Lot 54 Canada #27b, iii 1868 6c Dark Brown Large Queen on Watermarked Paper, with Major Re-Entry, unused (no gum), showing part of one letter of the watermark. The stamp also clearly shows the elements of the major re-entry from plate position 93. Pulled perf at bottom, still with deep rich colour and crisp impression and fine-very fine. This is the only known example of this combination of a watermarked stamp with this major re-entry, a must have for any serious collector. Accompanied by a 2005 Greene Foundation certificate. Finding an unused example of the 6c showing part of the Bothwell paper watermark is a rare occurrence, as there are likely ten or less in existence. The fact that one example exists with the major re-entry is quite exceptional. From the Outaouais Collection. Estimate $5,000, sold for $2,000 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lots 229 & 230, USA 1930 $1.30 and $2.60 Graf Zeppelins, each XF NH
Lot 229 United States #C14 1930 $1.30 Brown Graf Zeppelin, mint never hinged, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate grading it at their superlative grade “Gem 100, Mint OGnh” (only nine stamps have been given that grade). SMQ for Gem 100 is $7,500. Rsv. $3,500. Scott CV U$550.
Lot 230 United States #C15 1930 $2.60 Blue Graf Zeppelin, mint never hinged, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1998 Philatelic Foundation certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate grading it at “Superb 98, Mint OGnh”. SMQ value is $5,000. Rsv. $2,000. Scott CV U$850.
Lot 383, Canada 1859 five cent Beaver Old Time Extensive Collection, 790 stamps, sold for C$7,722
Lot 383 Canada #15 1859 5c Beaver Old Time Extensive Collection, purchased at auction in the early 1960s for US$2,200 when it contained only 430 stamps (auction card and detailed description included), and the collection now contains 790 stamps. At the time it was purchased it contained some covers, which we have lotted separately, and the missing stamps appear to have been removed prior to that early 1960s sale. The collection, which appears to have belonged to Major G.A.E. Chapman of Ottawa (a well published and award winning student of this issue) is quite advanced, with many notes and remarks, and focuses on shades, papers, imprints, identified plate positions (many) and postmarks, many of which rarely seen. We note several paper types, including thick, thin, a stitch watermark, one identified as “laid” (which was sent to the RPSL in 1953 who identified it more as a “ribbed,” and to the E.B. Eddy Paper Co, with accompanying letters), a pair which appears imperf between but shows only two unpunched perforation holes between, perforation varieties including some imperforate singles, a single with a few perforation holes through the stamp and none around, many pairs, at least 19 mint and unused copies including the lovely block of four pictured in our catalogue. Postmarks noted include several with rate markings (1, 3, 5, 10, PAID), fancy numerals (16, 37, 21 roller, Toronto fancy 2, etc.), 4-rings noted are 4, 5, 18, 21, 27), many cork cancels, a complete Toronto mutilated Berri duplex, a lovely group of dated copies (calendar collection) from AUG.6.1859 to JUN.14.1870 all from a multitude of different towns, including many small. There is a selection of railway cancels on 12 stamps, and finally we note extensive plated material, a few of which are glued on an old time large positional cardboard, as well as the most imprint copies we have ever seen in one place. Catalogue value is for all regular stamps only. A unique, and once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an old time untouched collection full of interesting material. For the most advanced collector, or would be a great start to an advanced study of this fascinating definitive, in use for at least ten years. Scans only show a portion of the collection. Scott CV U$36,988, sold for $6,600 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 34, Canada 1859 six pence brown violet Consort, VF mint o.g., sold for C$39,780
Lot 34 Canada #13 1859 6d Brown Violet Consort, Perforated 11¾, mint with full original gum, slightly disturbed. This lovely stamp has deep rich colour and a crisp impression. A very well centered stamp as well, as even the nicest mint examples are often off-center. There are two clear intersecting guidelines in the bottom left margin, adding to the desirability of this stamp. A truly stunning stamp in all respects, quite fresh and very fine. Accompanied by 1966 and 2007 Philatelic Foundation certificates, as well as a 2020 Greene Foundation certificate. Surely one of the nicest mint examples of this rare stamp. From the Outaouais Collection. Rsv. $25,000. Unitrade CV$75,000, sold for $34,000 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 1198, Newfoundland 1930 Columbia flight cover, Harbour Grace to London
Lot 1198 Newfoundland #C5 1930 Columbia Flight, Harbour Grace to London, England, Job Brothers & Co. cover mailed at St Johns on SEP.25.1930 and addressed to London England. It was carried to Harbour Grace by automobile, received an OCT.9 c.d.s. there and was then flown to England on the “Miss Columbia” and older Bellanca monoplane by Capt. J. Erroll Boyd and pilot Lt. Henry Connor. The cover is franked with a very well centered specially prepared 50c Columbia Air Post stamp (from setting position 3), of which only 300 were printed, properly tied by the St Johns slogan machine cancel. This is certainly one of the nicest examples of this scarce flight cover, and is accompanied by certificates from Giulio Bolaffi (1963), Enzo Diena (1980) and Fiorenzo Longhi (2017), and there are four expert signatures on the cover (the three aforementioned plus Alberto Diena). A lovely addition to any serious Airmail or Newfoundland collection and a world rarity. Rsv. $6,000. Unitrade $16,000.
