In a scene from the TV show "The West Wing," fictional President Bartlett chewed out an official for misuse of the word unique. Stamp collectors often cringe when unique is used synonymously with interesting but we are losing the battle to the admen and real estate agents and countless others. In Auction 7 we offer a number of items that are truly one-of-a-kind.
Lot 446 — Canada #104/120 1911 1¢ to 50¢ Admiral Madagascar Specimens, 7 original values from early printings on portion of ledger page tied by red Madagascar "Collection de Berne" handstamps, fine-very fine. A rare and perfect exhibit item. Estimate $500.
There are five lots of these Madagascar Specimens in the auction. Three are from the Admiral era including Lot 476 and Lot 686, and two are from the 1927 Historical series, Lot 505 and Lot 689.
Lot 689 — Canada #E3P 1927 20¢ orange Special Delivery Madagascar Specimens, strip of 3 on small portion of ledger page tied by red Madagascar "Collection de Berne" handstamps, very fine. Rare and perfect exhibition item. Estimate $200.
There are other truly unique lots and some of these will be featured next week.