Lot 192, Canada 1891 six cent yellow brown Small Queen on very thin paper, rare, sold for C$718

Lot 192, Canada 1891 six cent yellow brown Small Queen on very thin paper, rare, sold for C$718Lot 192 Canada #39var 1891 6c yellow brown Small Queen on Very Thin Paper, a used single with OCT.5.1891 c.d.s. cancel, on unusual very thin, pelure-like paper, from a third state of the plate, late Montreal printing. The only such stamp we have ever seen, unlisted, Ex. John Hillson. Estimate $100, sold for C$625.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.

Lot 215, Canada six cent yellow brown Small Queen, used with Neck Flaw, sold for C$2,300

Lot 215, Canada six cent yellow brown Small Queen, used with Neck Flaw, sold for C$2,300Lot 215 Canada #39iv 1873-74 6c yellow brown Small Queen, Perforated 11½ x 12 with Neck Flaw, used with light cancel leaving the flaw quite visible. A fine-very fine example of this flaw, described by Mr. Hillson as having been repaired quickly because so few are known. Ex. Simpson. Unitrade CV$500, sold for C$2,000.00 plus 15% buyer’s premium.

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