The dates of our seventh auction coincide precisely with those of our first auction three years ago. In our 7 auctions we have seen about one new discovery per auction on average. These have often been an unreported example of a modern error or variety, but they include new discoveries such as the imperforate margin plate block of Canada #270, and the 1946 14 cent definitive.
A new variety of any number one of the world is newsworthy. This auction we feature a new discovery on a number one of PEI.
Lot 819 — Prince Edward Island #1 1861 2d deep rose Queen Victoria horizontal imperf pair, unused no gum, accompanied by 2010 Greene certificate stating "Scott #1 variety, unused imperforate pair genuine on thinner paper than usual, but similar in colour to the perforated stamp, shade is slightly deeper than the perforated stamp", very fine. A previously unreported variety as the 1861 printing rather than the 1862 printing of Scott #5. Estimate $1000.
Although our BNA section has fewer lots than usual there are a good percentage of highlights. Who will decipher the meaning of the cryptic manuscript message — and especially the date of January 1870 — in the interesting Lot 821?
Exceptional quality stamps are not ignored and one of the best in the whole auction is a stamp which is not too scarce in average condition but is a real rarity in the top condition as found in this auction.
Lot 838 — Newfoundland #43 1896 1¢ brown Prince of Wales, fresh, mint with never hinged original gum, extremely fine. Accompanied by 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. A rare stamp in this quality. Unitrade CV$525