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Never hinged - unused with original gum in Post Office state and unmount~ ed Lightly hinged - unused with full original gum showing some evidence of a l.h. previous hinge which may be present in part or entire ly removed .

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BLOCKS OR SHEETS AND THEIR GUM: Minor separations are the rule, rather than the exception , in the case of blocks or sheets of any size . A few separations-around four perfs per rowdo not affect the value of a block or sheet and are not grounds for the return of a lot.

Blocks of four that have two stamps o.g. and two stam ps n.h. are described "n.h. (2)/o.g.(2)".

PAIRS: All pairs are horizontal , unless otherwise mentioned .

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GUM DESCRIPTION Recogn izing that there are occasional differences of opinion conce rning gum nomen clature by various expert committees , for exa mple , a stamp described as o.g. being certified as large part o.g. or even part o.g., this minor classi fication discrepancy alone is not sufficient grounds for return.

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CATALOGUES USED IN LISTING: Scott U.S., Volume 2 Stanley Gibbons British Commonwealth

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Minor faults including , but not limited to. file folds not affecting stam ps, small tears and some back flap damage have not been noted in the descriptions of this catalogue .

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IN THE MAILING ENVELOPE Subscribers will find the May 11 Dale/Lichtenstein British Columbia and Vancouver Island, May 12 Frederick R. Mayer Nova Scotia and May 13 Dale/ Lichtenstei n Western Expresses and Pony Espress Postal History ca talogues.

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SALE 2944

THE FREDERIC!( R. MAYER GOLD MEDAL COLLECTION

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NOVA SCOTIA Wednesday, May 12, 2004 1:00 P.M. The I<itano New York 66 Park Avenue at 38th Street, The Penthouse If attending the auction, please make a reser vation

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H. R. HARMER LLC 3 EAST 28TH STREET, 7TH FLOO R, NEW YORK, NY 10016 Telep hone: (212 ) 532-3700 Fax: (212 ) 447-5625 e-mail: hrharmer @hrh armer.com Website: www. hrh armer.com Keith A. Harm er, Jack LaCa lamito - Licensed Auctioneer s License #' s 672829 , 780870

On all lots so ld a commiss ion of 15% on the ham mer price will be payable by the bu yer.

Introduction to Mr. Frederick R. Mayer and his Gold Medal Collection of Nova Scotia Among the hierarchy of United States philately, Mr. Frederick R. Mayer is probably the best-known "low profile " collector. Esoteric and scholarly in his philatelic passion s, tenaciou s in his pursuits, through his four decade s of collection, he has amassed perhaps four "best ever" Collection s. His United States 1856 Five Cent s Imperforate , best known in the United State s, is considered without equal and may, in fact , be the preeminent single stamp collection ever formed. He has been accused (humorou sly) of collecting the TWO best Costa Rica Collection s ever. The Macao is without peer and no other than the Macao Po stal Mu seum has made numerou s advances. Let us also not forget his New Caledonia , Madagascar , Antigua and Panama Tran sits.

It is our plea sure to present in this catalogue the Frederick R. Mayer Gold Medal Collection of Nova Scotia. Mr. Mayer' s taste and purpo se are self-evident when one peru ses thi s wonderful array. The large st frankings , ear liest known , rare destinations and outstanding provenance s are all there to amaze. The attributes of the Collection can be st be witnessed by the extent of the awards received.

The se include: Exhibited International Philatelic Exhibit, Monaco November 1997 Gold American Philatelic Society Stamp show August 1998 Exhibited 1999 August International 's Claridge Platinum Award APS Ameristamp, Portland , one frame , February 2000 APS Pre-1900 Medal of Excellence Gold American Philatelic Society , Providence August 2000 Prix d ' Honneur New York City Megashow November 2000 Prix d 'Honneur American Philatelic Society , Tucson, one frame, Jan. 2001 Gold ROMPEX May 2001 2002 Collection retired

***** We hope you enjoy reading the catalogue as much as we had producing it and revisiting "o ld friends" from collections that have pa ssed through our Galleries throughout the years.

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THE PENCE ISSUES OF 1851-1857 The Pence Issues stamps of Nova Scotia fall easi ly into three main categories: 1851, 1853 and 1857 Issues.

The original 1851 Issue consisted of three denominations , the three pence dark blue(Scott 3, S.G. 2 and 3), six pence yellow green (Scott 4, S.G. 5) and one shilling cold violet (Scott 7, S.G. 7 and 7c). All shipments from the printer occurred between July and September of 1851. In thj catalogue , the stamps from this printing will be referred to by the above colors, as shades are, in our opinion , arbitrary and the likely result of the natural effects of age and reaction to the blued paper .

The 1853 Issue consisted of an additional denomination , the one penny red brown (Scott l , S.G. l) . Printed over a twelve day period in April of I 853 and sent to Nova Scotia in a sing le shipment , the very minor differences in shades are again attributable to natural causes.

The bisecting of the three pence and six pence was first authorized by Postmaster Woodgate in October , 1854 specifically to make up the seven and one-half pence rate to Great Britain . Other bisects were accepted , but not authorized.

The 1857 Issue comprised additional printings of the original denomjnations in slightly difference colors, the three pence in blue (Scott 2, S.G. 4), six pence in dark green (Scott 5, S.G. 6) and one shilling in purple (Scott 6, S.G. 8). All shipme nts were made in July of 1857. Again , shades are arbitrary and, therefore , all stamps from the 1857 Issue will be referred to by the above colors.

THE CENTS ISSUES OF NOVA SCOTIA Following the adoption of decimal currency in January of 1860, the Pence Issue stamps were replaced by the issuance of stamps denomjnated in cents. Five different cents denomjnations were issued in October of that year. An additiona l two cents value was added in May of 1863 to accommodate the new postal rate for letter within the same county. All of the stamps were engraved and printed by the American Bank Note Company of New York. There were two printings of the two, eight and one-half, ten and twelve and onehalf cents values . Three printings of the one cent were necessary and five for the five cents .

Although the Issue has some minor production varieties , the only major variety occurred on the one cent as it also exists imperforated vertically. It is believed that five or six sheets of thjs were printed. On some values, toned paper variations are reported existing in the same sheet along with normal paper.

This issues was gradually replaced by the stamps of Canada after Nova Scotia became part of the Confederation on July 1, 1867. Interestingly , in February of 1895, the Canadian Government sold the remaining unused Nova Scotia stamps. However, no five cents stamps were included.

In this cata logue, the sale is arranged by Issue and within the Issue by denomination . Within each denomination , covers are ananged by the highest denomjnation found on the cover as the primary listing.

Domestic usages are followed by usages to other provinces , to Canada , to England and finally the United States. Bisects are listed at the end of each denomjnation.

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NOVA SCOTIA 1851 Issue

WEDNESDAY. MAY 12, 2004 Afternoon Session at 1:00 P.M.

THE PENCE ISSUES 1851 ISSUE

From the "Halifax " Collection 50 I

DP DIE PROOF : 3p black, Die proof on Indi a on card, 35x35 mm , uncl eare d frame lines extend

into corner value tablet s, neg ligible thin in card, fine.

Estimated Valu e $2,000-3, 000 FIVE KN OWN TO EX IST

THREE PENCE BLUE

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From the "Cornwallis " Collection 502

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3p blue, part origina l gum, full to enorm ous margins, ex tremely fine Scott 2, S.G. 3, £900 Certification: Signed H. Bloch

503

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3p blue , part original gum, mostly enormous margins all round , extreme ly fine Scott 2, S.G . 3, £900 Certification: David Brandon Certificat e ( 1977) stating "...is genuine. "

THREE PENCE USED COPIES 504

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3p blue , mostly huge margins, cancelled by light grids and large red " 10", extremely fine Scott 2, S.G. 3 Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1969) stating "... is genuine"

505

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Estimated Valu e $500-750

3p blue , enormou s margins all round, ova l grid cancel , lovely rich color, uperb Scott 2, S.G. 3, £120 Certification: Guilio Bolaffi Certificate (1967). Signed by him and A lberto Diena 4

NOYA SCOTIA 1851 Issue

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3p blue , mostly enormou s margins all round , oval grid cance l, extremely fine Scott 2, S.G. 3, £120

507

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3p blue , large eve n margins, neat oval grid cancels framing central crown, clear , sharp impre ssion, extremely fine Scott 2, S.G. 3, £120

508

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3p blue , full to huge margin s, light ova l grid cancel , very deep shade, extremely fine Scott 2, S.G. 3, £ 120

509

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3p blue , PAIR , large to enormous margin s, light oval grid cancellation s, bright color, superb Scott 2, S.G. 3

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Estimated Value $300

From the Dale/Lichtenstein and "Foxbr idge" Collections 3p blue , STRIP OF FOUR , full to huge margin s all round , mostly very light ova l grid cancels , extremel y fine Scott 2, S.G . 3

Estimated Value $ 1,200-1,500

RARE STRIP Certification: Signed by Alberto Diena

SIX PENCE PROOFS From the "Halifax" Collection

511

DP DIE PROOF : 6p black, Die proof on India on card , 35x35mm , uncle ared frame lines extend

into corner value tablet s, very fine Estimated Value $2,500-3, 500

THREE KNOWN TO EXIST 5

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512 PPIBJ PLATE PROOF: 6p black , plate proof on card , bottom left CORNER MARGIN BLOCK OF TWENTY-FIVE , margin s large other sides, negligible creasing , small margin tear , very fine .

From the Exhibition Collection Estimated Va lue $2,000-2,500

EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE MULTIPLE

SIX PENCE YELLOW GREEN

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6p yellow green , original gum , good to large margins all round , beautifully bright color , extremely fineFr om the "Cornwallis" Collection

From the "Cornwalli s" Collection Scott 4, S.G. 5, £4000

FEWER THAN TWENTY BELIEVED TO EXIST AND ONLY A HANDFUL WITH GUM Certification: B.P.A. Certificat e (1963) stating " ... is genuine." Signed by Herbert Bloch 514

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6p yellow green , unused, very large margins all round , sharp impres sion and brilliant fresh, extremely fine and beautiful Scott 4, S.G. 5, £4000 Certification: Alberto Diena Certificate (196 7) 6

NOVA SCOTIA 185 1 Issue

SIX PENCE USED COPIES 515

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6p yellow green, very large margin s all round , rare large numeral "5" cancel , tiny margin thin not mentioned in certificate, otherwise extremely fine and beautiful

From the Nicolas Argenti Collection Scott 4, S.G. 5 Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1986) stating " ...is genu ine" 516

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Estimated Value $500-750

6p yellow green, mostly enormo us margins all round show ing portion of adjoin ing stamp one side, ova l grid cance l, extremely fine Scott 4, S.G. 5, £450

OUTSTANDING COPY 517

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6p yellow gree n, large margin s all round , light ova l grid cance l, beautifully bright , fresh co lor, extreme ly fine Scott 4, S.G . 5, £450

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6p yellow green, full to enormous margin s, bold ova l grid cancel frami ng centra l crown, extreme ly fine

From the Alfred H. Caspary Collection.

Scott 4, S.G. 5, £450 Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1986) stating " ...is genuine " 519

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6p yellow green, very large margin s all round , light oval grid cance l, clear impression and rich color, extreme ly fine Scott 4, S.G. 5, £450

520

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6p yellow green, full to very large margins , light ova l grid ca ncel, bright color , extreme ly fine Scott 4, S.G . 5, £450 Certification: Signed by Alberto Diena and Guilio Bolaffi

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6p yellow green, large margin s all round , light oval grid cance l and small part of red transit marking , extreme ly fine Scott 4, S.G. 5, £450 Certification: Paul J. Alcuri Certificate ( 1982) stating "... is genuine ...A perfect stamp in every respect." Signed by Alcuri, Diena, et al

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NOVA SCOTJA 185 1 Issue

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6p ye llow gree n, clear to large marg ins all round , "A97" in grid cance l, very fine Estimated Value $300-400 Scott 4, S.G. 5 Certification: Royal Philatelic Society Certificate ( 1957) stating "it is Genuine "

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6p yellow gree n, PAJR, with 3p blue, goo d to mostly enormo us margin s showi ng portion s of adjoining stamps on one 6p and 3p, neatly cancelled by oval grids on small piece, extre mely fine Estimated Value $ 1,000-1 ,500

Scott 4, S.G. 5

RARE AND AITRACTIVE 524

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6p yellow green, STRIP OF THREE , full to very large margins showi ng trace of adjo ining stamp one side, right stamp tiny thin , very fine Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000

Scott 4, S.G. 5

RARE MULTIPLE

525

From the Dale/Lichtens tein and Koh Seow Chuan Collections 525

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6p yellow gree n, STRIP OF FIVE, torn and rejoined at left hand pair , right strip full to large margins , very fine , pair slightly lightly cut into at bottom, ova l gr id cance ls Est imated Value $4,000-5 ,000

Scott 4, S.G. 5, ÂŁ

BEAUTIFUL AND VER Y RARE Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1986) stating "... is genuine. The second stamp ... torn vertically and rejoined "

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NOVA SCOTIA 185 l Issue

From the Dale/Lichtenstein Collection 526 O EE 6p yellow green , BLOCK OF FOUR, margin s practically all round, neat oval grid ca ncel s, rich true color , fresh, fine Estimated Value $ l 0,000-12 ,000

Scott 4, S.G. 5 A VERY RARE MULTIPLE

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From the Alfred H. Caspary Collection 527

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l sh cold violet, unu sed, good to large margin s, beautiful true co lor, superb Scott 7, S.G. 7, £19 ,000

ARGENTI BELIEVED THERE WERE LESS THAN TWELVE UNUSED "COLD VIOLET " SHADES EXTANT

ONE SHILLING USED COPIES

From the Nicolas Argenti and Alfr ed H. Caspary Collections 528

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I sh cold violet , incredible margins, po ssible corner sheet margin copy , clear on-the-nose oval grid cancel framing crown , superb

Scott 7, S.G . 7, £5 ,000 THE ULTIMATE COPY OF THIS CLASSIC RARITY Certification: Guilio Bolajfi Certificate ( 1963) and signed by him 9

NOVA SCOTIA 1851 Issue

529

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Ish cold violet , huge margins all round , neat oval grid cancel and light pen stroke, superb Scott 7, S.G. 7, £5 ,000 Documentation : Handstamped "W.H.C" (Colson) on reverse

From the Mauri ce Burrus Collection 530

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I sh cold violet, large margins all round, neat oval grid cancel , sharp impression, extremely fine Scott 7, S.G. 7, £5 ,000

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l sh violet, large even margi ns, light oval grid cancel, lovely color, extre mely fine Scott 7, S.G. 7, £5,000

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From the Dale/Li chtenstein Collection 532

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I sh cold violet, PAIR , huge margins exce pt clear one corner, very light oval grid cancels, lovely color and beautiful Est imated Value $ 12,000-15 ,000

Scott 7, S.G . 7

A SPLENDID SHO W PIECE Certification: Royal Philatelic Society Certificate (1972) stating " ... is genuine"

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I sh cold violet, PAIR , good to very large margins except barely touched one point , neat oval grid cancels and light red postmark , negligible corner crease, rich color, very fine Scott 7, S.G. 7

Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000 10

NOVA SCOTIA 1853 Issue

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DP DIE PROOF : Ip black , Die proof on India on card, 37x50mm , uncleared corner vaJue tablets ,

very fine Estimated Value $2,000-3 ,000 535

DP DIE PROOF : 1p black, Die proof on card, uncleared corner vaJue tablet s, faint stain, thin, fine

Estimated Value $ 1,500-2 ,000

From the "Halifax" Collection ONLY SIX KNOW TO EXIST

ONE PENNY RED BROWN 536

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lp red brown, MAJOR RE-ENTRY , all numerals show doubljng , etc., Position 49, pait original gum , margins all round, tiny scissors cut in at top right margin , fresh , very fine Scott I var., S.G . I var.

