Lot 943 1987, four sets of overprinted Saskatchewan Law Stamps, never hinged Bileski offerings with four types of overprint, listed in the Field Guide to the Cinderella Stamps of Canada (Lafrenière, 2nd edition), a scarce and tough to assemble group, very fine. Estimate C$100, sold for C$275.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Auction #51
October 17-19, 2024
Lot 38, Canada 1890s three cent bright vermilion Small Queen, XF NH, sold for C$380
Lot 38 Canada #41 1890s, 3c bright vermilion Small Queen, never hinged, superbly-centered and with fresh bright colour, extremely fine; with 2013 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$270, sold for C$325.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 195, Canada 1952 seven cent blue Canada Goose misperf variety, sold for C$409
Lot 195 Canada #320var 1952, 7c blue Canada Goose, misperforated variety, corner single showing partial plate inscription in selvedge, a diagonal pre-printing fold resulting in a dramatic misperforation at upper right, striking and scarce. Estimate C$100, sold for C$350.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 681, India 1873 four anna green and eight anna rose on cover Calcutta to London, sold for C$438
Lot 681 India 1873, 4a green and 8a rose, tied to cover by Cooper Type 15d duplex in blue, to London, endorsed “Via Brindisi”, with 1/3 accountancy mark, two Calcutta c.d.s. backstamps, “Registered London 2 FE 73” oval receiver on front, some scattered toning spots, an uncommon registered example bearing a challenging postmark, with Cooper noting that Type 15d is “very scarce.” Estimate C$120, sold for C$375.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 220, Canada 1983 five dollar Point Pelee National Park corner block of four with major engraving shift, sold for C$468
Lot 220 Canada #937var 1983 $5.00 Point Pelee National Park, major engraving shift, lower right corner block of four, with text dramatically shifted to the left, showing portions of “CANADA” and “POINT PELEE” across stamps, a striking error, very fine. Estimate C$150, sold for C$400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.