Lot 114 Canada #25a 1868 3c red Large Queen on Watermarked Paper, unused (no gum) and clearly showing letters “MI” of the watermark. A very well centered stamp, with a tiny speck at top left and still retaining many of its perf disks, very fine. Unitrade CV$6,000.
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Lot 56 — Canada 1868 two cent green Large Queen on watermarked paper
Lot 56 Canada #24a 1868 2c green Large Queen on Watermarked Paper, unused (no gum), and showing letter “U” of watermark. Vertical pressed-out crease, else a very fine stamp. Accompanied by a 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade $4,000
Lot 121 — Canada used three cent red Large Queen on watermarked paper, sold for $604
Lot 121 Canada #25a 1868 3c red Large Queen on Watermarked Paper, used with two REGISTERED straightline cancels and showing letters “MI” plus parts of other letters of watermark. Very fine. Unitrade CV$600, sold for $525 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 762 — Nova Scotia #6i Used One shilling reddish violet heraldic on watermarked paper
Another from the front cover, in an auction that is exceptionally strong in British North America and Newfoundland:
Lot 762 Nova Scotia #6i 1857 1sh reddish violet Heraldic on Watermarked Paper, used with oval grid cancel and clearly showing parts of two letters of “T. H. Saunders” watermark. Four margins and very fine. Accompanied by photocopy of 1989 Greene Foundation certificate. Ex. Midland collection. A very rare stamp in this quality and destined for a superior collection. Unitrade CV$12,000.
New Zealand KGV Proof block, sold for $63
Lot 775 New Zealand #164, 1916 3p KGV proof block in black on watermarked stamp paper, mint never hinged, very fine. Estimate $50, realized $55.00.