Lot 600 Togo #165 1915 5pf Green Overprinted, mint hinged, fresh and very fine. There is an expert signature in pencil on back alongside a Hans Bothe (Berlin) expert handstamp. Ex. Atkinson collection. Scott CV U$1,050.
Sparks Auctions
Lot 506, Newfoundland 1865 thirteen cent orange Ship, VF mint block of four
Lot 506 Newfoundland #30 1865 13c Orange Ship, a mint block of four, top stamps are hinged and bottom have gum disturbance, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$1,200.
Lot 1326, 1937 Japanese Empire Onuma Park cover, Hokkaido to California
Lot 1326 Japanese Empire Onuma Park, Hokkaido to California, APR.28.1937, Karl Lewis Illustrated cover depicting a park scene, with two strikes of the Sapporo oval scenic datestamp tying four Japanese definitives. Rare and very fine, ex. Dr. Steven J. Berlin collection. Estimate C$500.
Lot 421, British Columbia & Vancouver Island 1860 2½d dull rose Queen Victoria imperf VF mint pair
Lot 421 British Columbia & Vancouver Island #1 1860 2½d Dull Rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, a mint horizontal pair with sheet margin at left showing imprint. This stunning pair still retains its full original thin white, dull gum, is lightly hinged and has four large to clear margins, very fine. An extremely rare stamp in this format and quality, with an accordingly huge catalogue value and very reasonable reserve price. Accompanied by a 2020 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $36,000. Unitrade CV$120,000.
Lot 352, Canada 1930 five cent Air Mail die essay in black with “POST” at right
Lot 352 Canada #C2DP 1930 5c Air Mail Die Essay in Black, mounted on thick card, with the word “POST” at right instead of “POSTAGE”. Very fine and quite rare, with pencil note on back reading “ex. John C. Cornelius”, accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Estimate $3,500.
