3p "America", Die A (RM24). Clear impression on handwritten certified statement executed in English, datelined "Council Chamber, 14 March 1766" at Quebec, Canada, clear impression of "Nine Pence Quire" crowned circle handstamp, the manuscript "Quebec" over seal and handstamp, minor splitting along horizontal file fold is sensibly reinforced but contains no text so is unimportant

VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-PENCE DIE A ON A DOCUMENT USED IN QUEBEC.

Only four examples of the Die A are recorded. From our 1987 Rarities sale and ex Antizzo.

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