A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sale 51 begins today at 10am Eastern Daylight Time with Canada & British North America.
Lot 80 Canada #77a 1899, 2c carmine Numeral, Die II, never hinged, beautiful deep colour, superbly-centered, very fine; with 2023 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$360.
Lot 1038 Germany #585A 1948 1pf to 80pf Numeral Set with Double Posthorn Band Overprint, used with c.d.s. cancels, these new denominations were not Officially issued but they were nonetheless accepted for postage, as noted in both Scott and Michel. This rare overprint variety is only catalogued in Michel in their American and British Zones section as numbers I/I DD to IX/I DD with 2015 value 3,800€. All stamps are signed Schlegel BPP, the 60pf value has a small thin, else fine-very fine overall. Michel € 3,800.
Lot 287 Canada #77 1899 2c carmine Queen Victoria, Die I, a mint never hinged single, with large margins, lovely fresh colour and extremely fine. A lovely example, accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. Unitrade CV$270, sold for C$350.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 290 Canada #77vi 1899 2c carmine Queen Victoria Numeral with Horizontal Stitch Watermark, used with part Strathroy duplex cancel, large margins and very fine. The watermark is clearly visible, and the catalogue value given is for fine only. Unitrade CV$350, sold for C$375.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 286 Canada #77 1899 2c carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, Die I, a mint never hinged single, with huge margins, lovely fresh colour and extremely fine. A truly lovely example, accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. Unitrade CV$270, sold for C$500.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
