Lot 713 Great Britain #3-4 1841 1d red brown and 2d blue Queen Victoria, two choice stamps, 1d with three margins and neat black numeral 1 in Maltese cross cancel, and 2d is an attractive four margin stamp, very fine. Scott CV$109, sold for $80 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 362 — Canada ten cent Mount Hurd die proof, sold for $978
Lot 362 Canada #155P 1928 10c green Mount Hurd Die Proof, on India on card and extremely fine. A very rare Die proof, missing from most collections and exhibits. Estimate $1,250, sold for $850 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 467 — Canada 1999 booklet of essays, paper test, sold for $1093
Lot 467 Canada c. 1999 Booklet of 24 Essays, prepared by Ashton-Potter and sent to the pressure-sensitive paper suppliers for testing. Undoubtedly Canada Post had some understanding with Ashton-Potter regarding future contracts. Very fine for something of this nature, stamps are die-kissed. It is believed that the entire trial printing was destroyed except this one sample. Estimate $1000, sold for $950 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 173 — Canada ten cent rose lilac Small Queen with “gash in 1”, realized $604
Lot 173 Canada #40iii 1877 10c rose lilac Small Queen with “Gash in Right 1”, used and very fine in all respects and worthy of the finest collection. Unitrade CV$750, sold for $525 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 165 — Canada unused three cent copper red Small Queen, sold for $1553
Lot 165 Canada #37b 1870 3c copper red Small Queen, unused (no gum) with large, balanced margins. A nice example of this early printing. Very fine and accompanied by a 1990 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,800, sold for $1,350 plus buyer’s premium.