A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Old-timers think of this as a ten dollar stamp, but catalogues have realized how difficult it is to obtain a really nice example. Now it catalogues at $150, but that did not stop determined bidders and it reached a hammer of $190.
Canada #127ii 1912 2c rose carmine Admiral coil, perf 8 vertically, with immaculate gum, extremely fine, never hinged. The most elusive of the Admiral coils to find with this centering. Unitrade CV$150, realized $218 including premium.
With about 130 lots of Admirals, we overwhelmed some collectors. Most of our Admirals were attractive and fresh but usually just shy of the extremely fine grade that attracts the astronomical bids. This Admiral plate block sold for $1150, which is over catalogue value.
Canada #110 1922 4¢ olive bistre Admiral plate block of 8, with plate No. 6 at top, fresh and hinged in selvedge only, fine-very fine. Unitrade CV$1140, realized $1150 including premium.
This achieved a strong price—but not a record—selling at $850 after some spirited bidding.
Canada #116 1912 10¢ plum Admiral, mint never hinged, very fine. Unitrade CV$1200, realized$977 including premium.
Canada #MR2D, 1915 50¢ black overprinted Admiral War Tax, well centered used with light cds cancel, very fine and scarce this nice. Unitrade CV $250
Canada #112b, 1922 5c violet Admiral imperforate pair, fresh, hinged and very fine. A rare imperf item. Unitrade CV $3000