Auction #24

May 23-24, 2017

Lot 1215, China 1878-1949 Specialized Collection, sold for $4600

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From Lot 1218, China 1878-1949 Specialized Collection, sold for $4600Lot 1215 og/nh/O China Specialized Collection of Mint and Used, 1878-1949, all beautifully displayed on well over 100 quadrille pages, with each stamp identified by Scott number and all the never hinged or rare stamps in black mounts. We note many better early issues, different printings, cancels, perfins, and much more, with a high degree of completion and almost no duplication. This is one of the nicest collection we have handled and would be ideal for the specialist or collector seeking quality stamps. Accompanied by owner’s complete inventory of the approximately 1,100 stamps, by Scott number and 2016 value. Scott CV$5,051, sold for C$4,000 plus buyer’s premium.
From Lot 1218, China 1878-1949 Specialized CollectionFrom Lot 1218, China 1878-1949 Specialized CollectionFrom Lot 1218, China 1878-1949 Specialized CollectionFrom Lot 1218, China 1878-1949 Specialized Collection

Lot 559, Newfoundland 1871 twelve cent pale red brown Victoria cover to Liverpool, sold for $138

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Lot 559, Newfoundland 1871 twelve cent pale red brown Victoria cover to Liverpool, sold for $138Lot 559 Newfoundland #28 1871 12c pale red brown Queen Victoria cover to England, mailed St John’s OCT.28.1871 (red c.d.s.) and arrived Liverpool by British Packet on NOV.16.1871 (red c.d.s.), then Portsmouth on NOV.17.1871 (black c.d.s. on back). A nice, clean cover with a small tear at top middle, otherwise very fine. Unitrade CV$200, sold for C$120 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 11, Canada 1855 six pence brownish grey Consort imperf, VF used with Québec 4-ring, sold for $1150

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Lot 11, Canada 1855 six pence brownish grey Consort imperf, VF used with Québec 4-ring, sold for $1150Lot 11 Canada #5a 1855 6d brownish grey Consort Imperforate, used with centrally struck 4-ring #37 (Québec City). Four margins and very fine. Ex. Vincent G. Greene Sissons sale (Feb 1975). Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,400, sold for C$1,000 plus buyer’s premium.