Lot 395 Germany #B49-B57 1933, 3+2pf bistre to 30+45pf magenta Wagner Operas, never hinged set of nine, the 20pf value signed on reverse, a scarce set, particularly so with full original gum, fresh and fine to very fine. Scott CV$2,300.
Lot 272, Canada 1915 five cent blue Admiral overprinted Inland Revenue War Tax in black, XF NH
Lot 272 Canada #MR2Bi 1915, 5c blue Admiral, overprinted INLAND / REVENUE / WAR / TAX in black, a never hinged upper margin single, showing partial plate imprint “No. 6” at top, exceptional centering, a lovely stamp, extremely fine; with 2022 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,200.
Lot 484, Saint Lucia 1857 four pence rose Victoria of Great Britain, VF used
Lot 484 Saint Lucia #A4 1857, 4d rose Victoria of Great Britain, cancelled “A11” in Castries, beautiful strike on wing-margin single, fresh colour, an exceptional usage from St. Lucia, very fine and scarce; ex Peter Jaffé (Spink London, March 2007), and “Molly” (Harmers of London, December, 1996), with 1978 B.P.A. certificate. (S.G. Z3) Estimate C$600.
Lot 318, Newfoundland 1857-64 four pence Heraldic die proof in black on india, VF
Lot 318 Newfoundland #4DP 1857-64, 4d Heraldic die proof in black, on India paper, approximately 38mm x 44mm, remarkably fresh and sharp impression, a delightful and rare proof, one of only five examples recorded, very fine. Estimate C$5,000.
Lot 414, Great Britain 1847 one shilling green Embossed, VF used
Lot 414 Great Britain #5a 1847, 1sh green Embossed, nicely-centered amidst four ample margins, cancelled with centrally-struck “7” numeral, superior colour to what is often encountered, very fine. Scott CV$1,000.