Falkland Islands #11-18, 1891-1896 1d/1sh, a page from a pre-WWII collection showing range of shades. Stamps are still hinged to original page. We quickly examined the backs and found no thins or other faults, though all have hinge remnants and about half a dozen are unused no gum. The key values have o.g. We identified the following by Scott: 1d #11 (4, plus 3 unidentified to the left), 11B (2), 12 (6), 12 (4), 13 (2), 14, 15 (2), 15a, 16 (3), 16a (4), 17 (2), 17a, 18, 18a (2). A great lot for the specialist. Fine-very fine. Scott CV $2230
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Lot 427, Canada $1 Exports large Die Proof
Canada #411DP, 1963 $1 Canadian Exports large die proof, engraved in black on thick glossy (photographic?) paper, 94 x 76 mm, dated July 5, 1962 and signed by Yves Baril (engraver) with faint unburnished guidelines, very fine. Accompanied by 2009 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. The only die proof of this stamp we can recall seeing. Estimate: $2500