Sale 2949 - Edward M. Gilbert Collection Part I - Newfoundland Stamps and Postal History by H.R. Harmer

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Part I - NEWFO UNDLAND Postage Stamps and Postal Hi story Tobe soldat publicauctionon Friday, October22, 2004at 6:00PM (Otherpartsto be sold at laterdates,watchfor futureannouncement s or monitorwww.hrharmer .com.) TheEdwardM. Gilbert collectionof NewfoundlandPostageStampsand Postal Historywill be offeredin 226 lots by H.R. Harmer, Inc.of NewYork at 6:00 PM on Friday,October22nd2004. Thisoutstandingcollectionwill be dividedinto three mainparts- 110lotsof postagestamps,18 lots of outstandingPenceissuecovers and98 lotsof First Centsissue covers (ScottNos. 24-40). Thepostagestampsinclude: mint and usedPenceissueswith all of the rarities nice First Cents issuesfeaturing many elusive multiples numerouslater imperforateand part perforateissues wonderfulAir Posts , whichincludeall of the raritiesandvirtually all of the errors andvarieties ThePenceissuecoversinclude: mostof the rarities spectacular bisect usagesincluding Pence-Cen ts combinationfrankings TheFirstCentsissuecoverscomprisea fascinatingstudydueto the wide varietyof: rates destinations franking combinations (most of which areexceedingly rare) Thisimportant auctionof Newfoundland offersserious collectorsof British NorthAmericanphilately a tremendous opportunityto acquirerare andvaluableitems,someof whichare illustratedhere.

#Cl 2a, $1.50DO-X, Inverted Surcharge, pas. 4, o.g., V.F,. signedSanab ria with 1959B.P.A. certificate. Cat.$11,500.00 (S.G.#221a; £10,000).

••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• #C1, 3c "Hawker", o.g, Fine,only 87 known, 1997V.G. Greenecertificate. Cat.$15,000.00 (S.G. #142; £15,000).

#C4, 60c De Pinedo, o.g.. E.F ., only 66 extant, signedEconomistand Blochwith 1979 Friedlcertificate . Cat. $30,000.00 (S.G. #163; £28,000).

#2, 2d ScarletVermilion, unused, E.F., 1997B.P.A.certificate.Cat. $12,000.00(SG.#2; £9,000).

#9, 1/- ScarletVermilion,unused , E.F., 1997 B.P.A.certificate. Cat. $12,000.00(S.G.#9; £13,000). #15, 1/- Orange , unused , E.F ., 1974 B.P.A . certificate.Cat.$21,000.00 (S.G. #15;£19,000).

# 15b,1sh Orangebisectusedas 6d on coverto London , England,unique, 1956 P.F . certificate, Ex. Carey Fox, Clifford-Jones andChan(S.G.#14; £14,000).Est.$30,000- $40,000.

#C3c,InvertedOverpr int, o.g., Fine,signed Sanabr ia andwith 2002B.P.A certificate. Cat.$4,500.00 (S.G.#148c;£4,250).

# 16, 1d Redd ish Brown, o.g., V.F ., 1997B.P.A. certificate. Cat.$6,000.00 (S.G . #2; £4,000). #C5, 50cColumbia, o.g., V.F ., signedBloch. Cat.$7,000.00 (S.G. #191 £5,000).

#6, 6d ScarletVermilion,horiz pair andsingletied to 1858foldedletterto Rome,Italy, Cartier,"Foxbridge" the only recordeduseof this stampon cover,Ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, and Chan(S.G.#6). Est.$20,000-$30,000.

# 1a, 18, 18a,1d BrownVioletbisect,4d Roseand4d Rosebisecttied to 1864folded NovaScotia,uniquecombinationbisectfranking to paythe 6d rate, coverto Sydney, Hubbard,Pratt and Conland ex- Ferrari,Dale-Lichtenstein, 1988 B.P.A.certificate, (S.G.#la, 17, 17a).Est.$20,000-$30,000.

#23a,1/- Rosebisecttied to coverto Poole,England,oneof onlyfour recordedbisect covers,Ex-Hart,"Foxbridge"and Chan,1952B.P.A.certificate. . #23a;ÂŁ14,000).Est.$15,000-$20,000. Cat.$20,000.00(S.G

Australia,oneof onlytwo examples #9, 1/-Scarlet Vermiliontied to coverto Sydney, (S.G.#9). PrattandChan,1957P.F.and 1986 B.P.A.certificates recorded,Ex-Goody, Est.$20,000-$30,000.

#1, la, 27, ld BrownVioletsingleand bisectand 10cBlacktied to 1868foldedletter issuesmixedfranking,Ex-Colson, paying13c(6d)rateto U.K.,uniquePence-Cents andChan,1969B.P.A.certificate(S.G.#1, la, 27). Est.$20,000-$30,000. Clifford-Jones

#1a, 27a, 1c BrownVioletbisectandwholestampusedas 3c and 10c Black,tied to coverto Sydney, NovaScotia, uniquePence-Cents issuescombinationfranking, 1969B.P.A. certificate, Ex. Colson, Cifford-Jones,Leaand Chan(S.G.#1a, 27). Est. $20,000- $30,000.

# 1, 24, 1c BrownVioletand 2c Green,1d stampsusedas 2c tied to coverto England, uniquePence-Cents issuescombinationfranking,Ex. Fox, Pratt and Chan(S.,G.#1, 31). Est.$15,000-$20,000.

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SALE 2949

THEEDWARD M. GILBERT

COLLECTION

Part I - NEWFOUNDLAND Postage Stamps and Postal History To be sold at public auction by H.R . Harmer , Inc. at our offices on Friday , October 22, 2004 at 6:00 PM POSTAGE STAMPS PENCE COVERS CENTS COVERS

LOTS 1-110 LOTS 111-128 LOTS 129-226

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SYMBO LS

(* ) Unused (without gum or regummed) Original gum (previously hinged or without gum as issued ** Never Hinged 0 Used 0 Block of four or larger PB Plate Block On Piece B Cover, card or entire

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Unexploded Booklet Booklet Pane Essay Proof Trial Color Specimen Reprint Earliest DocumentedUsage

MAJOR ABBREVIATIONS c.d.s. ; circular date stamps ; NH; never hinged ; cplt. ; complete ; FDC; first day cover ; ovpt.; overprint ; h.r. ; hinge remnant ; pmk. - postmark ; incl.; including s.e. ; straight edge; ms. ; manuscript

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CONDITION

Bidding Increments

extremely line - outstand ing, the highest quality possible. very l ine - choice condition , well centered ; if imperforate with four well clear margins. li ne - sound in all respects , perforations clear design ; ii imperforate , margins may be close or touching , but will not cut design . very good - stamps are so graded either by reason of general appearance of imperfect centering or a fault. Faults such as a thin spot , tear, crease , etc. will be described on individual lots at all times . In larger lots, degrees of condition denote the average, and copies above and below such condition can be expected . Minor separations on blocks or sheets are the rule rather than the except ion and are not grounds for the return of a lot. The term "mint" denotes that the item has original gum, but does not imply that it is never hinged . The term "unused " is used to describe an uncancelled item that is without gum . Regarding covers, the following are not justification for the return of a lot: torn or partially removed back flaps, light file folds which do not detract from the overall appearance and small edge tears which do not affect adhesive or markings.

