Lot 28 Canada #3TC 12d Queen Victoria Trial Colour Die Proof in Brown, on India paper, 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 18, Canada six pence Consort trial colour plate proof group of three different
Lot 18 Canada #2TC 6d Consort Trial Colour Plate Proof Group of Three Different, all on India paper, with Unitrade numbers 2TCv, 2TCv (in an unlisted grey blue shade) and 2TCxii (mounted on card). Unitrade CV$925.
Lot 268, Vancouver Island 1865 ten cent blue Victoria, Fine mint
Lot 268 1865 Vancouver Island #6 10c Blue Queen Victoria, Perforated 14, mint with original lightly hinged gum, fine. Unitrade CV$1,250.
Lot 294, New Brunswick one cent Locomotive Goodall trial colour die essay in yellow brown
Lot 294 New Brunswick #6E 1c Locomotive Goodall Trial Colour Die Essay in Yellow Brown, on India paper measuring 28 x 24 mm. An unadopted design, showing the locomotive facing left, as well as the lettered numerals “One” at lower corners. An impressive and very fine item for the specialist. Minuse & Pratt 6E-Ag. Estimate $750.
Lot 153, Canada 1890s two cent green Small Queen, VF mint block of four
Lot 153 Canada #36i 1890s 2c Green Small Queen, a mint block of four with full original gum, never hinged, but top two stamps have small natural gum defects (these two counted as hinged). A fresh and overall very fine block. Unitrade CV$800.