Lot 1121 Newfoundland #87-88 1911 OHMS Mourning Cover to USA, legal size postmarked 24 Jan 1911 from St John’s with #87a (2) and 88 of the 1910 John Guy issue to Philadelphia. Has an embossed coat of arms on the reverse along with more black mourning lines. A scarce official item, in memory of King Edward VII. Vertical crease, else fine and attractive. Estimate $150, sold for C$250.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 60, Canada 1859 Queen Victoria vignette die proof essay, sold for $1840
Lot 60 Canada #18P 1859 Queen Victoria 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 53 x 71 mm and is mounted on a larger card. There are two plate numbers beneath the image: a crossed-out “P” number 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 611, Great Britain 1929 £1 St. George VF NH, sold for $748
Lot 611 Great Britain #219 1929 £1 black St George Slaying the Dragon, Watermark Large Crown and GvR, mint never hinged with sheet selvedge at top. Folded along top perforations between selvedge and stamp causing slight perf bends, which could probably be pressed-out. Very fine. Scott CV$1,500, sold for C$650 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 827, Spanish Morocco 1933 60c overprint, imperf VF NG block of four, sold for $98
Lot 827 Spanish Morocco #140var 1933 60c Marruecos Overprint on Spanish stamp, Imperforate bottom sheet margin block of four. Unused (no gum) very fine. Estimate $100, sold for C$85.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 915, Canada 1877 Small Queen mourning cover to Scotland, sold for $196
Lot 915 Canada #35vii, 37ii 1877 10c Pre-U.P.U. Double Weight Cover to Scotland, mourning cover franked with 1c (two pairs) and 3c (2 singles), perforated 11½x12, tied by duplex cancels, paying the 10c double weight pre-U.P.U. preferred rate. Mailed at Québec AUG.10.1877 to Glasgow, Scotland (AUG.23). Faults, including missing backflap, edge wear, small tears and ageing, still a scarce franking for this rate. Estimate $150, sold for C$170 plus buyer’s premium.