Lot 8 Canada #3Pii 12d Queen Victoria Plate Proof in Black, with Diagonal SPECIMEN Overprint in Carmine, on India paper, with large to very large margins, very fine. Accompanied by a 2007 Saskatoon Stamp Centre certificate of authenticity. The diagonal specimen proof is rarely seen in this lovely quality, and several of the recorded examples have small faults. From the Outaouais Collection. Unitrade CV$5,000, sold for $3,800 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 509, Australia first two sets of Postage Dues with SPECIMEN overprints, sold for C$2,223
Lot 509 Australia #J1S-J20S 1902-04 First Two Sets of Postage Dues with Various SPECIMEN Overprints, with 44 stamps (missing a few values in range) all on two large sheets, with several strikes of “POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / MADAGASCAR / COLLECTION DE BERNE” handstamps in red. There is a notation at bottom of first sheet reading “Quarante deux figurines postales / Certifié conforme” and signed by the “Directeur des Postes et Télégraphes”, second sheet similar except “Trois figurines…”. We note different SPECIMEN overprints, either serifed or non serifed, horizontal or vertical (reading up or down). There is another stamp on the first sheet, that of New South Wales Scott #108 (specimen overprint catalogues $52). A great group, likely unique and a must have for any serious Australia collector. Both pages scanned online. Rsv. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,900.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 724, Iraq 1932 mint set with curved SPECIMEN, sold for C$575
Lot 724 Iraq SG#138S-154S 1932 2f to 1d Set with Curved SPECIMEN Perforation, all mint, ranging from hinged to never hinged (some are extremely lightly hinged), the two high values have a small tone spot on back and the ½ dinar value has a crease. Scott #44S-60S. SG CV £800, sold for C$500.00 plus 50% buyer’s premium.
Lot 11, Canada 1851 twelve penny black plate proof with SPECIMEN, sold for C$4,370
Lot 11 Canada #3Pii 1851 12d Queen Victoria Plate Proof with SPECIMEN Diagonal Overprint in Red, on India paper, with large and even margins, very fine. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. A difficult plate proof to obtain. Unitrade CV$ 5,000, sold for C$3,800.00