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Sale 356
U.S. and Worldwide
Stamps, Covers, Coins and Collections
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Lot 454 |
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Canada, 1851, Beaver, 3d red, laid paper (1), huge margins, strike 7-ring cancel, perfectly centered, rich color. Extremely Fine, a gem 3 pence first issue.
Scott $1,000
Expertization: with 2016 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 455 |
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Canada, 1851, 12p black vertical "specimen" overprint in carmine (3p), horizontal pair, large balanced margins. Faint stains on reverse (trivial). Very Fine. Unitrade 3Pi.
Unitrade C$5,000 as singles ($3,750)
Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 456 |
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Canada, 1852 3p orange red major re-entry (4 var.), the right stamp in a horizontal pair, position A79-80. Large margins all around, brilliant color. Two strikes 1856 Brookville & Montreal Railroad postmark. Extremely Fine. Unitrade 4xiii.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A STUNNING MULTIPLE CONTAINING THIS RARE AND VERY NOTICEABLE RE-ENTRY.
Expertization: with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate.
Provenance: Glassco, Dale-Liechtenstein, Dr. Tang
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Lot 457 |
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Canada, 1852, Beaver, 3d red (4), attractive left side sheet margin single with margins all around, top margin slightly irregular, not tied on outer FLS by partial target, red slanted "Paid" straightline handstamp, large faint "Way" handstamp, red Montreal Paid 11/7/53 "tombstone" cancel, Very Fine cover.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 458 |
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Canada, 1853, 3d Beaver, Three varieties (4a, 4c, 4xi), three used singles: brown red (4a, certificate says lightly oxidized), ribbed paper (4c faint pen cancel), and scarlet vermilion (4xi), all fresh, rich colors. Extremely Fine. Choice lot.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Expertization: with 2014, 2015, 2016 Greene Foundation certificates, respectively.
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Lot 459 |
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Canada, 1858, 3d red, perf 12 (12), horizontal pair, tied on piece by four ring "27" cancel, quite well centered for this, rich fresh color. Tiny corner crease left stamp, completely unnoticeable. Very Fine for this scarce multiple.
Scott $2,700 as singles
Expertization: with 2013 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 460 |
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Canada, 1859, Beaver, 5¢ vermilion (15), deep color and sharp impression, Fine, tied to cover front to Holland by target cancel, magenta company double oval handstamp at left, red London "Paid" 5/29/67 transit, manuscript "Per Canadian Steamer", trivial internal cover tear, otherwise Very Fine front.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: with 2006 Sismondo certificate and his signature.
The 5¢ rate was a special rate for single weight printed matter, a rate that was negotiated with the British Post Office, and remained in effect during the "first cents period". Printed matter sent to other than the U.S. or Great Britain are very rare.
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Lot 461 |
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Canada, 1873, Small Queen, 3¢ red, perf 11½x12 (37e), tied on cover with privately created fancy cross cancel in red, matching "Huntsville ONT.", matching red datestamps ms 2/8/73 to Toronto, March 9, 1873 receiver on back, flap fault on reverse, still Very Fine and possibly a unique fancy cancel, attributed to Postmaster Littlefield
we have since learned that Littlefield was not the postmaster, but a collector, and made the cover many decades ago. the cover is being offered on its own merits.
Estimate 300 - 400
Expertization: with 2016 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 462 |
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Canada, 1888, Small Queen, 5¢ gray (42), block of four, original never hinged, beautifully centered, prooflike color and impression. Extremely Fine, a choice multiple.
Scott $2,000
Expertization: with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 463 |
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Canada, 1888, Small Queen, 6¢ red brown (43), bottom margin single with part imprint, original gum never hinged, outstanding centering within wide margins, post office fresh color. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $525
Expertization: with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate for strip.
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Lot 464 |
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Canada, 1893, Queen Victoria "Widow's Weeds", 50¢ deep blue, imperf (47a), top sheet margin pair, large margins other sides, original gum lightly hinged, right stamp never hinged, with slight doubling of the top frame line.
Scott $3,000
Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 465 |
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Canada, 1897, ½¢-$5 Diamond Jubilee (50P-65P), complete, plate proofs on card, bright colors and large well balanced margins. Extremely Fine, choice set.
Unitrade C$7,000 ($5,250)
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Lot 466 |
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Canada, 1897, ½¢-$5 Diamond Jubilee (50P-65P), complete in blocks of four, plate proofs on card, 6¢-$5 are right sheet margin blocks, exceptionally fresh colors and large well balanced margins. Extremely Fine, choice set.
Unitrade C$28,000 ($21,000)
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Lot 467 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 3¢ 5¢ & 10¢ select group, all original gum never hinged, beautifully centered, brilliant color. Extremely Fine. Choice lot. Scott 53, 54, 57.
Unitrade C$680 ($510)
Expertization: photocopy of 2002 PF certificate for block (3¢) 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (5¢), 2008 Greene (10¢).
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Lot 468 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion (59), original gum never hinged, faint natural gum bends, beautifully centered, gorgeous vibrant color. Extremely Fine, pretty stamp.
Scott $650
Expertization: with 2010 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 469 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $1 lake (61), near perfect centering, rich color. Neat Toronto 1901 c.d.s. Extremely Fine, a gem used single.