Certification: B.PA Certificate (1986) stating "...is genuine"

537

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Estimated Value $ 1,500-2 ,000

Ip red brown , originaJ gum, full to enormous margin s showing portion of adjoining stamp at right , lovely bright color, superb

From the Arthur Hind and C.M. Jephcott Collections Scott 1, S.G. 1, £2000 538

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Ip red brown , original gum, full to mo stly enormous margin s, faint crease not mentioned in certificates, superb appearance Scott I, S.G. I, £2000 Certification: Peter Holcombe Certificate (1981) stating "...genuine." and Enza Diena Certificate (1983) and signed by both

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Ip red brown , PAIR, large part original gum , clear to mostly large margins, lovely color Scott I, S.G. I

Estimated Value $2,000-3 ,000

From the Nicolas Argenti and M. Ferrari de la Renotiere Collections VERY FINE AND RARE MULTIPLE Certification: Royal Philatelic Society Certificate (1957) stating "...is Genuine."

Documentation: Gilbert and W.H.C (Colson) handstamps on reverse

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NOVA SCOTIA 1853 Issue

From The Claude Cartier, "Foxbridge" and Koh Seow Chuan Collections 540 * ml lp red brown , SHEET MARGIN BLOCK OF FOUR , or iginal gum , clear to large margins other sides, few small thin spots, fresh, lovely color, otherwise very fine Scott I , S.G. I

Est imated Value $20,000-25 ,000

A GREAT RARITY There are fewer than five blocks known of the one pence , the largest being a block of five. This sheet margin examp le is the most stunning and essential for a major Exhibition collection.

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NOVA SCOTIA 1853 Issue

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Ip red brown , very large , even margin s all round , cancelled by neat "H" in oval grid , brilliant color , superb Scott l , S.G.1 , £400

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lp red brown , enormous margins all round showing portions of adjoining stamps at sides, light oval grid cancel framing vignette , superb Scott I , S.G. 1, £400 Certification : Signed by Herbert Bloch

543

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Ip red brown, huge , even margin s all round , neat grid cancels , superb Scott 1, S.G. 1, £400 Certification: Peter Holcombe Certificate (1991) stating " ...genuine- A very fin e stamp-".

Signed by him and Enza Diena

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Ip red brown , enormou s margin s showing portion s of adjoining stamp s all sides, cancelled by face-free oval grid s on small piece , superb Scott I, S.G. I, £400

ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES EXTANT Certificati on: Signed by Roger Calves 545

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Ip red brown , full to enormou s margin s showing significant portion of adjoining stamp at top , barely discernible oval grid cancel , extremely fine Scott I, S.G. I, £400

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lp red brown , large margin s, neat oval grid cancel , extremely fine Scott I, S.G. I, £400

547

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Ip red brown , PAIR , large to enormou s margin s showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, mainly light oval grid cancel s, superb Scott I , S.G . I

Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

From the "Halifax" Collection 548

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Ip red brown , PAIR , mostly huge margin s showing portion s of adjoining stamps at top , neat manu script "X" cancels , beautiful deep color , extremely fine Scott 1, S.G. I

Estimated Value $500-750

STUPENDOUS PAIR 13

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550

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Ip red brown , PAIR , clear to mo stly large margin s all round, cancelled by two strikes of large "3" , light horizontal crease, very fine Estimated Value $500-750

Scott I, S.G. I

QUITE LOVELY AND RARE No examp les of th e cance llation ha ve been not ed in any of the following co llectio ns - Argenti, Dale/Lichtenstein, Foxbridge ", "Halifax ", Kanai or Koh and only two such markings are found on cover, 550

0

Ip red brown , STRIP OF THREE , full to mostly huge margin s showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, neat oval grid cance ls, extremely fine Estimated Value $ 1,000 - 1,500

Scott l , S.G. 1

GORGEOUS MULTIPLE Certification : The Philat elic Foundation Certificate ( 1976) stating " ... is genuine . "

551

From the Dale/Lichtenstein Collection 551 O EE Ip red brown , BLOCK OF FOUR, good to enormous margin s showing portions of adjoining stamp s at right , vertical crease through left stamp s, cancelled by oval grids and attractive packet marking Estimated Value $5,000- 7,500

Scott I , S.G . I

A WONDERFUL APPEARING AND VERY RARE MULTIPLE

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1857 ISSUE THREE PENCE PALE BLUE

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552

From the Dale/Lichtenstein Collection 552 * IBl 3p pale blue , BLOCK OF TWELVE , slightly disturb ed original gum , full marg ins except one stamp cut into, few negligible gum tains, thin s at top not mentioned in certificate Scott 2b, S.G. 4

Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000

ONE OF THE I.ARGEST M ULTIPLES KNOWN TO EXIST, MA GNIFICENT AND OF GREAT RARITY Certification: Royal Philatelic Society ( 1969) stating "... is genuine. "

553

From the Nicolas Argenti, Claude Cartier and Dale/Lichtenste in Collections 553 * IBl 3p pa le blu e , SHEET MARGIN BLOCK OF TEN , part orig in al gum , good to large margi ns other side s except small point of one stamp , few neg li gible fault s includin g one pair minor wrinkl es Scott 2b, S.G. 4

Estimated Value $5,000-7 ,500

ATTRACTIVE AND VERY RARE BLOCK 15

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554 554

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3p pale blue , PAIR , right stamp very lightly hinged, left stamp original gum with barest trace of thin , large to enor mous margin s show ing significant portion of adjoinin g stamp one side, ext remely fine Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

Scott 2b , S.G. 4

SIX PENCE DARK GREEN

555 555

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6p dark green, original gum , good to large margins all round , trace of thinnin g not mentioned in certificate, rich co lor and otherw ise very fine copy of this rarity Scott 5, S.G. 6, ÂŁ10 ,000 Certification: Alb erto Diena Certificate (1973) and signed by him

556

From the "Cornwallis " Collection 556

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6p dark green , unused, margin s all round , beautiful deep co lor and sharp impress ion, very fine Scott 5, S.G . 6, ÂŁ10,000 Certification: Robson Lowe Certificate of Opinion ( 1974) stating "...genuine unused" and signed by Herbert Bloch 16

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SIX PENCE USED COPIES

557

0

6p dark green, mostly enormous margins all round showing portion of adjoining stamp one sides, very light ova l grid cancel, gorgeous color and clear impression, superb Scott 5, S.G. 6, £750 Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1972) stating "... is genuine "

558

0

6p dark green, mostly enormous margins all round showing portion of adjoining stamp one side, lightly cancelled, superb Scott 5, S.G. 6, £750

FABULOUS STAM P Certification: The Philatelic Foundatio n Certificate (1960) stating " ... is genuine in all respects. " 559

0

6p dark green, full to mo tly enor mous margins showing a bit of adjoining stam p one side, very light oval grid cancel, deep, fres h color, uperb Scott 5, S.G. 6, £75 0

From the Alfred H. Caspary Collection 560

0

6p dark green, full to mo tly enor mous margi ns, light oval grid cancel, fresh color and harp impressio n, extre mely fine Scott 5, S.G. 6, £750 Certification: Guilio Bolaffi Certificate ( 1967). Signed by him and Alb erto Diena

From the Dale/ Lichtenstein Collection 56 1 0

6p dark green, BLOCK OF FOUR, margins almost all round, light oval grid cancels, faulty includin g light staining Scott 5, S.G . 6

Estimated Value $2,000-3 ,000

A COLLECTIBLE MULTIPL E OF THIS GREAT RARIT Y 17

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ONE SHILLING PURPLE

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From the Dale/Lichtenstein and C.M. Jephcott Collections 562

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I sh purple , portion of DOUBL E LINE WATERMARK , large part origi nal gum , huge margins, fresh , bright co lor, superb Estimated Value $20 ,000-25 ,000

Scott 6 var. , S.G. 8

A REMARKABLE STAMP

563

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I sh purpl e, mall part origina l gum, large margins all round , deep , brilliant fresh color, superb Scott 6, S.G. 8, £ 14,000

From the Maurice Burrus and M. Ferrari de la Renot iere Collections Certification: Alberto Diena Certificate ( 1962) and signed by him and B.P.A. Certificate ( 1981) stating " ... is genuine."

564

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l sh purple , part origina l gum , mostly huge margin s, bright color, superb Scott 6, S.G . 8, £ 14,000

From the M. Ferrari de la Renotiere Collection Certification: David Brandon Certificate (1977( stating "...is genuine.". Signed by Herbert Bloch 565

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Ish purple , much original gum, good margin aJI round , lovely deep color, very fine Scott 6, S.G. 8, £ 14,000

From the Alfred H. Caspary Collection 566

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I sh purple , large part origi nal gum (mjnor bits of paper adhering), margins all round , rich , fres h color, very fine Scott 6, S.G. 8, £14 ,000

From the E. Carey Fox Collection Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1967) stating " ... is genuine" 18

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ONE SHILLING USED COPIES

567

From the M. Ferrari de la Renotiere Collection 567

0

l sh purpl e, porti on of DO UBLE LINE WATERM ARK , large margin s all ro und , lightl y ca nce lled, sharp impr ess ion and deep co lor, extre mely fin e Scott 6 var. , S.G. 8 var.

Esti mated Value $7,500-1 0,000

EXCEEDINGLY RARE

568

0

l sh purpl e, very large margin all round , very lightly cancelled, rich deep color and fine impress ion, superb in every respect Scott 6, S.G. 8, £27 50

From the Dale/Lichtenstein Collection Certificatio n: B.P.A. Certificate ( 1973) stating "... is genuine."

569

0

I sh purpl e, huge marg ins all round , lightly ca ncelled , deep, fresh color, superb Scott 6, S.G. 8, £2750 Certification: Alberto Diena and Guilio Bolaffi Certificates ( 1963 and 1964 respective ly and signed by both

570

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!sh purpl e, mostly very large margins, neat ova l cancel, sharp impress ion and beautiful co lor, extremely fine Scott 6, S.G. 8, £2750

From the Dale/Lichtenstein Collection 57 1

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I sh purpl e, very large, eve n marg ins all round , ova l grid cance ls and faint red postmark , extremely fine Scott 6, S.G. 8, £27 50

Certification: Signed by Roger Calves 19

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572

0

I sh purple, very large margins, bold oval grid cancel, unusually deep , vivid color, extre mely fine

Scott 6, S.G. 8, £2750 573

0

l sh purpl e, full to huge margin s, hand stamp s and nota tions on rever se, extreme ly fine Scott 6, S.G. 8, £2750 Certification: Royal Philatelic Society ( 1950) stating "... is Genuine. "

574

0

l sh purple , mostly large margin s all round , neat ly tied by ova l grid cance l on sma ll piece , lovely , bright co lor, extreme ly fine Scott 6, S.G . 8, £2750

From the "Halifax " Collection Certification: Royal Philatelic Society Certificate (1971) stating " ...is genuine" 575

0

I sh purple , very large eve n margin s, neat oval grid cance l, extremely fine Scott 6, S.G . 8, £2750 Certification : Alb erto Diena and Guilio Bolaffi Certificates (both 1974) and signed by both

576

0

I sh purple , large margins all round , very lightly cance lled , sharp impression, extreme ly fine Scott 6, S.G. 8, £2750

577

0

I sh purple , huge margin s all round, cance lled by neat pen stroke s, beautiful deep color, superb Es timated Va lue $ 1,200- 1,500 Scott 6, S.G . 8, £ Certification : Greene Foundation Certificate ( 1998) stating " ...genuine in all respects. "

578

0

I sh purple, DOUBLE LINE WATERMARK "5", mostly very large margin s, cancelled by neat pen strok es, neg ligible thin spot not mentioned in certific ate, very fine Scott 6, S.G. 8, £2750 Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1989) stating "... is genuine.

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1890 REPR INTS ON THIN HARD WHILE PAPER 579 RB3 Ip brown, 3p blue, 6p dark green, I sh violet black, the complete set in TOP LEFT CORNER BLOCKS OF FOUR, extremely fine.

From the Exhibition Collection Estimated Value $ 1,500-2 ,500

COVER CONDITION Minor faults including, but not limited to , file folds not affecting stamps , small tears and some backflap damage have not been noted in the descr iptions of this catalogue .

EXTENSIONS AND EXPERTISING Instructions from the consignor requires that any lots placed on extension for expertising mu st be submitted by H .R. Harmer. Submission by the pmchaser will nullify any extension request. Therefore , upon notification of purchases , please contact Miss Alison Harmer by mail, telephone, fax: or email with the lot numbers you wish submitted. Please also advise whose name you wish on the certificate .

Special arrangements have been made with The Philate lic Foundation and the B.P.A. Expertising Ltd for the expeditious handling of the Dale / Lichtenste in and Frederick R . Mayer materia l.

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PAID AT AMHERST , N.S: Crown PAID hand stamp and manuscript " 11½" (pence) rate in red on folded letter sheet (minor edge faults) to Boston, Massachusetts, AMHERST N.H. AU 1849 origin backstamp with Sackville and two New Bnm swick transits, entered the U.S . mails with red Robbin ston. Maine postmark and ink manuscript " LO" for cents due, turned usage with interior being from Pictou Estimated Valu e $2,000-2 ,500 EX TREM ELY FINE USA GE

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PAID TO AMHERST , N.S : Crown PAID handstamp and manuscript "3" (pence) rate on folded letter to Halifax, AMHERST N.S . OC 12 1851 origin double circle dates tamp on reverse, very fine Estimated Valu e $ 1,000- 1,250 From the J. E. Yong Collection

582

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AMHERST , N.S. MR 12 1855 : Origin backstamp with manu script " 15 cts" (9 pence) on front of cover (edge wear) to Stockton, Cal., St. John New Brun swick transit on reve rse, fine Estimated Value $400-500

583

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"Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, April 11, 1765" : Origin docke t on fo lded letter sheet (folding tears) to London, "25/IY" arrival backstamp and rate Estimated Value $750-1 ,000 VERY FINE EARL Y USA GE FRO M THE B UR TON CORR ESPO NDEN CE

584

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"Annapolis 20 Jan" : Mostly clear straight line postmark on 1823 folded letter (minor edge tears) from GranviUe to Lunenburgh, HALIF AX N .S. JA 27 1823 transit and manuscript "9 (pence +) 7 (pence=) ¼" rate addition, very fine Estimated Value $400-500

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ANNAPOLIS N.S . JU 21 1846: Red double circle origin back stamp on folded letter (filing fold) to St. John , New Brun swick, on front script "Too Late" hand stamp and manu script "7" (pence) rate , arrival back stamp , very fine Estimated Va lue $300-400

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ANNAPOLIS NS SHIP LETTER: Two line red hand stamp on folded letter from St. John , New Brun swick to Digb y, manuscript "9" (pence) rate , red ANNAPOLIS N.S. OC 28 1850 DOUBLE CIRCLE DA TEST AMP AND DIGBY NEXT DAY RECEIVER ON REVERSE , very fine Estimated Value $500-750

587

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CUMBERLAND N.S : Fancy postmark and PAID in circle on May 28, 1839 folded letter to Hartford , Conn ., manu script prepaid rate of "¼ " crosse d out and "25" for cents applied at the Exchange office of Robbin ston, Maine with their red postmark with manu script "paid" on its edge , very fine Estimated Value $400-500

588

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DIGBY FEB 1815 : Strai ght line po stm ark on folded letter to St. John , New Brun sw ick , readdre sse d to Cambridge , Ma ssac hu se tt s, manu script "9 d) and red "2 4" (cents) rate s, manu script endorsement "taken from Post Office & forwarded by your very obed't Servant , St. John , March 28th , 18 I 5, H. Chapman " on reve rse and slightly affected by opening Estimated Value $750-1,000

589

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POST OFFICE GUYSBORO: Browni sh black double oval postmark with manu script date "6 Mar 1837" on mo st of folded letter (filing fold) to London , England , Antigoni sh and Halifax tran sits, red "9" (pence ), rate corrected to "2/2" due , very fine Estimated Value $300-400

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GUYSBOROUGH N.S: Double circle with crown postmark on November 11, 1841 folded letter , manuscript "On Service of the Purser " to Halifax , very fine Estimated Value $400-500

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HALIFAX , N.S : Framed postmark with "FE 9" handstamp below on reverse of 1788 folded letter to St. John 's [sic], New Brunswick with manuscript "8" rate, very fine Estimated Value $400-500

From the J. Grant Glassco Collection 593

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HALIFAX, N.Scotia JU 7: Exceptionally clear strike of split double circle postmark on 1788 folded letter (long sealed tear) to St. John , New Brunswick , manuscript "¼" rate.

