Lot 738 USA #PR1-PR3 1865 5c, 10c, 25c Newspaper Stamp Set of three, unused (no gum) and fine-very fine (except the 10c which has a thin at top and the 25c which has a tiny tear at top in margin). Also comes with a plate proof of each, being #s PR2P4 (10c on card), PR3P4 (25c on card) and PR4P4 (5c with white border on card). Seldom offered group of these majestic stamps. Scott CV U$1,675.
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Lot 158, Canada 1897-98 Queen Victoria “Leaf” set plate proofs, VF
Lot 158 Canada #66P-73P 1897-98 ½c to 10c Queen Victoria Leaf Set of Plate Proofs, all on card-mounted India paper, and includes two extra copies of the ½c. Very fine. Unitrade CV$2,250.
Lot 51, Canada 1859 one cent Queen Victoria plate proofs
Lot 51 Canada #14P, etc. 1859 1c Queen Victoria Group of Four Different Plate Proofs, with Unitrade #s 14P (a rose shade with small thin and a deep rose shade), 14TCi (tiny scuff on front) and 14TCii. Overall very fine. Unitrade CV$1,250.
Lot 254, Canada 1890s ten cent Small Queen plate proof in deep salmon pink, sold for C$517
Lot 254 Canada #45P 1890s 10c Small Queen Plate Proof in Deep Salmon Pink, on card mounted India paper, very fine. Ex. John Hillson. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$450.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 641, Canada 1935 twenty cent dark carmine Special Delivery plate proof, VF, sold for C$288
Lot 641 Canada #E6P 1935 20c dark carmine Special Delivery Plate Proof, on card-mounted India paper, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$350, sold for C$250.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.