Lot 1388
1847, 5¢ red brown, horizontal strip of three, margins ample to just in, small flaws, tied by red grid cancels on cover to Toronto, Canada, matching "Charleston, S.C., Feb 1" origin cds, "Queenstown, U.C., Feb 6, 1851" exchange cds and manuscript "4½" rating smudged and rerated "9" due; cover backflap replaced and exchange marking slightly strengthened, Fine, a rare double rate usage to Canada with U.S. portion partially paid by stamps.Scott No. 1 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,200