10c Green, Ty. II (14). Large even margins, deep shade, tied by red "Providence R.I. Dec. 25" Christmas Day circular datestamp on bright buff cover to Niagara, Canada, with Davis's Pain Killers patent medicine manufacturer's embossed advertisement across the top, elaborate design with Eagle, globe, ribbons and "Joy to the World" slogan (appropriate for both the Christmas season and the product sold), red "Paid" handstamp and "U.States Paid 6d" cross-border handstamp, receiving backstamp (Dec. 28, 1855), Extremely Fine, a remarkable 1851-56 Issue advertising cover, ex Emerson and Knapp (Part I, lot 2504)

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