Lot 1021 Canada #A13-P5 1950 proof of issued stamp in black on white chalk- coated paper, approximately 30 x 150mm. The adopted design had more shading removed to allow airplane and “Postes/Postage” to be seen more readily. Very fine. From Earle Covert’s exhibit The Development of Canadian Armed Forces and Civilian Air Letters 1942 to 1996 (available as a BNAPS book). Webb CV C$400, sold for C$375 plus buyer’s premium.
Month: November 2016
Lot 236, Canada 1922 group of 3 Two cent green Admiral F-VF NH plate blocks, sold for $173
Lot 236 Canada #107 1922 2c green Admiral, Wet Printing, group of three plate blocks of four, with two Plate 161 (with very different shades) and a Plate 163 (tiny tone dots on gum side). All never hinged and fine to very fine. Estimate $100, sold for C$150 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 948, Canada 1911 cover to CFAO in Senegal, sold for $374
Lot 948 Canada #111 1912 5c blue Admiral Cover to Sénégal, mailed from Hearst Ont (SEP.18.1912) and addressed to C.F.A.O. in Rufisque, Sénégal. A bit rough around the edges, still a very rare destination in any period. Estimate $200, sold for C$325 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 1121, Newfoundland 1911 OHMS mourning cover to USA, sold for $288
Lot 1121 Newfoundland #87-88 1911 OHMS Mourning Cover to USA, legal size postmarked 24 Jan 1911 from St John’s with #87a (2) and 88 of the 1910 John Guy issue to Philadelphia. Has an embossed coat of arms on the reverse along with more black mourning lines. A scarce official item, in memory of King Edward VII. Vertical crease, else fine and attractive. Estimate $150, sold for C$250.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 60, Canada 1859 Queen Victoria vignette die proof essay, sold for $1840
Lot 60 Canada #18P 1859 Queen Victoria Vignette Die Proof Essay, with image measuring 18 x 22 mm and showing what appears to be an exact reverse image of that appearing on the issued stamp in 1859. Die sunk measures 53 x 71 mm and is mounted on a larger card. There are two plate numbers beneath the image: a crossed-out “P” number and a final adopted “V” number. A striking and rare item, and ideal for Cents issue collectors. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,600 plus buyer’s premium.