Lot 657 Canada #4 1852 (December 17), 3d red Beaver on cover from Paris to Galt, a pleasing four-margin single of deep colour, tied to cover by neatly-struck target cancel in black, superb Paris UC double split-ring despatch at lower left, reverse with equally crisp same-day Galt receiver, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$300, sold for C$350.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
paris ontario
Lot 149, Canada 1893 three cent vermilion Small Queen with “vampire bite,” VF used, sold for C$316
Lot 149 Canada #41vi 1893 3c vermilion Small Queen with “Vampire Bite” used with Paris, Ontario c.d.s. dated JAN.27.1893. A very fine and quite early example of this popular variety, ex. John Hillson. Unitrade CV$300, sold for C$275.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 591, Canada two #57 Paris two-ring cancels, locally made, sold for $242
Lot 591 2-Ring #57-Paris, stamp and cover, a 3c Large Queen has a very fine strike of what appears to be a locally made obliterator, possibly made to replace a broken official instrument. Also a yellow 3c SQ cover mailed MAR.9.1871 to Woodstock. (Woodstock and Paris Station backstamps.) The obliterator is faint, but can be substantiated by the Paris datestamp. Estimate $75, sold for C$210 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 1320 — Canada 1892 cover franked with strip of three one cent Small Queens, sold for $184
Lot 1320 Canada #35 1892 Paris, Ontario to Toronto franked with a strip of three 1c Small Queens, each cancelled by ideal strikes of an intaglio diamond in three bars (Lacelle no. 1587). Mailed Paris MAY.9.1892 and Toronto next day receiver on back. Small opening tear at top, not affecting stamps. Very fine. Estimate $100, sold for $160 plus buyer’s premium.