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Lot 1501

2½d dull rose perf 14 (2), interpanneau block of eight. Intense color on fresh white paper, original gum, five stamps never hinged, three stamps have defects/faults and there is central splitting, overall Fine for such a remarkable multiple. Unitrade C$7,000 as hinged singles ($5,250).
Scott $2,750 as singles

Provenance: "Mayfair" find of 1925
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Lot 1502

5¢ on 3d to $1 on 3d, perf 14 (9-13), fresh colors, well centered, original gum. The 25¢ on 3d has one foxed perf. The others are Very Fine. Unitrade C$8,750 ($6,560).
Scott $3,310
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Lot 1503

10¢ on 3d lilac rose, perf 14 (10), deep bright color, excellent centering within large margins leaving all frame lines clear, original gum. Extremely Fine and fresh, a truly exceptional example for the connoisseur. Unitrade C$4,500 ($3,380).
Scott $800
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Lot 1504

25¢ on 3d orange, perf 14 (11), with sheet margin at right, fresh bright color, well centered, original gum. Separated by scissors at bottom resulting in a few trimmed perfs. Otherwise Very Fine. Unitrade C$750 ($560).
Scott $425
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Lot 1505

50¢ on 3d violet, perf 14 (12), bright color, well centered for this difficult stamp, original gum. Fresh and Very Fine. Unitrade C$2,250 ($1,690).
Scott $700

Expertization: 1952 RPS Certificate.
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Lot 1506

50¢ on 3d violet, perf 14 (12), deep color, well centered for this, original gum. Insignificant color suffusion on reverse. Nevertheless Very Fine. Unitrade C$2,250 ($1,690).
Scott $700
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Lot 1507

$1 on 3d green, perf 14 (13), lovely fresh color, exceptionally well centered, original gum. Very Fine. Unitrade C$3,750 ($2,810).
Scott $1,000
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Lot 1508

$1 on 3d green, perf 14 (13), horizontal pair. Fresh bright color, well centered, original gum. Very Fine, an outstanding and extremely scarce multiple. Unitrade C$7,500 as singles ($5,620).
Scott $1,000 as singles

Provenance: Wellburn
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Lot 1509

5¢ on 3d to $1 on 3d, perf 12½ (14-18), fresh colors, well centered, the top two values have characteristic rough perfs, original gum. The 10¢ on 3d has a couple of slightly blunt perfs at lower right. A Very Fine set. Unitrade C$17,500 ($13,120).
Scott $4,750
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Lot 1510

5¢ on 3d bright red, perf 12½ (14), dazzling color on fresh white paper, well centered, characteristic rough perfs, original gum. Very Fine and choice. Unitrade C$5,000 ($3,750).
Scott $1,500
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Lot 1511

10¢ on 3d lilac rose, perf 12½ (15), vivid color, exceptional centering, disturbed original gum. Very Fine. Unitrade C$3,000 ($2,250).
Scott $800

Expertization: signed Bloch.
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Lot 1512

10¢ on 3d lilac rose, perf 12½ (15), bright color on fresh white paper, unusually well centered, original gum. Choice Very Fine. Unitrade C$3,000 ($2,250).
Scott $800
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Lot 1513

25¢ on 3d orange, perf 12½ (16), strong color, well centered, disturbed original gum glazed from protective mount. Very Fine. Unitrade C$1,875 ($1,410).
Scott $550
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Lot 1514

$1 on 3d green, perf 12½ (18), lovely pastel-like shade, fresh color on bright white paper, very well centered. Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a truly brilliant example. Unitrade C$4,500 ($3,380).
Scott $1,250

Expertization: 1976 R.P.S. and 1996 B.P.A. Certificates.
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Lot 1515

$1 on 3d green, perf 12½ (18), strong color, well centered for this, original gum. Light horizontal gum crease. Fresh Very Fine appearance. Unitrade C$4,500 ($3,380).
Scott $1,250
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