Lot 163 Canada #106c 1914 2c pale rose carmine Admiral, mint never hinged plate inscription single, with “No – 6” plate number in top selvedge. Four very large margins, fresh and a very nice stamp. Extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Estimate $250
Month: February 2016
Lot 649, People’s Republic of China 1979 two dollar souvenir sheet
Lot 649 China #1518 1979 $2 Souvenir Sheet, mint never hinged. A key item, very fine. Scott CV US$1,850
Lot 36, Canada 1859 seventeen cent blue Cartier with major re-entry, XF used
Lot 36 Canada #19ii 1859 17c blue Cartier with Major Re-Entry, from position 100. Used with overall grid cancel and four enormous margins, rarely seen on this issue. Accompanied by a 2012 APS certificate. A truly remarkable stamp, and the finest we have seen, with the added bonus of being the major re-entry. Extremely fine gem worthy of the finest collection. Unitrade CV C$4,500
Lot 398, Nova Scotia 1857 1sh reddish violet Heraldic, used
Lot 398 Nova Scotia #6 1857 1sh reddish violet Heraldic, used with light oval grid cancel, four close to large margins. A lovely stamp and very fine. Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV C$7,000
Lot 74, Canada 1891 five cent grey Small Queen imperf mint block of 8
Lot 74 Canada #42a 1891 5c grey Small Queen, Imperforate, mint bottom margin block of eight, with full original gum. Both outer vertical pairs are never hinged. The bottom margin shows a full Boggs Type V plate imprint. A fresh block, with great colour and a vertical crease in centre (in margin), moderately hinged together on back. Catalogue value is for four pairs only. A lovely and important showpiece and ideal for an advanced exhibit or collection. Unitrade CV C$6,300