.00
Closed or SOLD for $0.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPLESS POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 263 |
? |
 Stampless Registered Cover (small tear UL) from
Kirkwall, U.C., March 9, 1858 to Scotland bs. The unique example of a
Registered cover prepaid the Allan Line rate but directed via the Cunard
Line. A choice rarity. (Image) |
Est.$1500.00
Closed or SOLD for $2,000.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 264 |
? |
 Stampless Money Letter (file fold) from Quebec, L.C.,
October 28, 1854 to England, rated 8d Stg Paid 10d Cy hs, nice strike, for
Cunard carriage to England + 6d Stg for Registration in England. A choice
example of this rare rate. (Image) |
Est.$1500.00
Closed or SOLD for $1,600.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 265 |
? |
 Stampless Registered Cover from Chippawa, U.C., Nov 12,
1858 to Scotland bs, rated 8d Stg (10d Cy) plus the prepaid Registry fee of
6d Stg (7-1/2d Cy). Another choice example of the very rare (2 recorded)
single rate Registered covers to the UK - with collect Registration fee in
UK. This being the only recorded example to Scotland. (Image) |
Est.$1000.00
Closed or SOLD for $1,100.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 266 |
? |
 Stampless Folded Registered Letter from Port Hope, U.C.,
November 17, 1855 to England hs, rated PAID 8d Stg 10d Cy for Cunard
carriage to England plus 6d Stg (7-1/2d Cy) for Registration in England. A
choice example of the Rare Registry rate & the only recorded example to
England. (Image) |
Est.$1000.00
Closed or SOLD for $1,100.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPED POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 267 |
? |
 #4c,9a. 3d Red on soft ribbed paper, with 3 large
margins & faint pre-affixing crease plus 7-1/2d Deep Green , with large
margins & showing a portion of the imprint in L sheet margin, tied by
4-Ring 1 cancels to Registered cover from Barrie, U.C., Feb 11, 1858 to
England hs. A tiny spindle hole LR does not detract from this rare & lovely
cover's appearance. Another important rarity & gem cover. (Image) |
Est.$20000.00
Closed or SOLD for $25,000.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPLESS POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 268 |
? |
 Stampless Cover from Guelph, U.C., Sept 27, 1858 to
England from where it was returned to Guelph. Originally rated 8d Stg(10d
Cy) collect then was noted as First-Postage/Not-Paid hs to insure that the
charge for both ways was collected upon the return to Guelph. The cover
was then rerated 1/8 Cy to cover the cost of both Cunard voyages(10d Cy
each way). A spectacularly rare & attractive cover. The only example of
the First-Postage hs I have seen. (Image) |
Est.$1000.00
Closed or SOLD for $325.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPED POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 269 |
? |
 #7a. 10d Blue on medium wove paper, 2 singles with clear
to good margins, tied by 4-Ring 16 cancels to cover (slightly toned & with
small repair LR) from Hamilton, Sept 7, 1857 to Ireland with America Dublin
receiver. The only double weight cover recorded to Ireland. (Image) |
Est.$7500.00
Closed or SOLD for $3,750.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 270 |
? |
 #7a,7iv. 10d Prussian Blue on medium wove paper, a large
margined horiz pair (which are very rare) from Posn. #53-4 (showing the #53
Major Reentry), excellent rich color, tied by square grid cancels to neat
cover from Toronto, Oct 5 (1857) to England hs. One of the finest examples
recorded of this rare double letter rate.
(Image) |
Est.$17000.00
Closed or SOLD for $0.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 271 |
? |
 #4c,9a. 3d Red on soft ribbed paper, 2 single copies, 1
with imprint, just into, used with 7-1/2d Deep Green, lower sheet marginal
horiz pair with most of the imprint, good to massive margins, tied by
4-Ring 1 (RF7) cancels to #10 cover (file fold & small tears) from Barrie,
Apr 9, 1858 to England hs. Another spectacular showpiece & the only
recorded overpaid double weight example recorded. NOTE: This is not
Registered as listed in Canada's Pence Era handbook.
