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1864 (Jun. 20) Quebec L.C. to Copenhagen Denmark
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1864 (Jun. 20) Quebec, L.C. to Copenhagen, Denmark, cover with red "Paid, Quebec, JU 20 1864" cds with matching "Paid handstamp and red manuscript "1/5" rating, carried by Cunard Line China from Boston Mass. to Queenstown, red "London, Paid, JY 2 '64" transit cds and matching oval "PD" handstamp, red crayon "4½" sgr. credit rating, reverse with Hamburg (7.4) transit oval and Copenhagen (7.5) arrival cds, Danish red crayon "2" sgr.; small edge tear at top, Very Fine, ex-Steinhart; with 2006 Philatelic Expertising Service certificate. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. THE ONLY RECORDED STAMPLESS COVER FROM CANADA TO DENMARK, THE EARLIEST COVER RECORDED USE FROM CANADA TO DENMARK. The cover was rated 1/5 sterling, or approximately 36¢ that represents 8d (17¢) for transport from Canada to G.B. and 9d (19¢) for transport from G.B. via Belgium & GPU to Denmark (eff. Jan. 1st 1863). Hamburg was credited 4½ sgr. (5d) for ½ sgr. Belgium, 2 sgr. GPU and 2sgr. Danish shares. $0 (Image)



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