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.
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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.