From the Exhibition Collection Estimated Value $400-500

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From the Exhibition collection Estimated Value $1,000-1 ,250

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HALIFAX N. SCOTIA JUL 25 89: Split double circle postmark on reverse of 1789 folded letter from Halifax to St. John 's [sic], New Brun swick, manu script "8" (pence ) rate, extremely fine Estimated Valu e $500-750

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HALIFAX N. SCOTIA MAY 25 90: Split double circle postmark on reve rse of February 27, 1790 folded letter , Engli sh transits, one in red, from Edinbur gh, Scotland to Halifax , on front POST PAID in circle and huge manuscript "pd 1/7" rate in red, extremely fine Estimated Value $500-750

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HALIFAX.N.S : Mo stly clear framed postmark with NOY 12 92 two line date below on rever se of October 4 , 1792 fo lded letter (small sea l removed, edge nick ) fr om Chel sea, England to Frederick Town , New Brun swick and red forwarding manuscript "Saint John 18 Nov '92", on front London PAID date stamp , packet rate and manuscript "forwd ", all in red Estimated Value $500-750

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HALIFAX N. SCOTIA: Tran sit back stamp on 1792 folded letter sheet , NIAGARA Mar 1 straight line origin back stamp , used from Niagara On The Lake, Canada to England, on front red manuscript "American Inland Post Paid 5N6" (5sh6p double rate) endorsement indicati ng Canadian Inland postage prepaid and "2/-" packet postage due .

From the Exhibition collection Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

THE ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE FROM NIAGARA SHOWING THIS ENDORSEMENT

BENEDICT ARNOLD FRENCH CAMPAIGNS AND TRAVEL PLANS

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HALIFAX SHIP LRE JUN 17 1794: Magenta four line datestamp and manuscript " 10" (pence ) due rate on February 10, 1794 folded letter from London to St. John , New Brun swick, packet postage prepaid with manuscript "pd lf' endorsement and "Misssent to N. York " at top, fresh and extremely fine. The two pa ge letter signed by Arnold cove rs various accounts. He also mentions the French campaigns and his plan s to travel to the West Indies.

From the Exhibition Collection.

Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

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HALIFAX N.S. March 24 95: Large framed postmark on reverse of folded letter sheet (large reinforced fold tears) to Quebec , large red wax seal with embossed Royal Coat of Arms, on front manu script "3N4 (3sh4p) rate Estimated Value $ 1,000- 1,250

601

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HALIFAX N.SCOTIA OCT 30 95: Split double circle transit back stamp on folded letter sheet (aged and soiled fold) to London , with bold "St. John , N.B. October 20, 95" two line origin postmark , manuscripts " 15/9" rate and "2N9" (2sh9p) and arrival postmark , on front red framed PAID hand stamp.

From the Exhibition Collection Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

EXTREMELY FINE USAGE 602

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HALIFAX NS Deer 9, 95: Large framed two line date stamp on reverse of September 2, 1795 folded letter sheet from England via Halifax to New Brun swick, double line framed "C harles Street" origin, both bold strikes, on front London PAID and manuscript " lsh " packet rate, both in red, additional manu script "9" (pence ), very fine.

From the Exhibition Collection Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

603

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HALIFAX N.S. July 25, 1798: Framed two line arrival postmark on reverse of June 2m 1798 folded letter from Edinburgh, Scotland, red English transit, on front red PAID origin handstamp and manuscript rates Estimated Value $500-750

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HALIFAX N.S. Aug 15 1798: Framed two line backstamp on folded letter sheet to St. John , Fredericton [sic], manu script " 11" rate on front, very fine Estimated Value $750- 1,000 30

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HALIFAX Ship Letter Crown: Double oval handstamp on April 29, 1801 folded letter sheet (small edge tear at top) from Halifax to Prince Edward Island, manuscript "5½' ' (pence) rate, HALIFAX APR 29 801 ( 1801) two lin e date stamp with rim of circ le below on rever se, extremely fine strikes Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

606

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HALIF AX NOV 14 80 I (I 80 I): Two line transit postmark on reverse of folded letter sheet (file folds) from England to Quebec , Canada, framed "Duke Street Oxford" backstamp , on front PAID SEP 2 1808 postmark and manuscript "1N8" ( lsh6p), both in red, ink manuscript "pd 1/lOd" rate Estimated Value $750-1 ,000 RARE

607

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HALIFAX JUL 30: Bold two line postmark on reverse of 1804 folded letter sheet to London , England , red English receiver , on front manuscript " 1/10" packet rate, extremely fine Estimated Value $500-750

608

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HALIFAX Ship letter Crown: Double ova l on most of folded letter (small tear) to Kent , England , manuscript " 15" rate and GLASGOW 10 FEB 1812 transit marking , HALIFAX JAN 15 two lines in remnant of circle backstamp , very fine Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

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HALIFAX N.D. SHIP LETTER: Red double circle with Crown postmark on May 8, 1843 folded letter from Gibraltar to Liverpool , Nova Scotia , manuscript rate " I sh. I Y2d", extremely fine Estimated Value $500-750 From the J. Grant Glassco Collection

610

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HALIFAX NOVA-SCOTIA PAID OCT 17 1848: Tomb stone origi n datestamp on Kennedy correspondence folded letter to New York, manuscript " 1/-" rate, retaliatory rate period usage with Boston Ship transit and "29" due rate handstarnp, all markings in red, colorful and very fine Estimated Value $300-400

COVER CONDITION Minor faults including , but not limited to, file folds not affecting stamps , small tears and some backflap damage have not been noted in the descriptions of this catalogue .

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NOV A SCOTIA : Scroll handstamp on Feb ruary 15, 1853 flimsy folded letter (few foldin g tears) to New York , STEAM hand starnp of Boston and manuscript " 10" steamboat rate due , HALIFAX FEB 15 origin date stamp on rever se.

From the Exhibition. Collection.

Estimated Value $1,250- 1,500

FEWER THAN FIVE REPORT ED EXAM PLES There was a contra ct mail service between Halifax and Boston via the steamer "John Harvey" from December 3, 1852 to Mar ch 14, 1853.

The service was not a success and only a.bout 200 letters were carri ed.

FORWARDER ' S HANDSTAMP From the Charles de Volpe Collection

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KEEFLER ' S HALIF AX N-S READING ROOM : Clear fancy double circle handsta mp of private carrier on May 19, 1838 folded letter (fold separat ions, rejoined) from Halifax to New York , endorsed "Richm ond" , entered the mails in New York with manuscript "6" port of entry rate , very fine strike. Letter reads at top "(Duplicate) Orgl.for Roxanna (?) via Poston Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

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(LUNENBURGH ) : Octo ber 15, 1767 fo lded Jetter sheet to London , England , carried privately where it entered the London mails with Dockwra PENNY POST PAID GRS and time datestamp, fine.

From the Exhibition Collection Estimated Value $500-750

From Reverend Moreau, a French missionary, this letter is one of the earliest report ed usages from Nova Scotia bearing a postmark

614

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NEW GLASGOW N.S : Double circle postmark without date on April 7, 1842 folded letter (file folds) to Halifax , very fine Estimated Value $300-400

From the J.J. MacDonald Collection

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PICTO U POST OFFICE: Double circle postmark with manuscript "Mar 2 26" date and "Po t Paid" and "½" rate on folded letter sheet bearing PAID in circle handstamp to Halifax, very fine Estimated Value $300-400 34

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From the Exhibition collection Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

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PORT HOOD N.S . Crown : Mostly clear double circle postmark on November 25, 1848 folded letter (minor edge tear) to Halifax , manu script "2N6" (2sh6p) rate, fine Estimated Value $300--400

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SYDNEY .C.B SHIP LETT ER: T wo line handstamp on nea t April 16, 1849 fold ed letter to St. Pierre de Miqu elon to Gran ville bearing red fra med COLONIES AND ART. I 3. handstamp , matchin g entr y postm ark , manuscript "Du e" by Sydn ey handstamp and " I 7'', on rev er se SYDNEY CB AP 23 1849 datestamp , oval; Halifax transit and 17 May rece iver Estimated Value $ 1,500-2 ,000

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1846 to 1860, five covers or folded letters, includin g two with Halifax tombstones , one "due 5", another "due 7", mourning cover is a Boston Ship Free usage, Boston Ship "7" due, one 1860 usage fro m Pictou with " 10" due (faulty), others very fine. One from the J. Grant Glassco Collection.

Not illustrated.

Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

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1800 to 1854, mostly mounted co llection balance of 29 folded letters or covers, includin g double circle postmark s of Digby (1827) Picto u ( 1826) , Antigonish ( 1825), Arichat ( 1827) and Lun enbur gh ( 183 l ), ova l Post Offi ce Gu ys boro, Tu ro and Cumb erland with stars, Windsor straight line (182 1), Barrington Paid on 1854 money letter and various Halifax types, includin g 1800 stra ight line ship letter with Crow n, some faults, mostly fine to very fin e.

Seventeen from The Exhibition Collection, one each from the Argenti and Glassco Collections Estimated Valu e $3,000~ ,000 38

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SCOTT 2 STANLEY GIBBONS 3 PA YING THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE 622

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3p blue, PROMINENT RE-ENTRY LINE THROUGH "POS" OF "POSTAGE ", clear to large margins two sides, fine , tied by light oval grid cancel to blue folded letter sheet to Halifax , on reverse TRURO MY 29 1857 split ring datestamp of origin Estimated Value $30Cµl00 THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCTAL RATE

623

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3p blue, mostly very large margins, tied by neat oval grid cancel on blue folded letter to Truro , on reverse clear strike of AMHERST MR 18 1854 split ring datestamp of Oiigin and MR 20 receiver Estimated Value $300--400 EXTREMELY FINE STAMP AN D COVER

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3p blu e, mo stly enormous margin s showing trace of adjoi nin g stamp one side, neg ligible comer crease , extremely fine appearance , tied by light oval grid cance l to HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY printed envelope with manu script docketing to Bridgetow n, on reverse HALIFAX JU 6 1857 split ring datesta mp of origin nd JU IO receiver Estimated Value $400-500 TRIPL E THREE PE CE INTRAPROVTNCIAL RATE

625

181

3p, THREE COPIES, slightly overlappin g, mostly clear to very large margins, middle sta mp faulty, fine, tied by strikes of oval grid cance l to folded letter sheet (tiny spindle filing hole) to La Have, on reverse BRIDGWATER SP 1857 split ring date stamp ofor igin Estimated Value $500-750 FINE AND ATTRACTIVE USAGE

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NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue DOUBLE THREE PENCE lNTRAPROVINCIAL RATE - REGISTERED TO HALIFAX

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3p blue , TWO PAIRS , clear to enormous margin s showing portion of adjoining stamp one side, very fine to extremely fine, each tied by light strike of oval grid cancel to blue folded letter bearing in! manuscript "Registered " and JU 26 1856 in oval marking , on rever se KENTYILLE JU 25 1856 split ring datestamp of origin Estimated Value $1,000-1,250 OF THE THREE COVERS BEARING TWO PAIRS OF THE THREE PENCE , THIS IS THE EARLIEST KNOWN. A VERY FINE AND IMPORTANT COVER Upon prepayment of the Registry fee of six pence, the cover was then endorsed "Registe red " for forwarding.

EXTENSIONS AND EXPERTISING Instructions from the consignor requires that any lots placed on extension for expertising must be submitted by H.R. Harmer. Submission by the purchaser will nullify any extension request .

Therefore, upon notification of purchases , please contact Miss Alison Harmer by mail, telephone, fax or email with the lot numbers you wish submitted. Please also advise whose name yo u wish on the certificate.

Special arrangements have been made with The Philatelic Fow1dation and the B.P.A. Expertising Ltd for the expeditious handling of the Dale / Lichtenstein and Frederick R . Mayer material.

Thank yo u

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue THREE PENCE AND ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE PLUS TWO PENCE STEAMER 627

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lp red brown , PAIR, clear to large margins , in combination with 3p blue, large margins, tied by strikes of oval grid cancel, 3p and 1p right copy also tied by filing crease on folded letter sheet to North Sydney , Cape Breton bearing ink manuscripts "per steamer Mulin " and "4" , on rever se HALIFAX JA 7 1856 split ring datestamp and JA (?) receiver , transit point of origin unknown Estimated Value $2,000-3,000 ATTRACTIVE AND RARE USAGE

627

THE UNIQUE THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RA TE TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 628

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3p blue , full to large margins, very fine, tied by bold strike of oval grid cancel on blue folded letter (file fold well clear of adhesive) to Charlotte Town , on rever se HALIFAX FE 16 1852 split ring datestarnp of origin and arrival datestamp Estimated Value $30<µi00 THE SECOND EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE THREE PENCE 42

NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1851 Issue DOUBLE THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RATE SHORT PAID 629

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3p blue, mostly huge margins, extremely fine, tied by light oval grid cancel on re-addre ssed envelope bearing SALISBURY AP 17 1856 circular datest amp and "3D" in circle due rate handstamp , on reverse AMHERST AP 11 1856 split ring date stamp of origin , additional Salisbury marking and HILLSBOROUGH N.B. AP 17 receiver Estimated Value $400- 500

EXTREMELY FINE USAGE

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Ip red brown, TWO COPIES (once a pair) , margin s to cut in, in combination with 3p blue, mostly very large margins , extremely fine , tied by oval grid cancels on blue envelope to Toronto , C.W . bearing BR . PACKET BOSTON NOV. circular transit (also tying stamps), UNITED STATES. in oval , " 10" due and "6" (d) debit markings , ink manuscript "per Steamship Asia via Boston", on reverse HALIFAX NO (?) 1855 split ring datestamp of origin and Nov. 10 receiver Estimated Value $4,000-5 ,000 43

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SEVEN PE CE HALF PENNY RATE TO ENGLAND From the Dale/Lichtenstein, "Halifax" and Mario Tomas ini Collections 181 3p deep blue shade, TWO COPIES AND DIAGONAL BISECT , most huge margin s, extremely fine , tied by light oval grid cancel s on envelope (edge cre ases) to London bearing red PAID 29 JU 1857 arrival circular datestamp, WOLFVILLE JU 18 1857 split ring circular date stamp date stamp of origin and Halifax tran sit Estimated Value $4,000-5 ,000 Sign ed by Alb erto Diena . e." genuin all ... " g statin 1974) ( Certificate B.P.A. Certification:

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Jp red brown , DIAGONAL BISECT WlTH UNSEYERED SINGLE (scissors cut between) , in combination with 3p blue , TWO COPIES , large margins to cut in, fine or fine appearance , tied by strikes of oval grid cancel on cover front to Peebles, Scotland bearing red transit PAID 7 DE 1858 tran sit, ink manu script "7½" (d) rating and "Prepaid via Liverpool " E timated Value $7,500- 10,000

OTHER THAN THE UNIQUE COVER, THIS FRANKING IS THE ONLY KNOWN INTACT EXAMPLE OF THE ONE PENNY BISECT. Certification: Am erican Phila telic Society Certificate ( 1972) stating " ...genuin e in all resp ects."

