Auction #3

January 13-14, 2009

Canada #2 Used

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1851 6d slate violet Consort on laid paper, left sheet margin example with circular dated postmark of Coburg. (cds cancels are very rare on the laid papers). Deep colour, a very attractive stamp destined for a great collection. Accompanied by AIEP Certificate stating “genuine in all respects and is in very fine condition” and, for the record, the Certificate does not mention 2 trivial faults in the margins, very fine. CV:$4000

New Zealand #306-312

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1955-1959 1p-8p QEII redrawn imperf blocks, redrawn designs set of 7 with extra paper variety/shades of the 1d (3 blocks), 2d and 4d. (Total of 11 imperforate blocks), never hinged, very fine. Est:$2000

Canada #149-159var

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1928-1929 1¢ to $1 Scroll Issue plate proofs on india complete set with deep fresh colours (most colours are very slightly different to the issued stamps) in immaculate blocks of four. We noted two tiny trivial thins which is much above the normal quality for this delicate paper. A beautiful Exhibit set, extremely fine. Unitrade CV: $10,000

Nova Scotia #1

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1851 1p red brown Victoria, unused with fresh pleasing colour and four even full margins. Very fine in all respects, accompanied by 1972 R.P.S. Certificate. (Scott $3,250; SG £2,250).

Nova Scotia #7

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1851 1sh cold violet Heraldic Flowers, unused with four full to large margins but has been expertly repaired to seal a tear. Very fine appearance and one of the finest appearing examples in existence. Accompanied by 2008 AIEP certificate. The 1sh cold violet is the rarest issued by Nova Scotia (Scott #7, $25,000; SG #7, £25,000)