Lot 354 Newfoundland #27E 5c Prince Albert Unadopted Denomination Die Essay in Deep Black, on card-mounted India paper, 25 x 31 mm, with archival adhesive residue on back and “RP” initials (Robert Pratt, visible under UV light), tiny toning spots, still very fine and rare. Minuse & Pratt #25E-Bb. Accompanied by a 2023 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $750. Estimate C$750.
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Lot 59, Canada fifty cent Queen Victoria Numeral die essay, sold for C$3,978
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.
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 39, Canada four cent Queen Victoria Numeral unissued die essay, sold for C$3,276
Lot 39 Canada 4c Queen Victoria Numeral Die Essay, prepared for a value that was never issued, in black on a card measuring 43 x 51 mm, with “O-9” die number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa (22 mm long) imprint below the stamp image. A very fine and rare die essay. Estimate $3,000, sold for C$2,800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 59, Canada fifty cent Queen Victoria Numeral die essay in black on card
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 CV$3,000.