Lot 63 Canada #17 1859/64, 10c Consort study of shades, with twenty six examples, displaying a lovely array of shades, with ranges of light to deep brown, greyish to dark reddish violets, etc as well as postmark interest including four-ring numerals and dated cancels, with owner’s notations and purchase references, dating back to 1992 acquisitions from J.N. Sissons, a few with small faults, but an overall fine group, with very fine examples noted, ideal for the specialist or collector looking to delve into a detailed study of this popular issue. Estimate C$500, sold for C$850.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 78, Canada ten cent Consort engraved trial colour die proof in vermilion, sold for C$5,382
Lot 78 Canada #16TCiii 10c Consort Engraved Trial Colour Die Proof in Vermilion, on India paper, from the composite die proof. A very desirable item for the First Cents collector, very fine. Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie (2006). Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,000, sold for C$4,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 496, Canada group of five First Cents Covers, sold for C$1,404
Lot 496 Canada #14, 15, 17, 20 group of five First Cents Covers, 5c Beaver on 1861 cover North George Town LC to Prescott, 10c Consort on 1861 cover Montréal to Montpelier Vermont, 10c Consort on 1864 cover Hamilton to Buffalo New York (with PAID / CANADA-10-CENTS handstamp), 10c Consort on 1867 cover Québec City to Norwalk Connecticut (large double circle MONTREAL-POST-OFFICE / C.E backstamp) and 2c Queen Victoria on 1866 cover Hamilton to Cayuga (probably paying the adjacent post office rate?). A few backflap tears, else a mostly very fine group. Estimate $400, sold for C$1,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.