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Old October 9th 06, 04:31 AM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Blair (TC)
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Default Stamp ID Canada Scott 18?


Didier Cuidet wrote:

Curious stamp.

The word "packet" does it mean that the stamp was dedicated to letters
sent by packet-boat from Canada to GB ?

Is it for that reason that there is two indications of value :
* six pence sterling : GB currency
* 12 1/2 c : Canada currency ?

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DC


Bonjour Didier:

Yes. You are correct. The word Packet refers to Packet Boat.
The denomination, "Six pence Sterling" remained on this stamp
because it was issued to pay for packet letters as indicated in
the oval above Queen Victoria's portrait. Portrait of Her Majesty
Queen Victoria reproduced from a contemporary engraving
of a full-length painting by Alfred Edward Chalon, R.A.

Blair

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