1862 Civil War Encased Postage Stamp, EP-133, HB-233, S-177, Reed-WL10. Ten Cents, WEIR & LARMINIE, Montreal, Canada, Extremely Fine.
Rated as Rarity-5 (21 to 30 known) according to Fred Reed. A quality example of this singular major Encased Postage Stamp Merchant from Canada and outside of the borders of the United States, being located in Montreal, Canada. The 1861 US Postage issue stamp is a very rich bold green in color and is very well centered. The mica is clear and unbroken with some slight scattered natural laminations within the mineral, showing signs of circulation. The case remains a pleasing natural light even chestnut in color with the reverse legends reading sharp and clear. A very elusive, Canadian Merchant lacking in most collections. (VF Scott Cat. $3.000) Provenance ex: Collection of Robert Bauer.