CANADA, 1857, 6p Slate Violet, Wove Paper, Diagonal Half Used as 3p (5c; SG 9a). Bottom right diagonal half, large margins, beautifully tied across the cut by "Quebec L.C. OC 6 1858" circular datestamp (as well as two small manuscript lines) on folded cover to Montreal, matching manuscript "3" rate next to bisected stamp, red "Steamboat Letter Quebec OC 6, 1858" circular datestamp at left, Montreal arrival backstamp, couple of unobtrusive light bleach spots on cover

VERY FINE. A HANDSOME AND EXTREMELY RARE BISECTED USE OF THE 6-PENCE SLATE VIOLET ON WOVE PAPER. A HIGHLY EXHIBITABLE COVER.

Ex Greene, Nickle, "K.L." Collection and Gross. With 1965 B.P.A. certificate. Scott $17,500.00. SG £20,000. Unitrade C$25,000.00.

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