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Shaded portion can represent an actual hinge or the area disturbed by a hinge. Never Hinged - unused with original gum in Post Office state and unmounted lightly hinged - unused with full original gum showing some evidence of a previous hinge which may be present in part or entirely removed. original gum - unused with original gum somewhat disturbed by previous hinging which may still be present. Part original gum - unused with original gum, large hinge remnants may or may not be present. Disturbed original gum - unused with original gum , affected by sweating, glazing or mount disturbance ; may not resemble the original gum. Unused without gum (unless gum is mentioned ) 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 perts per row--<lo not affect the value of a block or sheet and are not grounds for the return of a lot. ESTIMATED VALUES : If an estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the description . It is used where the lot is large or where the actual value has little relation to the catalogue price. It represents the auctioneer 's appraisal of the true MARKET value of a lot and the figure is invariably close to the actua l realization . It is useless for mail bidders to list any bids that are only a low proportionof such estimates. CATALOGUES USED IN LISTING : Scott U.S. Specialized Scott 1840-1940 Scott Vols. 1-6 Stanley Gibbons British Commonwealth (in pounds) Michel Germany (in Euros) Michel Europe (in Euros) Unitrade Others as noted in the descriptions

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Minor faults including, but not limited to, file folds not affecting stamps , small tears and some back flap damage have not been noted in the descriptions of this catalogue . Minor faults exsist in most 19th Century covers . Returns of 19th Century covers for these reasons will be respectfull y declined . HANDSTAMPS / BACKSTAMPS

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I write my first introduction as President of H.R. Harmer , Inc ., I would like to talk about tradition , both philatelically and personally.

Philatelically , as most of you know , Hanners has an impeccable 64 year tradition of offering outstanding single owner collections at unreserved public auction. The full roster of prominent philatelists who have selected Hanners to sell their collections cannot be listed here, but many of them are household names such as Caspary , Dale-Lichtenstein , Moody , Dietz , West , Weinberger , Hetherington and Roosevelt.

Edward M. Gilbert has chosen to continue in this venerable Hanners tradition . Over the ensuing several years , Hanners will offer his many exceptional counh)' collections at unreserved public auction where the final realization is expected to exceed $25,000,000. His name will surely be added to this list of philatelic luminaries. This premier auction of Eddie Gilbert ' s wonderful collection of Newfoundland Postage Stamps and Postal Histo1y features many rarit ies. Many of the covers have long and distinguished pedigrees , including some names from previous Harmer auctions. As future portions of the collection come to market , we will announce the dates of sale in trade publications and on our website , www.hrharmer.com . Personally , I am truly honored to have been named the President of H.R. Hanner , Inc. The Harmer family has operated the firm beautifully since its inception in 1940. The firm has enjoyed enduring success because the Harmer family combined superior philatelic knowledge with friendly customer service. I will work tirelessly to ensure that these traditions continue , and are improved as needed . While the catalogue has been updated and there will be some other technological improvements , the film will at its core remain the same - an intimate place known for a knowledgeable staff and good old fashioned , down-to-earth customer service offering fresh material at public auction. Many of you already know me personally and have been working with me to build your collections. You know my energy and passion for philately are boundless. You know I routinely and generously offer my time and assistance . You know that I am always honest , reasonable and respectful. You know how hard I work. Those are my tradition s. Time will tell if they will lead to continued success , but I am very proud of them.

ANDY KUPERSMIT

NEWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Cata log Value/Estimate

The Edward M. Gilbert Collection of Newfoundland Postage Stamps and Postal History Friday, October 22, 2004 at 6:00 P.M.

POSTAGE STAMPS 1857-62 PENCE ISSUES

#2, 1857 2d Scarlet Vermilion, unused as are virtua lly all surviving examp les, an exceptionally well margined single of this sought-after B.N.A . rarity, possessing considerab ly larger margins than typically found on most existing copies, plus its color is absolutely radiant and the paper is uncommo nly crisp and clean , comp letely sound, Extremely Fine; only 3,000 stam ps were printed most of whic h were used, this large-margined example is clearly one of the finest unused singles extant ; signed Ca lves and 1997 B.P.A. certificate (S.G. #2, ÂŁ9,000) ....................................... .

12,000 .00

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalo g Value/Estimate

#2, 1857 2d Scarlet Vermilion, an unused example of this classic rarity, with four clear to large margins and deep rich color, skillfully regummed a long time ago, shallow thinning and tiny stained spot in the "A" of "POSTAGE" , accompanying certificate also mentions soiling which is not evident , Very Fine appearance ; an attractive copy of a very difficult stamp that exists unused in only smal l numbers , 1968 R.P.S. certificate (S.G. #2, £9,000) ............................. ....................... ...

12,000 .00

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#4, 1857 4d Scarlet Vermilion, unused as are most, a select examp le of this rarity, with vivid rich color and a sharp impression on fresh white paper, ample even margins all around, fresh and Fine (S.G. #4; £6,000) ........................................................................................................................ ..........

7,500.00

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#5, 1857 5d Brown Violet, ample to mostly large margins a ll around , rich color and very fresh, original gum, lightly hinged , Very Fine (S.G. #5; £ I 80) .......................... ............................... ............

180.00

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#6, 1857 6d Scarlet Vermilion, unused as are the vast majority of surviv ing examp les, ample to clear margins , vivid color on fresh paper, thinned spot not noted on the accompanying certificate, Fine appearance; clear 1968 R.P.S. certificate ; an attractive appeari ng copy of this clas-sic rarity that is often missing from most collections (S.G. #6; £12,000) ............... ...........................................

#7, 1857 6fid Scarlet Vermilion , four ample to mostly large margins all around, full original gum whose presence is a rare occurrence , lightly hinged, tiny sealed tear at bottom right not noted on the accompanying certificate , Very Fine appearance , clear 1977 R.P.S. certificate (S.G. #7; £2,250)

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12,500.00

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NEWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es tim ate

#9, 1857 1/- Sca rlet Vermilion, unused as are virtually all copies , a gorgeous example of this most sought -after stamp , which is one of the rarest stamps in all New foundland philatel y, possessing physical characteristics hardly any of the few other existing copies enjoy , starting with its lavishly large and even margins all around , and continuing with its eye-arresting luxuriant color and deeply etched impression on bright white paper , the only detraction is a barely discemable verti cal mark at lower left , Extremely Fine and handsome ; only 2,000 copies were p rinted, this larg emargined sound example is certainly among the finest surviving copie s available; 1997 B .P.A. certificate (S .G. #9; ÂŁ 13,000) .................................... ........... ..................... .................... ........ ..............

