Month: November 2008

1955-1959 1p-8p QEII redrawn imperf blocks, redrawn designs set of 7 with extra paper variety/shades of the 1d (3 blocks), 2d and 4d. (Total of 11 imperforate blocks), never hinged, very fine. Est:$2000

1928-1929 1¢ to $1 Scroll Issue plate proofs on india complete set with deep fresh colours (most colours are very slightly different to the issued stamps) in immaculate blocks of four. We noted two tiny trivial thins which is much above the normal quality for this delicate paper. A beautiful Exhibit set, extremely fine. Unitrade CV: $10,000

1851 1p red brown Victoria, unused with fresh pleasing colour and four even full margins. Very fine in all respects, accompanied by 1972 R.P.S. Certificate. (Scott $3,250; SG £2,250).

1851 1sh cold violet Heraldic Flowers, unused with four full to large margins but has been expertly repaired to seal a tear. Very fine appearance and one of the finest appearing examples in existence. Accompanied by 2008 AIEP certificate. The 1sh cold violet is the rarest issued by Nova Scotia (Scott #7, $25,000; SG #7, £25,000)

1857 Newfoundland #4 4p scarlet vermilion unique used pair, The left hand stamp has four well clear margins, the right hand stamp has clear to large margins except at top right, the stamps are sound and are accompanied by a 2008 AIEP Certificate. SG £5,000, Unitrade as F-VF $8,000. Robert Pratt’s The Pence Issues of Newfoundland states that the only used pair (and largest multiple) of the four pence is this pair which is ex. Dale, Carey-Fox and Pratt. Scott CV:$7500