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1851 Issue PAYING THE FIVE PENCE RATE TO NEW YORK 633

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Ip red brown , PAIR , in combination with 3p blue, enormous margins to cut in, fine appearance , tied by oval grid cancels and crease on folded letter sheet (soiled) to New York City bearing BOSTON 26 MAY transit datestamp and manu script "Per. ..Stearner to Boston " , HALIFAX MY 21 1853 split ring date stamp of origin on rever se Estimated Value $ 1,000-1 ,250

May 24, I 858 is the earliest known usage of the one penny red brown, This cover and the uniqu e "tripl e pair " (lot numb er 653) ar e definit ely companion pi eces for an Exhibition collection .

PA YING THE FIVE PENCE RA TE TO NEW YORK From the " K. L. " Collection 634

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1p red brown , PAIR, just clear one point to mostly large margins, fine to very fine, in combination with 3p blue , margin s to cut in, tied by light oval grid cancel s on neat envelope to New York City bearing BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 NOV 5 circu lar tran sit and manuscript "Per America " , HALIFAX NO 2 185(?) split date stamp of origin Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000

LOVELY AND FRESH COVER FROM THE SARGENT CORRESPONDENCE Certification : B. P.A. Certificate (I 995) stating "... is genuin e " 45

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue PA YING THE FIVE PENCE RA TE TO NEW YORK 635

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Ip red brown , PAIR , in combination with 3p blue , large margin s to cut in, tied by oval grid cancels on envelope (repai red nick, flap end rejoined ) to New York City bearing clear strike of BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 NOY transit marking and manu script "Per Steamer" and large "4" .

HALIFAX NO 18 1857 split ring datestamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $2,500-3 ,000

SIX PENCE YELLOW GREEN SCOTT 4 STANLEY GIBBONS 5 DOUBLE THREE PENCE INTRAPROYINCIAL RATE

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6p yellow green , mostly huge margins (smaU faults), fine appearance , tied by light grid cancels on amber adve1tising enve lope (closed tears, no closing flap) with albino embossed THE NOV A SCOTIA ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY surrounding clouds and lightning bolts, to the company office at Aspee Bay , Cape Breton bearin g manu script initial s, "Paid " and " Pmail ", various backstamps including LOCKS ISLAND AP 28 ( 1857) split ring date sta mp of origin Estimated Value $ 1,000-1 ,500 UNUSUAL AND SCARCE USAGE Certification: Vincent Grav es Green Philat elic Rese archfoundation " ...genuine in all resp ects;"

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HJSTORY 1851 Issue DOUBLE THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE - REGISTERED 637

6p yellow green, TWO COPIES , good to large margins, fine to very fine, tied by neat oval grid cancels on Registered folded letter bearing ink manuscript "Regd" and " 15 Apl./58" datestarnp of origin and Halifax receiver on reverse

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6p yellow green, good to large margins except touched one point, fine, in combination with 3p blue , large margin s, very fine , tied by neat oval grid cancel s on amber advertising envelope (portion s of closing flap missing) with albino embossed THE NOV A SCOTIA ELECTRIC COMPANY surrounding cloud s and lightning bolt s, to Yarmouth bearing inl manu script "Regi stered. ", LOCKS ISLAND NO 15 1856 split ring date stamp of origin and faint SHELBURNE same-day marking Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000

Certification: Signed by Alberto Diena 47

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6p yellow green , in combination with 3p blue (slightly overlapping), both with good to large mar gins, very fine , each tied by light oval grid cancel on neat folded letter bearing Halifax AP 8 1856 oval receiver and manu sc ript "Regi stered Letter ", A YLESFORD AP 5 1856 split ring datestamp of origin on reverse

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6p yellow green , very large margin s, extreme ly fine , in combinat ion with 3p blue, clear to mo stly large margins , fine , each tied by light oval giid cancel on yellow buff envelope (edge wear) with enclosure to St. John , New Brun sw ick (manu script docketing) , DIGBY OC 19 1857 sp lit rin g datest amp of or igin on reverse Estimated Value $2 ,000-3 ,000

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue DOUBLE THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RA TE - REGISTERED 641

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6p ye!Jow green, TWO COPIES , good to very large margins, top stamp negligible comer crease, fine , other extremely fine , each tied by oval grid ca ncel on buff envelope (part of clo ing flap mis sing , edge wear) to St. Johns bearing manu cript "Registered " overwritten by docket , ANNAPOLIS N.S. AP 26 1858 split ring datestamp of origin and next-day receiver on reverse Estimated Value $4,000- 5,000 THE COMPANION COVER TO LOT NUMBER 637, BEING THE ONLY TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS RA TE PAYMENT

SIX PENCE AND ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING EIGHT PENCE PACKET RATE TO NEWFOUNDLAND FROM THE INTERIOR From the Nicolas Argenti and Dale/Lichtenstein Collections 642

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6p yellow green, in combination with Ip red brown , vertical PAIR , in slightly to enormous margins , 6p showing portion s of adjoining stamp s two sides, sharp impression s, tied by neat oval grid cancels on blue folded letter (hinge reinforced fold separations) to St. John bearing manuscript "P Steamer" and red "4" credit, TAT AMA COUCHE MR 9 1850 split ring datestamp of origin, Halifax transit and receiver on reverse Estimated Value $5,000-7 ,500 THE FINEST KNOWN OF THIS COMBINATION Certification: B.P .A. Certificate ( 1999) stating " ...adh esive lifted ...and repla ced, is genuine. " Documentation : W.H. BROUSE handstamp on reverse

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NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue SINGLE RATE TO CA ADA From the Dale/Lichtenstein and Hiroyuki Kanai Collections 643

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6p yellow green, margin s to slightly cut in, tied by oval grid cancel s and manu script "Via St. John & Portland " endorsement and other notation s on fresh buff envelope to Montreal bearing PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK , EXPRESS MAIL ST. JOHN 14 OCT and PAID handstamps , all in red plus magenta PORTLAND Me 15 OCT JOcircular datestamp on reverse , HALIFAX 1853 split ring date stamp of origin, transit and receiver marking s Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000 PERHAPS FIVE COVERS KNOWN

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6p yellow green, mo st ly enormous margin s showing trace of adjoining stamp one side, SUPERB , in combination with 3p blue , DIAGONAL HALF , large margin s (tiny corner crease), extremely fin e appearance , tied by light oval grid cancels on neat envelope (edge creases) to Montreal bearing manu cript :Closed Mail for Canada " , LA WRENCEYILLE JU 29 1856 split ring date tamp of origin , Halifa x transit and Jul y 4 receiver on rever se Estimated Value $4,000-5 ,000 ATTRACTIVE AND RARE USAGE 50

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue PA YING SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY RA TE TO ENGLAND From the Hiroyuki Kanai Collection 645

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6p yellow green , good to large margins , in combination with 3p blue , DIAGONAL HALF , large margins , both , light oval grid cancel s and tied by red tomb stone transit on fresh folded letter sheet (file crease s), to Edinburgh , Scotland bearing large "5", also manuscript "Paid 7½" (beneath partially lifted bisect), PICTOU DE 27 ] 855 split ring date starnp of origin , Halifax tran sit and 1856 receiver on rever se Estimated Value $4,000-5 ,000

A HANDSOME EXAMPLE OF THIS RATE Certification : Royal Philat elic Society Certificate (1973) stating " ... is genuine "

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6p yellow green , CORNER SHEET MARGIN COPY , mo stly huge margin s other side s, extremely fine , in combination with 3p blue , DIAGONAL HALF , large margin s, extreme ly fine , tied by oval grid cancel s on neat envelope to Liverpool bearing cleanly struck red PKT. LETTER PAID LIVERPOOL NO 16 A57* tombstone marking and manuscript "Paid", Halifax transit and PARRSBOROUGH NO 1857 split ring date starnp of origin Estimated Value $4,000-5 ,000

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6p ye llow green, TWO COPIES , clear to very large margin s except touched part of one side, fine , in combi natio n with 3p blue , good to large margin s, very fine, tied by grid cance ls and red arrival markjng on blue fo lded letter sheet to London bearing manu script "v ia Halifax per Steamer to England" and reddish " 10", WALLACE OC 7 1856 split ring datestamp of origin, Halifax tran sit and red arrival postmarks on reverse Estimated Value $5,000- 7,500 VERY FINE AND RARE USAGE OF THIS DOUBLE SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY RATE WITH FEWER THAN FIVE SUCH EXAMPLES BELIEVED TO EX IST

Documentation: John F. Seybold hand stamp on rever se

COVER CONDITION Minor faults including, but not limited to, file folds not affecting stamps , small tears and some backflap damage have not been noted in the descriptions of this catalogue .

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THE UNIQUE ONE PENNY BISECT ON INTACT COVER SIX PENCE AND ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY RATE TO ENGLAND From the Hiroyuki Kanai and Koh Seow Chuan Collections

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Documentation: The existing examples of the bisects 1857 APR 29 This cover 1858 JA Bisect (genuine) plus reconstructed one shilling , six pence , three pence , one pence to New Zealand Bisect , one pence , six pence (replaced) to England 1858 JUL 1858 DE 7 Lot number 632, this catalogue The Queen 's Collection purportedly includes one in unknown condition

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1851 Issue SIX PENCE AND ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING THREE PENCE LOCAL RA TE PLUS FIVE PENCE PACKET RA TE TO THE UNITED ST ATES From the Hiroyuki Kanai Collection 649

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6p yellow green, in combination with lp red brown , PAIR , all with good to large margins , very fine , oval grid cancels and tied by BOSTON 5 cts DEC transit on envelope (torn side flap) to Philadelphia bearing manuscript "Via Steamer from Halifax ", clear strike of WOLFVILLE DE 18 1854 split ring datestamp of origin and Halifax transit on reverse Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000 A BEAUTIFUL AND VERY RARE PACKET COVER

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THE MATCHING TEN PENCE RATED COVERS TO NEW YORK CITY SIX PENCE , THREE PENCE BLUE , ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING DOUBLE FIVE PENCE PACKET RATE TO NEW YORK CITY The First Of Only Two Reported Covers From the Dale/Lichtenstein and "Foxbridge" Collections 650

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6p yellow green, clear to large margins , fine , in combination with 3p blue and lp red brown , very large margins to touched , tied by light oval grid cancels on blue folded letter sheet bearing BR. PACKET BOSTON 9 MAY transit , large " 10" handstamp and manuscript "P Steamer" , HALIFAX MY 7 1855 split ring datestamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $7 ,500-10 ,000 AN ELEGANT THREE COLOR FRANKING

Documentation : Nichola s Argenti "The Postage Stamp s of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia ", pages l 07 and 109 54

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6p yellow green , large margin s, extremely fine, in combination with 3p blue and 1p red brown , good to large margins except touched top right, fine to very fine, just tied by oval grid cancels and clear strike of large " IO" on gray ish blue folded letter bearing equa lly clear BR. PACKET BOSTON 15 FEB tran sit and manuscript "P Steamer ", HALIFAX FE 13 1857 split ring date stamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000 ABSOLUTELY LOVELY COMPANION COVERS Documentation : John F. Seybold handstamps on reverse

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NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue

THE UNIQUE STRIP OF FOUR ON FRONT PAYING QUADRUPLE SIX PENCE PACKET RATE TO NEW YORK CITY From the Nicolas Argenti, Dale/Lichtenstein and Koh Seow Chuan Collections 652

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6p yellow green , STRIP OF FOUR , good to large margin s, very fine , tied by ova] cancel on front (hinge reinforc ed file fold) bearing red manu script "cts 40" and blue New Brunswick tran sit marking Estimated Value $15 ,000-20 ,000

A MOST IMPORTANT COVER This is the unique example of this rate and one of only two report ed strips on cover, the other ha ving been last seen in the Seybold Au ction in 1910.

Aft er ninety-four years, this certainly must be the sole surviving exampl e.

Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1999) stating "... is genuine."

Documentation : Nicola s Argenti "The Postage Stamp of ew Brun swick and Nova Scotia ", page l 12

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1851 Issue

THE UNIQUE "PAIRS" COVER SIX PENCE , THREE PENCE BLUE , ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING QUADRUPLE RA TE TO BOSTON From the "Foxbridge" , Koh Seow Chuan and Gerald E. Wellburn Collections

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6p yellow green , PAJR, in co mbination with 3p blue , PAIR , each with large margin s except one side, and Ip red brown , PAIR , large margins all round, tied by oval gr id cancels on blue folded letter (file fold affecting one 6p), manuscript "P Steamer", neat HALIFAX MY 24 1853 split ring date stamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $50,000-75 ,000 THIS MAGNIFICENT AND UNEQUALLED COVER, ALONG WITH LOT NUMBER 633 IN THIS CATALOGUE , CONSTITUTE THE EARLIEST KNOWN USAGES OF THE ONE PENNY .

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SIX PENCE RA TE TO THE UNITED ST ATES From the Dale/Licht enstein and "Foxbridge" Collections 654

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6p yellow green , large margin s, extremely fine , tied by clear strike s of oval gr id cancel on buff envelope (two sealed flap tears) to Maine bearing requi site strike of PAID 10 in circle , on reverse LOCKS-ISLAND FE 23 1858 split ring date stamp of origin , Shelburne , red Yarmouth , plus St. John New Brunswick transits Estimated Value $1,000-1 ,250

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SIX PENCE RATE TO THE UNITED STATES From the E. Carey Fox Collection 655

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6p yellow green, margins all round , very fine tied by clear oval grid cancel on neat envelope to Philadelphia bearing red PAID 10 CENTS in arc marking , BRIDGETOWN DE 1855 split ring datestamp of origin and St. John tran sits on rever se Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

Certification : B.P.A.Certificate ( 1974) stating " ...is genuine. " 58

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue SIX PE CE RATE TO THE UNITED ST ATES 656

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6p yellow gree n, SHEET MARGIN COPY , good margin s othe r sides, very fine , light oval grid cancel on bull envelope (minor creases) to West Winsted, Connecticut , stamp lifted and hinged to show large " 10 CTS" handstamped beneath, GUYSBOROUGH OC 28 1857 split ring datestamp of origin, severa l transits includin g Truro and St. John on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,500-2 ,000 Certification: Alberto ( 1963) and Enza (1981) Diena Certificates. Stamps signed by both

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6p yellow green, good to large margins, fine, tied by wonderful strikes of oval grid cancel on blue folded letter sheet to New York city bearing red PAID handstamp , blue NEW BRUNSWICK 1851 circular transit marking and manuscript "Per Land Mail", HALIFA X OC 25 185 1 split ring datestamp of origi n and St, John transit on reverse Estimated Value $5,000-7 ,500

A VERY RARE OVERLAND USAGE By less than a month, this is the third oldest examp le of the six pence ye llow green.