15,000 .00

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#9, 1857 1/- Scarlet Vermilion, an extraordi nari ly choice used examp le of this rare stamp , possessing numerous physical qualities seldom found converging on a single copy, including featuring uncharacteristically large and well balanced margins all around , plus its co lor is stron g and the impression is deeply etched on crisp fresh paper , in addition it is neat ly canc elled by an oval of bars , one of the very few surviv ing examples truly deser ving of the grade "Superb" ; with onl y 2,000 copies having been printed the example offered here is clearl y among the ve ry finest available ; 1997 B.P.A . certificate (S.G. #9; ÂŁ4 ,750 ) ................................ ................ .......... ...... ......... .

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NEWFOUNDLAN D

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

#11, 1860 2d Orange , handsome and choice unused sing le, large to very large margins a ll aro und , stro ng co lor and impression on crisp paper , Extremel y Fine (S.G . # IO; £325) ................................. .

225 .00

#12, 1860 4d Orange , unused as are most copies , a se lect single of this scarce and difficult stamp , with generous even margins all around , plus its co lor is stro ng, the impression is razor -sharp and the paper is cr isp and clean , cho ice Very Fine ; signed Champion (S .G. # 12; £2 ,250) ......... ............. . #13, 1860 6d Orange , unused as are the large majority , se ldom seen sound examp le of this scarce stam p, fo ur eve n marg ins, good color, fres h and Fine (S.G . # 14; £2 ,750) ............................ ............ .

.50 /l?..5. 2,300 .00

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#15, 1860 1/- Orange , unu sed as are virtua lly all surviving examples , an especia lly choice and desirable examp le of thi s most sought -after stamp , which is among the greatest raritie s in all New foundland philatel y, featuring uncommonly large even margins all around , plus it reta ins a degree of fresh ness few others enjoy , with excellent color and a deeply etched imp ress ion on clean crisp paper , Extreme ly Fine; a mere 1,000 copies were printed , most of which were used , this premium qua lity unu sed sing le most certai nly is among the finest examples available ; 1974 B .P.A. cert ific ate (S.G . # 15; £l9 ,000) ........... ............................. ............. ...................... ...... ........................ . ..

21,000.00

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NE WFOUNDLA D

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#15 Footnote, 1860 1/- Orange on Vertically Laid Paper, a fantast ic examp le of this incredibly rare proof show ing distinctive laid paper lines , uniformly large margins all arou nd, characteristic pale co lor and week impression , part orig inal gum which has soaked slightly at top leavi ng a trace of gum sta in, otherw ise Extreme ly Fine; one of the true rarities of B.N.A. philatel y as there are believed to be only six examples extant; I 972 P.F. certificate ; ex-Pratt (S.G. # 15 Footnote ; £ 10,000) ............... ................................ ........................................ .......... ........ .................................... .

10,500 .00

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#16, 1861 ld Reddish Brown, a desirable mint examp le of this often misidentified stamp, with amp le to mostly large margins all around , rich and unmi stakab le red brown color and a crisp impression on fresh paper , original gum, minor h.r., accompanyi ng certificate mentions a tiny marginal nick at lower left whic h is of no consequence, Very Fine ; the footnote in Scott states that this stamp was prepared but never issued , howeve r Pratt theorizes that four sheets (480 stamp s) were printed in this color to finish a sma ll order immediately after a printing of the 5d stam ps in the same color, these were then shipp ed to the Newfo undland Post Office where most ende d up being sold as remainders , he does , however , record three used example s; 1997 B.P.A. certificate (S.G. #2 l a; £4,000) .......................... ............................................. ........ ...... ..................... .......... ........ .

6,000 .00

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EWFOUNDLAND

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

1865- 79 FIRST CENTS ISSUES

#24, 1870 2c Green, fresh mint block of four , except iona lly well centered for this d ifficult issue, vivid rich co lor, fu ll original gum , relative ly lightly hinged , cho ice Very Fine and scarce (S.G. #3 1; £300 for sing les).................... .................................. ................................ ............................... ........ for singles 200 .00

#24, 1870 2c Green, select mint block of four, remarkably well centered , stro ng and intact , original gum , minor h.r. at botto m, Very F ine and scarce (S.G. #3 1; £300 for sing les) ........ ........... .. for singles 200.00

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#24, 1870 2c Green, handsome top sheet-margin "Ame rican Bank Note Co ., New York" imprint block often , surpr isingly we ll centered for such a large multiple , bright and fres h, origina l gum or lightly hinged , one stamp h.r., some perf. separation s, Fine-Very Fine; the seco nd largest recorded multiple , twelve being the largest (S.G . #31; £750 for sing les) ....................... .............................. for singles 500.00

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#24a, 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper, spectac ular bottom sheet-margin mint block of nine (3x3) , the bottom left stamp wit h "American Bank Note Co. , New York" imprint in the bottom margins , we ll centered for this difficult issue , good color , some separatio ns reinforced by h.r., part original gum with some light paper adhesions and h.r.'s, the imprint copy w ith perf. fau lts at left, otherwise Very Fine ; the largest recorded multiple; ex -Dale-Lichtenstein (S.G . #25 ; £990 for sing les) .......... ......................... ............. ............ ............ .............. ........... ........................... .......... for sing les 540.00

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#25, 1865 Sc Brown on Thin Yellowish Paper, unused (regummed) , incred ibly we ll centered am id balanced margins , fresh co lor, Extreme ly Fine (S .G. #26 ; £500) .......... ................ ................... . #25, 1865 Sc Brown on Thin Yellowish Paper, a se ldom -seen right sheet-margin mint block of four showing a partial imprint in the selvage , being in a remarkable state of preservation , with sumptuously rich color , strong and intact perforations , unblemished origina l gum , the bottom left stamp with a faint trace of hinging , the other three ever Hinged , Fine-Extremely Fine ; mint multiples of this stamp are rare (S .G. #26 ; £2 ,000 for hinged singles) ........................... for hinged singles 1,800 .00

#26, 1868 Sc Black, used , perfectly centered amid uncharacteristically large and we ll balanced margins , an Extreme ly Fine gem (S .G. #38 ; £ 110) ...... .......................... ........................ .................... .

