A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Lot 56 Canada 1872 2c trial colour die proof in dark red on India paper, 19x24mm, fresh and very fine. A lovely and rare die proof with only a handful of examples extant, and especially attractive in this vibrant colour. Accompanied by 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Minuse & Pratt 36TC4)
Provenance: George Arfken (1990).
Estimate $5,000
Print catalogues for Sale #19, The Daniel Cantor Collection of Canada Small Queens, were sent out this week. Because of the specialized nature of this single-owner sale and the size of the catalogue (264 pages), we are only sending to the portion of our mailing list who have identified themselves as Small Queens collectors and interested parties. The catalogues are being sent by Express Post, so no stamps will be used. If you feel you are on the recipient list and have not already checked with us, please send us an e-mail or call to confirm.
Lot 189 Canada 1897 8c violet black, mint with deep colour and a crisp, fresh impression, centered among four large, even margins, with full original shiny gum, very lightly hinged. An extremely fine stamp for the connoisseur. Accompanied by 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. (Unitrade 44)
Unitrade CV$350
Lot 81 Canada 1897 2c deep green, used with strong doubling of the lower portion of the design. A truly exceptional example of this dramatic error, with large margins and ideal centrally cancelled with a crisp and clear Louise Bridge, Manitoba datestamp, JA.12.1897 (post office open 1896 to 1910). This is the stamp illustrating the variety in Unitrade (catalogue value is for fine only), extremely fine and rare. (Unitrade 36f)
Unitrade CV$5,000
Lot 83 Canada 3c die proof in copper red on bond paper, 24x31mm, very fine. A lovely and rare proof with only a few examples known in the colour of issue. (Minuse & Pratt 37DP1)
Estimate $7,500