Lot 935, Canada 1898 eight cent orange numeral cover, Toronto to New York state, sold for $127

Lot 935Lot 935 Canada #82 1898 8c orange Queen Victoria Numeral on Cross Border Registered Cover, mailed from Toronto (DEC.22.1898) to NY and franked with a single 8c orange (very fine). Number of backstamps including Buffalo, Hoosick Falls and Toronto. A very fine cover. Unitrade CV$120, sold for C$110 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 322, Canada 1935 King George V large die proof, sold for $460

Lot 322Lot 322 King George V Large Die Proof, sunk-in on card measuring 151 x 230 mm, unhardened, marked “for approval” (crossed off) with XV114 and O-793 numbers. With pencil manuscript Aug. 9/34 date on reverse. An ideal frontispiece item for the 1935 Pictorial issue of Canada. Estimate $300, sold for C$400 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 936, Canada 1899 Special Delivery cover with Map, Brantford to Montreal, sold for $196

Lot 936Lot 936 Canada #85, E1 1899 Special Delivery Map Cover, mailed Brantford Ont on FEB.15.1899 to Montreal, franked with two 2c Maps plus a 10c green Special Delivery stamp. Next day receiver on back. A large cover, with a tear at left and a vertical crease, still a scarce rate and stamp combination. Estimate $75, sold for C$170 plus buyer’s premium.