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Lot 3257, Canada 1894 postcard with ACTON ONT Hammer 1 squared circle, RF 180

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We have an important sale taking place today beginning at 9:00am EST. The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada.
Lot 3257, Canada 1894 postcard with ACTON ONT Hammer 1 squared circle, RF 180Lot 3257 Postcard with 1894 ACTON ONT. Hammer I squared circle, a very fine free strike -/DE 15/94 on a 1c QV stationery post card addressed to Berlin (partial receiver on back, alongside red Acton Free Press handstamp). This is the latest recorded date for this hammer, and one of only 4 known strikes, plus the only known cover. Apparently two of the three reported strikes on stamp are thought to be Hammer II which is yet unconfirmed as they have not been seen in a long time. This strike is dated the same day of the Hammer II proof strike. Very fine and desirable. RF 180. From the The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate C$4,000.

Lot 2007, Barbados 1875 four pence red Britannia, perf 14×12-1/2, wmk Crown CC, mint o.g.

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Sale #23 continues today with Commonwealth, Worldwide, Postal History, and then Lots & Collections. See our Sessions page for details on times.
Lot 2007, Barbados 1875 four pence red Britannia, perf 14x12-1/2, wmk Crown CC, mint o.g.Lot 2007 Barbados 53b 1875 4d red Britannia, Perforated 14 x 12½, Watermark Crown CC, mint with original gum, hinged. Nicely centered, with bright fresh colour and rare. Accompanied by a 1995 David Brandon certificate and a 2010 BPA (London) certificate. A world rarity with only 12 copies known. Stanley Gibbons #84. Scott US$9,000.

Lot 7, Canada 1857 six pence Consort trial colour plate proof strip of four in red purple

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Sale #23 begins today, with Canada & BNA, including a single-owner collection in the afternoon.
Lot 7, Canada 1857 six pence Consort trial colour plate proof strip of four in red purpleLot 7 Canada #2TC 1857 6d Consort Trial Colour Plate Proof in Red Purple, scarce horizontal strip of four, from top of sheet, showing bottom part of plate inscription in top margin. Large margins, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$1,300.

Lot 3529, Canada 1893 Parliament Street Toronto squared circle on postcard, RF 70

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Lot 3529, Canada 1893 Parliament Street Toronto squared circle on postcard, RF 70Lot 3529 PARLIAMENT STREET TORONTO 1893 squared circle, a very fine (proof-like) free strike 93/NO 4/PM on a postcard addressed to Upper Keswick, NB. Tiny insignificant scuff on front and corner crease. Very fine and ex-John Siverts. RF 70. From the The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate C$300.