Lot 569 Canada #1376b 1995 $2 Provincial Normal School with Inverted Inscriptions, with sheet margins at top and left, mint never hinged, very fine and rare. Accompanied by a 2008 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$ 12,000. (See also lot 568 for a vertical pair.)
Lot 1118 — USA #245 $5 Columbus
Lot 1118 USA #245 1893 $5 black Columbus, mint with full original gum that has been hinged, very fine. Accompanied by 1983 APS certificate and 2000 Philatelic Foundation certificates. Scott CV$2,500.
Lot 1031 — Oman #190C overprint
Lot 1031 Oman #190C 1978 75b on 250b National Day, used with double circle 27.AUG.78 CEEB INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT cancel. Accompanied by 2013 Sergio Sismondo certificate stating “…genuine in all respects, postally used, with an appropriate cancellation for the period of validity. Stamp is entirely free from faults or repairs…A very scarce provisional issue…”, and signed on back by Sismondo. Very fine. Scott CV$2,250. See also lot 1030.
Lot 333 — Canada 7c Admiral die proof in unissued orange colour
Lot 333 Canada #113P 1912 7c Admiral Die Proof, on India on card, in unissued orange colour, measuring 39 x 24 mm. Die number and 23 mm printer’s imprint at bottom. Only two proofs in this colour are recorded, both were in the Christie sale of ABN proof material. Not mentioned in Minuse and Pratt or on Library and Archives web site. There are two diagonal creases and two nicks at top and right, still a major Admiral rarity. From the Hillside Collection. Estimate $500.
Lot 571 — Canada #1442 Hologram press sheet
Lot 571 Canada #1442a 1992 42c Canada in Space with Holographic Image Uncut Press Sheet A full uncut press sheet containing 3 panes of 20 plus all the printer’s marking including 1st pass and 2nd pass. This is believed to be the only uncut press sheet in private hands. The provenance is an executive with the graphics firm which assisted Canada Post. A letter from the Manager of Stamp Products in Canada Post wrote on October 8, 1992 giving great praise (eg “This has been one of these few projects, I emphasize few, which turned out very much better than I expected”, etc.). He closes by stating “I have enclosed some samples and other products…”. The sheet is 50.5cmx25.5cm, has two trivial bends and trivial stain all in the selvedge and NOT noticeable for Exhibition purposes. An exceptional never hinged, very fine full sheet which is likely unique in private hands and with impeccable provenance. Est $ 1,500