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<B>CANADA [U] Scott #3, 12p Black</B><P>An extraordinary used single with large to oversized margins

Currency:USD Category:Everything Else / Other Start Price:NA Estimated At:35,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
<B>CANADA [U] Scott #3, 12p Black</B><P>An extraordinary used single with large to oversized margins
<B>CANADA [U] Scott #3, 12p Black</B><P>An extraordinary used single with large to oversized margins all around, actually showing a bit of the adjacent stamp at top; a light target cancel, a sharp impression, and prominent laid lines further enhance this extremely fine gem. The 12-pence stamp (the equivalent of 1-shilling but stated in pence to conform to the other values of the 1851 issue) was issued for prepayment of the basic letter rate to Newfoundland, Bermuda and the West Indies, but it also happened to pay the double 6p rate to the United States and certain other countries. Nonetheless, its use was very limited and only 1,450, of the 51,000 printed, were sold; the balance were destroyed. One of the finest used examples of this Classic World Rarity in existence; Ex. Caspary and accompanied by a 1999 PF certificate (Scott #3, $50,000.00). Unitrade C$100,000.00