three cent carmine

Sale 43-44 Complete

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Lot 38 Canada #78 1898 3c Carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, mint never hinged, fresh and very nicely centered, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2019 PSE certificate grading it as “Superb 98.” Unitrade CV$450, sold for C$614.25 ($525.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium). From The Daniel Cantor Collection of Queen Victoria Leafs & Numerals.

Auction #43-44 has concluded. Prices Realized can be checked on our Stamp Auction Network listing or downloaded from our site. Invoices for the sale were sent out to successful bidders on November 2 by e-mail or Canada Post, please contact us if you were expecting an invoice and did not receive one. There are some lots from the sale still available for purchase at the Reserve price (plus buyer’s premium, shipping, tax where applicable and credit card convenience fees) until November 30, 2022.

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Lot 395, Canada three cent carmine Admiral perf 12×8, mint XF, sold for $63

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Another example of a modestly priced stamp far exceeding its catalogue value when offered in extremely fine condition.
Lot 395, Canada three cent carmine Admiral perf 12x8, mint XF, sold for $63
Lot 395 Canada #184 1931 3c carmine Admiral, perforated 12 x 8, mint never hinged bottom margin single, with deep, rich colour and fur well balanced margins. Extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Philatelic Foundation certificate grading it at “XF-S 95 XQ”. An exceptional quality stamp. Unitrade CV$36, sold for C$55 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 123, Canada 1924 three cent carmine Admiral block of four, XF NH, sold for $2645

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Lot 123, Canada 1924 three cent carmine Admiral block of four, XF NH, sold for $2645Lot 123 Canada #130a 1924 3c carmine Admiral, Wet Printing, Die I, Perforated 8 Vertically, Imperforate Horizontally, mint never hinged block of four, very well centered, quite fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2017 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,750, sold for C$2,300 plus buyer’s premium.