Lot 416 Great Britain #6 1848, 10d red brown Embossed, large to very large margins all around, showing portion of adjoining stamp at right and top, clean partial numeral cancel, fresh colour and strong embossing, a most attractive stamp, very fine. (S.G. 57) Scott CV$1,500.
Auction #51
October 17-19, 2024
Lot 93, Canada 1903 one cent green Edward VII XF NH
Lot 93 Canada #89 1903, 1c green Edward VII, never hinged, exceptionally well centered amidst large margins, sheet selvedge at top, a lovely stamp in all respects, extremely fine; with 2023 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$280.
Lot 67, Canada 1897 five dollar olive green Jubilee, VF NH
Lot 67 Canada #65 1897 $5 olive green Diamond Jubilee, never hinged, a nicely-centered single of radiant colour, trivial trace of fingerprint on gum, a remarkably fresh and attractive example of this sought-after high-value, scarce and very fine; with 1994 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$8,000.
Lot 379, Falkland Islands 1933 one pound rose and black King George V Centenary
Lot 379 Falkland Islands #76 1933 Centenary, £1 rose and black King George V, lightly hinged and with vibrant deep colour, a fine-very fine example of this challenging stamp of the Falkland Islands, with only 2,721 examples sold; one of the iconic stamps of the British Commonwealth. Scott CV$2,500.
Lot 317, Newfoundland 1857 two pence scarlet vermilion Heraldic pair, Fine used
Lot 317 Newfoundland #2 1857, 2d scarlet vermilion Heraldic, horizontal pair, mostly clear margins, touching in places, rich deep colour, neatly-struck with light grid cancels, a fine pair and tremendous rarity, one of only two such examples recorded; with 2009 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$12,000.
