Lot 19 Canada #4F 3d red Beaver Oneglia Forgery, cancelled by his usual oval grid, with four large margins, very fine. Estimate $100, sold for C$220 plus buyer’s premium.
three penny Beaver red
Lot 11, Canada 1852 red three penny beaver imperf, VF unused, sold for $1150
Lot 11 Canada #4 1852 3d red Beaver Imperforate, unused (no gum) with three large margins, close at left, with a strong impression and bright colour, very fine. Small owner’s handstamp on back and accompanied by a 2009 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,625, sold for C$1000 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 16, Canada 1852 three penny Beaver imperforate, Fine used with part plate inscription, sold for $230
Lot 16 Canada #4c 1852 3d red Beaver Imperforate, on Ribbed Soft Wove Paper, used with light target cancel, with three large margins, close at bottom. There is a part plate inscription in the right margin, fine. Accompanied by a 2003 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. Unitrade CV$400, sold for C$200 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 5, Canada 1851 three penny red beaver on laid paper, 1852 cover Québec City to Coaticook, sold for $1552
Lot 5 Canada #1 1851 3d red Beaver Imperforate on Laid Paper on Cover, mailed Québec City on AUG.20.1852 and addressed to Coaticook (in the Eastern Townships, a rare destination in this period and could be unique), with dateless receiver on back, in red. Franked with a 4-margin (including three large) laid paper imperforate, tied to cover by a bold target, which has been removed to confirm laid lines and hinged back. Cover is a tiny bit stained and there is an opening tear on the back flap, still an appealing cover franked with Canada’s first stamp. Accompanied by a 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000, sold for C$1,350.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 11, Canada 1852 red three penny beaver imperf, VF unused
Lot 11 Canada #4 1852 3d red Beaver Imperforate, unused (no gum) with three large margins, close at left, with a strong impression and bright colour, very fine. Small owner’s handstamp on back and accompanied by a 2009 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,625.