Lot 181 Canada 12½c Small Queen Engraved Die Essay in Blue, on thin hard wove paper measuring 23 x 30 mm, very fine. A rare die essay for a value intended to replace the 12½c Large Queen issue. Illustrated in Hillson and Nixon Canada’s Postage Stamps of the Small Queen Era 1870-1897 on page 29. Ex Gillilan, Brigham, Cantor. Estimate $5,000.
Auction #39
The Parker Family Collection of Early Canada and BNA Essays, Proofs and Stamps, January 27, 2022
Lot 290, New Brunswick 1851 twelve pence bright red violet Heraldic, F-VF used
Lot 290 New Brunswick #3 1851 12d Bright Red Violet Heraldic Imperforate, used with light oval grid cancel, with bright colour and four large to well clear margins. There is a very light pressed-out crease (barely visible only in fluid), else a fine-very fine stamp. Accompanied by a 1962 Alberto Diena certificate (with his pencil signature on stamp) and a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$ 6,000.
Lot 323, Nova Scotia 1851 twelve pence dull violet Heraldic, Fine unused no gum
Lot 323 Nova Scotia #7 1851 12d Dull Violet Heraldic Imperforate, unused (no gum), three margins are well clear and fourth just touches, fine. A scarce stamp. Accompanied by 1961 R.P.S.L. and 2021 Greene Foundation certificates. Unitrade CV$4,000.
Lot 160, Canada five cent Small Queen trial colour die proof in bright blue on india paper
Lot 160 Canada #38TCDP 5c Small Queen Trial Colour Die Proof in Bright Blue, stamp size on thicker India paper, very fine. A lovely and scarce Small Queen item for the enthusiast. Estimate C$2,500.
Lot 76, Canada 1859 five cent vermilion Beaver, XF o.g.
Lot 76 Canada #15 1859 5c Vermilion Beaver, mint with full original hinged gum, a lovely example of this stamp with its large margins, with all perf holes well clear of the outer framelines, and great centering, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. A rare stamp in such premium quality. Unitrade CV$2,000.
