Lot 32 Canada #33 1868 3c Bright Red Large Queen on Laid Paper, used with pleasing target cancel, this remarkable stamp not only possesses strong laid lines, but is also fresh and very well centered, an extremely fine example of this sought after stamp, rarely offered in this condition. Accompanied by a 2020 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,000, sold for C$2,800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Auction #49
February 29-Mar 2, 2024
Lot 137, Advanced group of mint Canada $1 Admirals, sold for C$1,111
Lot 137 Canada #122, etc. Advanced Group of Mint $1 Admiral Issues, each with descriptions and catalogue numbers. The collection includes 3 different singles, identified as #s 122, 122b, 122iv. The stamps were catalogued as all very fine hinged, see scans online. Unitrade CV$770, sold for C$950.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 118, Canada 1912 seven cent yellow ochre Admiral, XF NH, sold for C$438
Lot 118 Canada #113 1912 7c Yellow Ochre Admiral, mint never hinged, fresh and very well centered among huge, even margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2023 PSE certificate grading it as “XF 90J”. A gorgeous example of this stamp. Unitrade CV$270, sold for C$375.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 54, Canada 1890s three cent orange vermilion Small Queen, VF NH, sold for C$468
Lot 54 Canada #41 1890s 3c Orange Vermilion Small Queen, mint with full original gum, never hinged. A well centered and fresh stamp in a distinct shade, very fine plus. Unitrade CV$270, sold for C$400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 104, Canada 1911 two cent pink Admiral with constant plate variety, XF NH, sold for C$702
Lot 104 Canada #106b var 1911 2c Pink Admiral with Constant Plate Variety, mint never hinged, showing a prominent dot over “C” of “CENTS”, from plate 2, position 97. Fresh and well centered, extremely fine. A scarce variety, especially on such a lovely stamp. Accompanied by a 2019 PSE certificate grading it as “XF 90”. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
