Lot 132 Canada #107 1922, 2c yellow green Admiral, never hinged, deep shade, choice centring amidst jumbo margins, a superb gem, extremely fine; with 2023 (XF-Sup 95J) P.S.E. certificate. Unitrade CV$150, sold for C$425.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Auction #53
Spring 2025 General Sale, June 11-13, 2025
Lot 126, Canada 1915 two cent orange red Admiral, XF mint, sold for C$708
Lot 126 Canada #106iv 1915, 2c orange red Admiral, never hinged, with exceptional centring and vibrant colour, light gum bend mentioned for strict accuracy that does not detract from this superb stamp, extremely fine; with 2024 Richmond Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$180, sold for C$600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 363, Canada 1907 Bell Telephone Company franks, sold for C$826
Lot 363 Canada #TBT11-TBT13 1907, 10c to 25c Bell Telephone Company franks, all three without gum as issued, the 25c frank with bottom left corner missing, a scarce and difficult group to assemble, fine to very fine. van Dam C$750, sold for C$700.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 203, Canada 1954 five cent blue Wilding, imperf VF no gum single, sold for C$1,003
Lot 203 Canada #341v 1954, 5c blue Wilding, imperforate at left margin single, without gum as issued, a well-preserved example with full sheet margin at left and no marginal creases that commonly plague this issue, scarce and very fine. Unitrade CV$900, sold for C$850.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 584, Canada 1864 one cent rose Victoria on “turned cover” Waterdown re-used to Mosa, sold for C$708
Lot 584 Canada 1864, 1c rose Decimal issue single franking on turned cover, adhesive to cover to Waterdown by black target cancel, endorsed “Printed Circular” in manuscript, turned and re-used to Mosa, handstamped PAID and 5 in black and struck with Waterdown double split-ring despatch (10 Mar), one side flap removed, else a fine and most unusual usage. (Sc. 14) Estimate C$150, sold for C$600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.