Lot 115 1870s (December 10), Bavaria to Canada, 3kr and 6kr franking to Montreal, cover franked with 3 kr carmine-rose and 6 kr brown Coat of Arms definitives (Mi. #23y, #24x), tied by München single-circle c.d.s., showing bold red New York “Paid All” (24 Dec) transit and blue “Franco” handstamp, manuscript “1/8” (1 shilling 8 pence) denoting British credit, large black “5” due marking at upper left for 5 cents Canadian inland postage payable upon delivery, with Montreal (2 Jan) receiver on reverse, some wrinkling, else a fine cover to Canada. Sold for C$750.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
