Lot 534 Newfoundland #C18 1933 $4.50 on 75c Bistre Balbo Flight Cover, mailed St John’s JUL.26.1933 and addressed to Grand Falls, Newfoundland “Per Italian squadron flight to Europe and return”. Front has an Italian flight cachet in blue green, and back has a total of five different cancels, including Shoal Harbour (Jul 27), three Italian cds cancels (Aug 12-15) and a St John’s registered double circle datestamp (Aug 30). Very fine and fresh, and the first time on the market since the flight. Unitrade CV$1,100.
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Lot 349, Newfoundland 1857 eight pence scarlet vermilion, XF NH
Lot 349 Newfoundland #8 1857 8d Scarlet Vermilion Heraldic Imperforate, mint with full original gum, never hinged. A wonderful stamp with bright fresh colour and four large margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $950. Unitrade CV$1,800.
Lot 354, Newfoundland five cent Prince Albert unadopted denomination die essay in deep black
Lot 354 Newfoundland #27E 5c Prince Albert Unadopted Denomination Die Essay in Deep Black, on card-mounted India paper, 25 x 31 mm, with archival adhesive residue on back and “RP” initials (Robert Pratt, visible under UV light), tiny toning spots, still very fine and rare. Minuse & Pratt #25E-Bb. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $750. Estimate C$750.
Lot 420, Newfoundland 1894 twelve cent brown Queen Victoria, XF NH, sold for C$263
Lot 420 Newfoundland #29 1894 twelve cent brown Queen Victoria, mint never hinged, with pristine gum and bright colour, along with ideal centering and freshness, extremely fine. Unitrade CV$300, sold for C$225.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 422, Newfoundland 1866 thirteen cent orange Ship, VF NH, sold for C$877
Lot 422 Newfoundland #30 1866 13c Orange Ship, mint with full original gum, never hinged and quite fresh, a very fine stamp. Unitrade CV$900, sold for C$750.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.