Lot 471 Canada #FWS1-4DP 1918 Canada War Savings Stamp Large Die Proof, showing only the centre design of the issued stamp, on large (150 x 230 mm) die-sunk card. Estimate $500, sold for C$425 plus buyer’s premium.
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Lot 322, Canada 1935 King George V large die proof, sold for $460
Lot 322 King George V Large Die Proof, sunk-in on card measuring 151 x 230 mm, unhardened, marked “for approval” (crossed off) with XV114 and O-793 numbers. With pencil manuscript Aug. 9/34 date on reverse. An ideal frontispiece item for the 1935 Pictorial issue of Canada. Estimate $300, sold for C$400 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 811, Panama 1918-20 Canal pictorial die proofs from ABNCo, sold for $3680
Lot 811 Panama 214P-216P, 218P-219P 1918-20 12c to 1b Canal Pictorial Set of Large Die Proofs, with the five issues, from the American Bank Note Company, each in the colour of issue and die sunk on cards measuring 225 x 150 mm. All have the die number and company name just below the design, and the low value only has the company name. All have a pencil number at bottom right. A very fine, rare and attractive set. Estimate C$1,000, sold for C$3,200 plus buyer’s premium.
Lots 57 to 63, Canada 1859 12-1/2c Queen Victoria, shades, mint, used, cover, die proof essay
Lots 57 to 63 offer the nicest selection of the 1859 12½c Queen Victoria that we have offered. They are featured on the cover of our printed catalogue.
Lot 812, Peru 1918 set of five American Bank Note Company die proofs
Lot 812 Peru #210/218 1918 Set of Five Different ABN Die Proofs, identified as being prepared for Scott #s 210 (Bolivar in green), 211 (José Galvez), 212 (Manuel Pardo), 217 (Colon en la universidad de Salamanca) and 218 (Funerales de Atahualpa). All have printer’s inscription beneath the design American Bank Note Company, plus the name of the designs and plate numbers (some crossed-out and replaced by different numbers). A very rare offering, very fine and each item is retail priced at $350. Estimate C$750.