Lot 460 Nova Scotia #2b 1857, 3p pale blue Heraldic, lightly hinged original gum, large margins, strikingly detailed impression and dramatic deep colour, a truly choice example for a collector of exceptional stamps, extremely fine, with 2013 P.F. certificate and photocopy of 2003 Brandon certificate for the pair from which this stamp originates; ex “Fordwater”. Unitrade C$3,200.
three pence pale blue heraldic
Lot 256, British Columbia 1866 three pence pale blue on cover, sold for $1322
Lot 256 British Columbia #7a 1866 3d pale blue Heraldic on cover, mailed at New Westminster, BC (oval dateless handstamp in blue, properly tying stamp) to Victoria, with a large double circle (in blue also) on back, reading “General Post Office British Columbia” and dated NOV.7.—6. Slightly reduced at right and stains on back, still a scarce cover, with two lovely cancellations and very presentable. Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Ex. Ken Kutz (1997) and Jack Wallace (2014). Estimate $1,000, sold for C$1,150 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 527, Nova Scotia 1857 three pence pale blue, VF hinged
Lot 527 Nova Scotia #2b 1857 3d pale blue Heraldic on Pale Blue Paper, Imperforate, mint, with large part original gum, hinged. Four large margins, very fine. Accompanied by a 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. A very nice stamp. Unitrade CV C$3,200.