Lot 47 Canada #24vi 1868 2c green Large Queen with Vertical Stitch Watermark used, with part 2-ring #36 cancel (St Johns, R.F. 6). This is the stamp pictured in the 2012 Unitrade catalogue, and is quite undervalued, due to its scarcity (Unitrade states three copies exist, two with faults – this is thus the best of the three) and especially compared with recent auction realizations of stitch watermarks on Pence and Cents issues. Fine-very fine and rare. Accompanied by 2006 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$ 1,000, SOLD for $1,800 plus premium.
Auction #11
November 13-15, 2012
Lot 750 — New Zealand #7 1857 One penny orange Chalon Used, realized $1323
Another superb stamp from the Leech collection, with a result to match.
Lot 750 New Zealand #7 1857 1p orange Chalon on thick soft white paper, with vertical mesh and full even margins with lovely postmark 17 of Christchurch, very fine. (SG #8). Scott CV$750, SOLD for $1,150 hammer.
Lot 44 — Canada #23a 1868 One cent deep orange Large Queen, realized $2760.
Something from early Canada.
Lot 44 Canada #23a 1868 1c deep orange Large Queen mint with full hinged original gum, deep colour and a fresh, top quality stamp. Fine-very fine. Accompanied by 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,750, SOLD for $2,400 hammer.
Lot 118 — Canada 1899 Five cent Numeral Mint Never Hinged, realized $1610
A flawless example of a difficult-to-find stamp, selling well over catalogue for what is likely a record price:
Lot 118 Canada #79 1899 5c blue on bluish paper Numeral Issue, exceptionally well centered within four oversized margins, lovely fresh colour and with immaculate never hinged gum, an extremely fine gem. Apart from the 20c high value, the 5c is probably the most challenging value to locate in this lovely quality. Unitrade CV$900, Sold for $1,400 plus premium.
Lot 794 — New Zealand #108var used, sold for $1495
We knew the Geoff Leech collection of used New Zealand would attract attention, but we were nevertheless impressed with the number of quality bids and fervent interest that came from the collection’s country of origin. Live bidders got up early (“from tomorrow”) to follow the auction and bid. This lot went for well over our estimate.
Lot 794 New Zealand #108var. 1906 1d Universal From New Royle Plates Perf 14 with Watermark Inverted. The discovery specimen written up in C.P. Newsletter v.41 no.3, page 7, Oct. 1989. Now listed in S.G. (# 356w) and in Campbell Paterson as G10aW but unpriced in either. With further write-up on album page. This lot is an opportunity to obtain a very rare stamp indeed. Without Fault. Est$ 1,000, SOLD for $1,300.00 plus premium.