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Lot 765 |
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Nova Scotia, 1857, 3d pale blue (2b), large even margins with vibrant color and what we feel is most original gum; fresh, bright and Extremely Fine. Unitrade C$1,600 ($1,200).
Scott $1,250
Expertization: signed A. Diena with 2010 Greene Foundation Certificate noting "small part original gum".
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Lot 766 |
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Nova Scotia, 1851, 3d dark blue (3), a stunning mint pair, bright and fresh with large balanced margins, deep rich color and full, never hinged original gum; Extremely Fine to Superb. Yvert €4,400 ++ ($4,750).
Scott $3,200 ++
A RARELY OFFERED, NEARLY NON-EXISTENT NEVER HINGED PAIR OF THE FINEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE.
Expertization: 1974 BPA certificate.
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Lot 767 |
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Nova Scotia, 1851, 3d dark blue & 1857, 6d dark green (3, 5), each with three margins, tied by mute oval grids on 1859 registered cover from Yarmouth to Bridgetown, Annapolis (N.S.), postmarked (on reverse) red Yarmouth c.d.s. (Mar 19) and backstamped also with Bridgetown and Annapolis c.d.s.s, both Mar 22; Very Fine and most attractive.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 1976 PF Certificate.
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Lot 768 |
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Nova Scotia, 1851, 1s deep violet (7 var.), full to mostly oversize margins with bright, luminous color, a light barred oval cancel and a partial red exchange office c.d.s.; exceptionally fresh and choice Extremely Fine. SG 7.
SG £5,000 ($6,380)
A TRULY SUPERLATIVE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE COLD VIOLET SHADE.
Expertization: 1997 BPA certificate.
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Lot 769 |
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Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 10¢ vermilion (12 var.), two diagonally bisected halves, placed together and tied by neat Halifax "H" oval grid on cover to Charlestown Mass., red "Paid 10" in circle exchange office handstamp, Halifax c.d.s., Feb 18, 1861 c.d.s. on reverse, Very Fine and most unusual.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
Expertization: 2010 Greene Foundation Certificate.
Either or both halves could have been the uncanceled parts of two previously used stamps.
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Lot 770 |
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Nova Scotia, 1860-63, 10¢ vermilion, bisected (12b), upper left diagonal half tied by mute oval grid on small cover from Halifax to Dorchester, N.B., endorsed manuscript "On Service" and "Conts, St. John's, Aug 21/63."; backstamped Dorchester, Aug 22; Fine and rare.
Estimate $600 - 800
Expertization: 1952 RPS Certificate.
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