Lot 59 Canada 50c Queen Victoria Numeral Die Essay, prepared for a value that was never issued, in black on a card measuring 43 x 51 mm, with “F-123” die number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa (23.5 mm long) imprint below the stamp image. A very fine and rare die essay. Estimate $3,000, sold for C$3,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 54, Canada fifteen cent Queen Victoria Numeral die essay, sold for C$3,393
Lot 54 Canada 15c Queen Victoria Numeral Die Essay, prepared for a value that was never issued, in black on a card measuring 43 x 51 mm, with “F-121” die number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa (23.5 mm long) imprint below the stamp image. A very fine and rare die essay. Estimate $3,000, sold for C$2,900.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 38, Canada 1898 three cent carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, XF NH, sold for C$614
Lot 38 Canada #78 1898 3c Carmine Queen Victoria Numeral, mint never hinged, fresh and very nicely centered, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2019 PSE certificate grading it as “Superb 98.” Unitrade CV$450, sold for C$525.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 27, Canada 1898 half cent black Queen Victoria Numeral, XF NH, sold for C$175
Lot 27 Canada #74 1898 ½c Black Queen Victoria Numeral, mint never hinged, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2015 PF certificate grading it as “XF-S 95” and a 2019 PSE certificate grading it as “XF-Sup 95.” Unitrade CV$60, sold for C$150.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 67, Canada 1898 one cent Illustrated Patriotic Advertising VF cover, Berlin Ontario to Halifax, sold for C$936
Lot 67 Canada 1898 1c Illustrated Patriotic Advertising Cover, mailed from Berlin, Ontario on FEB.11 to Halifax, Nova Scotia (FEB.14 receiver), franked with a 1c QV Leaf paying the printed matter rate (cover is unsealed). The cover is lavishly illustrated in full colour for the Alpha Chemical Co. manufacturers of the United Service Shoe Blacking, with further advertising on back. Very fine. Estimate C$150, sold for C$800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.