Lot 391 Great Britain #1 1840 1p Black Queen Victoria Imperforate, used with Maltese Cross cancel in red, from position FH, four large margins showing part of next stamp at right, very fine. Scott CV U$475.
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Lot 605, 1875 Port Carling “BHJ” fancy cancels on Small Queen Cover, Port Carling to Toronto
Lot 605 1875 Port Carling “BHJ” Fancy Cancels on Small Queen Cover, mailed Port Carling on AUG.3.1875 (broken circle free strike) to Toronto, franked with a strip of three 1c orange yellow Small Queens, tied by three strikes of the “BHJ” fancy cancel (Postmaster B.H. Johnston’s initials). Small opening tears at top do not detract from this very fine and attractive cover. Estimate C$300.
Lot 712, Norfolk 1818 Vittoria Long Point double oval on folded cover, Kingston to District of Johnstown
Lot 712 Norfolk 1818 Vittoria Long Point Double Oval on Folded Cover, mailed on APR.29.1818 (the earliest recorded date) to the District of Johnstown, rated 1N4, with a Kingston MAY.10.1818 straightline postmark. An extremely rare and early postmark from Upper Canada, very fine and ex Dr. Robert C. Smith (and accompanied by his write-up). Estimate C$500.
Lot 93, Canada 1897 three dollar yellow bistre Jubilee, XF with purple Winnipeg c.d.s.
Lot 93 Canada #63 1897 $3 Yellow Bistre Jubilee, used with a light and unobtrusive purple Winnipeg c.d.s., extremely fine and fresh. Unitrade CV$1,600.
Lot 481, Germany 1923 20m with inverted 1000m surcharge
Lot 481 Germany #B7a 1923 20m with Inverted 1,000m Surcharge, mint never hinged, with inverted surcharge at bottom. The stamp has a “M. Sommer BPP” expert handstamp on back. Very fine and rare. Michel #260 K l, CV €2,800. Scott CV U$2,100.