Lot 3 Canada #3TC 1859-78 12d Queen Victoria “Scar” Trial Colour Die Proof, in deep vermilion, on horizontally ribbed bond paper, 0.003 in. thick, from the composite die proof. Large margins, huge at right and undoubtedly among the nicest examples existent, from our search of most of the important Pence name sales. A rare and desirable stamp. Unitrade CV C$8,500, sold for $5600 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 252, Canada 1927 3c brown carmine Parliament, set of three matching XF NH blocks of eight in different perforations, sold for $6,210
Lot 252 Canada #143a, 143b, 143c 1927 3c brown carmine Parliament Buildings, Imperforate, Perforated Horizontally and Perforated Vertically, set of three matching mint never hinged upper left plate blocks of eight, each with printer’s imprint in top selvedge, from Plate A-3. A lovely and very rare large set of multiples, as the Unitrade catalogue footnote states that regular VF NH plate blocks are rare, and that part-perforate plate blocks are very rare, with only 5-10 of any value known. Unitrade also adds that Jephcott and Gates have reported only 250 pairs of each perforation variety. Fresh and extremely fine. Unitrade CV C$4,608, sold for $5,400 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 99, Canada 1899 two cent carmine Numeral, XF NH, sold for $575
Lot 99 Canada #77 1899 2c carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, mint never hinged, quite fresh with deep colour and exceptionally large, even margins all around. Extremely fine and difficult to find this nice. Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV C$270, sold for $500 plus buyer’s premium..
Lot 165, Canada 1924 three cent carmine Admiral, Die II, XF NH, sold for $517.50
Lot 165 Canada #109c 1924 3c carmine Admiral, Die II, mint never hinged, nicely centered among huge margins, quite fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2013 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. A rare stamp in this condition, ex. Stan Lum. Unitrade CV C$210, sold for $450 plus buyer’s premium.
Sale #21 Followup
Auction #21 was completed yesterday just before 6:00pm. Prices Realized from the sale can be seen on Stamp Auction Network or downloaded from our site at this link. Starting on Monday, we will begin highlighting some of the better and more interesting realizations from the sale.
We are now organizing material and preparing invoices, which will take us through next week. Invoices will be sent by e-mail or in the post to those who require. While we will not usually interrupt our work to take your phone call, all calls and e-mails will be answered as soon as we can provide the information you are seeking. We ask your patience while we rearrange 1300+ lots so they are ready to be shipped to 300+ buyers.
Buyers who pick up their auction winnings at our offices can do so beginning the week of June 6th, by appointment. Appointments can be made by e-mail or telephone starting on June 1st; please wait for our confirmation before coming to the office. While the building at 1550 Carling is closed on Saturdays, we will do our best to accommodate customers who can only come on the weekend.