Lot 450 Australia—New South Wales #10F 1851 1p carmine Laureate Pair Jeffryes’ Forgery, mint no gum, scarce hand engraved forgery by the infamous forger (member of the “London Gang” also spelt Jeffreys) with a watermark of double lined “1”. Very few forgers had the skill to hand engrave forgeries and even fewer sourced their own watermarked paper. Note the margin lines that when trimmed down gives the impression of adjoining stamps. He was sentenced to 6 months hard labour for his nefarious activities. A nice item for the specialist, superb. Estimate C$200.
Auction #21
May 25-26, 2016
Lot 521, Mecklenburg-Strelitz 1864 3s bistre Arms, VF used
Lot 521 German States—Mecklenburg-Strelitz #6 1864 3s bistre Arms, Rouletted 11½, used with “… STRELITZ…” postmark, very fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Sergio Sismondo certificate stating “there is a crease at upper left which leads to a feather tear.” Scott CV U$1,600.
Lot 602, Canada 1845 Stampless Folded Letter from Red River Settlement
A very interesting stampless folded letter:
Lot 602 1845 Red River Settlement Folded Stampless Letter, written at Beaver Creek (post office did not open there until 1881) to Reverend Smithurst at “Indian Settlement”. The letter is most descriptive as to how natives were treated and viewed at the time. This lot also includes an accounting from the Hudson Bay Post at York Factory (signed by Chief Factor?) for supplies Smithurst purchased at Fort Ellis, indicating his mission was near Fort Ellis. A very scarce duo and very fine. Estimate C$400.
Lot 73, Canada 1897 ten cent brown red Small Queen, XF NH, CV$2700
Our first featured item from Sale #21 is from the front cover of the catalogue, a lovely stamp.
Lot 73 Canada #45 1897 10c brown red Small Queen, mint never hinged, with sheet selvedge at bottom showing the printer’s imprint all across. A lovely fresh stamp, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2002 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,700.