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Bidboard #
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1950
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Lot #
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57
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Catalogue Value or Estimate:
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$500.00
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Current Bid:
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$450
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Canada
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# 4 Cover
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VF 4-margin example of the 3d "Beaver" pence issue, on early "Money Letter" folded cover from Perth UC (Upper Canada) to Guelph. The "Money Letter" was the earliest form of registered mail in Canada, with the sender paying the Money Letter fee in cash, in addition to the regular postage needed. A wonderful example of early Canadian registered mail. The Wilson / Firby Posted Letter Guide (2nd Edition 2001) values the 3d rate PLUS Money Letter paid in cash at $1000.00 (as fine). Estimate =
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