Lot 287 Canada #MR2D 1915, 50c black Admiral, overprinted WAR TAX in red, immaculate never hinged original gum, superbly-centred, a choice example of this challenging stamp, extremely fine; with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate and 2024 P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade CV$1,800, sold for C$1,900.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 361, Canada 1900-06 5c to 25c Bell Telephone Company franks, F-VF unused no gum, sold for C$1,357
Lot 361 Canada #TBT2/TBT22 1900–1906, 5c to 25c Bell Telephone Company franks, all unused without gum as issued, missing only the 1903 issues from the range, including the 15c and 25c 1904 franks in pairs, a scarce and difficult group to assemble complete, fine to very fine. van Dam C$1,510, sold for C$1,150.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 142, Canada 1922 four cent golden yellow Admiral, XF NH, sold for C$1,062
Lot 142 Canada #110c 1922, 4c golden yellow Admiral, never hinged, an exceptional single, with large margins all around, a superb example of this distinctive shade, extremely fine; with 2013 (XF-S 95) Philatelic Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$900.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 400, Canada 1913 black Canadian Northern Telegraph Co. frank, VF hinged, sold for C$708
Lot 400 Canada #TNR10 1913, black Canadian Northern Telegraph Co. frank, numbered “13” by red overprint, lightly hinged with tiny gum disturbance, scarce and very fine. van Dam C$700, sold for C$600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 1244, Used collection of Russia 1860s-1966 in Minkus album, sold for C$767
Lot 1244 Substantially complete used collection of Russia, 1860s–1966, in a Minkus album, featuring numerous singles of interest and many complete sets in appealing condition, with considerable CTO material as expected, particularly strong from the mid-1930s, including anti-war and ethnographic issues, noting highlights such as Sc. #478 (c.v. $200), #546–550 ($72), #559–568 ($113), #859 ($75), #C40–49 ($112), #C53–57 ($78), #C58–67 ($126), and #C75a ($215), among others, a well-kept and attractive collection; photos show a representative sampling. Scott C$350, sold for C$650.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.