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#26, 1868 Sc Black , scarce mint block of four , intense color and pro otl ike impression , centere d to left, origina l gum , small h.r. reinforce ment at right, some faint toned spots on gum, otherw ise Fine (S.G . #38 ; £ 1,000 for singles) .................................................... ................ ........ .......... ....... ............ for singles 900.00

#26, 1868 Sc Black , remarkable partial bottom sheet -margin mint block of sixtee n (4x4) , show ing an imprint in the bottom right selvage , quite nicely centered for this , full orig ina l gum, numerous perf. separatio ns reinforce d with hinges , includin g the top right block nearly detac hed, top left stamp w ith a diagonal crease and botto m right stamp with some trimmed perfs. , otherw ise FineVery Fine ; a rare and exhibit able multiple (S .G. #38 ; £4 ,000 for singles) ...... ............................ for sing les 3,600.00

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#30, 1865 13c Orange on Thin Yellowish Paper, top sheet-margin mint block of six (2x3) , particularly bright and fresh , original gum, top left stamp with couple black paper adhesions on gum , the bottom block of four Never Hinged , Fine (S.G. #29 ; £570 for hinged singles) ....... ..... ..... for singles 1, I 00.00

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#30, 1865 13c Orange on Thin Yellowish Paper, top sheet-ma rgin mint block of nine (3x3), with "Ame rican Bank Note Co. , New York" imprint in the selvage , bright and fresh , original gum , two stamps w ith light black paper adhes ion and two stamps h.r., the other five Never Hinged , Very Good-Fine (S.G. #29; £855 for hinged sing les) ........ ........... ......... ........... .......... .......................... for singles 1,525 .00

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#31, 1865 24c Blue on Thin Yellowish Paper, right sheet-margin mint block of 24 , wonderfu lly fresh, deep rich color , centere d a bit to lower left, original gum, two stamps h.r. and some hinge reinforcements in the selvage only, eighteen stamps ever Hinged , Very Good (S.G . #30 ; £840 for hinged sing les) ........................ ............. ........ ............................... ................ ...... ................. ..... for singles 1,305 .00

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#32, 1868 le Violet, a gorgeo us mint block of ten (5x2), incredibly we ll centered throughout , swnptuous ly rich color and sharp impression , extraordi naril y fres h, stro ng and intact, original gum, two top end stamps lightly hinged , the other eight all Never Hinged , Extremely Fine ; a remarkabl e multipl e (S.G. #34; ÂŁ550 for hinged singles) ................. ............. ............................... .. for singles 800.00

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#33, 1870 3c Vermilion, a exceptionally choice and handsome mint block of four of this scarce and perennially difficult stamp, possessing truly except ional centering, wonderfully bright and fres h, strong and intact, original gum , top stamps h.r., botto m pair very lightly hinged, Ext remely -Ferrant i (S.G. #36; £ 1,000 for singles)for singles 900 .00 F ine; clearly one of the finest blocks of four extant; e.-c

#33, 1870 3c Vermilion, striking top right come r "Amer ican Bank No te Co mpa ny, New York" impr int strip of five , each stamp with lavishly large margins and attractively centered within them, vivid rich co lor, regumm ed, Very Fine and handsome; the only recorded imprint piece in addition to being the largest known multiple; ex-Dale-Lichtens tein and Pratt (S .G. #36; £ 1,250 for singles) .................................... ....................................... .............. ............... ........................... ...... for sing les l , 125.00

#34, 1873 3c Blue, mint block of six (3x2) , attrac tively centered for this terribl y difficult issue, deep rich co lor on bright paper, original gum , couple h.r. reinforcements at bottom, light diagonal creases affect the top left and bottom right stamps, otherw ise Fine-Very Fine; the second largest know n mult iple (S.G. #37; £2,200 for singles) ............................................................................ for singles 1,350.00

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#34, 1873 3c Blue, an incredible reconstructed block of 40, comprised of a block of sixteen at left (4x4) and a block of24 at right (6x4) , being the top four rows ofa pane , with full top and side selvage showing four "American Bank Note Company , New York" imprints , genera lly we ll centered , especially for such a large multiple of this notoriously difficult stamp , vivid rich co lor, full clean original gum , the left block hinged in the selvage only with all stamps Never Hinged , the right block with severa l h.r.'s, twelve stamps Never Hinged and some perf. separations mainly at bottom , a few minor gum bends , Very Good to Very Fine ; by far and away the largest recorded multiple of this stamp, the second largest being the block of six offered previously ; ex-Wellburn and Clifford-Jon es (S .G. #37; £ 11,000 for hinged singles) .................. ..................................... for singles l 7,400.00

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#35, 1870 6c Dull Rose , top right comer sheet-margin double "American Bank Note Company , New York" imprint block of fifteen (5x3), incredibly fresh and generally well centered , original gum , three stamps very lightly hinged , the other twelve Neve r Hinged , some perf. separations , Fine-Very Fine and attractive (S.G . #39; £ 120 for hinged sing les) ................................... ............. for singles 276 .00

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#37, 1877 Jc Brown Lilac Rouletted, incredibly fresh mint block of ten (5x2 ), rich shade , intact roulettes, original gum , four stamps lightly hinged, five Never Hinged , Fine-Very Fine and rare (S.G . #40, £9 00 for hinged singles) ....... ........................ ........................ ................................. ..... for singles 1, 195.00 38

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#38, 1879 2c Green Rouletted , mint block of four, fres h co lor, intact roulettes, top stamps large part original gum, bottom pair Never Hinged , right stamps with a faint vertical crea se, otherwi se Fine-Very F ine (S.G. #41 ; £480 for singles) ...................................... .............. ............................ ... for singles 700.00

#38, 1879 2c Green Rouletted , an espec ially handsome mint block of nine (3x3), show ing "American Bank No te Company, New York" imprint in the margin of the upper right and lower left sta mps, nice ly centered, original gum, co uple h.r.'s, bottom right sta mp w ith a small gum soa ked thinn ed spot, otherw ise Fine-Very Fine; multipl es of thi s size are rarel y encountered (S.G. #41 ; £ 1,080 for singles).. .................................................... ..... .............. ......................................... for singles 990 .00

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#39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted, select mint single , beautifull y centered within large margins , deep rich color, original gum , trivial h.r., Extremel y Fine (S.G . #42; £275) ............... .............. .................

c::263J #39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted, mint horizon tal strip of three , rich co lor on bright pape r, quite we ll centered for this , original gum, left pair h.r., Very Fine ; a handsome and scarce multiple (S.G. #42; £825 for sing les) ............ ............................................ ........................... ..................... ...................... for singles 825.00

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~a~.60 #39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted , a very rare bottom sheet-marg in mint block of four, containin g an especia lly choice stamp at bottom right , deep rich color, strong and intact , origina l gum , h.r. at top , bottom stamps very lightly hinged, Extre mely Fine (S.G. #42 ; £ 1,l 00 for singles) ................... for singles l , I 00.00

ltD.36.: #39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted, the uniqu e mint block of six (3x2), genera lly we ll centered , deep rich co lor, origi nal gum , three stamps h.r., othe rs lightly hin ged, Fine-Very Fine ; the largest recorded multiple (S.G . #42 ; £ 1,650 for singles) ............ ....................... ........... ....................... .. for singles 1,650.00