Scott $700
Expertization: with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 470 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $2 dark purple (62), original gum, well centered, lovely rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,400
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Lot 471 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $3 yellow bister (63), original gum never hinged, essentially perfectly centered, prooflike color. Light crease (certificate says "gum bend". Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: with 2005 Gratton certificate.
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Lot 472 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $3 yellow bister (63), original gum lightly hinged, beautiful color, nicely centered. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: with 1983 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 473 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $4 purple (64), bottom margin single, original gum never hinged, very well centered within wide margins, post office fresh, deep color. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,000
A CHOICE NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $4 JUBILEE, RARELY ENCOUNTERED THIS WELL CENTERED AND NEVER HINGED.
Expertization: with 1985 Greene Foundation certificate.
Provenance: Fox
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Lot 474 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $4 purple (64), original gum, very lightly hinged (if at all), well centered. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,400
Expertization: with 2015 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 475 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $4 purple (64), original gum lightly disturbed, perfectly centered within wide balanced margins, gorgeous deep color. Extremely Fine and with great eye appeal.
Scott $1,400
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Lot 476 |
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Canada, 1897 $5 Jubilee large die proof (65P), sunk on 172 x 108mm card from the printer's sample book, #"41" on reverse. Fresh Extremely Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Fox
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Lot 477 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $5 olive green (65), original gum never hinged, light gum bends, well centered with rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $4,000
Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 478 |
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Canada, 1897-1898, ½¢-10¢ QV Maple Leaf Issue, Plate Proofs (66P-73P), india plate proofs on card, includes extra shade 2¢ 68P. 10¢ small margin stain. Otherwise all Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$2,240 ($1,680)
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Lot 479 |
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Canada, 1897-98, ½¢-10¢ QV Maple Leaf Issue, Plate proofs (66P-73P), blocks of 4. India plate proos on card, includes extra shade 2¢ 68P plus additional block, ½¢ with scissor cut in margin between proofs. Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$9,360 ($7,020)
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Lot 480 |
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Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria "Maple Leaf", 5¢ dark blue on bluish (70), top margin single (hinged in selvage only) original gum never hinged, beautifully centered within true jumbo margins, stunning rich color. Extremely Fine. A beautiful stamp.
Scott $500
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Lot 481 |
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Canada, 1898-1902, ½¢-20¢ QV Numeral Issues Plate Proofs (74P-75P, 77P84P), complete, all bottom sheet margins singles, india plate proofs on card. Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$4,000 ($3,000)
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Lot 482 |
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Canada, 1898-1902, ½¢-20¢ QV Numeral Issues Plate Proofs (74P-75P, 77P-84P), complete, top sheet margin blocks of four, india plate proofs on card. Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$16,000 ($12,000)
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Lot 483 |
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Canada, 1898-1902, ½¢//10¢ Imperf QV Numeral Issues (Unitrade 74iv/83ii), six different imperf bottom sheet margin blocks of four, without gum, includes: ½¢ (74iv), 1¢ (75vi), 2¢ (77d), 5¢ (79ii), 8¢ (82ii), and 10¢ (83ii). 10¢ with light paper wrinkling. Otherwise all Very Fine, from the American Banknote Company Sale.
Unitrade C$11,900 ($8,920)
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Lot 484 |
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Canada, 1898, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 10¢ brown violet, imperf (83a), horizontal pair, original gum lightly hinged, huge balanced margins, prooflike color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 485 |
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Canada, 1903, King Edward VII, 5¢ blue on bluish (91), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered in large balanced margins, prooflike color and impression. A Superb gem.
Scott $625
Expertization: 1988 P.F. certificate states "Genuine" implying never hinged.
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Lot 486 |
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Canada, 1903-08, King Edward VII, 5¢ blue, vertical "Stitch Watermark" (91 var.), well centered, neatly cancelled, fresh. Very Fine. Exceedingly rare—unlisted in Unitrade.
Estimate 400 - 500
Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 487 |
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Canada, 1903, King Edward VII, 10¢ brown lilac, imperf (93a), horizontal pair, without gum as issued, large balanced margins, bright color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200
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Lot 488 |
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Canada, 1924, 1¢ yellow coil die 1 imperf horizontally (126ac), block of 4, wet printing, original gum never hinged, flawless centering, vivid color. Extremely Fine. Scarce.
Scott $1,200
Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 489 |
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Canada, 1923, 1¢ orange yellow, 2¢ green, imperf horizontally (126a, 128a), blocks of 50, used in the production of coils, 1¢ hinged in selvage and affecting two singles, balance never hinged, 2¢ hinged in selvage and just barely affecting three stamps, balance never hinged, centering is choice throughout. Very Fine.
Scott $2,500 as blocks of 4 and 6
RARELY SEEN LARGE MULTIPLES.
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Lot 490 |
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Canada, 1924, King George V "Admiral", 3¢ carmine coil, imperf horizontally (130a), corner margin block of 4, wet printing, showing trace of type D lathework in margin, original gum never hinged, brilliant color. F.-V.F. A scarce position piece.
Scott $1,650
Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 491 |
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Canada, 1929, 50¢ Bluenose (158), margin block of four, original gum never hinged, well centered. Very Fine.
Scott $1,700 as singles
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Lot 492 |
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Canada, 1935, King George VI Pictorials, India plate proofs on card complete (217P-227P), top values are upper right corner singles. Extremely Fine. Unitrade C$1,600 ($1,200).
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