Lot 59 Canada 50c Queen Victoria Numeral Die Essay, prepared for a value that was never issued, in black on a card measuring 43 x 51 mm, with “F-123” die number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa (23.5 mm long) imprint below the stamp image. A very fine and rare die essay. Estimate $3,000, sold for C$3,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 393, Canada 1912 ten cent reddish purple Admiral, XF NH, sold for C$2,106
Lot 393 Canada #116a 1912 10c Reddish Purple Admiral, mint never hinged with sheet margin at top, quite fresh and very fine to extremely fine. A scarce stamp in such nice quality. Unitrade CV$1,800, sold for C$1,800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 54, Canada fifteen cent Queen Victoria Numeral die essay, sold for C$3,393
Lot 54 Canada 15c Queen Victoria Numeral Die Essay, prepared for a value that was never issued, in black on a card measuring 43 x 51 mm, with “F-121” die number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa (23.5 mm long) imprint below the stamp image. A very fine and rare die essay. Estimate $3,000, sold for C$2,900.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 768, Group of seven different Ontario Stock Transfer die proofs, sold for C$2,340
Lot 768 Ontario # OST1aDP/OST14DP Group of seven different Ontario Stock Transfer Die Proofs, with the 2c carmine, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 and $10 values, each printed in colour of issue, very fine and rare. Estimate $750, sold for C$2,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 38, Canada 1898 three cent carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, XF NH, sold for C$614
Lot 38 Canada #78 1898 3c Carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, mint never hinged, fresh and very nicely centered, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2019 PSE certificate grading it as “Superb 98.” Unitrade CV$450, sold for C$525.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
