A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
April 19-20, 2021 The Comox Valley Collection
Sale 36 continues in the afternoon with United States stamps.
Lot 340 United States #30 1861 5c Orange Brown Jefferson, Perforated 15½, mint with full original gum, and appears never hinged although certificate states “previously hinged”. A fresh stamp with deep colour, fine-very fine. Accompanied by a 2000 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Scott CV U$1,200.
Sale 36 begins this morning with Canada and Provinces.
Lot 31 Canada #27b 1868 6c Brown Large Queen on Watermarked Bothwell Paper, unused (no gum), showing complete “&” and parts of two other letters of the watermark. A fresh and fine centered stamp, rare and a great addition to any Large Queen collection. There are only five mint or used examples of this stamp recorded. Accompanied by 1988 Philatelic Foundation and 2020 Greene Foundation certificates. Ex Brigham. Unitrade CV$15,000.
Lot 1092 German East Africa #N106-122 1906 1c to 50r King George V British Occupation Set, hinged to lightly hinged, with bright colours, quite fresh and overall very fine. Scott CV U$1,362.
Lot 854 Great Britain #176 1913 £1 Green King George V Seahorses, mint never hinged, with a very thin line on the gum, still fresh and very fine. Scott US$4,900.
Lot 30 Canada #26i 1875 5c Deep Olive Green Large Queen, mint with hinged original gum. A lovely stamp with fresh, rich colour and a crisp impression, nicely centered between large even margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2000 Greene Foundation certificate. Ex Jansen, Brigham. Unitrade CV$5,000.
