Lot 38 Canada #4d 1852 3d orange red Beaver Imperforate on Thin Paper, used with neat target cancel. Four huge margins, showing part of next stamp at bottom. Extremely fine. Unitrade CV$300.
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Lot 83 — Canada 1857 six pence reddish purple Consort imperf, unused
Lot 83 Canada #10 1857 6d reddish purple Consort Imperforate on Very Thick Soft Paper, unused (no gum), with margins just touching to clear all around. There is a crease in lower right corner, visible from the back only, fine. A true Canadian rarity, missing from most advanced mint collections and accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$18,000.
Lot 82 — Canada 1857 7-1/2 pence deep green Victoria imperf, used
We begin our Auction 18 highlights with a lovely used stamp from the Canada pence era.
Lot 82 Canada #9a 1857 7 ½d deep green Queen Victoria Imperforate, used with ideal target cancel. Four even margins, with crisp impression and rich colour, very fine. A very nice stamp. With Roger Calves handstamp and accompanied by his 1974 certificate. Unitrade CV$5,000.
Lot 908 — USA 1920 two cent carmine Washington imperf, sold for $1668
Lot 908 USA #534B 1920 2c carmine Washington Imperforate Single, Type VII, mint never hinged and accompanied by a 1988 American Philatelic Expertizing Service certificate. Scott CV$3,250, sold for $1,450 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 899 — France 1853 forty centimes mint orange Napoleon imperf
Lot 899 France #18 1853 40c orange Napoléon Présidence Imperforate, mint, with four large and even margins (showing part of stamp at bottom). One small spot on front above Napoléon’s head, else very fine. Yvert #16 value for no gum is €1,100 and for hinged OG is €3,500. Scott CV$2,500