Lot 37 Canada #11 1858 ½d rose Queen Victoria, Perforated 11¾, used with pen cancel and parts of other cancel, fine. Unitrade CV$1,000, sold for C$625 plus buyer’s premium.
half pence rose Victoria
Lot 20, Canada 1857 half pence rose imperf strip of three, used
Lot 20 Canada #8 1857 ½d rose Queen Victoria, Imperforate, used horizontal strip of three, with three clean and ideal strikes of the 4-ring #21 cancel. The strip has large margins all around and is very fine. Accompanied by a 2008 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate stating “there is a pen manuscript mark on the back visible under ultra violet light.” Estimate $2,000.
Lot 16 — Canada 1857 half pence rose Queen Victoria, VF MNH
Today is the Victoria Day holiday in Canada, the traditional beginning of summer. So it is fitting that we feature Canada #8, the second Canadian stamp featuring the Queen’s portrait. (The first is of course the twelve penny black, Canada’s most expensive stamp.)
Lot 16 Canada #8 1857 ½d rose Queen Victoria, mint, with full never hinged original gum, with four margins, very fine. A few tiny toning spots on back do not detract from this rare stamp. Accompanied by a 2008 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$2,800.
Lot 33 — Canada 1858 half pence rose Victoria, unused
Lot 33 Canada #11 1858 ½d rose Queen Victoria, unused (no gum), very fine. A nice stamp. Unitrade CV$5,000.