Lot 657 Newfoundland #2 1857 2d scarlet vermilion Heraldic Imperforate, used with light grid cancel, four large margins, and deep intense colour. Extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2017 Greene Foundation certificate stating “…with a name printed on reverse” – which is a tiny Roig expert handstamp. A spectacular example of this classic rarity. Unitrade CV$10,000.
Auction #26
January 30-31, 2018
Lot 10, Canada 1851 six pence slate violet Consort, F-VF NG
Lot 10 Canada #2 1851 6d slate violet Consort Imperforate, on Laid Paper, unused (no gum) with 3 large margins plus one close, but clear of outer frameline at bottom right, fine-very fine. Accompanied by a 1994 Greene Foundation certificate stating “with slight stains.” An attractive and appealing example of this Canadian rarity. Unitrade CV$45,000.
Lot 561, Prince Edward Island 1861 two pence dull rose, VF mint
Lot 561 Prince Edward Island #1 1861 2d dull rose Queen Victoria, Perforated 9, mint with full original gum and nicely centered. A few trimmed perfs and light paper adhesion on gum, very fine. From the Louis Sidney Crosby Collection of Prince Edward Island. Unitrade CV$2,000.