Lot 206 Canada #26TCP 5c Large Queen Trial Colour Plate Proof in Deep Green, a block of four printed on card, with large margins all around and very fine. A very rare block, as we know of only one other from the Brigham collection. Estimate C$2,500.
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Lot 96, Canada 1868 fifteen cent bluish grey Large Queen, VF mint, sold for C$380
Lot 96 Canada #30 1868 15c Bluish Grey Large Queen, mint with original hinged gum, well centered with fresh colour, very fine. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate erroneously identifying the shade as “grey”. Unitrade CV$240, sold for C$325.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 65, Canada 1868 one cent brown red Large Queen with “burr” at left of head, VF with light target cancel
Lot 65 Canada #22iii 1868 1c Brown Red Large Queen with “Burr” at Left of Head, used with light grid cancel, a lovely and fresh stamp with four large and balanced margins, two shorter perfs do not detract, very fine. Unitrade only lists this variety as fine, and we believe very fine should be valued for at least double that, if not more. Estimate C$300.
Lot 12, Canada 1868 fifteen cent slate purple Large Queen, VF NH, sold for C$1,228
Lot 12 Canada #29i 1868 15c Slate Purple Large Queen, mint with full original gum, never hinged and well centered, fresh and very fine. Ex Dennis Dunn and accompanied by a 1991 Greene Foundation certificate identifying it as a #29. Unitrade CV$500, sold for C$1,050.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 14, Canada 1875 fifteen cent blue grey Large Queen, XF NH, sold for C$2,223
Lot 14 Canada #30b 1875 15c Blue Grey Large Queen, mint with full original gum, never hinged, with fresh colour and well centered, extremely fine. Quite a handsome stamp. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$1,900.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.