Lot 27 Canada #3TC 12d Queen Victoria Trial Colour Die Proof in Blue Black, on thin crisp bond paper (certificate notes it is on India), from the composite die proof. The so-called “scar” die proof, as it has a line in “CE” of PENCE. A rare and very fine item. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$11,000
Auction #39
The Parker Family Collection of Early Canada and BNA Essays, Proofs and Stamps, January 27, 2022
Lot 33, Canada 1852 three penny deep red Beaver, VF used
Lot 33 Canada #4i 1852 3d Deep Red Beaver Imperforate, used with crisp “Beaver free” corner target cancel, rich colour and precise impression, with four large and even margins, very fine. Unitrade CV$350.
Lot 169, Canada 1891 three cent deep rose carmine Small Queen, VF o.g.
Lot 169 Canada #41i 1891 3c Deep Rose Carmine Small Queen, mint with full original gum, lightly hinged. The stamp shows bright, fresh colour and large margins, very fine and a gorgeous example of this short-lived Montreal Gazette printing. Accompanied by a 2009 R.P.S.L. certificate. Unitrade CV$850.
Lot 255, Canada one dollar Château de Ramezay trial colour large die proof in blue
Lot 255 Canada #245TCDP $1 Château de Ramezay Trial Colour Large Die Proof in Blue, on India paper die-sunk onto a card measuring 129 x 115 mm, with die number XG-679 and CBN Co imprints below the stamp image. A rare and desirable item, very fine. Estimate C$750.
Lot 212, Canada 1898 eight cent brown orange Victoria Numeral, VF mint NH horizontal pair
Lot 212 Canada #82a 1898 8c Brown Orange Queen Victoria Numeral Imperforate, a mint never hinged horizontal pair, very fine and scarce. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,750.