#40, 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted, mint bottom sheet-margin horizonta l pair, the left stam p with "American Bank Note Compan y, New York" imprint in the bottom margin, nicely centered , or iginal gum , h.r., Very Fine and hand some (S .G. #43 ; £350 for singles) ................ ......... ................ . for singles 300.00

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#40, 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted, mint block of four, the bottom left stamp with "Americ an Bank Note Com pan y, New York" imprint in the bottom margin , we ll centered, original gum , h.r.'s, choice Very Fine (S.G. #43 ; £720 for singles) ................. ................................... ....... ................... .. for s~ les '/~ . . f . h . b . . #04 , 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted, 1mpress1ve mint ottom s eet-m argm block o 24, with "Amencan Bank Note Compan y, New York" imprint in the bottom selvage and in the margin of a sta mp at left , vivid rich color on bright paper , genera lly we ll centered , origi nal gum , severa l h.r.'s and hinge reinforcement s espec ially in the botto m selvage , at least five stamps Never Hinged , FineVery Fine and str iking; one of the largest blocks extant (S .G. #43 ; £4,320 for hin ged singles).for singles 4,225.00

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600 .00

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#75-77, 1897 "One Cent" Surcharge on 3c Slate, rare and desirabl e mint combination block of four, the top pair #75, the bottom left stamp #76 and the bottom right stam p #77, original gum, top pair h.r. and w ith some album page adhesions on gum, some sensibly reinforced perf. separations, F ine (S.G. #80-82; £646 for sing les) ............................ .......... ............................................ ............. for singles 740.00

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#83a, 1898 3c Orange, Imperforate Horizontally, exceptionally choice vert ical pair, post office fresh, large margins and beautifull y centered , Never Hinged , Extremely Fine (S.G. #88a; £300 for hinged) .......................................................................................................................................... .

#87c, 1910 le Guy Perf. 12xll, Imperforate Between , bottom left comer sheet-margin horizontal pair, nicely centered , lightly hinged , choice Very Fine (S.G. # 109a; £250) ........................... .

#87d, 1910 le Guy Perf. 12xll, Imperforate Between , top sheet-margin vertical pair, lightly hinged in selvage only, stamps Never Hinged , Fine (S.G. # 109b; £300 for hinged) ..................... .

#88b, 1910 2c Guy Perf. 12x14, lmperforate Between , horizontal strip of four, the center pair the error, well centered for this, minor h.r., Very Fine, quite scarce (S.G. # 107a; £475) ................. .

#92Ab, 1910 6c Guy Ty. II, Imperforate , horizontal pair, lavishly large margins , exceptionally fresh, Never Hinged , Extremely Fine ; 2000 Greene Foundation certificate (S.G. # l00a Var.).........

#92Ab, 1910 6c Guy Ty. II, Imperforate , horizontal pair, four large to very large margins , post office fresh, Never Hinged , Extremely Fine ; 2000 P.F. certificate (S.G. # l00a Var.)........................

#99a, 1910 8c Guy, Imperforate , horizontal pair, large margins all around and very fresh , lightly hinged , Extremely Fine (S.G . # 101 Var.)................... ........................... ........................... ..............

200.00

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#lO0a, 1910 8c Guy, Imperforate , wit hout gum as issued , horizontal pair, large margins all around , Extreme ly Fine (S.G. # 102 Var.).................................... ............ ....................... .................... .

#!Ola, 1910 10c Guy, Imperforate , left sheet-marg in horizo ntal pair with uniforml y large margins on the other three sides , wonderfu lly fresh, Never Hinged , Extreme ly Fine and choice (S .G. # 102 Var.).................... ............................................. .................... ........................... .............. .... .

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#103a, 1910 15c Guy, lmperforate , wit hout gum as issued, horizontal pair, large margins, fresh and Extreme ly Fine (S.G. # 105 Var.)........... .......................... .................... .......... .................... ........ ...

250.00

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#105a, 1911 2c Royal Family, Imperforate , without gum as issued, handsome top sheet-mar gin horizonta l pair with large margins on the other three sides, fres h and Extremely Fine (S.G. # 118 Var.)................................ ...................................... ................... ................ ......................... .......... ........ .

250.00

#108a , 1911 Sc Royal Family, lmperforate , without gum as issued , horizontal pair, large eve n margins , bright and fres h, Extre mely Fine (S.G. # 121 Var.)................... .................... ........................ #115a-26a, 1919 lc-36c Caribou , Imperforate , without gum as issued, compl ete set of twe lve horizo ntal pairs, each with four margins ranging from clear to most ly large, a few usual minor bends or wri nkles, otherwise Very Fine; only 50 sets were issued (S.G. # 130-41 Var.)............ ....... . #127a, 1920 "Two/Cents" Surcharge on 30c Slate, Inverted Surcharge, attract ive mint example of this scarce error, nicely centered , lightly hinged, Very Fine ; 1999 P.F. certificate (S.G. # 144a; £550) .................. ............................................. ...................... ................. ............. ............. ................... . #130a, 1920 "Three/Ce nts" Surcharge on 35c Red , Lower Bar Omitted , block of four, the top right stamp the error, plu s the top left stamp shows most of the lower bar omitted, beautifull y centered and exceptionally fresh , top pair lightly hinged , bottom stamps Never Hinged , Extre mely Fine and handsome (S.G. # 147b; £ 152) ........................... ............. .................... ................................. .

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#130 Var., 1920 "Three/Cents" Surcharge on 35c Red, "Three" Partiall y Omitted , cho ice block of four of this scarce and striking variety , the top right stamp bein g the erro r showi ng on ly the foot of the letters "Three" , fres h and we ll centered, original gum or lightly hinged, bottom left stamp Never Hin ged, choice Very Fine (S.G. # 147 Footnote ) ................................................ ........... .

#131b-142a, 1923-24 lc-24c Pictorials , Imperforate , without gum as issued , complete set of eleve n horizonta l pairs , eac h with large even margins , fresh and Extremely Fine set (S.G . # 149/ 160 Var.)........... ................................... ........................ ........................... .................................................... .

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#160a , 1929 "Three/Cents" Surcharge on 6c Gray Black , Inverted Surcharge, a rare and str iking block of four, being pos. 14-15 and 19-20 of the settin g, remarkably we ll centere d, post office fres h and intact, pristine Never Hinged gum, Extreme ly Fine; only 75 such errors were produced; 1997 Gree ne Foundat ion cert ificate (S.G. # l88a ; £2,400 for hinged) .............. ................... . 67

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#160 Footnote, 1929 Black "Three/Cents" Ty. 11 Surcharge on 6c Gray Black, fresh mint examp le of this rare trial printing , lightly hinged, Very Fine; only 50 stamps were produced ; 1997 Greene Fo undat ion certificate (S.G. # 188b ; £700) .............. ................................... ......................... ..

