Lot 534 German East Africa #N1-N8 1916, 5c to 5fr “Ruanda” Occupation overprints, on stamps of the Belgian Congo, lightly hinged original gum, all of fresh colour, including the elusive 5fr denomination, infrequently offered, a rare opportunity to acquire a desirable and key set of German East Africa, fresh and very fine; with 2003 Sismondo certificate for the 5fr. Scott U$4,860.
Lot 432, Nova Scotia 1903-04 twenty five cent red Provisional Law Stamp, VF used
Lot 432 Nova Scotia #NSC4 1903-04, Nova Scotia Provisional Law Stamp, octagonal border, 25c red, handwritten in pen on adhesive label, used, with original document from which it was cut still on back, quite rare and very fine; with 2009 van Dam certificate. van Dam C$1,500.
Lot 246, Canada 1929 twelve cent grey Québec Bridge die proof in colour of issue, XF
Lot 246 Canada #156DP 1929, 12c grey Québec Bridge die proof, in colour of issue, on India paper, die sunk on full-size card, approximately 230 x 152mm, the hardened die with “CANADA” and X-G-196 imprint below design, a lovely and extremely fine example. Estimate C$500.
Lot 260, Canada 1959 five cent St. Lawrence Seaway with inverted text, F-VF NH
Lot 260 Canada #387a 1959, 5c St. Lawrence Seaway, Text Inverted, never hinged, good colour and intact perforations, visually striking, fine-very fine, a fresh and attractive example of this much sought-after and iconic Canadian error; with 2010 Greene Foundation certification. Unitrade CV$12,500.
Lot 61, Canada 1859 ten cent black brown Consort unused o.g.
Lot 61 Canada #16 1859, 10c black brown Consort, unused, with part original gum, perforated 11¾, rich deep colour characteristic of this first printing, sealed tear at foot and small stain near upper right, the odd typical perf flaws, else a remarkable example of this elusive Decimal issue, of which very few original gum examples remain, particularly with such very fine centering. A rarity, with 2005 Greene Foundation certificate; ex “Carrington”. Unitrade CV$40,000.
