Auction #23

January 31-February 2, 2017

Lot 3249, Canada 1902 SUTTON QUE. squared circle on 1c numeral cover, realized $1725

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Lot 3249, Canada 1902 SUTTON QUE. squared circle on 1c numeral cover, realized $1725Lot 3249 SUTTON QUE. squared circle, a very fine strike -/AP 1/02 ties a 1c Numeral to an unsealed cover from the Brome County Maple Product Co. (corner card in green) with lovely matching maple syrup price list enclosure. Two rounded corners, still very fine and apparently only four covers are known. RF 80. From The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate $1,000, sold for C$1,500 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 381, Newfoundland 1933 $4.50 on 75c bistre Balbo surcharge, inverted watermark, VF NH, realized $2070

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Lot 381, Newfoundland 1933 $4.50 on 75c bistre Balbo surcharge, inverted watermark, VF NH, realized $2070Lot 381 Newfoundland C18var 1933 $4.50 on 75c bistre Gen. Balbo Flight surcharge with inverted watermark, mint never hinged, well centered and very fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Unlisted in Unitrade, catalogue value given is for Stanley Gibbons #235w for hinged, described as “Wmk top of shield to left”. An elusive stamp, missing from most collections. SG £2,000, sold for C$1,800 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 3257, Canada 1894 postcard with ACTON ONT Hammer 1 squared circle, RF 180

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We have an important sale taking place today beginning at 9:00am EST. The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada.
Lot 3257, Canada 1894 postcard with ACTON ONT Hammer 1 squared circle, RF 180Lot 3257 Postcard with 1894 ACTON ONT. Hammer I squared circle, a very fine free strike -/DE 15/94 on a 1c QV stationery post card addressed to Berlin (partial receiver on back, alongside red Acton Free Press handstamp). This is the latest recorded date for this hammer, and one of only 4 known strikes, plus the only known cover. Apparently two of the three reported strikes on stamp are thought to be Hammer II which is yet unconfirmed as they have not been seen in a long time. This strike is dated the same day of the Hammer II proof strike. Very fine and desirable. RF 180. From the The Ted Kerzner Squared Circle Cancellations of Canada. Estimate C$4,000.

Lot 2007, Barbados 1875 four pence red Britannia, perf 14×12-1/2, wmk Crown CC, mint o.g.

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Sale #23 continues today with Commonwealth, Worldwide, Postal History, and then Lots & Collections. See our Sessions page for details on times.
Lot 2007, Barbados 1875 four pence red Britannia, perf 14x12-1/2, wmk Crown CC, mint o.g.Lot 2007 Barbados 53b 1875 4d red Britannia, Perforated 14 x 12½, Watermark Crown CC, mint with original gum, hinged. Nicely centered, with bright fresh colour and rare. Accompanied by a 1995 David Brandon certificate and a 2010 BPA (London) certificate. A world rarity with only 12 copies known. Stanley Gibbons #84. Scott US$9,000.

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