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The Daniel Cantor Collection
The Province of Canada, 1851-1868:
The Pence & Cents Era


First Cents Issue Balances
 
 
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Lot 241
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Canada, 1859 Cents Issue green cancels (Unitrade 14, 15, 17-19), all with unmistakably green cancels, small, unnoticeable flaws, fresh Fine appearance. A very scarce group. Scott 14, 15, 17-19.
Scott $588+
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Lot 242
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Canada, 1859 Cents Issue colored cancels (Unitrade 14, 15, 17-19), eleven different comprising with red target; 10¢ with red, blue and bluish green targets plus a rejoined pair with a greenish blue Pembroke split-ring c.d.s. and another pair with blood red 5-bar grids; 12½¢ with red & blue targets; and 17¢, two with red targets; also a 1¢ rose with a small Prince Edward Island grid; most with small flaws but otherwise Fine or better. A very scarce group. Scott 14, 15, 17-19.
Scott $1,738 ++
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Lot 243
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Canada, 1859 Cents Issue "Paid" cancels, selection of eight stamps, one of each value plus two additional 12½¢ each canceled with a clear "Paid" handstamp in various styles and colors; the 1¢ with a red Victoria B.C. oval handstamp, appears to have had a black cancel removed; the rest, despite a few very minor flaws, are Fine or better. A difficult set to assemble. Scott 14-15, 17-20.
Scott $1,128+
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