The oldest was last seen in the Granger Au ction in October Of 1958.

Certification: B.P.A. Certificat e ( 1987) stating "...is genuine. " Documentation : Nicolas Argenti "The Postage Stamps of New Brun swick and Nova Scotia ", page 108 59

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6p yellow green , DIAGONAL HALF , large margin s, extremely fine, tied by clean grid cancel on buff envelope to Halifax bearing manuscript "Mail", McNAIRS COYE JU 18 1858 split ring date stamp of origin and receiver on reverse Estimated Value $2,000-2,500 LOVELY STAMP AND COVER Certification: Signed by Peter Holcombe Documentation : TOASPERN and E. Mohrman hand starnps on reverse THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE

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6p yellow green , DIAGONAL HALF , good to large margins, very fine , tied by local grid cancel on enve lope to Aspee Bay , Cape Breton beari ng manu sc ript initia ls, on rever se LOCKS ISLAND DE 15 1857 plit ring datestamp of origin , Halifax , Baddeck , C.B and St. Anne s postmark s Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500 Documentation: "W.H.C(Col son) 1915 30.00" manu script on reverse

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NOY A SCOTIA POST AL HJSTORY 185 I Issue THREE PENCE INTRAPROVlNCIAL RA TE 660

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6p yellow green , SHEET MARGIN DIAGONAL HALF , large margin s other side, SUPERB , tied by oval grid cancel on amber envelope to Bridgetown bearing ANNAPOLIS AU 18 1869 split ring date stamp of origin and manuscript docket , faint receiver marking on rever se Estimated Value $3,00~

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6p yellow green , DIAGONAL HALF WITH UNSEVERED SINGLE , large margin s, extremely fine , tied by single strike of oval grid cancel on blue folded letter (shortened flap , filing crea se) to Halifax , possibly from Ayle sford as deducted from content s Estimated Value $4,000- 6,000 AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR IN EXEMPI.ARY CONDITION 61

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As Nova Scotia 's currency changed from pence to cents on April 30, 1860, this cover, mailed some eleven months after, has by far the latest usage of the six pence and is probably the last documented pence cover.

Certification: Vincent Graves Green Philatelic Research Foundatio n Certificat e (1999) stating "...genuine in all respects."

Documentation: W.H. Brou se handstamps on reverse

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Instructions from the consignor requires that any lots placed on extension for expertising must be submitted

by H .R. Harmer. Submission by the purchaser will nullify any extension request. Therefore , upon notification of purchases, please contact Miss Alison Harmer by mail, telephone , fax or email with the lot numbers you wish submitted. Please also advise whose name you wish on the certificate.

Special arrangements have been made with The Philatelic Foundation and the B.P.A. Expertising Ltd for the expeditious handling of the Dale / Lichtenstein and Frederick R. Mayer material.

Thank you

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 185 1 Issue

THE UNIQUE COMBINATION SIX PENCE AND ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING FIVE PENCE PACKET RA TE TO THE UNITE D ST ATES

From the Dale/Lichtenstein Collection 663

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6p yellow gree n.DIAGONAL HALF, one large margin , in co mbinatio n with Ip red brown , PAIR , clear to huge marg ins exce pt barely touched at bottom , tied by ova l grid cancel on blu e fo lded letter (fi ling crease , hin ge reinforced fo ld separat ions) to Baltim ore bear ing ind istinct Boston transit and manuscript "Steamer", HALIFAX DE 31 1856 split ring datestamp of origin on reve rse Estimated Value $4,000 -5,000

THE COMBINATION OF THE ONE PENNY ISSUE WITH A BISECT OF THE SIX PENCE TO MAKE UP ANY RATE IS UNIQUE

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NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue

THE FAMOUS AND UNIQUE QUADRISECT PAYING TWO CENTS JNTRAPROYINCIAL RATE This usage was made possible only after the introduction of the two cents local rate in 1860.

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There are two Nova Scotia quadrisects, a one shillin g and this, the s ix p ence. It seems appropriate that this great collection would present both, as they are abso lutely necessary for a world class co llection. See lot numb er 712 for the one shillin g. This most elusi ve and romanti c rarit y of No va Sco tia Postal History was last seen on the mark et in I 977, when Mr. Mayer pur chased it at the Claude Cartier auction in London.

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HJSTORY 1851 Issue

ONE SHILLING COLD VIOLET STANLEY GIBBONS 7 QUADRUPLE THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE From the Lars Amundsen and Hiroyuki Kanai Collections SCOTT 7

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l sh cold violet, rich color , margin s well clear of bottom , large other sides, very fine , tied by clear oval grid cancel on neat folded letter sheet bearing manuscript "Paid with Stamps", GUYSBOROUGH DE 17 1853 split ring datestamp of origin and Halifax receiver on reverse Estimated Value $ 10,000- 15,000 A MAGNIFICENT STAMP AND COVER Certification :B.P.A.Certificate ( 1963) stat ing "... Scott 8 (which we believe is incorrect) ... is genu ine.

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HJSTORY 185 1 Issue

ONE SHJLLING AND ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING ONE SHILLING THREE PENCE RATE TO AUSTRALIA 666

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I sh cold violet, good to very large margins, extremely fine, in combination with 1p red brown, PAIR , large margin s to cut in, tied by oval grid cance ls and red PAID 1856 circu lar transit marking on most of folded lett er sheet (portion cut away at top left , presumed taking an add itiona l stamp with it, light creases affecti ng lp ) to Melbourne , AMHERST DE 18 1855 split ring date stamp of origin , Halifax transit and red Ship Letter marking on reverse Estimated Value $4,000-5 ,000 THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF A NOVA SCOTIA COVER TO AUSTRALIA

COVER CONDITION Minor faults including, but not limited to , file folds not affecting stamps , small tears and some backflap damage have not been noted in the descriptions of this catalogue.

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 185 1 Issue

THE EARLIEST ONE SHILLINGCOVER

ONE SHILUNG AND THRE E PENCE BLUE PAYING DOUBLE SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY RATE TO ENGLAND From the Colon el E.H.R . Greene, Koh Seow Chuan and Charles Lathrop Pack Collections 667

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I sh cold violet, large margins, light crease , very fine appeara nce, in combination with 3p blue , large margins, extremely fine , tied by oval grid cancels on blue folded letter sheet to Glasgow , Scotland bearing manuscript "P Mail Steamer" and red " 10", HALIFAX JA 22 1852 split ring datestamp of origin and red seven-sided dated receiver on reverse Estimated Value $ 15,000-20 ,000 JANUA RY 22, 1852 CONST IT UTES THE EARLI EST KNOW USAGE OF ANY ONE SHILLING SHADE Certification: B.P .A . Certificate (1994) statin g " ... is genuine ."

67

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851 Issue

THE UNIQUE USAGE OF A TWELVE PENCE TO IRELAND PA YING DOUBLE SEVEN PENCE ONE HALF PENNY RA TE TO ENGLAND From the Nicolas Argenti, dale ?Lichtenstein and "Halifax" Collections

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I sh cold violet, clear to mostly large margins all round , very fine, i_ncombi_nation with 3p blue , large margin s, extremely fine , tied by red PKT. LETTER PAID LIVERPOOL JU 19 54 tomb stone tran sit dates tamp and matching manu script " IO" on neat envelope to Baltinglass , Ireland, on reverse HALIFAX JU 9 1854 split ring datestamp of origin and three transit marking s Estimated Value $25,000-50 ,000 .

Certification : Royal Philat elic Society Certificate (1970) stating " ... is genuine. "

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1851 Issue

THE MAGNIFICENT DOUBLE SHILLING TO INDIA ONE SHILLING AND SIX PENCE YELLOW GREEN PA YING TWO SHILLING SIX PENCE RATE TO INDIA From the Dale/Li chtenstein and "Halifax" Collections

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l sh cold violet, PAIR, in combination with 6p yellow green, both pair and single large margins, rich fresh colors, SUPERB, tied by neat oval grid cancels on mourning envelope to Madra s, India bearing portion of red PAID transit and matching manuscript " 1/1 O". SYDNEY MY21 1853 split ring datestamp of origin, Halifax transit and red framed G.P.O. marking s on reverse. Cover add ressed to "HM 's 9th Regiment" Estimated Value $100,000-150 ,000 Described in the Dale/Lichtenstein auction of November 1968 as "ONE OF THE GEMS OF THE COLLECTION" , this tribute certainly applies to this wondeifu l Mayer Collection of Nova Scotia.

Certification: Royal Philat elic Society Certificate (1982) stating " ... is genuine.

Documentation: Nicolas Argenti "The Postage Stamps of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia", page 112. AMPHILEX 1971 EXHIBITION photograph

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1853 Issue

1853 ISSUE ONE PENNY RED BROWN SCOTT 1 T STANLEY GIBBONS I ONE PENNY OPEN LETTER RATE From the Dale/Lichlenstein, Max Gugge nheim and "Halifax " Collections "

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Ip red brown , good to mostly large margins , very fine , tied by light ova] grid cancel on neat envelope to Kentville , PICTOU AP 3 1858 split ring datestamp of arrival , Halifax transit and receiver on reverse Estimated Value $10,000-15 ,000 VERY PREITY STAMP AND COVER AND PROBABLY THE FINEST KNOWN Of the approx imately fift een single frank ed one pence covers, only two or three pay the op en letter rate Certification : Peter Holcombe Certificate ( 1989) stating " ...is in my opinion genuine "

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1853 Issue

THE UNIQUE ONE PENNY "TURNE D" CIRCULAR ONE PENNY PRINTED CIRCULAR RA TE

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Ip red brown , mostly large margins all round , very fine , tied by "H" in oval grid cancel s on turned blue December 8th 1860 New York City printed circular (repaired tear, hinge reinforced) to Liverpool , New York bearing HALIFAX DE 20 1860 postmark , reverse franked by U.S. 1857 I c blue , type V, tied by NEW YORK DEC 10 circu lar date stamp and bearing blue framed PRINTED CIRCULAR to Dartmouth , Nova Scotia. The circular consists of market updates and pri ces current of H.D. Hull & Co., brokers in Hides, Skins, Leathers, etc.

Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000

While there are approximately seven circulars bearing single one penny stamps, this is the only documented "turned " exampl e 71

NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HJSTORY 1853 Issue

ONE PENNY SOLDIER ' S RATE

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USED TO ENGL AND From the Nicolas Argenti and Hiroyuki Kanai Collections 672

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lp red brown, touched at right, large margins other sides, tied by neat oval cancel and clear red PKT. LETTER PAID LIVE RPOOL AU 28 D58 * tombstone dates tamp on enve lope (with enclosure) to military address in Chatham, Kent, Pictou JY 1858 split ring datestamp of origin, Halifax transit and receiver on reverse. Soldier 's Letters are the rarest of the one p ence/ra nkings.

Estimated Value $5,000-10 ,000 Documentation: Nicolas Arge nti "The Postage Stamps of New Brun swick and Nova Scotia", page 106

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THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCI AL RATE From the Henry G. Gibson Collection 673

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Ip red brow n, STRIP OF THRE E, clear to mostly huge marg ins show ing traces of four adjoining stamps, extremely fine, tied by light oval grid cancels on flimsy folded letter sheet (one faulty flap), HALIFAX JY 6 1854 split ring datestamp of origin and next-day Lunenburg receiver on reverse Estimated Value $4,000- 5,000 VERY BRIGHT STRIP OF THREE AN D MOST ATTRA CTNE COLOR This cover is the earliest usage of a strip of three and the fourth oldest one penny cover 72

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1853 Issue

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THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE From the Carnegie Museum Collection 674

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lp red brown , STRIP OF THREE , clear to large margins all round, very fine, tied by neat oval grid cancels on blue folded letter bearing manuscript "Mail", HALIFAX MR 10 1856 split ring datestamp of origin and indistinct annapolis receiver on reverse Estimated Value $4,000-5,000

Certification: B.P.A.C ertificate (1994) stating "...is genuine . "

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THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE From the Maurice Burrus, Hiroyuki Kanai and Dr. Lewis L. Reford Collections 675

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Ip red brown , vertical STRIP OF THREE placed sideways , clear to mostly large margins all round, very fine, tied by oval grid cancels on small envelope to Onslow, ANTIGONISH FE 2 1857 split ring datestamp of origin and Truro transit marking on reverse

Estimated Value $4,000-5,000 Certification: The Philat elic Foundation Certificate ( 1964) signed by Louise Boyd Dale and stating "is genuine" 73

NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1853 Issue

THE REMARKABLE DOUBLE STRIP OF THE ONE PENNY DOUBLE THREE PENCE INTRAPROVTNCIAL RATE From the Koh Seow Chuan Collection 676

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Ip red brown , TWO STRIPS OF THREE (two pre ssed filin g creases), mostly large margin s showing trace s of six adjoining stamps , right strip with trivial portion of top margin ex pertly augmented, appropriately tied by individual strikes of oval grid cancel on fresh deep blue folded letter to Pictou , HALIFAX MY 30 1857 split ring datestamp of origin and receiver on rever se Estimated Value $20,000-2 5,000

FABULO US FRANKING AND BEAUTIF UL COVER The largest one penny fra nking extant and an essentia l addition to any Exhibition Collection

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

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3p pale blue, enormous margins showing portion of adjoining stamp one side, SUPERB , tied by oval grid cancel on neat envelope, TRURO DE 17 1859 split ring datesta mp of origin and Halifax rece iver on reverse Estimated Value $300-4 00 Certification: A lberto Diena Certificate ( 1963), Guilio Bolaffi Certificate ( 1964) and signed by both THRE E PENCE INTRAPROVIN CIAL RATE

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3p pale blue, SHEET MARGIN COPY , mostly enormous margins other sides showing portion of one adjoinin g stamp , extremely fine, tied by light ova l grid cancels on folded letter sheet, PLAISTER COVE OC 2 1 1859 split ring datestamp of origin and Arichat receiver on reverse Estimated Value $300-400 LO VEL Y STAM P AN D COVER

FIVE PENCE RATE TO NEWFOUNDLAND - OVERPAID 679

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3p pale blue, TWO COPIES , mostly large margins, left stamp nick, right stamp very fine, tied by light oval giid cancels on folded letter to St. Johns, HALIFAX AU IO 1860 split ring datestamp of origin and receiver on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,000-1 ,250 75

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

DOUBLE THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RA TE - REGISTERED 680

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3p pale blue, STRIP OF THREE , mostly very large margins, extremely fine, tied by light oval grid cancels to blue folded letter sheet to Moncton , New Brunswick bearing manuscript "Registered".

