Lot 5 Canada #2 6d Slate Violet Consort Imperforate on Laid Paper on Folded Cover, mailed Montréal on OCT.16.1851 to Philadelphia. This folded cover (no letter inside) is franked with a very fine and fresh, four margin 6d Consort on laid paper, cancelled with a light target cancel. There are a “CANADA” in arc, a “10” in circle and a “PAID” markings, all in red on front, alongside the red despatch datestamp. A very fine and appealing cross-border cover, with “Juliard” owner’s handstamp on back, also ex. “Carrington” (2002) and Daniel Cantor (2011) collections, and accompanied by a 2011 Greene Foundation certificate. From the Outaouais Collection. Unitrade CV$3,000.
Philadelphia
Lot 1121, Newfoundland 1911 OHMS mourning cover to USA, sold for $288
Lot 1121 Newfoundland #87-88 1911 OHMS Mourning Cover to USA, legal size postmarked 24 Jan 1911 from St John’s with #87a (2) and 88 of the 1910 John Guy issue to Philadelphia. Has an embossed coat of arms on the reverse along with more black mourning lines. A scarce official item, in memory of King Edward VII. Vertical crease, else fine and attractive. Estimate $150, sold for C$250.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 374 — Canada 1924 Laurentide Air Service first flight cover, sold for $196
Lot 374 Canada #CL2 1924 First Flight Haileybury to Rouyn mailed Haileybury on OCT.11.1924 and addressed to Rouyn Que, crossed-out and re-directed to Philadelphia USA. Back has a CL2 cancelled by Haileybury c.d.s. and Rouyn Lake broken circle free strikes dated OCT.24.1924. File folds, tears and pencil writing, else mostly fine. Unitrade CV$450, sold for $170 plus buyer’s premium.