Sale #23 is completed

Auction #23 has now finished. Unaudited Prices Realized from the sale can be seen on Stamp Auction Network or downloaded from our site. Starting on Monday, we will begin highlighting some of the better and more interesting realizations from the sale. There is much to talk about after a very successful sale.

We are now organizing material and preparing invoices, which will take us through next week. Invoices will be sent by e-mail or in the post to those who require it. While we will not usually interrupt our work to take your phone call, all calls and e-mails will be answered as soon as we can provide the information you are seeking. We ask your patience while we rearrange 2600 lots so they are ready to be shipped to 300+ buyers.

Buyers who pick up their auction winnings at our offices can do so beginning the week of February 13th, by appointment. Appointments can be made by e-mail or telephone starting on February 8th.

Lot 101 Canada #63 1897 $3 yellow bistre Jubilee, XF NH, sold for $6,670Lot 101 Canada #63 1897 $3 yellow bistre Jubilee, mint never hinged and very well centered. Just a hint of a paper bend at top, not mentioned in the certificate, still extremely fine and fresh. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. A lovely stamp. Unitrade CV$6,000, sold for C$6,670 including buyer’s premium.

Lot 3257, Canada 1894 postcard with ACTON ONT Hammer 1 squared circle, RF 180

We have an important sale taking place today beginning at 9:00am EST. The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada.
Lot 3257, Canada 1894 postcard with ACTON ONT Hammer 1 squared circle, RF 180Lot 3257 Postcard with 1894 ACTON ONT. Hammer I squared circle, a very fine free strike -/DE 15/94 on a 1c QV stationery post card addressed to Berlin (partial receiver on back, alongside red Acton Free Press handstamp). This is the latest recorded date for this hammer, and one of only 4 known strikes, plus the only known cover. Apparently two of the three reported strikes on stamp are thought to be Hammer II which is yet unconfirmed as they have not been seen in a long time. This strike is dated the same day of the Hammer II proof strike. Very fine and desirable. RF 180. From the The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate C$4,000.

Lot 2007, Barbados 1875 four pence red Britannia, perf 14×12-1/2, wmk Crown CC, mint o.g.

Sale #23 continues today with Commonwealth, Worldwide, Postal History, and then Lots & Collections. See our Sessions page for details on times.
Lot 2007, Barbados 1875 four pence red Britannia, perf 14x12-1/2, wmk Crown CC, mint o.g.Lot 2007 Barbados 53b 1875 4d red Britannia, Perforated 14 x 12½, Watermark Crown CC, mint with original gum, hinged. Nicely centered, with bright fresh colour and rare. Accompanied by a 1995 David Brandon certificate and a 2010 BPA (London) certificate. A world rarity with only 12 copies known. Stanley Gibbons #84. Scott US$9,000.

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