die proof

Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070

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Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070Lot 239 Canada #317DP 1952 4c Red Cross Conference Progressive Die Proof set of three, each showing a progression of design elements. Printed on card or thick paper and affixed to larger cards. Very fine and attractive. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,800 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070Lot 239, Canada 1952 four cent Red Cross progressive die proof set, sold for $2070

Lot 51, Canada 1859 Prince Consort vignette die proof, sold for $1840

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Lot 51 Canada 1859 Prince Consort vignette die proof essayLot 51 Canada #17P 1859 Prince Consort Vignette Die Proof Essay, with image measuring 18 x 22 mm and showing what appears to be an exact reverse image of that appearing on the issued stamp in 1859. Die sunk measures 51 x 69 mm and is mounted on a larger card. There are four plate numbers beneath the image: a crossed-out “P” number, two crossed-out “V” numbers and a final adopted “V” number. A striking and rare item, and ideal for Cents issue collectors. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,600 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 60, Canada 1859 Queen Victoria vignette die proof essay, sold for $1840

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Lot 60 Canada 1859 Queen Victoria vignette die proof essay, sold for $1840Lot 60 Canada #18P 1859 Queen Victoria Vignette Die Proof Essay, with image measuring 18 x 22 mm and showing what appears to be an exact reverse image of that appearing on the issued stamp in 1859. Die sunk measures 53 x 71 mm and is mounted on a larger card. There are two plate numbers beneath the image: a crossed-out “P” number and a final adopted “V” number. A striking and rare item, and ideal for Cents issue collectors. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,600 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 322, Canada 1935 King George V large die proof, sold for $460

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Lot 322Lot 322 King George V Large Die Proof, sunk-in on card measuring 151 x 230 mm, unhardened, marked “for approval” (crossed off) with XV114 and O-793 numbers. With pencil manuscript Aug. 9/34 date on reverse. An ideal frontispiece item for the 1935 Pictorial issue of Canada. Estimate $300, sold for C$400 plus buyer’s premium.

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