Lot 492, Canada 1857 ten cent blue Cartier imperf on cover, Montreal to London England

Lot 492, Canada 1857 ten cent blue Cartier imperf on cover, Montreal to London EnglandLot 492, Canada 1857 ten cent blue Cartier imperf on cover, Montreal to London EnglandLot 492 Canada #7 10c Blue Cartier Imperforate on Cover to England, mailed Montreal on JAN.12.1857 to London England with red PAID receiver dated JAN.26. The folded letter (missing part of letter) is franked with a 10d blue Cartier imperforate on thin crisp paper, with large to huge margins, very fine. Ex Dale-Lichtenstein collection and purchased by the current owner in the Eaton & Sons “Rarity Auction” (ex K. Bileski Pence collection) in June 1995. Accompanied by a 1978 British Philatelic Association certificate. Unitrade CV$3,000.

Lot 19, Canada 1855 ten pence dull blue Cartier on thin crisp paper, XF lightly hinged, sold for C$15,795

Lot 19, Canada 1855 ten pence dull blue Cartier on thin crisp paper, XF lightly hinged, sold for C$15,795Lot 19 Canada #7i 1855 10d Dull Blue Cartier Imperforate on Thin Crisp Paper, mint with full original gum, very lightly hinged. A truly lovely stamp with four large and fairly even margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1953 RPSC (London) certificate and a 2007 Greene Foundation certificate. A rare stamp in this condition. Although there are a few other premium mint examples of the 10d Cartier recorded, virtually all of these are on the thicker white paper, rather than the delicate thin crisp paper. One would be hard pressed to find another premium mint original gum example on the thin crisp paper. Rsv. $10,000. From The Outaouais Collection. Unitrade CV$28,000, sold for C$13,500.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 63 — British American Bank Note Company advertising sheet showing Victoria Widow Weeds, realized $3910

BNA Bank Note Company Advertising sheet with vignettesLot 63, British American Bank Note Company Advertising sheet, in black and green on India measuring 208 x 130mm and showing Victoria Widow Weed, Jacques Cartier (Scott #208) and other vignettes, engine-turned scrolls, value tablets and more. Sheet is hinged onto black cardboard, vertical crease and minor edge tears, otherwise a lovely exhibition showpiece, which is possibly unique. Estimate $3,500, SOLD for $3,400 plus premium.