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U.S. and Canada Stamps


1897 Queen Victoria Jubilee
 
 
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Lot 755
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, ½¢-$5, plate proofs on India (Unitrade 50P-65P), blocks of four, complete set mounted on card, all with large margins, 6¢-$5 with sheet margins at right, bright fresh colors, one $5 with tiny natural inclusion in margin, Extremely Fine. Scott 50-65 vars. Unitrade C$28,000 as singles ($21,000),

A PRISTINE SET OF BLOCKS OF THESE SCARCE PLATE PROOFS.

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 756
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 8¢ dark violet (Unitrade 56), perfectly centered, prooflike color, original gum, never hinged, an Extremely Fine gem. Scott 56 $300. Unitrade C$540 ($400),

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 757
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 8¢ dark violet (Unitrade 56), block of four, outstanding centering, as fresh as the day it was printed, flawless never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine, a choice mint block. Scott 56 $1,200 for singles. Unitrade C$2,160 for singles ($1,620),

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 758
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 15¢ steel blue (Unitrade 58), choice centering, stunning color with a prooflike impression, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott 58 $650. Unitrade C$1,200 ($900),

A CHOICE MINT 15¢ JUBILEE.

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 759
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 15¢ steel blue (Unitrade 58), block of four, beautifully centered, post office fresh with deep color and pristine never hinged original gum, Extremely Fine. Scott 58 $2,600 for singles. Unitrade C$4,800 for singles ($3,600),

A SIMPLY STUNNING BLOCK OF THE 15¢ JUBILEE.

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 760
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion (Unitrade 59), with an extended printing line at bottom right, wonderfully well centered within very large margins, blazing color, original gum, never hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott 59 $625. Unitrade C$1,200 ($900),

AN ESPECIALLY CHOICE NEVER HINGED MINT SINGLE.

Expertization: 2003 Gratton Certificate.

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 761
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion (Unitrade 59), block of four, bright, fresh and well centered with incredible color, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice. Scott 59 $1,100 for singles. Unitrade C$1,600 for singles ($1,200)
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Lot 762
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 50¢ ultramarine (Unitrade 60), well centered, bright pastel shade, original gum, never hinged, choice and Very Fine. Scott 60 $775. Unitrade C$1,500 ($1,120),

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 763
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $1 lake (Unitrade 61), right margin single, well centered, absolutely gorgeous intense color, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine, very pretty stamp. Scott 61 $2,900. Unitrade C$3,600 ($2,700)
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Lot 764
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $2 dark purple (Unitrade 62), very well centered, deep color, original gum, never hinged, tiny natural inclusion, fresh, Very Fine. Scott 62 $4,000. Unitrade C$6,000 ($4,500),

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 765
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $2 dark purple (Unitrade 62), sheet margin single, virtually perfectly centered, bright fresh color, original gum, never hinged, single slightly nibbed perf, still Extremely Fine. Scott 62 $4,000. Unitrade C$6,000 ($4,500)
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Lot 766
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $3 yellow bister (Unitrade 63), exceedingly well centered, warm rich color, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, a select mint single. Scott 63 $1,400. Unitrade C$2,000 ($1,500),

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 767
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $4 purple (Unitrade 64), excellent centering within very large margins, brilliant color, original gum, never hinged, choice, Very Fine. Scott 64 $4,000. Unitrade C$6,000 ($4,500),

A RARE PREMIUM NEVER HINGED MINT SINGLE OF THE $4 JUBILEE.

Expertization: 1975 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: "Mount Royal"
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Lot 768
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $5 olive green (Unitrade 65), near perfect centering, large margins, rich color and a fine impression, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, choice. Scott 65 $1,500. Unitrade C$2,000 ($1,500)
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Lot 769
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $5 olive green (Unitrade 65), fresh and nicely centered, original gum, Very Fine. Scott 65 $1,500. Unitrade C$2,000 ($1,500),

Expertization: Brun expertizing backstamp.
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