Lot 260 Canada #86b 1898 2c deep blue Imperial Penny Postage Map, mint never hinged, tending towards the “Muddy Waters” shade, very fine. Accompanied by a 2010 Richard Gratton certificate. Unitrade CV $225, sold for $275 plus buyer’s premium.
Month: February 2015
Lot 1511 — Germany-Prussia Imperial Messenger cover Berlin to Japan, sold for $1495
Lot 1511 Cover Germany-Prussia 1866 Berlin to Japan Imperial Messenger Cover, mailed Berlin 16.AUG.1866 and sent to Marseille by Imperial Messenger. Then by steamer to Yokohama via Suez. Has a Yokohama Bat Francais 13.OCT.1866 receiver on back. Franked with Prussia #17 and x3 #20. Vertical fold at middle. Scarce destination. Estimate $250, sold for $1,300 plus buyer’s premium.