Lot 1 Canada #1 1851 3d red Beaver Imperforate on Laid Paper, a used horizontal pair, each stamp cancelled by a neat target cancel. This pair possesses four large to huge margins, showing parts of next stamps at top right and bottom left, extremely fine. A scarce pair, especially in this pristine condition. Accompanied by a 1996 Philatelic Foundation certificate and a 1997 David Brandon certificate. Rsv. Unitrade CV$3,200, sold for $2000 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 125, Canada 1897 three cent deep bright rose Jubilee, XF NH, sold for C$321
Lot 125 Canada #53 1897 3c deep bright rose Jubilee, mint never hinged, very well centered among large margins, with deep rich colour and extremely fine. Certainly one of the nicest examples we’ve seen, for the discerning collector. Accompanied by a 2017 P.S.E. certificate grading it at “XF-Sup 95, Mint OG nh”. Rsv. Unitrade CV$120, sold for $275 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 144, Canada 1897 three dollar yellow bistre Jubilee, XF NH with sheet selvedge, sold for C$9,945
Lot 144 Canada #63 1897 $3 yellow bistre Jubilee, mint never hinged, with sheet selvedge at left. Perfectly centered among four even margins, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade footnote states “No. 61 to 65 ($1 to $5) in XF NH condition command very large premiums—copies of 63 to 65 ($3 to $5) were selling for up to $14,000 at auction over the past couple of years.” We believe this remarkable stamp should easily fit that description and valuation. Rsv. Unitrade CV$6,000, sold for C$8500 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Auction #31 has finished
Auction #31 has ended! Prices Realized can be seen here, and the list of unsold lots still available for purchase at the reserve price (plus 17% buyer’s premium) is here. We will have featured realizations highlighted on our website beginning next week.
We are now organizing material and preparing invoices, which will take us until Friday, October 4th. The office will be closed to the public until Tuesday, October 1st. Invoices will be sent by e-mail or by postal mail. While we cannot usually interrupt our work to take your phone call, all calls and e-mails will be returned as soon as we can provide the information you are seeking.
Buyers who pick up their auction winnings at our offices at 1770 Woodward Drive in Ottawa can make appointments beginning Friday October 4th. Please call or e-mail to arrange a time.
Lot 825, Canada 1915 Illustrated Advertising Cover, Dominion Shells, Dunnsville Ontario to Flitchburg Mass.
Coming in our Postal History section today:
Lot 825 Canada #104 1915 Illustrated Advertising Cover for Dominion Shells, mailed Dunnsville, Ont (OCT.9.1915 duplexes) to Flitchburg, Mass, and franked with three 1c green Admirals. The cover depicts very colourful and detailed elaborate scenes on front, and red and white text on back. A lovely and very fine cover. Rsv. Estimate C$200.
