Lot 116 Canada #36 early 1872-73 2c Deep Green Small Queen, Perforated 11.85, First Ottawa Printing, mint with full pristine original gum, never hinged, well centered amongst four large margins with “Post Office” fresh colour, extremely fine. An exceptionally rare stamp in this condition, as very few 2c stamps were printed during the First Ottawa printing period (limited to 1872-73 for the 2c value). Despite not having its own Unitrade number, this stamp is highly sought after by connoisseurs, and this may well be the finest example known, as we do not recall seeing a premium never hinged example of this stamp having been offered anywhere. Estimate C$500.
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Lot 17, Canada 1882 half cent black Small Queen, XF NH, sold for C$292
Lot 17 Canada #34ii 1882 ½c Black Small Queen on Thicker White Paper, mint with full original gum, never hinged and fresh, well centered and extremely fine. Unitrade CV$175, sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 157, Canada three cent Small Queen plate proof in orange red, XF on India paper, sold for C$1,404
Lot 157 Canada #37E 3c Small Queen Plate Proof in Orange Red, on India paper, with large margins, extremely fine. Scarcer than the proofs on card. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$1,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Sale #40-41 is coming on February 26, and your bids are welcomed!
Lot 169, Canada 1891 three cent deep rose carmine Small Queen, VF o.g.
Lot 169 Canada #41i 1891 3c Deep Rose Carmine Small Queen, mint with full original gum, lightly hinged. The stamp shows bright, fresh colour and large margins, very fine and a gorgeous example of this short-lived Montreal Gazette printing. Accompanied by a 2009 R.P.S.L. certificate. Unitrade CV$850.
Lot 153, Canada 1890s two cent green Small Queen, VF mint block of four
Lot 153 Canada #36i 1890s 2c Green Small Queen, a mint block of four with full original gum, never hinged, but top two stamps have small natural gum defects (these two counted as hinged). A fresh and overall very fine block. Unitrade CV$800.