Lot 3 Canada #1 1851 3d red Beaver Imperforate, on Laid Paper, used with a target cancel, four fairly even margins and very fine. This stamp shows light evidence of a re-entry, especially in the E and C of PENCE, to the left of the crown at top, not mentioned in the accompanying 2017 Greene Foundation certificate. Catalogue value is for a regular stamp. Unitrade CV$1,600, sold for C$900 plus buyer’s premium.
Auction #26
January 30-31, 2018
Lot 647, PEI 1872 six cent black Victoria, VF og, sold for $488
Lot 647 Prince Edward Island #15i 1872 6c black Queen Victoria, Perforated 12, Imperforate at Left, mint with full original gum, never hinged. A lovely example of this variety, with ideal sheet margin at left, pencil notation on back (“CCY” in sheet margin), very fine. From the Louis Sidney Crosby Collection of Prince Edward Island. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$425 plus buyer’s premium.