Lot 329 Canada #EN2 1861 10c Brown Nesbitt Stationery Envelope to the United States, postmarked Collingwood Harbor “NOV 12” (US style c.d.s. with American spelling of Harbor) and addressed to Westford, Connecticut, with the stamp cancelled by pen. Includes a double-sided letter inside datelined Nov. 10, 1861, very fine. Webb CV$950, sold for C$700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 287, Five franc violet grey pinkish, used at French Post Office in Shanghai
Sale 50 continues today with Worldwide & Commonwealth stamps.
Lot 287 French Offices in Shanghai, Y&T #37 5fr Violet Grey Pinkish Used at French Post Office in Shanghai, with Large Figures cancel 5104. Small thin at upper center does not detract. Yvert & Tellier catalogue €1,750 (CAD $2,557). Fine. Yvert & Tellier $1,750.
Lot 2, Canada twelve penny Victoria “scar” die proof in orange
Sale 50 begins today at 9am Eastern Time with Canada and British North America stamps.
Lot 2 Canada #3TC 12d Queen Victoria “Scar” Die Proof in Orange, on India paper with huge margins (29 x 29 mm), clearly showing a “scar” in CE of PENCE. An extremely rare proof, with only a handful known in any colour, this one is accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate describing it as having a “natural diagonal paper crease, tiny pinhole at crown and thin in top margin.” Unitrade CV$12,500.
Lot 305, 1858 Naples 20g pale rose Coat of Arms, VF mint
Lot 305 Italian States #6 Naples 1858 20g Pale Rose Coat of Arms, hinged original gum, four margins, good colour, a lovely example of this rare world classic. Accompanied by a 1965 Alberto Diena certificate. Very fine. Sassone 13, c.v. €28,000. Rsv. $800. Scott $11,250.
