Lot 256 Canada #102 1908 15c orange Québec Tercentenary, used with neat socked on the nose c.d.s. cancel from Lachine, dated SEP.7.1910. A fresh and very well centered stamp, with large balanced margins but with light staining on reverse, still a lovely appearing stamp. Unitrade CV$250, sold for C$200.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Québec Tercentenary
Lot 255, Canada 1908 fifteen cent orange Québec Tercentenary, XF NH, sold for C$977
Lot 255 Canada #102 1908 15c orange Québec Tercentenary, mint never hinged, with bright fresh colour, well balanced large margins and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2005 Greene Foundation certificate. A truly remarkable stamp in all respects, ex. Crossings collection. Unitrade CV$1,050, sold for C$850.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.
Lot 214, Canada 1908 two cent Quebec Tercentenary, XF NH
Lot 214 Canada #98 1908 2c carmine Québec Tercentenary, mint never hinged, with extra large balanced margins, quite fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. A truly beautiful stamp, certainly the nicest we have seen, and worthy of the finest collections. Unitrade CV$210.
Lot 114, Canada 1908 five cent blue Quebec Tercentenary, XF NH
Lot 114 Canada #99 1908 5c blue Québec Tercentenary, mint never hinged, perfectly centered among four large margins, deep, fresh colour and extremely fresh. A perfect example where catalogue value is irrelevant as such quality is almost never seen. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV C$450.