AMHERST DE 1 1859 split ring date stamp of origin and two tran sit marking s on reverse Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000 A BEAUTIFUL STRIP OF THREE AND RARE COVER Of the four known strips of three on cove r, this is the last po sted and, without doubt , the finest.

Certificati on: Alb ert Diena and Guilio Bolaffi Certificates (both 1966) and signed by both

COVER CONDITION Minor faults including, but not limited to, file folds not affecting stamps, small tears and some backflap damage have not been noted in the descriptions of this catalogue.

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

SIX PENCE RATE TO THE UNITED ST ATES From the Dal e/Lichtenstei n and Hiroyuki Kanai Collections 681

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3p blue , PAIR , mostly huge margin s, extremely fine, tied by light oval grid cancels and BOSTON BR. PKT 5 APR 9 circular transit marking on lemon envelope (opened and slightl y reduced at right) to Batav ia bearing manu script Per Steamer " and "5 ct", HALIFAX AP 1860 split ring date stamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

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SIX PENCE RATE TO THE UNITED STATES 682

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3p blue, PAIR, large margins, right stamp comer fault, tied by oval grid cancels and ST. JOHN transit on neat envelope (opened at bottom and right) to New Jersey bea1ing red PAID in arc, matching " 10" in circle and manu script "paid 6d", WINDSOR JU 1858 split ring date sta mp of origin and indistinct transit on reverse Estimated Value $750-1 ,000 77

NOY A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

BISECT FRANKINGS THREE PENCE BLUE PA YING INTRAPROYINCIAL RATE From the Robert Carr Collection 683

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3p blue , TWO DIAGONAL BISECTS , cut from the same stamp and placed together as one, margin s all round , fine , well tied by oval grid cance ls on envelope (some soiling, missing part of closing flap) bearin g manu scr ipt "Per Steamer Merlin " addressed "ca re of...Harbor Master", HALIFAX AU 23 1860 split ring datesta mp of origin and two different Sydney receivers on reverse Estimated Value $2,500-3 ,000 ONE OF THE ONLY FOUR KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE THREE PENCE DOUBLE BISECT

Certification: Friedl Certificate (1957) stating "genuine in every respect. "

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SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY RA TE TO ENGLAND From The Carnegie Museum and Mario Tomasini Collections 684

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3p blue , PAIR AND UNSEVERED DIAGONAL HALF , good to large margin s except pair ju st in at top, tied by light oval grid cancels on pale blue folded letter sheet with mourning pipin g (crease, hinge sea led tear) bearing red LONDON PAID receiver , PARRSBOROUGH MR 9 1858 split ring datestamp of origin and Halifax transit on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,500-2,000

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3p pale blue, PAIR AND UNSEVERED DIAGONAL HALF, clear to mostly large margin s, fine , tied by neat oval grid cancels on pink enve lope (soiled primarily at edges) to Glasgow, Scotland bearing red PKT . LETTER PAID LIVERPOOL NO 29 57 tomb sto ne transit , MAITLAND COHANTS NO 16 1857 split ring datestamp of origin, Halifax transit and receiver markings on reverse Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500 Documentation: Vincent G. Greene hand stamp on rever se

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3p pale blue , DIAGONAL HALF , touched one point , with TWO COPIES, clear to large margin s, fine, tied by light oval grid cance ls on small envelope (hinge sealed flap tear) to Androssan , Scotland , on reverse YARMOUTH FE 20 1860 split ring date stamp of origin , Halifax and blue Glasgow transits plus matching receiver Estimated Value $2,500-3 ,000 Certification: B.P.A.Certificate (1995) Certificate stating " ... is genu ine. " 79

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HJSTORY 1857 Issue SDC PENCE DARK GREEN SCOTT 5 STANLEY GIBBONS 6 SDC PENCE AND THREE PENCE BLUE PA YING TRIPLE THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE From the Dale/Lichtenst ein Collection

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6p dark green , good to mostly large margins, very fine, in combination with 3p blue, good to large margins except touched one side , tied by ova l grid cance ls on small enve lope (crease , sma ll staining not affecting stamps) bearing AMHERST FE 7 1860 split ring datestarnp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $2 ,000-2 ,500

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PA YING THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE - REGISTERED From the Koh Seow Chuan and Gerald E. Wellbum Collections 6p dark green , mostly enormou s margins showing trace of one adjoining stamp, extreme ly fine , in combina tion with 3p blue , very large margins , trace of comer crease , cance lled by ova l grids on fresh blue fo lded letter (mi ssing one flap) bearing manu script "Paid & Regd. ", red part Londonderry split ring date stamp of orig in and Halifax AU 18 1858 receiver on reverse Estimated Value $3,000--4,000

THE SECOND OLDEST SIX PENCE DARK GREEN COVER AND RARE COMBINATION See lot numb er 692 f or earliest use of this six pen ce issue Certification : B.P.A.C ertificate ( 1999) stating "...is genuin e.: 80

NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HJSTORY 1857 Issue PA YING THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE - REGISTERED From the J.R. Saint Collection 689

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6p dark green , clear to large margins , in combination with 3p blue , in slightly one side to very large margins , each light crea se, cancelled by single oval grid on neat folded letter to Pictou bearing manu script "Regi stered:, TRURO SE 16 1859 split ring datestamp of origin and same-day receiver on reverse E ti mated Value $2,000-2 ,500 Certification: Greene Foundation Certificat e ( 1988) stating " ...genuine in all respects."

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THE UNI QUE SIX PENCE PAIR ON COVER DOUBLE THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE - REGISTERED From the Alfr ed H. Caspa,y, Hiroy uki Kanai and Hem) ' S. Schneider Collections 690

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6p dark green, PAIR, full to huge margins, extremely fine, tied by neat oval grid cancels on blue folded letter sheet (no side flaps ) to Halifax bearing manu script "No I 65 Registered Letter ", BADDECK AP 20 1859 split ring datestamp of origin and receiver on reverse

Estimated Value $10 ,000-15 ,000 LOVELY PAIR WJTH BEAUTJFUL RICH COLOR AND CLEAR IMPRESSJON- LARGEST MULTIPLE ON COVER Certification: B.P.A. Certificat e ( 1985) statin g "...is genuin e. " 81

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HlSTORY 1857 Issue STX PENCE AND ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE PLUS FIVE PENCE PACKET RATE TO NEWFOUNDLAND From the John F. Seybold Collection 691

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6p dark green , clear to large margin s, fine , in comb ination with 6p red brown , touched to large margins , cancelled together by light oval grids on amber flim sy enve lope (faults), on rever se PUGW ASH SE 20 1859 split ring date stamp of orig in, Halifax tran sit and receiver markin gs Estimated Value $5,000-7 ,500 A UNIQUE COVER There are only two reported exampl es of this combinati on. The other is to Boston and is lot number 701 in this catal og ue.

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6p dark green , large to enormou s margins showing portion if one adjoining stamp , extreme ly fine, tied by ova l grid cance l on enve lope (small cover re toration not mentioned in certificate), on reverse LOWER HORTO JY 29 1858 split ring date stamp of origin , Halifax and Montreal tran its, plus Toronto receiver Estimated Value $2 ,000-3 ,000 Certification: B.P.A. Certificate ( 1970) stating "... is genuine "

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NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue SIX PENCE AND THREE PENCE PALE BLUE SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY CLOSED MAIL ROUTE TO CANADA 693

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6p dark green , large margins, very fine , in combin ation with 3p pale blue DIAGONAL HALF (corner reattached ), tied by oval grid cancel s on blue envelope to Montreal bearing manuscript "clo sed Mai l for Canada ", Halifax DE 27 1858 oval and 1859 receiver on rever se Estimated Value $5,000-7 ,500

A VERY RARE DESTINATION BY AN EVEN RARER RATING Certification: B.P.A.Certificate ( 1995) stating " ...is genuine. " Document ation : W.H. Brou se handstamp on reverse

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6p dark green , good to large margin s, very fine, in combination with 3p pale blue, DIAGONAL HALF , enormous margin s showing portion of one adjoining stamp , extremely fine , tied by light oval grid cancels on envelope (lightly cleaned , pre sed crease) bearing manu sc ript "Immediate ", part (HALIFAX ) 1859 split ring date stamp of origin and LEICESTER OC 31 59 receiver on reverse

Estimated Value $2,500-3 ,500 Certification: The Philatelic Foundation Certificate ( 1961) stating "...bisect is genuine."

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6p dark green , large margin s apparently all round , in combination with 3p pale blue , DIAGONAL HALF , good margin s, both very fine tied together on amber envelope (mis s ing small part of clo ing flap) bearing red LO DON PAID FE 6 60 receiver , PICTOU JA 24 1860 split ring date stamp of origin and Halifax tran sit on rever se Estimated Value $4,000-5,000

ATTRACTIVE PRESENTATION OF THIS FRANKING Certification : The Philatelic Foundation Certificate ( 1993) stating "...genuine usage. " Documentation: Vincent G. Greene hand tamp on reve rse

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

THE UNIQUE COVER TO THE ISLAND OF JERSEY PA YING SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY RATE TO ENGLAND From the Nicolas Argent i Koh Seow Chuan and Pilkington Collections 697

6p dark green , very deep shad e, c lear to huge marg ins, in co mbinati on with 3p pal e blue, touched one side, tied by neat ova l grid cancel s on small enve lope (wrinkl es) to St. Pierre , Jer sey bear ing faint red manu script, Halifa x tran sit and blui sh JERSEY MY 30 60 receiver on rever se, also partl y cut away embossed Jersey cresce nt

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Estimated Value $2,500-3,000 Certification: Royal Philat elic Society Certificate ( 1937) stating "...is genu ine. "

SIX PENCE RATE TO THE UNITED STATES 698

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6p dark green , three large marg ins showing portion of one adjoinin g stamp , tied by oval grid ca nce l on THE NOVA SCOTIA ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY dark green illu strated corner card amber envelope to Maine bearin g red PAID 10 in circ le marking , on reve rse LOCKS-ISLAND SP (manu script "27" inserted ) 1859 split ring datestamp of origi n, Shelburn , Digby and red Yarmouth tran sit marking s Estimated Value $ 1,500-2,000

ONE OF ONLY TWO ILL USTRATED COVERS BEARING THE SIX PENCE DARK GREEN 85

NOV A SCOTI A POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue SIX PE CE RA TE TO THE UNITED ST ATES 699

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6p dark green, mo tly very large margins, extremely fine, tied by neat ova l grid ca nce l on envelope (opened at right) to ew Hampshire bearing New Brunsw ick tran it and red PAID IO in circle marking, SHUBE NACADIE JY 10 1859 plit ring datestamp of origin, Truro plu illeg ible tran sits on reve rse Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500 Certifica tion: Greene Foundat ion Cer tifica te ( 1987) sta ting "...gen uine in all resp ects."

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6p dark gree n, goo d to mostly large marg ins, very fine, tied by ova l grid cance l on envelope to New York City bearin g clear strike of ST . JOH N NEW BR UN SWlCK AP 22 1859 transit and red PAID LOin circle marking, PICTO U AP 18 1859 split rin g datestamp of origin and Amherst transit on reve r e Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

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6p dark green , touched at top, three huge margins, in co mbination with Ip red brown , TWO COPIES, cut in slightly to very large margin , tied by oval grid cancels on pale blue folded letter sheet (folding crease affecting on e l p, hinge ealed tear) bearing clear strike of BOSTON , BR. PKT. 5Cts. FEB 4 transit marking and manuscript "Per Steamer from Halifax to Boston - Paid", ANTOGONISH JA 20 1860 split ring datestamp of origin and Halifax transit on reverse Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500 A UNIQUE COVE R

There are only two report ed examples of this combination . The other bears the six pence dark green and a one pence pair to Newfoundland and is lot numb er 691 in this catalogue.

Documentation : W.H . Brouse handstamp on reverse

EXTENSIONS AND EXPERTISING In structi ons from th e cons ignor requires that any lots plac ed on extension for experti sing must be submitt ed by H.R . Harm er. Submission by the pur chaser will nullify an y extensio n req uest . Therefore , upon notifica tion of pur cha ses, please contact Miss Alison Harm er by mail, telephone , fax or email with the lot numb ers you wish submitt ed. Plea se also adv ise whose n ame you wish o n the cer tificate.

Special arrangements have bee n made with The Philatelic Foundation and th e B.P.A. Exper tisin g Ltd for the expediti o us hand ling of the Dal e/ Lichtenste in and Frederick R. Ma yer material.

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THE UNIQUE COVER TO CALIFORNIA PA YING NINE PENCE RA TE TO OREGON AND CALIFORNIA From the Nicolas Argenti and Koh Seow Chuan Collections

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6p dark green , touched to good margins , affixed over edge of cover (pressed crease), in combination with 3p pale blue, mostly enormous margins showing portion of one adjoining stamp , extremely fine, each tied by oval grid cancel on small envelope to Gilroy bearing partially clear red PAID 15 in circle marking and manuscript "Paid 15 cnts", AMHERST JA 31 1860 split ring datestamp of origin and indistinct receiver on rever se Estimated Value $10,000-15,000 Certification: Roya l Philat elic Society Certificate (1960) stating "... is genuine . " Documentation : There have been report s of a possible second cover to Oregon or California , but neither Argenti acknowledges it ("The Postage Stamps of New Brun swick and Nova Scotia ", page 109) nor has the Harmer Censu s found any record of one.

88

NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

THE UNIQUE COVER TO SARDINIA SIX PENCE , THREE PENCE PALE BLUE , ONE PENNY RED BROWN PA YING TEN PENCE RA TE TO EUROPE

From the Nicolas Argenti, Claude Cartier and "Foxbridge" Collections

703

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6p dark green , mostly very large margins , extremely fine , in combination with 3p pale blue , margins all round , fine , and lp red brown , cut in slightly one side, tied by neat oval grid cancels and red LONDON PAID MR 5 60 transit markings on small fresh envelope to Nice, Sardinia bearing manuscript "Per Cunard Steamer ", mostly clear HALIFAX FE 1860 split ring datestamp of origin and NIZZA MARA 8 MAR 60 receiver on reverse Estimated Value $20 ,000-25 ,000

ONE OF THE THREE PENCE COVERS TO THE EUROPEAN CONTINENT , THE OTHER TWO BEING TO PARIS Interestingly, Nizza was ceded from Italy to France on Mar ch 24, I 860 under the Treaty of Turin, only sixteen days after the arrival of this letter.

Documentation: Nicholas Argenti "The Postage Stamps of New Brunsw ick and Nova Scotia ", page 109

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NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

BISECT FRANKINGS THREE PENCE INTRAPROYTNCIAL RATE From the Dale/Li chtenstein, E. Carey Fox and Kohn Seow Chuan Collections 704

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6p dark green , DIAGONAL HALF , large margin s , SUPERB , tied by light oval grid cancel on folded letter sheet (file folds) to Cape Breton , WHYCOCOMAGH AP 3 1860 split ring datestamp of origin and ame-day Baddeck receiver on reverse Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000 Certification : Royal Philatelic society Certificate stating "...is genuine."

