Another superb stamp from the Leech collection, with a result to match.
Lot 750 New Zealand #7 1857 1p orange Chalon on thick soft white paper, with vertical mesh and full even margins with lovely postmark 17 of Christchurch, very fine. (SG #8). Scott CV$750, SOLD for $1,150 hammer.
Sparks Auctions
Lot 44 — Canada #23a 1868 One cent deep orange Large Queen, realized $2760.
Something from early Canada.
Lot 44 Canada #23a 1868 1c deep orange Large Queen mint with full hinged original gum, deep colour and a fresh, top quality stamp. Fine-very fine. Accompanied by 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,750, SOLD for $2,400 hammer.
Lot 118 — Canada 1899 Five cent Numeral Mint Never Hinged, realized $1610
A flawless example of a difficult-to-find stamp, selling well over catalogue for what is likely a record price:
Lot 118 Canada #79 1899 5c blue on bluish paper Numeral Issue, exceptionally well centered within four oversized margins, lovely fresh colour and with immaculate never hinged gum, an extremely fine gem. Apart from the 20c high value, the 5c is probably the most challenging value to locate in this lovely quality. Unitrade CV$900, Sold for $1,400 plus premium.
Lot 794 — New Zealand #108var used, sold for $1495
We knew the Geoff Leech collection of used New Zealand would attract attention, but we were nevertheless impressed with the number of quality bids and fervent interest that came from the collection’s country of origin. Live bidders got up early (“from tomorrow”) to follow the auction and bid. This lot went for well over our estimate.
Lot 794 New Zealand #108var. 1906 1d Universal From New Royle Plates Perf 14 with Watermark Inverted. The discovery specimen written up in C.P. Newsletter v.41 no.3, page 7, Oct. 1989. Now listed in S.G. (# 356w) and in Campbell Paterson as G10aW but unpriced in either. With further write-up on album page. This lot is an opportunity to obtain a very rare stamp indeed. Without Fault. Est$ 1,000, SOLD for $1,300.00 plus premium.
Auction #11 Followup
That was a tremendous sale, our best yet!
Kate is leaving the phone on message today so she can organize material and prepare invoices. There are items to put together for nearly 300 successful bidders, most of whom should receive a PDF of their invoice by the end of the weekend. Shipping for paid invoices will begin next Monday and Tuesday.
Local bidders may pick up on Saturday, November 24th, or by prior, confirmed arrangement ONLY.
We will begin highlighting some of the exceptional Prices Realized on our site next week.