Public auction #38

1875, Numerals 12 Ö & 24 Ö on cover to Canada. Extremely scarce. Facit catalog states that only 11-25 covers to Canada known during this period (1872-78) and catalogs this franking at Skr 22,000, plus Skr 3,000 premium for the routing handstamp. Addressed to Montreal, Canada, franked with fine 12 Ö blue and oxidized 24 Ö orange, otherwise fine. Each tied with "6/21/75 Stockholm" cds, scarce oval 'Via D.&T.' routing handstamp at left, handstamp '5', oval 'FRANCO' and red "7/10 New York/Paid All" transit cds, all on address side; Swedish "6/23/75 Packet No. 2" cds and "7/12/75 Montreal" receiver on back. Very fine cover. Facit SKr 25.000