Lot 1043 Russia Old Time Collection of 19 Early Covers and Cards, 1869 to 1910s, including 6 early unused stationery items and 13 covers with stamps affixed, with destinations such as United States, GB, Poland, France, Italy and domestic. Many are folded letters, some are folded covers and some are covers. We noted a few single frankings, such as Scott #26 on a printed matter letter, and others, plus combination frankings. There is also a wealth of postmarks to be found, both on front and on back – ideal for the specialist. The stationery includes a cover on laid paper with a very rare Red Cross handstamp (from 188?). The condition is mostly very fine, with bright colours on the stamps, as this was squirreled away since the 1960s and was recently discovered. All items are scanned online. Estimate C$300.
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Lot 51, Canada 1859 one cent Queen Victoria plate proofs
Lot 51 Canada #14P, etc. 1859 1c Queen Victoria Group of Four Different Plate Proofs, with Unitrade #s 14P (a rose shade with small thin and a deep rose shade), 14TCi (tiny scuff on front) and 14TCii. Overall very fine. Unitrade CV$1,250.
Lot 138, Canada 1897 twenty cent deep vermilion Jubilee plate proof
Lot 138 Canada 59iiP 1897 20c deep vermilion Jubilee Plate Proof with Line Between W-E Variety, on card-mounted India paper, with glue residue on back, very fine and probably missing from most plate proof sets. Catalogue value is for a regular plate proof. Unitrade CV$375.
Lot 221, Canada 1916 ten cent plum Admiral pair, XF NH
Lot 221 Canada #116 1916 10c plum Admiral with 80% Type C Lathework, a mint never hinged pair, quite fresh with bright colour and the stamps are very well centered, extremely fine. A lovely, rare and valuable item. Unitrade CV$7,500.
Lot 583, Nyasaland 1938 SPECIMEN set, keyplates & Symbol of the Colony
Lot 583 Nyasaland Protectorate, SG#130S/143S 1938 ½d to £1 KGVI Keyplates or Symbol of Colony with Diagonal (low values) or Curved (high values) Perforated SPECIMEN, mint never hinged (except 2sh6d and 5sh which have no gum), fresh and very fine except for the £1 with three small scuffs at top, and the 10sh which has light gum toning. Missing the four values which were issued later. Scott #54/67. S.G. CV£950.