Lot 671 1884 Whitemouth Keewatin Small Queen Registered Cover front on a larger piece, probably a parcel wrapper. Mailed from Whitemouth KEE to Toledo, Ohio on FEB.12.1884, a desirable example of this better postmark (recorded used from 1881 to 1886 only). Franking is made up of a 1c and 2c Small Queen plus a 5c registration for the cross-border registration rate. A rare item, Whitemouth was transferred over to Manitoba in 1882 but continued to use their KEE datestamp. Estimate $200, sold for C$450.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 57, Canada ten cent lilac rose Small Queen, VF o.g., sold for C$3,159
Lot 57 Canada #40b 1880s 10c Lilac Rose Small Queen, Perforated 12, mint with full original gum, well centered and fresh, very fine. Accompanied by a 2020 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,750, sold for C$2,700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 51, Canada 1879 three cent dull orange red Small Queen, VF NH, sold for C$1,228
Lot 51 Canada #37 1879 3c Dull Orange Red Small Queen, mint with full original streaky gum, never hinged. A lovely and fresh stamp with bright colour, very fine. Accompanied by a 2020 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$750, sold for C$1,050.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 119, Canada 1890s six cent red brown Small Queen with major re-entry, Fine used pair, sold for C$3,042
Lot 119 Canada #43c 1890s 6c Red Brown Small Queen with 5c on 6c Major Re-Entry, on the right stamp of a used pair with a Toronto (1897?) squared circle cancel. This example of the major misplaced re-entry from position B25 is quite strong and easily seen, fine. An important multiple, as only a handful of multiples of this major variety are recorded. Unitrade CV$3,000, sold for C$2,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 119, Canada 1890s six cent red brown Small Queen used pair with major re-entry
Lot 119 Canada #43c 1890s 6c Red Brown Small Queen with 5c on 6c Major Re-Entry, on the right stamp of a used pair with a Toronto (1897?) squared circle cancel. This example of the major misplaced re-entry from position B25 is quite strong and easily seen, fine. An important multiple, as only a handful of multiples of this major variety are recorded. Unitrade CV$3,000.