Lot 123 1902 2c Numeral Illustrated Advertising Cover, a multi-colour advertising cover depicting many different fruits, for “True Fruit” Soda Fountain from the Hungerford Smith Co., mailed from Toronto on NOV.9 (machine cancel) to Manchester New Hampshire (NOV.11 machine flag cancel receiver on back). Small edge faults do not detract from this lovely cover, and truly one of the most exceptional multi-colour illustrated covers you will find! Estimate C$750.
Lot 1022, Canada 1927 franked with slightly descending overprint, on cover Toronto to Red Lake via Sioux Lookout
Lot 1022 Canada #CL21b June 11 1927, Sioux Lookout to Red Lake, franked with slightly descending of CL21b, on back (with Type D overprint in violet), originating in Toronto on JUN.9.1927 (datestamp tying 2c green Admiral on front), with JUN 11 Sioux Lookout receiver on back, along with JUL 1 Red Lake receiver tying CL21b. A rare cover, as only 16 stamps were printed with this overprint, probably not many were used on cover, and very few were used in period (most CL21 stamps were used in March, 1928 by Patricia Airways Limited). Very fine and first time on the market, from the Armstrong find. Unitrade CV$4,000.
Lot 867, Great Britain 1840 two penny blue horizontal pair, VF used
Lot 867 Great Britain #2 1840 2d Blue Queen Victoria Imperforate, a used horizontal pair from positions MK-ML, with light red cancels, the pair possesses four large and even margins and is very fine and attractive. Scott CV U$2,100.
Lot 147, Canada 1851 Three Penny Beaver on laid paper with major re-entry, F-VF used
Lot 147 Canada #1iii 1851 3d Red Beaver Imperforate, on Laid Paper, with Major Re-Entry, used with light target cancel and clear laid lines, four clear to large margins, showing part of the next stamp at top, fine-very fine. This scarce stamp is from position A-47 and clearly shows doubling in several areas. Accompanied by a 1964 B.P.A. certificate. Rsv. $1,000. Unitrade CV$2,250.
Lot 130, Canada two cent Numeral illustrated advertising cover, Buffalo Forges (Toronto)
Lot 130 1903 2c Numeral Illustrated Advertising Cover, a beautiful multi-coloured illustrated advertising cover from the Buffalo Forges in Toronto, depicting children forging tools captioned “The Master Blacksmiths” mailed from Toronto (APR.7 machine cancel) to Athens (next day receiver). A pristine cover with fresh, bright colours. Estimate C$400.