A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Spring Sale 53 begins today at 9:00am Eastern time.
Lot 11 Canada #3Pi 1851, 12d black Victoria plate proof, on India paper, overprinted SPECIMEN vertically in carmine, four large margins all around, a lovely example of this ever-popular proof, very fine; with 1999 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,500.
We kick off Sale 52 at 9:00am Eastern today with Canada and British North America.
Lot 17 Canada #3Pi 1851, 12d black Victoria plate proof horizontal pair, on India paper, vertically overprinted SPECIMEN in carmine, four mostly large margins all around, close but clear at top in places, a lovely pair, rarely seen as multiples of any size, fine-very fine. Unitrade CV$5,000.
Lot 4 Canada #3Pi 12d Queen Victoria Plate Proof in Black, with SPECIMEN Overprint in Carmine, on India paper, with four margins and very fresh. Fine to very fine. Unitrade CV$2,500.
Lot 5 Canada #3Pii 12d Queen Victoria Plate Proof in Black, with Diagonal SPECIMEN Overprint in Carmine, on India paper, with four full margins, very fresh and very fine. Rsv $4,000. Unitrade CV$6,000.
Lot 3 Canada #3P 12d Queen Victoria Plate Proof in Black, on India paper, with margins clear (at right) to good or better, fine and fresh. Unitrade CV$6,000.
