Lot 471 Canada #F3 1876 8c blue Registration Stamp, a mint hinged block of six, with deep, rich colour and each stamp very well centered. The sensible hinging helps reinforce some separation. A remarkable and fresh block and very fine. Unitrade CV$5,400.
Auction #29
January 23-24, 2019
Lot 1161, STONEHOUSE/DEVON squared circle on one penny cover, rarity factor 450
Lot 1161 STONEHOUSE / DEVON squared circle, an extremely fine (proof like) despatch strike F / JA 7 / 81 (earliest known unreported date) on a 1d QV cover, with Taunick (JA 7) and Washford (JA 8) receivers on back. Part of backflap torn, still a lovely example of this rare Plymouth Office hammer, which was given a rarity factor of 450 in the Handbook, with only one further report in a Supplement. Estimate $300.
Lot 31, Canada 1855 ten pence blue Cartier, VF used with very light cancel
Lot 31 Canada #7 1855 10d blue Cartier Imperforate on Thin Crisp Paper, used with very light cancel, with deep colour and four large to clear margins, very fine. Accompanied by a 1989 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,400.
Lot 734, Italy 1870 two lire light blue and brown Postage Due, Fine NH
Lot 734 Italy #J15 1870 2l light blue and brown Postage Due, mint never hinged, with full original gum and fine. Accompanied by two certificates, with 2003 Oliva (Genoa) and 2010 Sorani (Milan), with both their pencil signatures on back. A very rare mint stamp, especially never hinged. Rsv. Scott CV U$14,500.
Lot 905, Barnard’s Express Cover from San Francisco to Cariboo, with three cent red Small Queen
Lot 905 Barnard’s Express Cover, being a Wells, Fargo & Co. 3c green Washington stationery cover with full corner card and “PAID” company franking. Mailed from San Francisco to “Cariboo,” this cover is franked with a very fine 3c red Small Queen, tied by double circle handstamps from Barnard’s Express, with another free strike, alongside two matching free strikes of “collect.” Overall soiling and opening tear at bottom right, else a scarce cover with better markings. Rsv. Estimate $750.