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THREE PENCE INTRAPROYINCIAL RATE 705

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6p dark green , DIAGONAL HALF , enormou s margin s showing portion of one adjoining stamp , SUPERB , tied by light oval grid cancel on famou s Ruggle s Corre spondence amber envelope (light crea e ) bearing manuscript docketing , WOLFYILLE and KENTVILLE MA 7 J 860 split ring datestamp of origin and faint Bridgetown receiver on rever se Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000 Documentation: Gilbert hand stamp on front

90

NOYA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

TRIPLE THREE PENCE rNTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE From the Dale/Lichtenstein, Foxbridge ", Koh Seow Chuan and John F. Seybold Collections 706

181 6p dark green, DlAGONAL BISECT AND SrNGLE , both large marg ins, extremely fine, each

tied by oval grid cancel on famous ruggles correspondence envelope bearing manuscript docketi ng, DIGBY MA 16, 1860 split ring datestamp of origin and Brid getow n rece iver on reve rse Est imated Value $7,500-10 ,000

LOVELY STAMPS AND COVER Certificat ion: B.P.A. Certificate ( 1999) stating " ... is genuine."

91

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

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THE LAST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE ONE SHILLING ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE PALE BLUE PA YING TRIPL E THRE E PENCE fNTRAPROVfNCI AL RATE - REGISTERED From the Koh Seow Cliuan and John F. Seybo ld Collection

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l sh purple, touched one side, three enormous margins showing portion of adjoining stamp one side, in combination with 3p pale blue, margins except touched one point, both creased, tied by oval grid cancels on large blue folded Lener (reinforced file fold separations) bearing AMHERST NO27 1860 rece iver, HALIF AX NO 26 1860 split ring datestamp of origin on reve rse Estimated Value $5,000-7 ,500 Since the time of the Seybo ld collection, this cover has been considered to be a quintuple three pence rate. The cover is now correctly fo lded and is one of only two twelve pence Registered cove rs.

Certif ication: B.P.A. Certificat e (1999) stat ing "... is genuine."

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I sh purpl e, TWO SINGLES , mostly large margins, extremely fine, in combination with 6p dark green, mostly enormous margin showi ng adjoining stamp one side, extremely fine, and 3p pale blue, margins all round , fine, ca nce lled by neat oval grid s on famous Rugg les cor respondence folded letter shee t (mjss ing one side flap and small piece at right) docketed 19 December 1859, HALIF AX DE 17 1850 split ring datestamp ofo rigin and Brid getow n rece iver on reverse Estimated Value $50,000- 75,000

WONDERFUL IN SO MANY RESPECTS There are only six covers that bear two copies of the one shilling and, of these, only this cover bears a three color f ranking. In addition, there are only two three colorfrankings extan t, both of which are in this magnificent collection - this lot and the next.

Certification : Royal Philatelic Society Certificate ( 1969) stating "... is genuine."

Documentation: W.H. Brouse handstamp on reverse

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!sh purpl e, large to enormous margin s, 6p ye llow gree n and Ip red bro wn, PAIR ,, cut in to large margins, tied by ova l grid ca nce ls and BOSTO N BR . PKT. 11 APR transit on enve lope (creases , o ne affec ting sta mps which have been removed , iro ned and replace d) to New York City bearing large "20" handstamp and manuscript "Via iagara " (stea mer), HALIF AX, AP 9 1857 split ring datestamp of origin E timated Value $30,000--40,000 THE SECON D OF THE ONLY TWO KN O WN TWE L VE PENCE THREE COLOR FRAN KINGS

Certificat ion: B.P.A. Certificate (1991) stating "... is genuine."

Documentation: N ico las Argenti "Th e Postage Stamp of ew Brun swick and Nova Scotia", page 111

94

NOVA SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

THE UNIQUE SINGLE FRANK BISECT PAYING SIX PENCE RAT E TO THE UNITED STATES From the Dale/Lichtenstein and Hiroyuki Kanai Collections

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Ish purple, DIAGONAL HALF, Good to enormous margins showing portion of one adjoining sta mp, light co rner crease , tied by oval grid cance l and red PAID 10 in circle markin g on embossed lady's envelope (opened at left) to Waterville , Maine , on reverse CANNING SP 4 1860 split ring date stamp of origin and part transit marking Estimated Value $20,000-25,000

There are only three covers extant bearing a one shilling bisect.

The other two are each in comb ination with a three pen ce bisect pa ying the overseas rate to England.

Certification: Royal Philatelic Society Certificate (1969) stating "...is genuine. "

95

NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE PALE BLUE PA YING SEVEN PENCE HALF PENNY RA TE TO ENGLAND From the Nicolas Argenti, Dale/Li chtenstein and Hiroyuki Kanai Collections

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181

l sh purple, large margins, SUPERB , in combination with 3p pale blue, cut in one side, fitted DIAGONAL HALVES , tied by oval grid cancel on blue folded letter sheet (missing one side flap ) bearing red PKT . LETTER PAID LIVERPOOL AP 19 58 tombstone receiver marking , AMHERST AP 8 1858 split ring datestamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $50,000-75 ,000

"Fused " bisect covers, while p erhaps not unique to Nova Scotia, are still quite rare, While they exist in all values except the one p enny, there are only two of the one shilling and three pence combination.. Both mailed from Amherst on April 6th to the sa m e addr ess in Li ve rp oo l and with th e sam e B riti sh "tomb s tone" dat e, they displa y a wonde,ful creati vity by the writer.

Documentation : W .H . Brouse hand stamps on rever se

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BEAUTIFUL STAMP AND COVER There are two Nova Scotia quadrisects, one the six pence yellow green, see lot number 664, and this, the one shilling. It seems appropriate that this great collection would pr esent both, as they are absolutely necessary for a world-class collection .

Certification: Roya l Philat elic Society Certificate (1969) stating " ... is genuine."

97

NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1860-63 Cents Issue

CENTS ISSUES 1860-63 PERFORATED 12

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From the Koh Seow Cliuan Collection DIE ESSAY: le black , Die essay on India on card, 30x44mm, incomplete shading at left, Imprint at bottom , very fine

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Estimated Va lue $500-750

Scott 8DE , Stanley Gibbon s 9DE GOODALL DIE PROOFS From the Koh Seow Chuan Collection 714

DP Sc dark yellowish brown on thin wove, die sunk on card , 30x47mm, very fine

Estimated Value $500-750

Scott l2TC , Stanley Gibbons IOTC

From the Koh Seow Chuan Collection 715

DP 8½c dark yellowish brown on thin wove, die sunk on card 41 x46mm, slight toning , fine

Estimated Value $400-500

Scott 11TC , Stanley Gibbon s I 4TC

From the Koh Seow Chuan Collection 716

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12½c greenish blue on thin wove, die sunk on card , 41 x46mm , slight toning, fine Estimated Value $400-500

Scott I 3TC , Stanley Gibbon s l 7TC

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1860-63 Cents Issue

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8½c black, perforated 12 trial color proof on gummed stamp paper , very fine Scott 11TC var., Stanley Gibbon s 14TC var.

Estimated Value $250-350

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ISSUED STAMP ERROR From the Koh Seow Chuan Collection 718 * IBI le black on white paper , IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY IMPRINT BLOCK OF FIFTEEN , original gum, mostly lightly hinged , very fine Scott 8c, Stanley Gibbon s 18a

Estimated Value $1,000-1 ,500

From the Harry W. Lussey Collection 719

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EXHIBITED AT CAPEX '96 IN THE GEMS OF PH/LATELY

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POSTALHISTORY ONE CENT BLACK As there is little or no definitive agreement on the distinction betwe en white or yellowish pap er, no Stanley Gibbons or Scott numb ers have been assigned .

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I c black, tied by face-free "H" in oval grid cancel on blue printed matter rate envelope , HALIFAX MR 3 1865 split ring date stamp of origin and Mabou receiver on rever se Estimated Value $200-250

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le black , "tall " copy , tied by "H" in oval grid cancel on folded printed circular (file fold) of "Halifax Club House" bearing MORE-TO-PAY and large fancy "4" ,(c) due hand stamp , HALIFAX JA8 1864 split ring datestamp of origin and Amherst receiver on reverse.

Circular apparently sea led which necessitated the due markings Estimated Value $300~00

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le black , STRIP OF FOUR and SINGLE , some faults , tied by oval grid cancels on blue folded letter (file fold) , PUGWASH JA l 1861 split ring datestamp of origin and Pictou receiver on reverse Estimated Value $400- 500

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le black, STRIP OF FIVE , fine to very fine , tied by light oval grid cancels on blue folded letter (few hinge sealed tears) to Ragged Islands, HALIFAX JY 4 1861 split ring datestamp of origin and Locks-Island transit on reverse

Estimated Value $400-500 From the Koh Seow Chuan Collection THE ABOVE TWO LOTS REFLECT AN INTERESTING MANNER OF PAYING THE FIVE CENTS DOMESTIC RATE

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le black , PAIR , placed sideway s, cancelled by neat pen strokes and tied by lig ht oval grid cancel on envelope (minor soiling), printed "On Her Maje sty's Service ." and "Adjt. Office , M.S. Milit ia", word inked over and "N." substituted for lined over "M .", to a captain at Middleton , WILMONT MY 4 1861 split ring date stamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,500-2 ,000

From the Koh Seow Chuan Collection RARE USAGE OF THE TWO CENTS SERV ICE RATE PAID BY ONE CENT STAMPS

TWO CENTS LILAC 726

181

2c lilac, PAIR , in combination with le black, few perforation stains, tied by "H" in oval grid cancels on envelope (no closing flap), HALIFAX AU 26 65 split ring datestamp of origin and same-d ay Canning receiv er on reverse Estimated Value $200-300 ATTRACTNE

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FRANKING PAYING THE FIVE CENTS DOMESTIC RATE

2c lilac , well center ed, tied by oval gr id cance l on fle sh colored envelope (lig ht crease s) with military address to Halls Harbor, Cornwallis and bearing manuscript "on H.M.S." service endorsement, KENTVILLE JYl (?) 65 split ring date stamp of origin on rever se Estimated Value $400- 500 PAYI NG THE TWO CENTS SERVICE RATE

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2c lilac, tied by on-the-nose ST. PETE RS C.B. AP 20 1865 split ring postmark on enve lope (closing flap tear) to River Bourgeoi s bearing manuscript "On Service " and "fm (?) Arichat Prepaid ", part ARICHAT date stamp of orig in and St. Peter s transit on reverse Estimated Value $500-750

From the Dal e/Lichtenstein and Koh Seow Chuan Collections Stamp cancelled in transit and pay ing the two cents serv ice rate, A very fine and exceptional usage with stamp bearing a town postmark, which is quite unusual.

Certification: Roya l Philatelic Society Certificate ( 1969) stating "... is gen uine.:

COVER CONDITION Minor faults including, but not limited to, file folds not affecting stamps , small tears and some backflap damage have not been noted in the descriptions of this catalogue .

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729

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2c lilac, RIGHT DIAGONAL BISECT WITH ATI ACHED PAIR , extremely fine , tied by light oval grid cancels on blue envelope (slightly reduced and opened at right) , HALIFAX SP 29 65 origin postmark and Wallace receiver on reverse Estimated Value $2,500-3,000

LOVELY FRANKING PAYING THE FNE CENTS DOMESTIC RATE Certification: Roya l Philatelic Society (1954) and B.P.A. (1999) Certificates both stating "... is genuine."

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EXTREMELY FINE EXAMPLE OF THE FNE CENTS DOMESTIC RATE Certification: Enza Diena Certificate ( 1982) and signed by him 104

NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1860-63 Cents Issue FIVE CENTS BLUE From the "Halifax " Collection 731

Sc blue, PAIR and SINGLE , very fine tied by neat oval grid cancels on envelope (light crease) bearing red Crown REGISTERED in arc marking and manuscript "Money Letter", HALIFAX JY 26 66 origin postmark and next-day Newport receiver on reverse

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Estimated Value $200-300 LOVELY STAMPS AND COVER

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USED TO SCOTLAND: Sc blue , PAIR, in combination with l e black and 2c lilac, tied by oval grid cance ls on small envelope (light crea e) to Edinburgh, TRURO JU 9 1864 split ring datestamp of origin , Halifax tran it and clear receiver marking on reverse

181

Estimated Value $300-400 OVERPAYMENT OF THE TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS RATE AND FINE THREE COLOR FRANKING

BISECT FRANKING From the Hiroy uki Kanai and Koh Seow Chuan Collection s 733

Sc blue , LEFT DIAGONAL HALF , fine , tied by neat oval grid cancel to local enve lope (missing part of closing flap , light soiling), SHERBROOK ST. MARY ' S AU 7 1854 split ring postmark on reverse and lightly struck on front

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8½c green, in combination with Sc blue and 2c lilac, tied by oval grid cancels on envelope (pin holes affecting Sc) to Bridgew ater bearing red Crown REGISTERED handstamp , HALIFAX OC 6 66 split ring date starnp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $2,500-3,000 VERY FINE THREE COLOR FRANKING One half cent overpayment of the ten cents Regist ry f ee and five cents postag e

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USED TO ENGLAND : 8Y2c green, in combination with 2c Wac, TWO SINGLES , neatly tied by oval g1id cancels on smalJ envelope (missing part of one flap, address retraced) to Bracknell , JY 15 67 receiver on rever se Estimated Value $2,500-3,000 VERY FINE USAGE The only reported cover with this combination to make the twelve and one half cents rate 106

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USED TO BALTIMORE : 8½c green , tied by practically face-free oval grid cance l on folded letter sheet (file folds, edge tears) bearing BOSTON BR . PKT . 5 FEB 24 transit marking and manusc1ipt "Steamer ", HALIFAX FE 18 186 1 split ring date stamp of origin on rever se Estimated Value $500-750 Certification: Roya l Philat elic Society Certificate ( 1978) stating " ... is genu ine."

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USED TO NEW YORK : 8½c green, tied by neat oval grid cancel on folded letter sheet (hinge reinforced fold separation s) beari ng clear BOSTON BR . PKT . 5 JUN 1 transit marking and manu script "Per Steamer ", HALIFAX MY 29 1861 split ring date stamp of origin on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,250-1,500 SCARCER EIGHT AND ONE HALF CENTS PACKET RATE Certification: Roya l Philat elic Society Certificate ( 1977) stating " ...is Genuine."

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1860-63 Cent s Issue BISECT FRANKINGS From the Gordon Fairbank s Collection 738

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USED TO NEW YORK : le black , RIGHT DIAGONAL HALF. very fine , in combination with le single and 8½c green , tied by light strike of oval grid cancel on amber envelope (slightly reduced at right , small edge tears ) bearing red PAID 10 in circle marking and manuscript "Favors Expres s via Windsor ", HALIFAX DE 5 1861 origin postmark on reverse Estimated Value $5,000-7 ,500 VERY RARE RATE TO THE UNITED STATES Foundation Certificate (1955 ) stating " ...genuine in all respects" elic Philat Certification : The

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USED TO CHARLESTOWN , MASS: le black , LEFT DIAGONAL HALF , extremely fine , in combination with I c single and 8½c green, tied by light oval grid cancels on envelope (no closing flap) bearing manuscript red crayon " 10", the correct ten cents prepaid rate, HALIFAX AU 9 64 origin backstamp Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000 A PRISTINE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE RATE Certification: Royal Philat elic Society Certificate ( 1981) stating "... is genuine. " 108

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USED TO PARIS : 8½c, TWO SINGLES , tied by "H" in oval grid HALIFAX JA 9 68 duplex cancels on neat, fine quality mourning envelope bearing two line PAID-ONLY TO ENGLAND handstamp, split oval GB/40c, manuscript " 10" and Calais transit, red London transit marking and Paris receiver on reverse Estimated Value $7,500-10 ,000 A PRISTINE AND ATTRACTNE EXAMPLE WITH CRISP MARKINGS Correctly pr e-paying seventeen cents, but erroneously marked "paid only to England", this cove r is the super ior of the two known examp les to France.

