Lot 229 Canada #MR1 Proof 1915 1c green War Tax, in colour of issue on India paper (60x64mm) die sunk on card (72x84mm), showing O-G-66 die number above stamp impression, very fine. A rare proof with only a handful of examples recorded. Estimate $2,000, SOLD for $2,200 plus premium
Admiral
Lot 149 — Canada One cent blue green Admiral pair and single on CP Rail cover, realized $345
Lot 149 Canada #104b 1911 1c blue green Admiral, pair and single on Canadian Pacific Railway “en route” cover paying the 2c Empire rate plus 1c war tax to Hobart, Tasmania with Australian censored handstamp. The left stamp shows a strong re-entry from position 121LR86 with doubling especially noticeable in lower right numeral, stain at left over cover tear, but still an attractive and rare example of this re-entry on cover. Estimate $250, SOLD for $300 plus premium.