Lot 310 Canada #115 1928 8c blue Admiral on Cover to Colombia, South America. Stamp is tied by Saskatoon duplex MAY.13.1928 with Cartagena Colombia arrival on JUL.12.1928 (docket on back). There are also two 10c blue Lindbergh Air Mail stamps tied to cover on front, blue boxed receiver on back “Agencia Postal JUN.30.1928 Cartagena Columbia” and two coloured crayon markings on front. Small cigarette (?) burn on front, else very fine. Estimate $75, SOLD for $120 plus premium.
Lot 1087 — China #307-310 Northwest Scientific Expedition of Sven Hedin set of four, sold for $230
Lot 1087 China #307-310 1932 Northwest Scientific Expedition of Sven Hedin Issue of 4 stamps (MH). Fresh colour on a presentation card. Scott CV$116, SOLD for $200 plus premium.
Lot 972 — Palestine 1pi indigo corner block with surcharge variety, sold for $219
Lot 972 Palestine #9var 1918 1pi indigo Corner Block with Surcharge Variety. A mint never hinged (hinged in margin only) block from top left of sheet, having its top left stamp partly missing the Arabic surcharge. (SG 4a, £375). Light pencil expert signature in selvedge and on stamp with variety. Very fine. Est. $100 SOLD for $190 plus premium.
Lot 38 — Canada ten pence Cartier trade sample proof in pale violet, sold for $345
Lot 38 Canada #7TS 1855 10d Cartier Trade Sample Proof in pale violet on thin wove paper. Sheet margin single with large margins, very fine. Est. $150, SOLD for $300 plus premium.
Lot 23 — Canada three penny beaver on registered letter, sold for $230
Lot 23 Canada #4 1857 3d red Beaver on Registered Folded Letter, a four-margin copy with 4-ring #18 tied to cover with another (faulty) copy, mailed OCT.21.1857 registered to New York. There was likely another 3d Beaver on this cover which has been cut out. This trio of Beavers would have paid the 6d rate across the border, plus a 3d registration fee. Est. $100, SOLD for $200 plus premium.