Lot 918 — Great Britain 1883 five pound orange Victoria used on bluish paper

Lot 918Lot 918 Great Britain #93 1883 £5 orange Queen Victoria on bluish Paper, Watermark Large Anchor, used, with ideal Belfast c.d.s. dated NOV.17.1891. Four balanced margins, very fine. SG #137, £4,750 plus 75% for being “well centered, lightly used.” Scott CV$5,000.

Lot 1235 — Canada 1898 illustrated post card, Kennebecassis Yacht Club

Lot 1235Lot 1235 Canada #75 1898 Colour Illustrated Private Post Card, from the Royal Kennebecassis Yacht Club in St John, NB, illustrated by a their logo, a 3 colour flag. Franked with a 1c QV Numeral tied by a squared circle cancel. Message side is preprinted and announces an upcoming meeting (mailed on the same day as the meeting!). This Yacht Club still exists, and their website says “since 1898” so this is an early card from them. Lovely and very fine. Estimate $100.