Lot 51 Canada #17P 1859 Prince Consort Vignette Die Proof Essay, with image measuring 18 x 22 mm and showing what appears to be an exact reverse image of that appearing on the issued stamp in 1859. Die sunk measures 51 x 69 mm and is mounted on a larger card. There are four plate numbers beneath the image: a crossed-out “P” number, two crossed-out “V” numbers and a final adopted “V” number. A striking and rare item, and ideal for Cents issue collectors. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,600 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 306, Canada 1929 twenty cent Harvester imperf vertical VF NH pair, sold for $264
Lot 306 Canada #157b 1929 20c dark carmine Harvesting Wheat, Imperforate Vertically, mint never hinged horizontal pair, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$375, sold for C$230 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 669, New Guinea 1939 Air Mail mint set, sold for $431
Lot 669 New Guinea #C46-C59 1939 ½d to £1 Air Mail Set, mint hinged, with the 10sh and £1 being never hinged. The 2sh has a shallow hinge thin, else overall fine-very fine or better. Scott CV U$647, sold for C$375 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 158, Canada 1897 three dollar yellow bistre Jubilee, F-VF NH, sold for $1208
Lot 158 Canada #63 1897 $3 yellow bistre Jubilee, mint never hinged, fine-very fine. Unitrade CV$2,400, sold for C$1,050 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 96, Canada 1890s one cent yellow Small Queen, XF NH, sold for $345
Lot 96 Canada #35 1890s 1c yellow Small Queen, mint with full, never hinged, shiny gum. This remarkable stamp is very well centered amongst four large and even margins, extremely fine and fresh. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Catalogue value is irrelevant on a stamp of this exceptional quality. Unitrade CV$180, sold for C$300 plus buyer’s premium.