Lot 156 Canada #46, 47 1893 20c and 50c Widow Weeds, both used, very fine centered and with socked on the nose dated cancels. Very fine duo. Unitrade CV$250, sold for $475 plus buyer’s premium.
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Lot 13 — Canada three penny red beaver with 4-ring numeral #40, sold for $633
Lot 13 Canada #4 1852 3d red Beaver, used, with light 4-ring numeral 40 (St Thomas) cancel. Four margins plus part plate inscription in top of left margin. Very fine. Unitrade CV$300, sold for $550 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 1177 — China 1980 Year of the Monkey, sold for $1955
Lot 1177 China #1586 1980 Year of the Monkey, very fine, never hinged, upper right corner marginal. Light offset on gum which is normal. Scott CV$1800, sold for $1700 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 1307 — Canada registered cover to New Zealand, ex-Horace Harrison, sold for $1553
Lot 1307 Canada #30, F1, F2, F3 1880 15c Registered Cover to New Zealand, franked with a 15c Large Queen plus a 2c, 5c and 8c Registration stamps. Mailed Bradford Ont. JUN.26.1880 to New Zealand, via Toronto, Windsor and San Francisco (where it was delayed for 28 days). Received at Nelson, New Zealand on AUG.28.1880. Cover is open on three sides, Ex Horrace Harrison, fabricated by him, illustrated on p. 337 of his book and still on one of his exhibit pages. Estimate $150, realized $1350 plus premium.
Lot 1301 — Canada cover SFL Kingston to Wetherby, England, sold for $173
Lot 1301 Canada 1821 Kingston U.C to Wetherby England SFL, originated at Kingston on JUL.15.1821, likely passed through United States at Cape Vincent and picked up by a ship to Liverpool at New York City. Back has a black “Liverpool Ship Letter” handstamp and front has a few manuscript rate markings. Includes a long interesting letter, very fine. Estimate $50, sold for $150 plus premium.