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拍項 50137 Canada
1852–57 6d Reddish-Purple and 1/2d Rose Multiple – Windsor to
Peebles via Hamilton / Cunard “Africa”
6d reddish-purple on very thick soft wove paper with four 1/2d rose
on medium hard wove paper, mixed margins with some minor faults,
one stamp lifted for inspection and hinged back, all on an envelope
(wax seal removed) from Windsor 5/6/1858, endorsed “via St.
Lawrence”. The letter missed the St. Lawrence route and was sent
via Hamilton, carried on Cunard “Africa” via New York and Liverpool
(with PKT. LETTER 20/6 handstamp on reverse) to Peebles, Scotland,
with arrival backstamp.
An exceptional cover with an elusive usage of the 6d reddish-purple
on very thick soft wove paper.
Franking & Rate Details: The cover was stamped “MORE TO PAY” in
Canada, and a 1/2d deep rose added to account for confusion between
sterling and Canadian currency. The entire franking was tied by
“50” numeral. The remaining deficiency of 2d was noted with a “2”
handstamp.
Note: Illustrated in Arfken and Gems of Canadian Philately.
Provenance: Nickle, Wilkinson, Hackmey
(app. 16281 EUR, app. 18806 USD)