A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Canada #50-65, 1897 Jubilee set of large die proofs, with 16 different values in issued colours, die sunk on card. Cards measure 280 x 160mm and sunken area measures 65 x 62mm. Extremely fine and rare set worthy of the finest collection, and the cornerstone to any exhibit of this issue. Estimate $35,000
1893 London Philatelist with "Tilleard" Die Proofs (11 different on 3 pages) and Plate Proofs (190 in total on 4 pages). The retail value of these is approximately $7,000-$8,500. This is one of the few (and perhaps the last) remaining intact bound volume in private hands. In addition the articles and the ads make for great reading. Estimate $4000
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
Once again, our Sale #5 of December 1, 2 & 3, 2009 is a well-rounded auction.
The Early Canada section includes the ten penny Cartier with a red postmark that complements the colour of the stamp (Lot 11); a pair of 12-1/2c Large Queens that is quite delightful (Lot 49); a two cent Small Queen with major re-entry (Lot 62); and the ten cent Leaf issue with dated cancel which is rare in this quality (Lot 143). There are numerous fresh, immaculate, extremely fine stamps, especially in the Admirals. We offer a very fine never hinged Inverted Seaway (Lot 425), and a Large Die Proof of the $1 Canadian Exports which appeals as a unique collectible (Lot 427).
British Commonwealth contains many rare and great stamps including a full pane of Antigua five shillings (Lot 729), and Western Australia deep colour centered Swan (Lot 752). There are many other tempting items in the Commonwealth section including South Australia proofs, British Honduras, and used blocks from South West Africa.
The dominant item in the Worldwide is the section on Bolivia. Despite some condition problems with a few lots, this group — as well as the stampless covers and later collections — will provide a chance to get a good start with many scarce items. The four lots of Iceland offer rarity and quality (Lots 999-1002). Israel #7-9 NH with tabs are also offered (Lot 1006).
There are many interesting and appealing lots in Postal History, one of the featured items being the Henry Hechler collection (Lot 1231), and an award-winning collection of airmail (Lots 1126-1212). An 1893 London Philatelist has the complete set of Die Plate Proofs from Prince Edward Island.
The final session of Lots & Collections is to be held on Thursday with about 250 lots. Virtually all are interesting, and offer an opportunity to buy such diverse items as a collector-made album, a carton, or even a bookshelf full of stamps!
Canada #39DP, 1872 6¢ Small Queen small die proof, in peacock blue on card mounted India paper, extremely fine. Very rare. Estimate $1500, realized $5980 with buyer’s premium.