Auction #23

January 31-February 2, 2017

Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070

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Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070Lot 239 Canada #317DP 1952 4c Red Cross Conference Progressive Die Proof set of three, each showing a progression of design elements. Printed on card or thick paper and affixed to larger cards. Very fine and attractive. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,800 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070

Lot 3560, 1893 WESTON ONT. squared circle on cover, sold for $402

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Lot 3560, 1893 WESTON ONT. squared circle on cover, sold for $402Lot 3560 WESTON ONT. squared circle, a very fine (light) strike AU 31/93 ties a 3c Small Queen to a cover mailed to “Cumberland House, North West Territory” (SP 2/93 broken circle on back). The addressee’s address was crossed out, and a Hamilton address added. The cover then went to Ottawa (squared circle on front dated FE 9/94) and then to Hamilton (FE 10/94 receiver on back). There is also a Prince Albert SASK c.d.s. on back SP 5/93. The Weston strike is the earliest recorded date for this hammer. A few small faults, else very fine. RF 35 From The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate $150, sold for C$350 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 75, Canada 1880-82 five cent slate green Small Queen, F-VF NH, sold for $1955

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Lot 75, Canada 1880-82 five cent slate green Small Queen, F-VF NH, sold for $1955Lot 75 Canada #38 1880-82 5c slate green Small Queen, mint never hinged, with fresh colour, fine-very fine. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate for a vertical pair, from which this was the top (and better) stamp. Ex. Daniel Cantor (2015) as part of lot 132 (block of four). Unitrade CV$1,800, sold for C$1,700 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 3211, Canada 1894 LENNOXVILLE QUE. squared circle on cover, realized $316

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Lot 3211, Canada 1894 LENNOXVILLE QUE. squared circle on cover, realized $316Lot 3211 LENNOXVILLE QUE. squared circle, a very fine (but light) strike -/MY 18/94 tying a 3c Small Queen to cover to Rivière du Loup en Bas (with MY 19/1894 receiver on back). Date on squared circle is very weak, but can be verified by the clear backstamp. Bit of docketing on front, still very fine. RF 80 From The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate $100, sold for C$275 plus buyer’s premium.

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