2c Carmine, Lincoln (367). Tied by oval grid with "Ashton R.I. Feb. 12 11 AM 1909" First Day of Issue circular datestamp on cover to St. John, New Brunswick, with Canada 10c Blue Green, Special Delivery (E1), tied by segmented cancel and also tied by the Ashton circular datestamp (the 1885 treaty allowed the use of Canadian Special Delivery stamps from the U.S., and the stamp was affixed there), two St. John backstamps of Feb. 15, minor ink stain at top, Very Fine and a rare use, Haber reports this to be the only recorded Scott 367 First Day and Canadian Special Delivery cover, we have no way of verifying that, but based on the collection of more than 90 First Day covers offered in lot 1604, we do not doubt that statement

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