900.00

#191c, 1932 Sc Deep Violet Perf. 13ft, Imperforate Between , fresh horizontal pair , well cen tered , pristine Never Hin ged gum, Very Fine (S.G .# 225cc; £200 for hinged) .............. .................. .

250 .00

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#208b, 1932 7c Red Brown , Imperforate Between , horizontal pair , exce llent center ing, natura l gum bends , ever Hinged, Extre mel y Fine (S.G. #226ba ; £450 for hinged) ............... ......................

#234c, 1937 3c Orange Brown , Die II , lmp erforate Between , vert ical pair, Neve r Hinged, fres h and Fine (S.G. #2 58ecb ; £475) ......................................................... ....................................... ............

#245a-48a, 1938 2c-7c Royal Famil y, lmperforate , hori zontal pairs, each with large margins all around, Never Hinged , Very Fine set (S.G . #268b -7la ; £355) ................................ ...........................

500.00

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#Cl, 1919 3c Red Brown, with "First/ Trans-/ Atlantic / Air Post,/ April, 1919" Overprint , the so-called "Hawker" air po st stamp , a desirable mint examp le of this air post rarity, deep rich co lor and a stron g overpr int, centered a bit to right but we ll clear of design , original gum wit h initials "J.A.R." of Postmaster General Dr. J.A. Robin son on gum as always , Fine ; of tbe 200 stamps produced , eighteen were dama ged or destro yed, 95 were used as flight cover frankings , eleven were given as prese ntation copies and the remainin g 76 so ld for the benefit of the Marine Disasters Fund , therefore only 87 mint examples are availabl e to collectors ; 1997 Greene Foundation certificate (S.G . # 142; £ 15,000) .............................................................................. .................. .............

15,000 .00

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#C2 Var., 1919 "Trans-Atlantic / Air Post,/ 1919./ One Dollar" Surcharge on 15c Scarlet, Misplaced Surcharge, seldom seen examp le showing the surcha rge shifted strong ly upwards and at a slight diagonal , h.r., Very F ine; 2002 B.P.A. certificate (S.G. # 143 Var) .................................. . #C2-C2b, 1919 "Trans-Atlantic/ Air Post,/ 1919./ One Dollar." Surcharge on 15c Scarlet, singles of each, #C2a h.r., Fine to Extre mely Fine (S.G. # 143 , 143a, 143b ; ÂŁ600) (Photo Ex) .......... .

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#C2-C2c, 1919 "Trans-Atlantic / Air Post,/ 1919./ One Dollar." Surcharge on 15c Scarlet, the complete setting of 25 stamps , a spectacu lar block of 25 conta ining sixteen normal surcharges (#C2), seven showing no comma after "Post" (#C2a) , Pos . 14 with no comma after "Post" and no stop after "1919" (#C2b) and Pos . 22 with no comma after "Post" and "a" of"Air" under "a" of "Trans", (#C2c) well centered virtually throughout , incredibly fresh with strong and intact perfo rations all around , unblemished Never Hinged gum, Fine to Extremely Fine ; very few complete settings of25 remain intact today, especially in the pristine state of the example offered here; 2002 B.P.A. certificate (S.G. # 143, 143a, 143b, 143c; ÂŁ3,440 for hinged) .............................................. ..

6,825.00

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#C2a , 1919 15c Scarlet "Trans-Atlantic / Air Post/ 1919./ One Dollar" Surcharge, No Comma After "Air Post", we ll centered single tied by "St. John 's fld/Jun I I, 19 19" mach ine postmark to Alcock and Brown flown cover to London , clear "Londo n/ I 7 JU 1919" backs tamp , cover w ith Imperi al Oil , Limited comer card at top and multi co lored all-over advertisement on verso , and with origi nal enclos ure which reads in part "I take this opportun ity in extending our greetings to yo u by the first aerial post , which I exp ect will leave here in a few days time by the Vickers Vimy Bi-plan e. As this machine will only carry a limited number of letters, I have been fortunate enough in being allowed two letters to go by this Post. " Very Fin e and attractive ; only 196 covers were carried on this first ever trans-Atlantic flight ; 2002 B.P.A. certificate (S. G. # 143a) .................. Est. 1,500-2 ,000

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#C2b, 1919 15c Scarlet "Trans-Atlantic / Air Post/ 1919/ One Dollar" Surcharge , No Comma After "Post" and o Stop After "1919", we ll centered single from pos 14 of the sett ing, tied by "St. John's Nfld/J un 9, 19 19" machine postmark to Hadle y-Page night mail cover from St. John's to Midlothian Sco tland , endorsed "Per Had ley-Page Aerop lane " at top , clear "Harbo ur Grace / Newfd / Ju 14, 1919" transit postmark but w ithout London backstamp , signed and dated by Grie ve at lower left, fresh and Very Fine ; thi s was originally intended to be a trans-A tlantic flight, however with the success of the Alcock and Brown flight it was diverted to Lo ng Island , N.Y. but cras hed in Parr sboro' Nova Scotia , a tota l of 234 covers were carried , 115 of wh ich orig inated at St. John's ; 2002 B.P.A. certificate . (S. G. # 143b ) ................... .................................................. .......... Est. 1,500 -2,000

r,gcfo_

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#C3 , C3f, 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/ to Halifax, N.S./ 1921." Overprint , Wide Setting With Stop and Narrow Setting Without Stop, we ll centered singles of each, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine (S.G. # 148 , 148g ; £2 10) ........................................ .................. ................................................. . #C3, C3b, C3d, C3f, C3h, C3j, 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/ to Halifa x, N.S./ 1921." Overprint , the complete sett ing of25 (5x5) com prised of eighteen sta mps with 2fimm spacing betwee n "Air" and Ma il" includin g ten with no stop after " 192 1", seve n with stop afte r 192 1 and one with no stop and "I" of "192 1" below "f ' of "Halifax" , the other seve n stamp s are the narrow settin g with I fimm betwee n "A ir" and "Mai l" and includ e four w ith stop afte r " I 92 1" and one w ith no stop and "I " of" 192 1" below "L" of "Halifax" , beautifully centered, some perf. separations at top, top and bottom stamps hinged or light ly hinged, the center block of fifteen Never Hinged , Very Fine; a hand some and rare mult iple; eac h with "SC/NY" hand stamp on gu m and 2002 B .P.A. certificate (S.G. # 148 , 148a , 148b, 148f , 148g , 148h; £2 ,430 for hinged) ............ ........... .......... ........................

#C3a , 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/ to Halifa x, N.S./ 1921." Wide Spacing Overprint , Inverted Overprint , fres h single from pane 2 show ing the ove rprint shifted slightly to the right, attrac tively centered, Iightly hinged, small natura l incl usion, Very F ine; only four panes of 25 rece ived and inverted overp rint, of these only 40 are the wide spacing no stop after "1921" variety ; I 992 Greene Fo undation certificate (S .G . # 148 d; £4 ,000) .................................................... .................... .

