Lot 471, Canada 1859 six pence grey violet Consort, F-VF unused no gum

Lot 471, Canada 1859 six pence grey violet Consort, Perforated 11¾, F-VF unused no gumLot 471 Canada #13a 1859 6d Grey Violet Consort, Perforated 11¾, unused (no gum), a lovely example of this scarcer shade with full and intact perforations, fresh and fine-very fine. The rarity of mint or unused perforated 6d in the grey violet share cannot be understated. They are significantly rarer than the “regular” brown violet shade despite having the same catalogue value. The 6d in grey violet is typically part of the last half dozen stamps remaining on serious want lists. This specific example is one of the finest available to collectors. It might be a long time before a comparable example comes to the market.

Accompanied by a 1988 Greene Foundation certificate.
Unitrade CV$25,000

Lot 16, Canada 1855 six pence grey violet Consort on thick hard paper, XF with 4-ring cancel, sold for C$3,393

Lot 16, Canada 1855 six pence grey violet Consort on thick hard paper, XF with 4-ring cancelLot 16 Canada #5d 1855 6d Grey Violet Consort Imperforate on Thick Hard Paper, used with indistinct 4-ring numeral cancel. A lovely stamp with sheet margin at right (showing part of the imprint) plus three other ample margins, showing part of next stamp at top. A fresh and superior quality stamp, extremely fine, and accompanied by a 2019 Greene Foundation certificate. From the Outaouais Collection. Unitrade CV$4,000, sold for $2,900 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 30, Canada 1855 six pence grey violet Consort, XF used, sold for C$3,105

Lot 30 Canada #5d 1855 6d grey violet Consort on Thick Hard Paper, used with a light grid from a duplex cancel, four very large margins, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. A scarce and exceptionally lovely stamp, and probably one of the finest known, ex. Dr. Lewis Reford. Rsv. Unitrade CV$4,000.

Lot 24, Canada 1859 six pence grey violet Consort used pair, perf 11-3/4

Lot 24, Canada 1859 six pence grey violet Consort used pair, perf 11-3/4Lot 24 Canada #13a 1859 6d grey violet Consort, Perforated 11¾, used horizontal pair, with manuscript cancel and ring cancels, fine. A lovely and very rare multiple, with only two used pairs known to exist, with great colour. A world rarity. Accompanied by a 2003 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade $10,000.