Lot 605, 1875 Port Carling “BHJ” fancy cancels on Small Queen Cover, Port Carling to Toronto

Lot 605, 1875 Port Carling "BHJ" fancy cancels on Small Queen Cover, Port Carling to TorontoLot 605 1875 Port Carling “BHJ” Fancy Cancels on Small Queen Cover, mailed Port Carling on AUG.3.1875 (broken circle free strike) to Toronto, franked with a strip of three 1c orange yellow Small Queens, tied by three strikes of the “BHJ” fancy cancel (Postmaster B.H. Johnston’s initials). Small opening tears at top do not detract from this very fine and attractive cover. Estimate C$300.

Lot 396, USA 1869 ten cent yellow Shield and Eagle, with G grill, VF mint, sold for C$3,276

Lot 396, USA 1869 ten cent yellow Shield and Eagle, with G grill, VF mint, sold for C$3,276Lot 396 United States #116 1869 10c Yellow Shield and Eagle, with “G” Grill, mint with full original gum, very lightly hinged. The stamp has a well defined grill and deep bright colour, nicely centered and very fine. Accompanied by a 1977 and 1990 Philatelic Foundation certificates, plus a 2008 PSE certificate giving it a “VF-XF 85” grade and an SMQ value of $3,350. Scott CV U$1,850, sold for C$2,800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 615, Canada 1928 ten cent yellow Patricia Airways, three complete serial number panes, VF NH, sold for C$1,638

Lot 615, Canada 1928 ten cent yellow Patricia Airways, three complete serial number panes, VF NH, sold for C$1,638Lot 615 Canada #CL43 1928 (10c) yellow Patricia Airways Limited, a mint never hinged group of three complete panes with serial numbers 11, 15 and 18, each with pen or pencil notations (plane high, plane low, etc) at lower right corner in selvedge. Quite fresh and very fine. Rsv. $650. Unitrade CV$1,575, sold for C$1,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.