Lot 186 Canada #96DP ½c black brown Prince & Princess of Wales, die proof, on India paper, 72 x 62mm, with “F-199” and “American Bank Note Co Ottawa” imprint below, die-sunk on full-size card, approximately 230 x 152mm, lovely deep colour and impression, an exceptional example, scarce as such, extremely fine. Estimate C$1,000.
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Lot 246, Canada 1929 twelve cent grey Québec Bridge die proof in colour of issue, XF
Lot 246 Canada #156DP 1929, 12c grey Québec Bridge die proof, in colour of issue, on India paper, die sunk on full-size card, approximately 230 x 152mm, the hardened die with “CANADA” and X-G-196 imprint below design, a lovely and extremely fine example. Estimate C$500.
Lot 768, Group of seven different Ontario Stock Transfer die proofs, sold for C$2,340
Lot 768 Ontario # OST1aDP/OST14DP Group of seven different Ontario Stock Transfer Die Proofs, with the 2c carmine, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 and $10 values, each printed in colour of issue, very fine and rare. Estimate $750, sold for C$2,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 42, Canada six cent Queen Victoria Numeral large die proof in brown on india, sold for C$3,978
Lot 42 Canada #80DP 6c Queen Victoria Large Die Proof in Brown, printed on India paper (60 x 74 mm) die-sunk on a card measuring 149 x 229 mm, with F-118 die number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa (23 mm) imprint below the stamp image. Very fine and fresh and seldom offered. Estimate $2,500, sold for C$3,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 13, Canada 1851 twelve penny black “Scar” die proof, VF, sold for C$7,956
Lot 13 Canada #3TC 1851 12d Queen Victoria Scar Die Proof in Black, on India paper, with large and even margins, very fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Rare and seldom offered. Rsv. Unitrade CV$9,000, sold for C$6,800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
