Lot 1019 Belgian Congo #13 1891 10f buff king Leopold II, used with nice Banana JUN.14.1891 c.d.s. cancel in blue, very good. Accompanied by 1991 Belgian Congo Study Circle certificate of authenticity. Scott CV$400.
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Lot 38 — Canada 1852 orange red three penny Beaver, used
Lot 38 Canada #4d 1852 3d orange red Beaver Imperforate on Thin Paper, used with neat target cancel. Four huge margins, showing part of next stamp at bottom. Extremely fine. Unitrade CV$300.
Lot 1234 — Canada 1899 private post card, one cent numeral
Lot 1234 Canada #75 Lovely Colour Illustrated 1899 Private Post Card, from the Dominion Radiator Company in Toronto, in bright silver, red and blue, depicting a sailing mast with flags spelling the word “SAFFORD”. Back illustrates the “Safford Florence” ornate radiator and lists the company’s services, etc in blue and red. Franked with a 1c QV Numeral tied by an RPO cancel, Port Hope squared circle receiver on message side. A stunning card, very fine and rare. Estimate $300.
Lot 304 — Canada 1897 six cent brown Leaf, MNH
Lot 304 Canada #71 1897 6c brown Queen Victoria Leaf, mint never hinged with four balanced and large margins, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2009 Sergio Sismondo certificate grading it at “XF – Superb – 95 – OGnh”. A very nice stamp worthy of the finest collections. Unitrade CV$675.
Lot 925 — Great Britain 1911 one pound green KEVII, used with c.d.s.
Lot 925 Great Britain #142b 1911 £1 green King Edward VII, Watermark Three Imperial Crowns, used with light c.d.s. cancels (dated 1909?), very fine. SG #320, £750. Scott CV$800.