
Lot
43
Canada, 1851, Beaver, 3d Red, Laid Paper, four huge balanced margins, rich color, tied by target cancel on 1852 folded letter sheet, drop usage with red "Aylmer-Ottawa, MR 25 1852" cds with date updated in manuscript to "15", file folds, Extremely Fine and choice, an attractive and rare gem usage. SG No. 1. Scott No. 1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
The designation Ottawa was added to the handstamp to signify that Aylmer was located in what used to be named Ottawa County and also perhaps to differentiate this Aylmer from the one in Ontario.
Realized: $1,700