Lot 962 Canada #CL13 1927 Patricia Airways and Exploration Limited Commercial Cover, from Cobalt to Pine Ridge, Ontario. Mailed Cobalt MAR.18.1927, arrived at Rouyn P.Q. MAR.20 and has backstamps from Rolling Portage and Sioux Lookout on MAR.24. Opening faults at right and some creases and minor staining. Scott CV$250, sold for C$180 plus buyer’s premium.
Auction #22
October 4-6, 2016
Lot 284, Canada 1926 two cent on three cent carmine mint Admiral, double surcharge, sold for $219
Lot 284 Canada #140a 1926 2c on 3c carmine Admiral with Double Surcharge, mint never hinged, with bright colour, fine. Unitrade CV$300, sold for C$190 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 37, Canada 1858 half pence rose, perf 11-3/4, used, sold for $719
Lot 37 Canada #11 1858 ½d rose Queen Victoria, Perforated 11¾, used with pen cancel and parts of other cancel, fine. Unitrade CV$1,000, sold for C$625 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 419, Canada 1876 eight cent blue Registered, VF lh, sold for $604
Lot 419 Canada #F3 1876 8c blue Registration, mint with full original gum, lightly hinged, very fine. Unitrade CV$900, sold for C$525 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 51, Canada 1859 Prince Consort vignette die proof, sold for $1840
Lot 51 Canada #17P 1859 Prince Consort Vignette Die Proof Essay, with image measuring 18 x 22 mm and showing what appears to be an exact reverse image of that appearing on the issued stamp in 1859. Die sunk measures 51 x 69 mm and is mounted on a larger card. There are four plate numbers beneath the image: a crossed-out “P” number, two crossed-out “V” numbers and a final adopted “V” number. A striking and rare item, and ideal for Cents issue collectors. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,600 plus buyer’s premium.