Lot 3038, 1893 MONTREAL CANADA squared circle on postcard from Constantinople, realized $5290

Lot 3038, 1893 MONTREAL CANADA squared circle on Constantinople, realized $5290Lot 3038 MONTREAL CANADA squared circle, fine-very fine transit strike -/JU 22/93 on a post card mailed from Constantinople, Turkey (MAY.27.1893) to Montreal (carrier marking dated June 8). The addressee could not be found and the card was sent to the D.L.O. on JUN.28.1893. This squared circle was proofed on 2/MY 19/93 and this unique example has never been reported until now. Accompanied by a lengthy write-up (shown below), indicating that when this item was discovered in 2013 it was probably the most significant find in Canadian squared circles in fifty-five years. RF 250. From The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate $7,000, sold for C$4,600 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 101, Canada 1897 three dollar yellow bistre Jubilee, XF NH, realized $6670

Lot 101, Canada 1897 three dollar yellow bistre Jubilee, XF NH, realized $6670Lot 101 Canada #63 1897 $3 yellow bistre Jubilee, mint never hinged and very well centered. Just a hint of a paper bend at top, not mentioned in the certificate, still extremely fine and fresh. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. A lovely stamp. Unitrade CV$6,000, sold for C$5,800 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 3247, Canada 1894 STANSTEAD QUE squared circle cover, realized $1380

Lot 3247, Canada 1894 STANSTEAD QUE squared circle cover, realized $1380Lot 3247 Canada 1894 STANSTEAD QUE. squared circle cover, a very fine free strike (plus a second one tying stamp) -/AP 9/94 on a 3c Small Queen cover to Belleville Ont. (AP 10 receiver on back). Very fine and apparently only five known covers. Ex. Siverts. RF 90. From The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate $1,200, sold for C$1,200 plus buyer’s premium.