Prince Albert Consort

Lot 66, Canada 1859 ten cent black brown Consort, used single from first printing

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To be sold this morning in Session One, which begins at 9:00am EDT:

Lot 66, Canada 1859 ten cent black brown Consort, used single from first printingLot 66 Canada #16 1859 10c black brown Consort, Perforated 11¾, a used single from the first printing (order 1A), with ideal light cancel and very pleasing centering for this difficult issue. This stamp possesses rich colour and a crisp impression, plus an unlisted re-entry, purported to be from plate position 46 (doubling of top frameline). Corner crease at top left, ending in a small tear at top, still a very fine appearing stamp. Accompanied by a 2009 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV $8,500.

Lot 39, Canada 1857 six pence reddish purple Consort, used with London 4-ring

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Lot 39, Canada 1857 six pence reddish purple Consort, used with London 4-ring, ex-Danny CantorLot 39 Canada #10 1857 6d reddish purple Consort Imperforate on Very Thick Fibrous Soft Paper, used with 4-ring #19 (London) cancel. Three large margins, clear at top and showing a few letters of the printer’s imprint at bottom right, very fine. Accompanied by a 1959 B.P. A. and a 2011 Greene Foundation certificate. A lovely stamp with rich colour and crisp impression. Ex. Cantor collection. Unitrade CV $9,000.

Lot 14, Canada 1852 six pence Consort on folded letter Montreal to New York, sold for $1150

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Lot 14, Canada 1852 six pence Consort on folded letter Montreal to New York, sold for $1150Lot 14 Canada #2 1852 6d Consort on Laid Paper on Folded Letter, mailed from Montreal on JUN.17.1852 to Kennedy in New York, franked with a very fine copy of the laid paper Consort, with four large and even margins, cancelled by a target cancel. There are also two red handstamps on front, being a CANADA in arc and a PAID. Vertical file fold not affecting stamp, very fine. Accompanied by a 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,400, sold for C$1,000 plus buyer’s premium.