Canada
Province of Canada. Weir & Larminie Encased Postage Stamp Reverse Sample ND (1862) AU, Br-Unl., MT-Unl. 24mm. 1.75gm. This company was the only Canadian firm to to make use of the encased postage developed by John Gault of Boston, Massachusetts. Whereas the encased stamps for issue would have consisted of a brass back with two tabs holding in a mica casing, this specimen lacks the tabs and appears to be produced in white metal. Lustrous AU with minor spotting. Very Rare. Sold with old collector envelope detailing provenance.
Purchased from Warren Baker on December 6, 1979
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Estimate: 1000-2000 USD