Lot 441, Canada 15¢ Earth Sciences (footnote)

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Canada #582-585, 1972 15¢ Earth Sciences, set of 4 in two inter-panneau gutter pairs. The #583-584 pair with small internal crease, unused no gum and very fine for these. Only eight pairs reported and all those seen by the Editor of Unitrade have defects. A rare set and one of the key items of this era. Unitrade CV $3500

Lot 826, Falkland Islands #11-18 Collection of Shades

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Falkland Islands #11-18, 1891-1896 1d/1sh, a page from a pre-WWII collection showing range of shades. Stamps are still hinged to original page. We quickly examined the backs and found no thins or other faults, though all have hinge remnants and about half a dozen are unused no gum. The key values have o.g. We identified the following by Scott: 1d #11 (4, plus 3 unidentified to the left), 11B (2), 12 (6), 12 (4), 13 (2), 14, 15 (2), 15a, 16 (3), 16a (4), 17 (2), 17a, 18, 18a (2). A great lot for the specialist. Fine-very fine. Scott CV $2230

Lot 650, PEI #2

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Prince Edward Island #2,1861 3d blue Victoria, perf 9 , a superb mint example with full original gum and intact perfs. The finest appearance we have seen. Accompanied by 1995 Greene Foundation certificate which states “with repaired thin,” which is a small hinge thin. Unitrade CV $3000

Lot 427, Canada $1 Exports large Die Proof

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Canada #411DP, 1963 $1 Canadian Exports large die proof, engraved in black on thick glossy (photographic?) paper, 94 x 76 mm, dated July 5, 1962 and signed by Yves Baril (engraver) with faint unburnished guidelines, very fine. Accompanied by 2009 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. The only die proof of this stamp we can recall seeing. Estimate: $2500