Lot 290 Group of c.1970 Unissued 1c to 20c Natural Resources Definitive Issues Production Essays, with a set of the seven values (1c, 2c, 4c, 5c, 6c, 10c and 20c) in large deluxe die essays showing two images of the proposed stamp, in stamp size and enlarged, each in a different colour (the 1c has a stain at bottom). The same seven values are present in an enlarged size with perforations, all in the proposed colours, each mounted on a larger plastic film. The same seven values (in the proposed colours) are presented on large portfolio sheet printed by the designers at their Montreal design office in 2019. Also in the same format are two sheets showing stamp positioning formats. Last but not least is a perforated stamp-sized essay in green and black on thin card. All items in this lot (except the last item described) are signed by their two designers Jean Morin and Yvon Laroche. The project was titled “Projet d’une série de timbres sur les richesses naturelles du Canada” and therefore the 10c depicts fish and the 20c depicts trees. Estimate C$1,000.
Auction #31
September 27-28, 2019
Lot 158, Canada 1897-98 Queen Victoria “Leaf” set plate proofs, VF
Lot 158 Canada #66P-73P 1897-98 ½c to 10c Queen Victoria Leaf Set of Plate Proofs, all on card-mounted India paper, and includes two extra copies of the ½c. Very fine. Unitrade CV$2,250.
Lot 557, Great Britain 1841 two penny blue, Fine, mint o.g., position IL
Lot 557 Great Britain #4 1841 2d blue Queen Victoria Imperforate, mint with part original gum, two large margins plus two others that are just touching to cut into, position IL, fine. Scott CV U$4,500.
Lot 1043, Old time collection of early covers and cards from Russia, 1869-1910s
Lot 1043 Russia Old Time Collection of 19 Early Covers and Cards, 1869 to 1910s, including 6 early unused stationery items and 13 covers with stamps affixed, with destinations such as United States, GB, Poland, France, Italy and domestic. Many are folded letters, some are folded covers and some are covers. We noted a few single frankings, such as Scott #26 on a printed matter letter, and others, plus combination frankings. There is also a wealth of postmarks to be found, both on front and on back – ideal for the specialist. The stationery includes a cover on laid paper with a very rare Red Cross handstamp (from 188?). The condition is mostly very fine, with bright colours on the stamps, as this was squirreled away since the 1960s and was recently discovered. All items are scanned online. Estimate C$300.
Lot 51, Canada 1859 one cent Queen Victoria plate proofs
Lot 51 Canada #14P, etc. 1859 1c Queen Victoria Group of Four Different Plate Proofs, with Unitrade #s 14P (a rose shade with small thin and a deep rose shade), 14TCi (tiny scuff on front) and 14TCii. Overall very fine. Unitrade CV$1,250.