(Image) |
Est.$30000.00
Closed or SOLD for $35,000.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPLESS POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 272 |
? |
 Stampless Moneyletter Cover from Bytown, July 3, 1851
rated 1/2 Stg (1/4 Cy)to England bs. It was treated as Registered in
England & re-rated as 1/8 Stg which included the British 6d Stg (7-1/2d Cy)
for Registration to be collected from the recipient. This is the only
recorded example of this rate used during this period. A wonderful
rarity. (Image) |
Est.$1500.00
Closed or SOLD for $1,800.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPED POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 273 |
? |
 #7a. 10d Bright Blue on thick paper, just in to huge
margins, barely tied by indistinguishable cancel to short paid cover from
Toronto, May 16, 1859 to Scotland bs. The letter was double weight & was
noted "More to Pay 1/2" (8d Stg postage + 6d Stg penalty for short
payment). Thus the cover cost a total of 27-1/2d currency. This penalty
rate ended June 30, 1859. A wonderful Postage Due cover & the only example
recorded. (Image) |
Est.$4000.00
Closed or SOLD for $1,000.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPLESS POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 274 |
? |
 Stampless Folded Registered Cover (file fold) from
Toronto, October 3, 1855 rated double weight (20d) to England hs. A
gorgeous cover that is the earliest Registered cover to the United Kingdom
& the only stampless example of this rate of the 8 that were carried by the
Cunard line. (See next lot for the stamped example.)
(Image) |
Est.$1500.00
Closed or SOLD for $2,500.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPED POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 275 |
? |
 #4iii,9a. 3d on hard wove paper, 2 singles (1 cut into
at R) + 7½d Deep Green, 2 singles with good to huge margins, tied by neat
4-Ring 1 (RF7) cancels to choice & pristine Registered mourning cover from
Barrie, Nov 21, 1857 to England. A phenomenal & terribly important
Philatelic cover & another of the Gems of Canadian Philately. For the
connoisseur. (Image) |
Est.$50000.00
Closed or SOLD for $150,000.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPLESS POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 276 |
? |
 Stampless Education Office, UC Prepaid' Cover from
Toronto, May 7, 1851, via Montreal bs rated 1/2 Stg (1/4Cy) to England hs.
It was carried by the Cunarder Niagara on her 20th voyage out of Boston
to Liverpool then on to London. A rare example of a double weight cover
that had only been prepaid a single rate & thusly was rated MORE TO PAY 1/2
with No penalty applied. (Image) |
Est.$375.00
Closed or SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPED POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 277 |
? |
 #5b,7a. 6d Greenish Gray + 10d Blue on medium wove
paper, 2 horiz pairs, both with good to huge margins, tied by target
cancels to the fabulously superb double weight Crimean War Rate cover from
Toronto, Dec 24, 1855 to Dr. Ryerson in England hs. The cover also bears
the Blue cachet of Alfred Hill, Shipping & Insurance Agents as well as the
Red arrival tombstone. Prepaid to go via the 1/4 rate through the US. The
cover was carried by the Collins Liner Asia from Boston. Another of the
Great Canadian covers & a unique and spectacular Gem of Canadian Philately.
For the connoisseur. (Image) |
Est.$65000.00
Closed or SOLD for $75,000.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
STAMPLESS POSTAL HISTORY
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
|
| 278 |
? |
 Stampless Folded Letter (file fold) headed Niagara
Falls, U.C., Jan 16, 1854 rated Paid 6 to the neighboring cross border town
of Suspension Bridge, NY where it was again posted, this time to England as
a double weight (24c per 1/2 ounce - thus 48c) US Packet rated cover. It
was carried by the Collins Liner Baltic to Liverpool, then on to London. A
colorful & very rare 2 country, split rated cover. Rare usage. (Image) |
Est.$650.00
Closed or SOLD for $650.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 279 |
? |
 Stampless Folded Letter (file fold) from Chippewa
(Niagara Falls), UC, rated 10c US collect to the neighboring Niagara Falls,
NY hs (Jan 15) where it was put into the post to England. It was rated 48c
as a double weight letter & 2/- Stg collect. It was carried by the
Cunarder America from Boston to Liverpool (Jan 31) then to London bs & R.
Another attractive & very rare 2 country split rated cover. Rare usage. A
nice companion to lot #278. (Image) |
Est.$650.00
Closed or SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
| 280 |
? |
 Green Stampless Official Post Office Money Letter
Wrapper sent from Hamilton, U.C., March 26, 1851 to the Postmaster in
Scotland bs, rated 2/4 Stg (2/7½d + 6d Stg for Registration). A bit of
normal age wear is insignificant & negligible as this is the only such
example recorded. Another unique showpiece & important Postal History
item. (Image) |
Est.$4000.00
Closed or SOLD for $5,500.00
Closing..Jun-13, 05:00 PM |
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