345. 00

1W,

4,975 .00

~63C>,

4,500.00

~ ¢~

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October 22, 2004 Scon Catalog Value/Estimate

#C3a , C3c, C3i, 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/ to Halifa x, N.S./ 1921." Overprint, Overprint Inverted , a most remark able unused horizontal str ip of three, show ing portions of the overp rints fro m pos . 8-10 and 13- 15 of the sett ing of 25, being fro m pane 4 with the overprin t centered so low that the yea r date appears on the stamp below, the left pair being the wide setting and the right stamp show ing the narrow setting , plu s the end stamps each have a stop after " 192 1", we ll centere d, intact perforations, Very Fine; a unique pos ition multiple actually showing portions of four different Scott numbers (C3a , C3c, C3g and C3i) in a strip of three ; 2003 Greene Foundation cerEst. 7,500-10,000 tifcate (S.G . # 148c, 148d, l48 i) ................ ........ ................ .................. ................................

.sv «<~~1.

* *

#C3c, 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/ to Halifa x, .S./ 1921." Wide Spacing Overprint With Period After "1921", Inverted Overprint , pos. 10 of the setting from pane I show ing we ll centered ove rprints, rich color and fres h, Fine; only four panes of25 rece ived an inverted overprint , of these only 28 are the stop after "1921" wide spacing variety offered here; signed Sanabria and accom panied by a 2002 B.P.A. cert ificate (S.G. # 148c; £4,250) .................. ........................ .............. #C3i, 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/ to Halifa x, N.S./ 1921." Narrow Setting Overprint With Period after "1921 " , Inverted Overpr int, beautifu lly centere d single from pane 3 show ing the overprint shifted upwards with the perforat ions through the yea r date, vivid rich co lor, Extremely Fine; only four panes of25 rece ived and inverte d ove rprint, of these only 16 are the narrow space with stop after "1921" variety; signed Kessler and Bloch (S .G. # 148i; £4,750) ................ ............

5,000.00

~, '1.J156

6,500.00

{;,037..50

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

84 84

#C4, 1927 60c Black "Air Mail/ De Pinedo / 1927" Overprint, an impressive left sheet-margin example of this air post rarity, exceptionally well centered within large balanced margins , very fresh with intense color on bright paper, full original gum, Extremely Fine ; certainly among the finest mint singles extant; a mere 300 stamps were overprinted , of these 230 were used on covers and four were damaged and destroyed, the remainin g 66 were presented to De Pinedo, government officials and others , and some of these have been lost; signed Economist and Bloch and accompanjed by 1979 Friedl certificate (S.G. # 163; ÂŁ28,000) .......... ............................... .................. .

85 85

#CS, 1930 36c Olive green "Trans-Atlantic/ Air Mail/ By B.M./ "Columbia"/ September/ 1930/ Fifty Cents" Surcharge, Pos. I of the setting of four, attractively centered , rich color, original gum, Very Fine and select; only 300 stamps were sold, with 100 having been used on flight covers , leaving at most 200 mint stamps available; signed Bloch (S.G. # 191; ÂŁ5,000) .................... .

7,000.00

<(fQ~7,6()

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

#C6a, 1931 lSc Brown , Imperforate Between , horizontal pair , fresh , lightly hinged, Fine ; 2002 B.P.A . certificate (S.G . # 192a; £700) ........... ............................... ............ ........ .................. ............. .....

#C6b, 1931 lSc Brown, lmperforate Between , vertical pair, nicel y centered , h.r. at top , bottom sta mp w ith some light gum sta ining, otherw ise Very Fine (S.G. # 192a; £700) .............. ............ ...... .

#C6c, 1931 lSc Brown, Imperforate , hori zontal pair, uniformly large margins all around , wonderfully fresh , Never Hinged , Extremely Fine (S.G. # I 92b ; £400 for hinged) .................... ........ ..... .

#C6c, 1931 lSc Brown, lmperforate, right sheet margin horizontal pair with ample to large margins on the other three sides, Never Hinged , right stamp slightly creased, otherwise Very Fine (S.G. # 192b; £400 for hinged) ....... ................ .......... .......................... ................. ................................... ..... .

#C7a, 1931 SOc Green, lmperforate Between, hori zontal pair , rich color and remarkably fresh , Never Hinged , right stamp with a small facia l scrape at right, otherwise Fine (S.G. # 193a; £750 for hinged) .............. ............ ..................... ......... ............ ...................... ...................................... ............... . #C7b, 1931 SOcGreen, Imperforate Between, vert ical pair, rich co lor, several h.r.'s, Fine (S.G. # 193a; £750) ................. ................. ......... ........... ............................................. .......... .................. ........

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675.00

.S / 1$ 675.00

1?0.6Q 800 .00

~&tfJ.60 800 .00

~cf/,6D 1, 100.00

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

93 92

#C7c, 1931 50c Green, Im perforate, choice vertica l pair, large even margins all around , deep rich color and post office fres h, Never Hinged , Extreme ly Fine (S .G. # 193b; £550 for hinged) ............ .

#C7c, 1931 50c Green, Imperforate , hand some top sheet -margin vertica l pair, with amp le to large margins on the other three sides, incredi bly fresh, Never Hinged , choice Very Fine (S .G. # 193b ; £550 for hinged) ........................................ ............ ............ ............................................... ......

#C8c, 1931 $1.00 Blue, Imperforate , an especia lly handsome and choice top sheet -marg in verti cal pair, with large margins on the other three sides , wonderfu lly fresh , Never Hinged , Extremely Fine (S.G. # 194b; £600 for hinged) ........ .................................................................... ....................... .

625 .00

003.7-6 625.00

71~.~ 625.00

9~.

95 96 95

#C8c, 1931 $1.00 Blue, lmperforate , vertica l pair , four large even margins , ever Hinged , top stamp affected by a natural pre-printing paper crease , Extremel y Fine appeara nce (S .G. # l 94b ; £600 for hinged) .................................................................................................................................. #C9b, 1931 15c Brown, lmperforate Between , vertica l pair, well centered for this , trivial h.r., fresh and Very F ine; 1999 P.F. certificate (S.G . # 195b ; £650) ......................................... .............. ... . Page 27

625.00

-67.5;

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OLAND

NEWFO

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es timate

IOI

99 97

98 99

* * *

#C9c, 1931 15c Brown, Imperforate , horizontal pair, large margins all around and quite fresh , minor h.r., Extre mely Fine (S.G . # 195c; £425) ...................................... ..................... ............. .......... . #Clla , 1931 $1.00 Blue, Imperforate Horizontall y, vertica l pair, incredibl y we ll centered , original gum, faint diagonal crease , Extremely Fine appearance ; signe d Kess ler (S.G. # 197a; £700) ..... #C12, 1932 $1.50 "D0-X" Surcharge on $1.00 Blue, precisely centered within large balanc ed margi ns, lightly hinged, Ext remely Fine (S.G. #22 1; £200) ........ ............ .......... ......................... ....... .

