Lot
2888 
Canada, 1840 folded letter from London to Port Hope. Red London crown oval date stamps and manuscript "20/-" rate, red New York entry cds at bottom and Prescott, U.C. exchange cds, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $240
Lot
2889
Canada, 1849 "40 Mile Creek". Grimsby, C.W., two folded letters from correspondence from England, 1849 by Canadian Packet and other 1855 American Packet, various rates, handstamps, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $200
Lot 2890 P
Canada, 1851, 3d red, plate proof on India. Left margin plate number and imprint strip of 3, fresh, large margins all around, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 1 var.Unitrade No. 1P Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $400
Lot 2891 o
Canada, 1851, 3d red, laid paper. Neat light target cancel, large margins all around, Extremely Fine, a lovely gem. SG No. 1.Scott No. 1 $800.
Realized: $575
Lot
2892
Canada, 1851, 3d red, laid paper. Vertical pair, large margins all around, tied by target cancels on cover to Bradford, N.H. red "Montreal, L.C., Ja 9, 1852" cds below, Extremely Fine and choice, an exceptional cross border usage and a very rare example of this first issue of Canada, particularly in this choice quality. SG No. 1. Scott No. 1 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2893 o
Canada, 1851, 6d slate violet, laid paper. Light target cancels, large to huge margins, rich violet color, Extremely Fine and choice, a gorgeous gem. SG No. 2.Scott No. 2 $1,350.
Realized: $1,150
Lot 2894 o
Canada, 1851, 6d slate violet, laid paper. Tied on piece by neat target cancel with red arched "Canada" and "Paid" handstamps alongside (hinged in place to control quality, large to huge margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, a lovely stamp. SG No. 2.Scott No. 2 $1,350.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 2895 o
Canada, 1851, 6d slate violet, laid paper. Target cancel, large even margins all around, rich fresh color, Extremely Fine, a beauty. SG No. 2.Scott No. 2 $1,350.
Realized: $900
Lot 2896 o
Canada, 1851, 6d slate violet, laid paper. Neat light target cancel, large beautifully balanced margins, lovely fresh bright color, Extremely Fine and choice. SG No. 2.Scott No. 2 $1,350.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 2897 o
Canada, 1852, 3d red. A stunning top margin single, neat numeral "31" ring cancel, large margins all around including sheet margin at top, deep rich color, an Extremely Fine gem. SG No. 5.Scott No. 4 $180.
Realized: $500