Lot 81 Canada #39d 1888, 6c “cold” brown Small Queen, perf 12, a gorgeous mint example of this elusive printing, well centred with large margins and fresh colour, full original gum, hinged (certificate uncharitably mentions “tiny gum disturbance, which is just an extension of the hinge mark), very fine and a superior example for the specialist, with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex Nixon, “Fordwater.” Unitrade CV$900.
Nixon
Lot 182, Canada 15c Small Queen engraved die essay in brown red, very fine
Lot 182 Canada 15c Small Queen Engraved Die Essay in Brown Red, on India paper measuring 32 x 41 mm, showing guidelines in the margins. There is an insignificant natural wrinkle in the margin at right, which does not detract from the rarity of this item, which was originally prepared and intended to replace the 15c Large Queen issue, very fine. Illustrated in Hillson and Nixon Canada’s Postage Stamps of the Small Queen Era 1870-1897 on page 29. Ex Bill Simpson, Brigham, Cantor. Estimate C$5,000.
Lot 692, Group of 130 covers and cards from Norfolk County, Ontario, sold for C$936
Lot 692 Ontario group of 130 Covers and Cards from Norfolk County, 1869-1987, 75 of the covers / cards are ex Allan Steinhart. Includes post cards, postal stationery, registered mail, advertising covers, with many from the stampless and Small Queen era. Note many closed post offices such as Ambrose, Blayney, Bookton, Boston, Brookside, Carholme, Carmone, Cultus, Erie View, Fairground, Glen Meyer, Glen Shee, Hartford, Houghton, Lynedoch (with a blue c.d.s.), Lynnville, Nixon, Port Ryerse, South Middleton, Rockford, Tain, Tyrrell, Walsh, Walsingham Centre, Wyecombe. Note a few covers / cards with edge or other faults, still an overall very fine lot. Estimate $250, sold for C$800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.