Lot 453 China #16-24 1894, 60th Birth of the Dowager Empress, first printing, the complete set of nine, 1c orange red to 24c rose-carmine, large part original gum, the odd minor imperfection, but of overall good colour and fresh appearance, an iconic set, fine and attractive. (Chan 22-30). Scott CV U$2,733.
Auction #53
Spring 2025 General Sale, June 11-13, 2025
Lot 379, Canada 1906 blue Dominion de Forest Telegraph Co. Ltd. frank
Lot 379 Canada #TDF1 1906, blue Dominion de Forest Telegraph Co. Ltd. frank, position lower right from the pane of four bearing serial number 127, with hinge remnant, immaterial given the elusive nature of this desirable frank, fresh colour, a lovely example of this important revenue rarity. van Dam C$7,500.
Lot 291, Canada 1916 2c+1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die I, VF NH
Lot 291 Canada #MR4a 1916, 2c+1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die I, never hinged, desirable bright shade, wonderfully-centred amidst balanced margins, one of the most elusive of the Admiral issues, particularly in such choice quality, very fine; ex Smallman, with 2016 Greene Foundation and 2019 (VF-XF 85) P.S.E. certificates. Unitrade C$4,500.
Lot 490, Great Britain 1867 nine pence pale straw Victoria, margin block of four, F-VF used
Lot 490 Great Britain #52 1867, 9d pale straw Victoria, margin block of four, plate 4, lettered AA-BB, showing “239” imprint in upper sheet margin, struck with four crisp “Seething Lane B.O.” c.d.s. (23 Feb, 1872), a dramatic and exceptional block with tremendous visual appeal, fine-very fine and rare. (S.G. 111). Estimate C$1,000.
Lot 471, Falkland Islands 1933 half pence to one pound Centenary stamps, VF hinged o.g.
Lot 471 Falkland Islands #65-76 1933, ½d to £1 Centenary stamps, set of 12, hinged original gum, nicely-centred and with pleasing fresh colours, an iconic and highly sought-after set, very fine. Scott CV U$4,800.