Autumn General Sale 54 Is Over

Lot 104 Canada #167Pvar 1931, 3c deep red King George V
Lot 104 Canada #167Pvar 1931, 3c deep red King George V, stamp-sized die essay, on glazed paper, affixed to card, as are all known examples, the design with “POSTES / POST” on either side of the arch in contrast with the issued design of “POSTES / POSTAGE”, initialled “PJV” (Peter J. Veniot, Postmaster General) above manuscript “15 June 29”, a rare die essay, with only a few examples believed to exist, an exceptional showpiece. Estimate C$1,500, sold for C$2,000 plus 18% buyer’s premium.

Our Autumn 2025 General Sale 54 has finished. Prices Realized can be checked on our Stamp Auction Network listing or downloaded from this link. A number of unsold items are still available for purchase at the reserve price plus buyer’s premium, taxes and shipping; you can see the list here.

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