Lot 642 Collection of 4-Ring Numeral Cancels on nine First Cents Covers, with #s 19 (London) on 1859 5c Beaver cover, 20 (Melbourne) on 1865 5c Beaver registered cover (LRD for this instrument in the Cents period), 23 (Niagara) on 5c Beaver cover (with RPO, etc. on back), 27 (Ottawa) on 1863 5c Beaver cover, 27 (Ottawa) on 1c deep rose QV cover (dated Kingston receiver on back of folded cover), 29 (Perth) on 1865 5c Beaver (Whitworth flaw #121) cover, 29 (Perth) on 1866 5c Beaver (Whitworth flaw #94) cover, 37 (Québec) on 1860 1c deep rose QV cover and 37 (Québec) on 1861 12½c QV cover to England. Overall nice strikes, some covers have creases or tears, an overall fine group. Estimate $400, sold for C$3,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lots 73 & 74, Canada 1896-70 Louis Riel Essays, sold for C$3,042 and C$7,254
Lot 73 Canada Ca. 1869-70 Louis Riel Essay in Red, imperforate with margin just cut into at top, on vertically wove paper, reading “Republique Canadienne / Canadian Republic,” with no denomination. Much has been written about this essay, including that it might have been produced by Henry Robinson, of the New Nation newspaper for the Provisional Government PM, A. Bannatyne, or even printed by the foreman of the “Norwester,” a newspaper in Fort Garry. A rare early Canadian essay, with only eight to ten copies known in this colour, small black spot on front, still fine. Accompanied by a 1997 Saskatoon Stamp Centre Guarantee of Authenticity. Estimate C$1,000, sold for $2,600 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 74 Canada Ca. 1869-70 Louis Riel Essay in Green, imperforate with four margins and part of original gum remaining, on vertically wove paper, reading “Republique Canadienne / Canadian Republic,” with no denomination. Much has been written about this essay, including that it might have been produced by Henry Robinson, of the New Nation newspaper for the Provisional Government PM, A. Bannatyne, or even printed by the foreman of the “Norwester”, a newspaper in Fort Garry. A rare and possibly unique early Canadian essay in this colour, small black spot on front, still very fine. Accompanied by articles published on the subject, as well as very interesting personal correspondence with the owner about the existing copies of these essays and their possible provenance, etc. Estimate C$1,500, sold for $6,200 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 376, Newfoundland 1923 Vickers-Vimy essays in blocks of four, sold for C$614
Lot 376 Newfoundland 1923 15c Vickers-Vimy Essays in Blocks of Four, with two ungummed and perforated blocks, the first in brown and blue on white paper, and the second in brown and black on yellow brown paper, fine-very fine. Listed by Walsh as TE2a and TE3 and priced at $1,120, noting that “it is believed that a sheet of 100 was made for each of the above essays.” Rarely seen in blocks. Includes two later imitation singles of possible US origin. Estimate C$200, sold for $525 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 266, Canada 2014 $1 Burrowing Owl with yellow omitted, sold for C$789
Lot 266 Canada #2710b 2014 ($1.00) Burrowing Owl with Yellow Colour Omitted, a mint never hinged single (self adhesive on a backing paper), with yellow inscriptions at top “CANADA 1oo” omitted, extremely fine and rare, the first we have handled. Accompanied by a 2020 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$600, sold for $675 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 387, Falkland Islands 1933 Pictorial set to 10sh, mint F-VF, sold for C$3,276
Lot 387 Falkland Islands #65-75 1933 Pictorial Set to the 10 Shilling, all mint never hinged, with sheet selvedge on eight of the values, all but one are from corners. The 5sh is accompanied by a 2006 R.P.S.L. certificate, a fresh and fine to very fine part set. The catalogue value given is for hinged only, so the never hinged premium would add considerably to the value of this desirable group. Scott CV U$2,300, sold for C$2,800 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
