Sale 319

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Lot 2068

Canada 1855, 10d blue (7), exceptional single with large margins all around including portion of adjacent stamp at right, tied on cover front only to London, England by two strikes numeral "21"cancel, postmarked "Montreal L.C./NO 15 1858" c.d.s., endorsed Per Royal Mail Steamer, neat red London receiver; sealed tear at right not affecting stamp, an Extremely Fine stamp, fresh and most attractive.
Scott $1,500+

Provenance: Carrington
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Lot 2069

Canada 1859, 10¢ deep red purple, perf. 11-3/4, major re-entry (17e var.), position 29, rich fresh color, tied by Toronto square grid on small cover to Alexandria, Virginia, light "Toronto, C.W./JU 22 60" c.d.s. and "G.W.R./West AU 22 60" railroad transit backstamp, fresh and Very Fine. Unitrade 17e iii.
Estimate 300 - 400

Provenance: Carrington
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Lot 2070

1908, 7¢ Quebec (100), near perfect centering amid large margins, vivid color. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $310
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Lot 2071

CAYMAN IS. 1907, 2½d on 4d brown & blue (20), well centered. O.g., lightly hinged. Couple slightly toned perfs at top. Otherwise Very Fine. SG 35 £1,600 ($2,040).
Scott $1,750

Expertization: 1984 R.P.S. Certificate.
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Lot 2072
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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1853, 1d brick red on deeply blued paper and 1858, 1d rose (1a, 5), square pair of the latter, large margins. Extremely Fine. SG 1, 5a £700 ($890).
Scott $800
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Lot 2073
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DOMINICA 1903, "Roseau from the Sea" frame die proofs (25P//33P), seven different in black on glazed card, comprises ½d-2½d, 6d, 2sh and 2sh6d, each handstamp "After Hardening" and an impression date, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 2074

Ethiopia 1905 picture postcard to Zanzibar, franked with 5c on ½g green (43) tied by one of two strikes Harar c.d.s., 22 Jan 05, Somali Coast 10c (38) added for international postage, tied by blue c.d.s., 23 Jan, Aden transit c.d.s. 6 Feb, and Zanzibar receiver 14 Feb; minor faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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