Lot 586, Newfoundland 1945 four cent Postage Due on shortpaid cover Markland to St. John’s, sold for C$497

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Lot 586, Newfoundland 1945 four cent Postage Due on shortpaid cover Markland to St. John's, sold for C$497Lot 586 Newfoundland 1945 (March 11), 4c Postage Due on shortpaid cover, franked with 4c Princess Elizabeth, tied by grid cancel and postmarked Markland, affixed with 4c yellow orange Postage Due, tied by violet St. John’s East c.d.s. (Mar 21), a few trivial opening flaws at top, not detracting from this desirable usage from a small town. Estimate C$100, sold for C$425.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.