Lot 112 Canada #101 1908 10c violet Québec in 1700, never hinged, nicely-centered amidst large margins, bright colour, very fine; with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$900, sold for C$700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Auction #51
October 17-19, 2024
Lot 225, Canada 1996 Gravenstein Apple VF NH sheet of 50, sold for C$819
Lot 225 Canada #1366i 1996, 52c Gravenstein Apple, perforated 13.1, sheet of 50 with plate inscriptions, mint never hinged, Unitrade footnote highlights “plate blocks of this issue are very scarce,” fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$804, sold for C$700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 685, India 1887 multi-colour franking cover, registered from Afghanistan to Fargo, Dakota, sold for C$1,989
Lot 685 India 1887, multi-colour franking cover, registered from Afghanistan, with eleven adhesives, two on back, each tied by KABUL squared circle, handstamped “REGISTERED / KABAUL”, to Fargo, Dakota, United States, “REGISTERED LIVERPOOL 15 NO 87”, “REGISTERED LONDON” and “NEW YORK 11 26 1887” transit markings, embossed “Government of India” imprint on back flap, reduced at left, some edge wear, a scarce and colourful franking. Estimate C$500, sold for C$1,700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 331, Newfoundlaand 1919 Trail of the Caribou set, sold for C$936
Lot 331 Newfoundland #115-126 1919, 1c green to 36c olive green Trail of the Caribou, never hinged, a carefully-selected set, unusually well-centered, all with fresh colours and full original gum, a challenge to assemble in such quality, very fine to extremely fine. Unitrade CV$800, sold for C$800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 626, Tasmania 1867 1d Soldier’s Rate cover to Ireland, sold for C$936
Lot 626 Tasmania, 1867, 1d Soldier’s Rate cover to Ireland, franked with 1p brown red, struck with red GENERAL POST OFFICE / HOBART / 25 NO 25 / 1867″ c.d.s. at right, signature and endorsement at left from a Major commanding the 2/14 Regiment, endorsed along top by sender, a Private in the Regiment, reverse with Mountrath JA.20.1868 receiver, back shows typical signs of rough opening, likely by the addressee anxious to hear from their relative, a few stains, adhesive oxidized, else fine and scarce. (Scott 11b). Estimate C$350, sold for C$800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.