A gem and necessary to an Exhibition collectio n.

Certification: Pet er Holcomb e Certificate (1984 ) stating " ... is in my opinion gen uine ."

Certificate has detailed and lengthy explanation of the voyage of this wonderful pi ece

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THE UNIQUE COVER TO PUERTO RICO From the Claude Cartier and Koh Seow Chuan Collections 741

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8½c gree n, tied by ova l grid ca ncel on blue folded letter sheet to Ponce bearin g blue "2 ½" due and matching framed ST THOMAS handstamps, on rever e HALIFAX SP 18 186 1 split ring datestamp of origin, Ber mud a and St. Th omas transit mark ings and PUERTO -RICO 3 OCT 6 1 rece iver Estimated Value $7 ,500- 10,000

A FAB ULOUS COVER AN D S UPERB MA RKINGS report ed Cents as wefl as Pence Issue cover used to this destination. only the is This cover A gem and an impor tant p iece in an Exhibition Coflection Certification: The Philatelic Foundatio n Certificate (1980) stating "... is genuinely used ... "

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USED TO SAN FRANCISCO: I0c vermilion , in combination with Sc blue, tied by oval grid cancels and ST. JOHN N.B. AU 18 1856 split ring datestamp on lemon envelope (edge faults) bearing manu script "By Steamer from New York), WINDSOR AU 12 66 split ring datestamp of origin on rever se E timated Value $ 1,000-1 ,250 SCARCE FIFTEEN CENTS RATE TO CALIFORNIA - PERHAPS FNE REPORTED

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USED TO SAN FRANCISCO: l0c vermilion , in combination with Sc blue, tied by oval grid cancels on buff envelope (opened at bottom ) bearing BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 MAR 8 tran sit marking , manu script "By Steamer from N. York" and blue crayon "5", WINDSOR FE 26 67 datestamp of origin and Halifax transit on rever se Estimated Value $ 1,500-2 ,000 THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES USED TO CALIFORNIA 111

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USED TO INDIA Frorn the Claude Cartier and Koh Seow Chuan Collections

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I0c vermili on, PAIR , in co mbin ation with l e blac k and 2c lilac, tied by oval grid ca nce ls on mall envelope (slightly reduced and opened at left) to Calcutta bear ing red LONDON PAID JU 20 64 transit and matching crayo n " l " (pence), HAUF AX JU 8 64 dates tamp of origin and red rece iver on reve rse Estim ated Valu e $4,000-5 ,000

RAR E AN D BEAU TIF UL THREE COLOR FRANKING PA YING THE TWENTY- THREE CEN TS RAT E TO INDIA. ONLY THREE REPORT ED CO VERS EXIST Certificatio n: B.P.A. Certificate ( 1966) stati ng " ... is genuine. "

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10c vermili on, LEFT DIAGO NAL HALF , tied by nea t oval grid ca nce l on loca l envelop e (min or so iling) paying the five cents domes tic rate, SHERBROOK ST. MARY ' S AU 1867 rece iver on reve rse Estim ated Valu e $500- 750 Documentation: John F. Sey bold hand sta mp on rever e 112

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lOc verm ilion, RIGHT DIAGONAL HALF WITH PART IMPRINT , scisso red perforation s, tied by light oval cancel on back of Ruggle s correspondence (creases, no closing flap) paying five cents domesti c rate, WILMOT DE 18 1860 split ring datestamp of origin and Bridgetown receiver on reverse Estimated Value $750-1 ,000 Certification: Roya l Philatelic Society ( 1957) stating "... is genuine."

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1860-63 Cents Issue TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS BLACK 748

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Certification: B.P.A.Certificate (1999) stating "...is genuine. " 114

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I 2½c black , tied by oval grid ca ncel and pen strokes on enve lope (exploded , no clo sing flap ) to Leghorn , Italy bearing two line PAID-ONLY TO ENGLAND handstamp , manuscript "20" and " I 5" rate markings , Halifax AU 16 1867 origin oval , London (red) and Livorno tran sit markings on reverse Estimated Value $2,000-3 ,000 VERY RARE USAGE The co ver is addressed to a captain of the Bark "Queen of Scots " Care of British Consul Certification.: Royal Philat elic Society Certificate (1958) stating "... is genu ine. "

Documentation : Nicolas Argenti "The Postage Stamps of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia ", page 195, plate 23 115

NOY A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY 1860-63 Cent s Issue

USED TO FRANCE 752

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12½c black , in combination with Sc blue (faulty), tied by oval grid cancels on blue folded letter sheet (file fold affecting Sc) bearing red LONDON PAID MY 2663 transit and matching PD in oval markings, plus Calais transit, manuscript "P Steamer" and red due, HALIFAX MY 16 1863 split ring datestamp of origin and Bordeaux receiver s on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,250- 1,500

ONE HALF CENT OVERPAYMENT OF THE SEVENTEEN CENTS RATE Certification: B.P.A.C ertificate (1977) stating "...is genuine."

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12½c black, two singles, tied by oval grid cancels on folded letter bearing red LONDON PAID MR 14 64 tran sit markin g and matching crayon " I ", MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT FE 26 1864 (portion s of datestamp overwritten in ink) split ring datestarnp of origin, Halifax transit and red KANDY rece iver on reverse Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000

ONLY TWO COVERS TO CEYLON HA VE BEEN REPORTED This exampl e is an overpayment of the very rare twenty-three cents rate to India and Cey lon Certification: B.P.A. Certificate (1999) stating "... is genuine."

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A study unto itself and worthy of careful inspection.

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Estim ated Value $ 15,000-20 ,000 755

The For ge ry Collecti on: Mount ed Collection of over 100 " stamp s" and two " co ver s", including Panelli and Spiro , many unknown , a few very good and an excellent 6p dark green.

Hard to duplicate.

Not illustrated Estimated Value $500-600

END OF SALE THANK YOU

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THE LOUISE BOYD DALE/ ALFRED F. LICHTENSTEIN COLLECTIONS of BRITISH COLUMBIA AND VANCOUVER ISLAND Formed over 50 years by th e Greatest Collecting Family in th e Unit ed State s Ove r th e past 50 years, H .R. H arme r has had th e honor of auctioning th e Dale/ Licht enstein British No rth America Co llection, witho ut doubt th e most extensive ever, British Africa with th e premiere Cape of Goo d H ope Co llectio n, Europe, Asia and U nited States to taling almost $20 million in 1998 dollars. And now th e culmin ation of th e British Nor th Am erica - th e British Co lumbi a and Vanco uver Island is far sup erior to th e previous benchm ark , th e Gerald Wellburn Co llection, and will demo nstrat e th e extensive rarity of th ese issues.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE THE PLACING OF A BID SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS OF SALE 1.

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BIDDING Unless announced otherwise by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot, as numbered in the printed Catalogue. H.R. Harmer, LLC {hereinafter "Harmers"), License #s 672829, 780870, as agent for the consignor or vendor, shall regulate the bidding and shall determine the manner in which the bidding shall be conducted .

Harmers reserves the right to withdraw any lot prior to sale (without liability to any potential purchaser or agent), to re-offer any withdrawn lot, to divide a lot or to group two or more lots belonging to the same consigno r or vendor, and to refuse any bid believed not made in good faith.

The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall prevail. Should a dispute arise between bidders (including a dispute between a floor bidder and the auctioneer acting on behalf of a mail bidder, consignor or vendor), the auctioneer alone shall determ ine who is the successful bidder and whether to reoffer the lot in dispute. Should a dispute arise after the sale, the auctioneer's sale records shall be conclusive. On all lots sold, a commission of 15% on the hammer price is payable by the buyer. (a) The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of clients (and consignors or vendors) but shall not be liable for errors and omissions in executing instructions to bid, however received, and whether such errors or omissions be those of the bidder or agent or those of the auctioneer. (b) All lots are offered subject to a reserve price. The auctioneer may implement such reserve price. The auctioneer may implement such reserve price by bidding on behalf of the consignor vendor. (c) It may also be assumed that all consignors have been advanced monies against the sale of their stamps and Harmers therefore has a security interest over and above the normal auction commission. (d) Purchases made by a consignor or vendor or his agent on his own lots shall be considered as a sale subject to commissions and sales tax as applicable. (e) Agents are responsible for all purchases made on behalf of their clients, unless other arrangements have been confirmed in writing prior to the auction .

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Before Harmers will send such lots, payment in full must be received by Harmers within three (3) business days of receipt of the aforesaid notification by the mail bidder . However, a purchaser known to Harmers , or who furnishes satisfactory references, may at Harmers option, have purchases delivered or forwarded for immediate payment {by a dollar draft on a U.S. bank in the case of overseas purchasers). Mailed delivery will be to the address on the bid sheet and proof by Harmers of receipt of a sending at the advised address shall constitute delivery. All charges for handling , delivery and insurance (obtained by Harmers on behalf of the purchaser) shall be added to the purchase price; a minimum charge of $1.00 will be made. Risk of loss in transit shall be on the purchaser. (c) Where an opinion of a generally recognized authorityâ&#x20AC;˘ is desired, the time for payment may be extended in accord with and subject to Condition of Sale 8.

Title shall not pass to the purchaser until full payment has been received by Harmers as agents for the consignor or vendor. (a) Purchasers agree to pay for lots as specified in Condition of Sale 4 (or as the same may be modified by Condition of Sale 8), and no credit is extended; a late payment charge of 2% for the first month and 2 1/2% for each succeeding month compounded shall be added if payment is not made in accordance with the aforesaid conditions. {b} In the event that a bidder shall fail to comply with these Conditions of Sale ("Non-Complying Bidder''}, then , as to any lot with respect to which such failure to comply occurs, Harmers may, in its sole discretion , re-offer such lot during the same auction or at an auction at a later time, or by private treaty at such time as Harmers, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate and the Non-Complying Bidder shall be liable for the deficiency, if any, between the hammer price and the net proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser, whether at auction or by private treaty, as well as for all costs and expenses of both sales, all other charges due thereunder, including commissions with respect to both sales, whether payable to Harmers or to a third party and all incidental damages . It shall be in Harmers' sole discretion to determine whether to re-offer the lot theretofore hammereddown to a Non-Complying Bidder at the same auction, or by private treaty in due course, or at a subsequent auction conducted by Harmers . In no event shall any surplus arising from the sale of a re-offered lot be payable to a Non-Complying Bidder. (c) A defaulting purchaser shall be deemed to have granted Harmers a security interest in property in Harmers possession owned by such purchaser.

Harmers shall have all of the rights afforded a secured party under the New York Uniform Commercial Code with respect to such property an may apply against such obligations all monies held or received by it for the account of, or due from Harmers to such purchaser. (d) If Harmers takes any legal steps to secure payment of a delinquent account, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for all legal and other expenses incurred by Harmers to secure such payment, including but not limited to a reasonable allowance for attorneys' fees. For purposes of this paragraph, the term legal steps shall be deemed to include any and all consultation by Harmers with its attorneys with respect to all matters arising out of a delinquentaccount.

¡For United States stamps, the generallyrecognized authority, unlessotherwiseagreed, shall be the Philate1ir.

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EXHIBITION AND INSPECTION OF LOTS; QUALITY AND AUTHENTICITY (a) On Premises Inspection and Postal Viewing . Ample opportunity is given for on premises inspection prior to the auction date, and , upon written request and at Harmers discretion, for inspection by postal viewing {all as detailed elsewhere in this Catalogue). (b) Each lot is sold as genuine and correctly described, based on individual description as modified by any specific notations in this Catalogue, including but not restricted to the section entitled "Key to Cataloguing". (c) Quality. Any lot which a purchaser considers to be incorrectly described may be returned to Harmers within two weeks of its receipt by such purchaser ("Returning Purchaser''), provided, however, that the same is received by Harmers within four weeks of the date of the auction; however, Harmers may, in its discretion , refuse acceptance of such returned lot. If an opinion of a generally recognized authority is desired, the period of time within which a lot must be received by Harmers will be extended in accordance with Condition of Sale 8. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by reference to a generally recognized authority, and Harmers thereupon undertakes to re-offer the lot with a description identical to the description disputed, the Returning Purchaser shall be liable for the deficiency, if any, between the proceeds of the sale to the Returning Purchaser and the proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser, as well as for all costs and expenses of the re-sale, including commission, and all incidental damages. Any lot, the description of which is disputed , must be returned intact in the condition received by the purchaser. The following lots are not returnable except at the discretion of Harmers: (i) lots from purchasers who attended the exhibition of the lots; (ii) lots examined by postal viewers; (iii) lots on acco unt of their appearance , if they are illustrated in this Catalogue ; (iv) lots described as having repairs, defects or faults-for any reason; (v) U.S. stamps (through 1918) for reasons of paper inclusions, (vi)no encapsulated stamps unless originally offered in this condition. (d) Authentic ity. Any lot which is declared otherwise than genuine by a generally recognized authority is returnable, provided such lot is received by Harmers within four weeks of the date of the auction . Proof that a generally recognized authority declines to express an opinion is normally grounds for the return of a lot. (e) Expenses incurred in the submission and the return of a lot under Conditions of Sale 7-9 are not refunded.

EXTENSION OF TIME (a) When an opinion from a generally recognized authority is not expected or available within four weeks from the date of the auction, the purchaser shall: (i) within seven days of receipt thereof submit the lot to one of the generally recognized authorities. (ii) notify Harmers, in writing (and preferably on the form supplied}, of such submission no later than four weeks from the date of the auction. Such notification shall be deemed given when received by Harmers and shall include the name and address of the authority to whom the lot has been submitted . (b} A prospective purchaser wishing to submit a lot to an authority not accepted by Harmers shall, prior to the date of the auction, request in writing permission for such submission and obtain confirmation of such request from Harmers. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse a bid where the authority requested is not acceptable on any grounds, which grounds need not be disclosed by Harmers. (c) Payment for lots upon which an extension of time is obtained pursuant to this Condition of Sale 8 may be made in accord with Condition of Sale 4, subject to the following (paragraph d} and herein. (d) If a lot is certified by a generally recognized authority to be other than as described : (i) the sale (and the invoice with respect thereto, if outstanding) will be cancelled; and, (ii) to the extent set for th in Condition of Sale 9, payment of the expense of certification will be made to the purchaser.

EXPENSES OF CERTIFICATION Expenses of certification shall be borne by the purchaser except where a lot is certified other than as described and is returned to Harmers in accordance with Condition of Sale 8.

SALES TAX 10. Unless exempted by law, a purchaser shall pay New York State and local sales taxes, or any compensating use taxes of any other State.

APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION , ETC. 11. All matters arising out of this auction shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to the choice of law principles thereof.

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The Frederick R. Mayer Collection of Nova Scotia

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