Lot 583, Canada 1864 17-1/2c rate transatlantic cover from Orillia to Stockton-On-Tees, sold for C$1,298

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Lot 583, Canada 1864 17-1/2c rate transatlantic cover from Orillia to Stockton-On-Tees, sold for C$1,298Lot 583, Canada 1864 17-1/2c rate transatlantic cover from Orillia to Stockton-On-Tees, sold for C$1,298Lot 583 Canada 1864 (March 12), 17½c rate transatlantic cover from Orillia to England, franked with 5c vermilion and 12½c yellow green, each struck with seven-ring target cancel, Orillia double split-ring despatch strike below, endorsed in manuscript “P. Cunard Mail”, reverse with Stockton-On-Tees c.d.s. receiver (29 Mar), light crease at upper left clear of adhesive, quite fresh and fine. (Sc. #15, 18) Estimate C$150, sold for C$1,100.00 plus 18 buyer’s premium.