Lot 513 Canada #MR2D 1915 50c black Admiral with diagonal red WAR TAX Overprint. Mint never hinged and superbly centered among four large, even margins. This is a remarkably fresh stamp and extremely fine. For the connoisseur, or collector who will only accept the very best quality as this example ranks amongts the very finest known. Accompanied by a 2010 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000, sold for $2,300 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 201 — Canada 1891 five cent grey Small Queen, MNH, sold for $345
Lot 201 Canada #42 1891 5c grey Small Queen, mint with full original gum, never hinged, with fresh colour, fine. Accompanied by a 2005 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$160, sold for $300 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 1274 — Canada 1954 Trans-Canada Airlines crash covers from Moose Jaw, sold for $518
Lot 1274 Three Covers from the April 8, 1954 Trans-Canada Airlines, Moose Jaw Crash, caused when a student pilot collided with the TCA North Star. Includes a cover from Angola and two from Canada. Angola piece very scarce and is a showpiece. A must have to exhibit this crash mail. Typical condition after plane crash and recovery. AMCN CV$225, sold for $450 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 168 — Canada 1868 fifteen cent red lilac Large Queen, used, sold for $345
Lot 168 Canada #29b 1868 15c red lilac Large Queen, used with 4-ring #27 (Ottawa), with rich colour and very fine. A lovely stamp. Unitrade CV$150, sold for $300 plus buyer’s premium.
Lots 108 & 115 — Canada 1859 Cents issue vignettes
Lot 108 Canada #17 Prince Albert Vignette, identical to the Consort issue of 1859, on thin paper mounted on card 33×44 mm. A lovely addition to a Cents Issue collection. Estimate $100, Sold for $242 including buyer’s premium.
Lot 115 Canada #18 Queen Victoria Vignette, identical to the Cents issue of 1859, on thin paper mounted on card 41×53 mm. A lovely addition to a Cents Issue collection. Estimate $100, Sold for $276 including buyer’s premium.