Lot
259 
1872 (Aug. 3) St. Pierre et Miquelon to Philadelphia PA., cover with "St. Pierre et Miquelon, 3 Août 72" origin cds and manuscript "25" cents rating, bearing Canada 6¢ Small Queen (39) tied by oval grid cancel, matching "North Sydney, AU 5 1872" cds, reverse with Halifax (8.7) transit, Very Fine, ex-Jephcott, Bill Simpson. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
The Canada 6¢ Small Queen pays the 6¢ treaty rate effective April 1st 1868 from Canada to the United States.
Realized: $2,100