Canada #11i 1858 ½p deep lilac rose Victoria, perf 11¾, used with deep rich colour and with full perfs which do not touch the design at bottom and are clear to well clear of outer frameline on 3 side. The 4-ring numeral cancel is likely #27. Accompanied by 1992 Greene Foundation certificate “genuine in all respects.” A wonderful stamp, very fine. Unitrade CV$2400, realized $3450.
Month: June 2011
Lot 23 — Canada #4c used with partial imprint, sold for $862
Canada #4c 1852 3d red beaver on soft ribbed paper, used with a lightly struck postmark, huge margins all around showing a portion of the plate imprint at upper right, extremely fine. Accompanied by 1974 BPA certificate. A lovely example of this stamp which is rarely encountered in premium condition. Unitrade CV$750, realized $862.
Lot 7 — Canada #2 used, sold for $3680
Canada #2 1851 6d slate violet Consort on laid paper, with strong laid lines, used with full to large margins all around and lovely bright colour. This lovely stamp is cancelled by a centrally struck target in bright orange-red ink and overall extremely fine. Coloured cancels on pence issues are scarce to rare depending on the colour. Red cancels are usually oxidized or show traces of black. This specific stamp is cancelled in bright orange-red ink which is almost never seen and which creates a visually stunning stamp. Unitrade CV$2500, realized $3680.
A Tremendous First Night
Auction #8 began yesterday with Canada & British North America. To say we were pleased with the results would be an understatement. There were more than 135 successful bidders.
What impressed us most was some tremendous realizations, with prices in many instances over the Unitrade value. At a quick survey, we identified 39 lots where this was the case.
A quick listing of these follows. We will certainly have more commentary on some of these items in the aftermath of the auction.