1873 ½c black Large Queen, perf 11½x12, deep colour and sharp impression from the later Montreal printing with light circular postmark, extremely fine. Our experience is that the perf 11½ is much scarcer than the catalogue indicates. Unitrade CV$125, realized $345.
Auction #8
June 21-23, 2011
Lot 61 — Canada #11i used, sold for $3450
Canada #11i 1858 ½p deep lilac rose Victoria, perf 11¾, used with deep rich colour and with full perfs which do not touch the design at bottom and are clear to well clear of outer frameline on 3 side. The 4-ring numeral cancel is likely #27. Accompanied by 1992 Greene Foundation certificate “genuine in all respects.” A wonderful stamp, very fine. Unitrade CV$2400, realized $3450.
Lot 23 — Canada #4c used with partial imprint, sold for $862
Canada #4c 1852 3d red beaver on soft ribbed paper, used with a lightly struck postmark, huge margins all around showing a portion of the plate imprint at upper right, extremely fine. Accompanied by 1974 BPA certificate. A lovely example of this stamp which is rarely encountered in premium condition. Unitrade CV$750, realized $862.