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U.S. and Canada Stamps


1868 Large Queens
 
 
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Lot 736
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Canada, 1868, Large Queen, ½¢ black (Unitrade 21), perfectly centered, intense color and a razor-sharp impression on brilliant paper, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine, a gem mint single. Scott 21 $110 (for hinged). Unitrade C$375 ($280),

Expertization: 2001 Greene Certificate.
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Lot 737
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Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 1¢ brown red (Unitrade 22), beautifully centered, stunning rich color and a deep prooflike impression on fresh crisp paper, full fresh original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott 22 $900. Unitrade C$2,000 ($1,500),

A TRULY SUPERB MINT SINGLE OF THE 1¢ BROWN RED LARGE QUEEN.

Provenance: from the Glassco & Mirabel block, "Harbour" collection, Dr. Tang
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Lot 738
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Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 2¢ green, thin paper (Unitrade 24b), bright and fresh with choice centering, unused, Extremely Fine. Scott 24b $950. SG 48. Unitrade C$1,400 ($1,050)
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Lot 739
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Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 12½¢ blue (Unitrade 28), very well centered, bright fresh color, large part original gum, Very Fine. Scott 28 $1,250. Unitrade C$2,800 ($2,100)
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Lot 740
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Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 15¢ gray violet, "Pawnbroker" variety (Unitrade 29ii), position 10, wonderfully well centered, brilliant color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott 29 var. Unitrade C$2,000 ($1,500),

A SUPERB MINT SINGLE OF THIS SCARCE VARIETY, SURELY AMONG THE FINEST EXTANT.

Expertization: 1997 Greene Certificate.

Provenance: "Crossings"
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Lot 741
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Canada, 1875, Large Queen, 15¢ blue gray (Unitrade 30b), outstanding centering, stunning color, fresh original gum, hinge remnant, Extremely Fine, choice. Scott 30b $130. Unitrade C$300 ($220)
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Lot 742
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Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 15¢ deep blue (Unitrade 30e), well centered, rich color, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine, a pretty example of this rare shade. Scott 30e $1,750. Unitrade C$2,000 ($1,500),

Expertization: 1996 Green Certificate.
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Lot 743
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Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 1¢ brown red, laid paper (Unitrade 31), unmistakably laid paper with a vertical vergé line, fresh and beatifully centered with rich color and a neat, face-free partial strike of a St. John "7" 2-ring cancel, fresh and choice Very Fine. Scott 31 $8,000. Unitrade C$10,000 ($7,500),

AN EXTRAORDINARY USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1¢ LARGE QUEEN ON LAID PAPER.

Expertization: photocopy of 1999 V.G. Greene Certificate.
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