Lot 74 Canada #37P4 1870s 3c rose Small Queen Plate Proof, block of four on card-mounted India paper, with deep rich colour, large margins and extremely fine. Proof blocks of the Small Queens are rare and command significant premiums over the price of four single copies. A rare opportunity to obtain a rare item, as it is thought that only a very few blocks exist (among them this one, and one from the Cantor collection which was sold by our firm for a hammer of $4,400). Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Estimate $3,000, sold for C$2,600 plus buyer’s premium.
Month: March 2017
Lot 3633, McGREGOR STATION MAN. squared circle on Voting Paper cover, sold for $345
Lot 3633 McGREGOR STATION MAN. squared circle, a very fine strike -/JU 13/98 ties a 1c Queen Victoria Leaf to a lovely Voting Paper unsealed cover to the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Very fine. RF 30. From The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate $150, sold for C$300 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 81, Canada 1891 five cent grey Small Queen imperf vertical imprint pair, XF NG, realized $1092
Lot 81 Canada #42a 1891 5c grey Small Queen Imperforate, unused (no gum as issued) vertical left sheet margin pair, with almost complete plate imprint in selvedge, extremely fine and fresh. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$900, sold for C$950 plus buyer’s premium.