Auction #48

November 4-6, 2023

Lot 575, Canada collection of 73 E3 Special Delivery franked covers, 1927-1939, sold for C$1,170

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Lot 575, Canada collection of 73 E3 Special Delivery franked covers, 1927-1939, sold for C$1,170Lot 575 Canada #E3 Collection of 73 E3 Special Delivery Franked Covers, 1927-1939, plus a few later, all franked with the E3 Special Delivery issue (plus a variety of other regular stamps). We note a great variety of material, including airmail (some of those with Airmail stamps), first flights, Royal Train covers, couple of E3 single frankings, cross border, postage due, corner card, a C4 FDC, etc., as well as good postmark interest, noting smaller towns, duplex and much more. We counted seven oversize covers, one front and some that have creases, opening or other faults, etc., still overall very fine and a great lot for the special delivery collector or dealer. Estimate C$250, sold for C$1,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 150, Canada 1911 two cent pink Admiral Plate No. 2 strip of three, XF NH, sold for C$1,638

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Lot 150, Canada 1911 two cent pink Admiral Plate No. 2 strip of three, XF NH, sold for C$1,638Lot 150 Canada #106b 1911 2c Pink Admiral, a mint never hinged (hinged in margin only) plate 2 strip of three. The stamps are fresh and very well centered, an extremely fine plate strip. Accompanied by a 2008 Greene Foundation certificate for a plate block of six, from which this is the top strip. Catalogue value is for three stamps only, with no premium added for the plate inscription. Rsv. $1,250. Unitrade CV$1,800, sold for C$1,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 80, Canada 1897 three cent bright rose Jubilee, XF NH with sheet margin, sold for C$187

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Lot 80, Canada 1897 three cent bright rose Jubilee, XF NH with sheet margin, sold for C$187Lot 80 Canada #53 1897 3c Bright Rose Jubilee, mint never hinged, with sheet margin at left, remarkably fresh with large margins and bright colour, extremely fine and well worth full catalogue. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$120, sold for C$160.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 37, Canada 1868 six cent brown Large Queen on unwatermarked Bothwell paper, XF used, sold for C$409

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Lot 37, Canada 1868 six cent brown Large Queen on unwatermarked Bothwell paper, XF used, sold for C$409Lot 37 Canada #27vi 1868 6c Brown Large Queen on Unwatermarked Bothwell Paper, used with oval grid cancel and deep colour. A very fresh stamp with great centering between four large and even margins, extremely fine. A choice example of this sought after paper variety, accompanied by a 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$325, sold for C$350.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

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