half pence rose Victoria

Lots 47 & 50, Canada 1957 half pence rose Victoria, mint VF single and used horizontal pair

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Lot 47 Canada #8 1857 ½d rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, unused (no gum)
2014 V. G. Greene Foundation certificateLot 47 Canada #8 1857 ½d rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, unused (no gum), with four large and mostly even margins, fresh and very fine. The stamp is from plate position 60, and shows a minor re-entry above the letters “AL” of HALF. Accompanied by a 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. An appealing stamp. Unitrade CV C$1,400.

Lot 50 Canada #8 1857 ½d deep rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, used horizontal pairLot 50 Canada #8 1857 ½d deep rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, used horizontal pair, with an ideal and centrally struck strike of a 4-ring #19 (London) obliterator, with four large margins, touching part of the outer frameline at bottom right. A fresh pair, with deep, bright colour and very fine. Unitrade CV C$2,000.

Lot 15, Canada 1857 half pence rose Queen Victoria imperf, Fine NH, sold for $978

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Lot 15, Canada 1857 half pence rose Queen Victoria imperf, Fine NH, sold for $978Lot 15 Canada #8 1857 ½d rose Queen Victoria imperforate, mint with pristine full original gum, never hinged (scarce thus), with frameline just cut into at top right, fine. A very fresh and desirable stamp, seldom seen, ideal for the NH collector. Accompanied by a 2016 V. G. Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade prices a fine hinged single at $1,400. Estimate $1,000, sold for C$850 plus buyer’s premium.
2016 V. G. Greene Foundation certificate

Lot 22, Canada 1858 half pence rose Victoria, o.g. and fine, sold for $2415

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Canada 1858 half pence rose, mint o.g. FineLot 22 Canada #11 1858 ½d rose Queen Victoria, Perforated 11¾, mint with full original gum, lightly hinged and fine. A scarce mint stamp, accompanied by a 2011 Greene Foundation certificate stating “gum somewhat disturbed in places” which we qualify as harsh, as the gum is full and smooth, with a few light hinge marks. Unitrade CV$5,000, sold for C$2,100 plus buyer’s premium.
2011 V. G. Green Certificate

Lot 19, Canada 1857 half pence rose Victoria extremely fine, used with Toronto square grid

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Lot 19, Canada 1857 half pence rose Victoria extremely fine, used with Toronto square gridLot 19 Canada #8 1857 ½d rose Queen Victoria Imperforate, used, with neat Toronto square grid. This lovely stamp possesses four large margins, showing next stamps at top and left, its printing is crisp and defined and the shade is deep and rich. Extremely fine and accompanied by a 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,000.

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