Lot 219 British Columbia and Vancouver Island #18 1867 $1 on 3d green Seal of British Columbia, used, perforated 12½, cancelled with “35” numeral of Victoria, a few shorter perfs, very good; with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade C$700
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Lot 216, British Columbia and Vancouver Island five cent on three pence bright red Seal, mint Fine
Lot 216 British Columbia and Vancouver Island #14 1869, 5c on 3d bright red Seal of British Columbia, perforated 12½, part original gum, hinged, fresh colour, typical rough perforations, well-centered for this issue, quite elusive in this quality, fine; with 2004 APEX certificate. Unitrade CV$3,200.
Lot 761, British Columbia and Vancouver Island 1869 5c on 3d bright red Seal of British Columbia Surcharge
We continue Sale 46 today with items from British North America, followed by Commonwealth, then Worldwide.
Lot 761 British Columbia and Vancouver Island #14 1869 5c on 3d Bright Red Seal of British Columbia Surcharge, Perforated 12½, mint with original hinged gum, couple of rounded perfs. at right, still fine. Unitrade CV$4,000.
Lot 516, British Columbia & Vancouver Island 1860 two and a half pence dull rose Victoria, F-VF mint
Lot 516 British Columbia and Vancouver Island #1 1860 2½d Dull Rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, mint with full original thin white gum. Very few of these stamps exist in private hands, especially this fresh and with full original gum, as well as with four full to well clear margins. Fine-very fine and accompanied by 1998 and 2015 Greene Foundation certificates. Rsv. $15,000. Unitrade CV$45,000.
Lot 421, British Columbia & Vancouver Island 1860 two and a half pence dull rose Queen Victoria imperforate pair, VF mint, sold for C$42,120
Lot 421 British Columbia and Vancouver Island #1 1860 2½d Dull Rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, a mint horizontal pair with sheet margin at left showing imprint. This stunning pair still retains its full original thin white, dull gum, is lightly hinged and has four large to clear margins, very fine. An extremely rare stamp in this format and quality, with an accordingly huge catalogue value and very reasonable reserve price. Accompanied by a 2020 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $36,000. Unitrade CV$120,000, sold for C$36,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
