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.
Prince Albert Consort
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
Lot 10, Canada 1857 three penny red and six pence slate grey imperfs on folded letter Montreal-Quebec City
We begin our highlights of Auction #20 with this lovely cover.
Lot 10 Canada #4, 5 1857 3d red and 6d slate grey Imperforates, on folded letter mailed from Montreal (dated AUG.4.1857 – note spelling on cancel MONTHEAL) to Quebec City. Both 4 margin stamps are tied by 4-ring #21 cancels. A lovely triple weight rate cover, which has had its 3d stamp removed to iron out a crease to improve appearance, then replaced. Ex. Carrington and Daniel Cantor collections and accompanied by a 2011 Greene Foundation certificate. We note that because the stamp was removed to iron out a crease, the certificate is pink as per Greene Foundation regulations. Estimate $3,500