Lot 515 People’s Republic of China #1052 People’s Republic, 1970-1, 8f “Four Actors”, complete sheet of fifty, unused, without gum as issued, complete sheet selvedge all around, with imprints, sheet number in blue at lower right, folded along perforations between rows five and six, a choice and scarce sheet, very fine. Scott CV U$1,900.
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Lot 336, Canada 1930-32 ten cent dark violet Second Postage Due imperf vertical pair, XF NH
Lot 336 Canada #J10a 1930-2, 10c dark violet Second Postage Due, horizontally imperforate vertical pair, never hinged, superbly-centered for these often off-center multiples, fresh bright colour and detailed impression, an exceptional example, a rare and desirable pair of the finest quality, extremely fine. Unitrade CV$5,000.
Lot 17, Canada 1851 twelve penny black proof horizontal pair on India paper, overprinted SPECIMEN, F-VF
We kick off Sale 52 at 9:00am Eastern today with Canada and British North America.
Lot 17 Canada #3Pi 1851, 12d black Victoria plate proof horizontal pair, on India paper, vertically overprinted SPECIMEN in carmine, four mostly large margins all around, close but clear at top in places, a lovely pair, rarely seen as multiples of any size, fine-very fine. Unitrade CV$5,000.
Lot 526, Falkland Islands 1933 Centenary set of twelve, VF mint
Lot 526 Falkland Islands #65-76 1933, Falkland Islands Centenary ½d to £1, set of twelve, hinged, most lightly so, including the key £1 King George V, universally bright and fresh colours, well-centered, very fine and choice, one of the iconic sets of the British Empire. (S.G. #127/138, £4,250) Scott CV U$4,800.
Lot 12, Canada 1851 six pence slate violet Consort on laid paper, VF used
Lot 12 Canada #2 1851, 6d slate violet Consort on laid paper, four very large margins all around, neatly-cancelled with black target, vibrant colour and detailed impression, a choice example, very fine. Unitrade CV$2,000.