Lot 44 Canada #19a 1859 17c slate blue Cartier Block of Eight, used, with light grid cancels. A large multiple, from positions 11-14 / 21-24 showing short transfers at the top of positions 14 and 24. Very light scuffing at left of position 11, else a very nice block and very fine. Ex. Cantor. Unitrade CV$2,795, sold for $2,300 plus buyer’s premium.
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Lot 21 — Canada 1855 ten pence blue Cartier on folded letter Québec to London England, sold for $2760
Lot 21 Canada #7 1855 10d blue Cartier on Folded Letter, mailed Quebec City on JUL.11.1859 (just into Cents era) and addressed to London, England (red AUG.1.1859 receiver on front) and carried there on the Cunard Asia. Stamp, which has two large and two close margins, is tied by a 4-ring #37 numeral. File folds as usual, else fine. Ex. Cantor and accompanied by a 2011 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,000, sold for $2,400 plus buyer’s premium.
Lots 20 & 22 — Canada 1855 ten pence Cartiers
Two nice used ten pence Cartiers, one on folded letter ex-Cantor.
Lot 20 Canada #7 1855 10d blue Cartier, on thin, translucent paper. Used, with centrally struck target cancel. Perfectly centered amongst four large, even margins and very fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$2,500
Lot 21 Canada #7 1855 10d blue Cartier on Folded Letter, mailed Quebec City on JUL.11.1859 (just into Cents era) and addressed to London, England (red AUG.1.1859 receiver on front) and carried there on the Cunard Asia. Stamp, which has two large and two close margins, is tied by a 4-ring #37 numeral. File folds as usual, else fine. Ex. Cantor and accompanied by a 2011 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$3,000