Nova Scotia 4a Queen Elizabeth II Very Fine (Van Dam FWM60-FWM71)

Very Fine (Van Dam FWM60-FWM71)

forwarded to Victoria with manuscript docketing “recd 23 Aug / 59” on reverse

An exceedingly rare and key set of die proofs – a cornerstone set to any Pence Issue exhibit collection

a large margined imperforate pair

one of the finest existing examples of this great airmail invert rarity

Nova Scotia 4a Queen Elizabeth II Very Fine (Van Dam FWM60-FWM71)1858 (October 18) Red brown envelope from the famous Ruggles correspondence, mailed from Kentville to Bridgetown and bearing a completely sound, full margined diagonal bisect of the 6p yellow green, carefully lifted and replaced, tied by clear oval mute grid cancel; on reverse neat Kentville dispatch and partially legible Bridgetown next day receiver. Envelope with sealed tear not mentioned in certificate, a beautiful example of the seldom seen