Sale #23 begins today, with Canada & BNA, including a single-owner collection in the afternoon.
Lot 7 Canada #2TC 1857 6d Consort Trial Colour Plate Proof in Red Purple, scarce horizontal strip of four, from top of sheet, showing bottom part of plate inscription in top margin. Large margins, fresh and very fine. Unitrade CV$1,300.
Prince Albert Consort
Lot 40, Canada 1859 ten cent brown Consort, perf 12×11-3/4, unused XF
Lot 40 Canada #17b 1859 10c brown Consort, Perforated 12 x 11¾, unused (no gum), exceptionally well centered, with perforations clear of frameline on all sides, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,600.
Lot 51, Canada 1859 Prince Consort vignette die proof, sold for $1840
Lot 51 Canada #17P 1859 Prince Consort Vignette Die Proof Essay, with image measuring 18 x 22 mm and showing what appears to be an exact reverse image of that appearing on the issued stamp in 1859. Die sunk measures 51 x 69 mm and is mounted on a larger card. There are four plate numbers beneath the image: a crossed-out “P” number, two crossed-out “V” numbers and a final adopted “V” number. A striking and rare item, and ideal for Cents issue collectors. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,600 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 27, Canada 1859 ten cent chocolate brown Consort, used
Lot 27 Canada #16i 1859 10c chocolate brown Consort, perforated 11¾, from the first printing. Used, with manuscript cancel. Deep shade and very pleasing centering. An elusive stamp in this condition, very fine. Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV C$8,500
Lot 15, Canada 1855 six pence slate grey Consort, imperf, used
Lot 15 Canada #5 1855 6d slate grey Consort, Imperforate, used with rare “3” rate handstamp, four large margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1980 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV C$2,000