Lot 134, Canada 1897 two cent green Jubilee, XF NH

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Lot 134, Canada 1897 two cent green Jubilee, XF NHLot 134 Canada #52 1897 2c Green Jubilee, mint never hinged, with four colossal margins, fresh and extremely fine, it would be difficult to find a better stamp. Accompanied by a 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate for when it still had its sheet margins attached. Rsv. $350. Unitrade CV$150

Lot 464, Newfoundland 1857 four pence scarlet vermilion Heraldic, XF used

Lot 464, Newfoundland 1857 four pence scarlet vermilion Heraldic, XF usedLot 464 Newfoundland 1857 4d Scarlet Vermilion Heraldic Imperforate, used with neat grid cancel, four large margins and bright fresh colour, extremely fine. A very rare used stamp, especially in such lovely condition. Accompanied by three certificates: 1952 RPSL, 1970 RPSL and 1970 Alberto Diena (with his pencil signature on back). Rsv. $3,600. Unitrade CV $7,000.

Lot 613, 1868 Rupert’s Land cover with United States stamp, Red River to Frankfort, Kentucky via Pembina Dakota

Lot 613, 1868 Rupert's Land cover with United States stamp, Red River to Pembina DakotaLot 613 1868 Rupert’s Land Cover with United States Stamp, franked with a 3c rose Washington stamp (grilled, issued from 1867 to 1870) and in use on mail from Red River until the fall of 1870. The stamp was applied at Fort Garry, and the letter carried by the territorial courier to Pembina, Dakota, where it was datestamped NOV.23 (1868). The address on the envelope is in the handwriting of Archbishop Robert Machray, second Bishop of Rupert’s Land, whose seal is embossed on the back flap. Archbishop Machray had made a trip to Canada and to the United States in the summer of 1868. The Bishop of Kentucky (to whom this letter is addressed) was his host in New York City. A very rare usage of United States postage on Canadian mail. Estimate $1,000.

Lot 52, Canada 1859 five cent vermilion Beaver horizontal pair on very thick paper, Fine o.g.

Lot 52, Canada 1859 five cent vermilion Beaver on very thick paper, Fine o.g.Lot 52 Canada #15iii 1859 5c Vermilion Beaver horizontal pair on Very Thick Paper, an unused (no gum) horizontal pair with fresh colour and crisp impression, with many perf disks still adhering such as would be expected on this scarce paper variety, fine. Accompanied by a 2006 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $850. Unitrade $ 1,800