Lot 638 Great Britain #91a 1882 10sh slate Queen Victoria on White Paper, Watermark Anchor, used, with rather heavy but centered “96” numeral in grid cancel. Hint of crease on upper right perf tip mentioned for the record, else a very fine and rare stamp. Ex. “JAL” collection. Catalogue value includes a 25% premium for having four margins clear of design. Scott CV$5,937.
grid cancel
Lot 914 — USA #2 1847 Ten cent black Washington used with red grid cancel, sold for $776
We were right to feature this item as Stamp Of The Day on Stamp Auction Network. It brought the most bids of any item in the auction.
Lot 914 O USA #2 1847 10c black Washington, lovely four margin example with nice colour and sharp impression, used with red grid cancellation, very fine. Accompanied by 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Scott CV $1000, sold for $675 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 914 — USA #2 1847 black Washington used with red grid cancel
Lot 914 O USA #2 1847 10c black Washington, lovely four margin example with nice colour and sharp impression, used with red grid cancellation, very fine. Accompanied by 2002 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Scott $1000
Weekend Update (and a very fine Large Queen variety)
Our second Saturday of auction viewing was a busy one. As an inevitable result, we have a few corrections or updates to point out, available on our corrections page. We continue to greet customers today and tomorrow from 10:00am to 5:00pm for viewing. Wednesday’s auction sessions start promptly at 10:00am.
Here is a rare Large Queen variety in very fine condition (except for a perf repair):
Lot 101 Canada #25iv 1868 3c red Large Queen with Goatee Variety, used, with grid cancel well away from variety. Certainly one of the finest of these known, with strong Goatee. Repaired perf at top center, else very fine and rare this nice. Accompanied by 2012 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade $2,500
Lot 796 — Newfoundland #15 Used one shilling orange Heraldic
An item fittingly featured on the front cover of our catalogue:
Lot 796 Newfoundland #15 1860 1sh orange Heraldic, used, with grid cancel and four large margins (close at bottom right). Very fine and accompanied by 2009 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$15,000.