Admiral

Lot 1022, Canada 1927 franked with slightly descending overprint, on cover Toronto to Red Lake via Sioux Lookout

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Back of Lot 1022, Canada 1927 Patricia Airways showing slightly descending overprint, on cover Toronto to Red Lake via Sioux LookoutFront of Lot 1022, Canada 1927 on cover Toronto to Red Lake via Sioux Lookout Lot 1022 Canada #CL21b June 11 1927, Sioux Lookout to Red Lake, franked with slightly descending of CL21b, on back (with Type D overprint in violet), originating in Toronto on JUN.9.1927 (datestamp tying 2c green Admiral on front), with JUN 11 Sioux Lookout receiver on back, along with JUL 1 Red Lake receiver tying CL21b. A rare cover, as only 16 stamps were printed with this overprint, probably not many were used on cover, and very few were used in period (most CL21 stamps were used in March, 1928 by Patricia Airways Limited). Very fine and first time on the market, from the Armstrong find. Unitrade CV$4,000.

Lot 337, Canada 1917 fifty cent silver black Admiral, wet printing, VF NH, sold for C$1,872

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Lot 337, Canada 1917 fifty cent silver black Admiral, wet printing, VF NH, sold for C$1,872Lot 337 Canada #120i 1917 50c Silver Black Admiral, Wet Printing, mint never hinged with sheet margin at top, quite fresh and very fine. A difficult to find and sought-after shade. Accompanied by a 2008 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000, sold for C$1,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

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