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Lot 1534 |
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Canada 1959, 5¢ St. Lawrence Seaway, inscriptions inverted (387a), upper right corner block of four, beautifully centered with unblemished original gum, the upper right stamp being never hinged, the others barely hinged, Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $48,000
ONE OF THE FINEST, IF NOT THE FINEST OF THE FEW REMAINING BLOCKS.
Expertization: 1985 PF Certificate.
Provenance: Gruys
Only about 400 examples have been discovered, most by the non-collecting public, resulting in some mis-handling and a good number of minor flaws including light creases and fingerprints on the gum. Centering is also somewhat of a problem on many of the known examples.
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Lot 1535 |
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Canada 1959, 5¢ St. Lawrence Seaway, inscriptions inverted (387a), perfectly centered, tied on picture postcard by "Southampton, Ont., P.M., 21 Sp, 59" c.d.s., Extremely Fine.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
ONE OF THE NICEST OF THE 16 RECORDED COVERS; COVER NO. 16 IN THE JOHN JAMIESON CENSUS.
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Lot 1536 |
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Canada 1987, $1 Runnemede Library, inscriptions inverrted (1181a), inscriptions also shifted so that "$1" is before "Canada" instead of after, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine.
Scott $13,500
ONLY ONE PANE OF 25 HAS BEEN REPORTED.
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Lot 1537 |
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Canada 1987, $1 Runnemede Library, inscriptions inverrted (1181a var.), inscriptions also shifted so that only the "$1" appears at the bottom along with the vertical inscription that normally appears in the sheet margin, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, one of only five known, all from the right vertical row of the discovery pane of 25.
Scott $13,500
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Lot 1538 |
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Canada Revenue, 1875 Bill Stamp, $2 red & black, center inverted (Van Dam FB53a), bright color, blue printed cancel, Dec 13, 1875, upper right corner repaired; fresh, Fine appearance. Van Dam C$8,500 ($6,380),
AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE REVENUE INVERT.
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