475.00

</4f.c:l5 700.00

6ll6'D 250.00

e,2e./t.6D

100

#C12a, 1932 $1.50 "D0 -X" Surcharge on $1.00 Blue, Surcharge Inverted, Pos . 4 in the setting of four, an attractive mint example of this sought-after air post invert rarity, quite fresh and with bright co lor, original gum , slight h.r., nearly Very Fine; with only 40 examples believed to have been produced this is a key item to any important air post or B.N.A. collection ; signe d Sanabria and acco mpanied by 1959 B .P.A. certificate (S.G. #22 la ; £10 ,000) ...... ......................... ....

11,500 .00

9,,;JLD ':J

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UNDLA.'1D

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

** ** * ** ** *

** *

#Cl3a, 1933 Sc Light Brown , Imperforate , select vertical pair , large margins all around , Never Hinged , Extreme ly Fine (S .G. #230a ; £160 for hinged).(Photo on pg. 28) ...................................... #C13b, 1933 Sc Light Brown, lmp erforate Between , horizontal pair , post office fres h and well centered , pristine Never Hinged gum , Extremely Fine ; rare and seldom offe red (S.G. #230b ; £1,000 for hinged) .................. ......................... ................ ................. ................ ................ ........ .......... #Cl3c, 1933 Sc Light Brown , Imperforate Between , gorgeous right sheet -margin vertical pa ir, perfectly centered amid equal margins , lightly hinged , Extremely Fine and rare (S .G. #230b ; £ 1,000) ...................................................................... ............................ .............. ........ ....................... . #C14a, 1933 10c Yellow, lmperforate , handsome right sheet -margin horizontal pair , large even margins all around , Never Hinged , fresh and Extremely Fine (S.G . #231 a; £ I 30 for hinged) ........ . #C16a, 1933 60c Green, Imperforate, bottom sheet-margin vertical pair, with amp le to mostly large margins on the other three sides , bright and fresh , Ne ver Hinged , Fine-Very Fine ; 2002 B .P.A . certificate (S .G . #233a ; £450 for hin ged) ................................ ........................................ ...... . #Cl6a, 1933 60c Green, Imperforate , attractive left sheet -margin vert ical pair, with large even margins on the other three sides , bright and fresh , light ly hinged , Extreme ly Fine ; (S.G. #233a ; £450) .............................. ..................... ...... .................... ................ .................. ......................... .......... . #Cl 7a, 1933 75c Bistre, lmperforate , strikin g horizontal pair , featuring huge margins all around , post office fres h, ever Hinged , an Extremely Fine gem ; 2002 B.P.A. certificate (S .G. #234a ; £400 for hinged) ........ .................................. ................................... ..... ........................... ........ ..................... #C18, 1933 $4.50 "Gen. Balbo/ Flight" Surcharge on 75c Bistre, fresh and well centered , lightly hinged , choice Very Fine ; sig ned (S .G . #235 ; £275) ............... .............................................. ........ .

275.00

/ 7:2.,60 1,500 .00

,,;3&,_ 1,000 .00

lj~ 200.00

/ t1.56l'J 650.00

'5/CJ,60 500.00

</o:250 600.00

6 ?6, 325 .00

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

109

#Cl8a, 1933 $4.50 "Gen. Balbo/ Flight" Surcharge on 75c Bistre, Inverted Surcharge, a love ly exa mpl e of this incredi bly rare air post invert , being one of the four exa mpl es to have been skillfully repa ired, stro ng co lor, we ll centere d, or iginal gum , Very Fine appeara nce ; when thi s error was discove red the stamp s were orde red to be officia lly destroyed , but two blocks of fo ur we re saved , one of which bad been torn up and the four torn stamps being subseq uently cleverly repaired ; signed Kessler and Sanabria and acco mp an ied by 1989 E . Diena certifica te (S .G. #235a ; ÂŁ50 ,000 for unrepai red) ....... ............ ........................... ................ ........... ........ .............. ........... ...... ...... .

17,500.00

Q, 115_

110

#J7a, 1949 10c Dark Violet Postage Due, lmperforate Between , an espec ially hand some and choice full top sheet- margin vertica l pair , near perfect center ing, Never Hin ged, Ex tremely Fi ne and rare; only 30 pairs believed to exist; (S.G. # D6ab ; ÂŁ750 ) ............... ........ ...................... .............

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POSTAL HISTORY

1857-62 PENCE ISSUE COVERS UNIQUE DOUBLE BISECT USAGE

111 111

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#la, 1857 ld Brown Violet, Half Used as fid, the right vertical half, with ample to large margins and rich color, used in combination with 1861 4d Rose (#18), ample to mostly large margins , vertical filing crease and 18614d Rose, Half Used as 2d (#18a), the top half, with clear to large margins, all tied to each other and to folded cover paying the 6fid interior rate to Port to Sydney, Nova Scotia by four strikes of oval of bars cancellation, twice-struck "Harbour Grace/ Sp 7, 1864" datestamp at left, "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Sp 8, 1864" transit backstamp and "North Sydney/ Sp I 0, 1864" arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine and unique ; an eye-arresting double bisect usage and arguably the most spectacular cover in Newfoundland philately; Pratt census #1; 1986 B.P.A. certificate ; illustrated in The Pence Issues of Newfo undland 1857-1866 by Robert Pratt on pg. 164 and as the frontispiece in The Postage Stamps of Newfoundland by Winthrop S. Boggs; ex-Ferrari, Dale-Lichtenstein , Hubbard, Pratt and Con/and (S.G. # la , 17, I 7a) ....................... Est. 20,000-30 ,000

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October 22, 2004 Scott Cata log Value/Estimate

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#4, 1857 4d Scarlet Vermilion, a premium quality sing le, w ith four amp le to huge margins, rich co lor and a sharp impression , tied by neat oval of bars cancel to blue 1859 Tucker corres pondence folded cover to Balt imore , partially clear red rim less "St. Johns Newfou ndland/Pa id/ Ap I, 1859" c.d.s. overstruck w ith "Boston Br. Pkt ./ 5/ Apr LO" entry postmark , endorse d at lower left "pr Mai l/ via Halifax" , fresh and Extre mely Fine ; on ly 32 covers are recorded franked by the 4d Scarlet vermili on, 26 of whic h pay this rate to the United States , this being # 12 in the Pratt cens us; 1968 R.P.S. and 200 1 Greene Fo undat ion certificates; ex-Carey Fox, Hubbard and Con/and (S. G. #4). Est. 2,000-3 ,000

113 113

#5, 1857 5d Brown Violet, single wit h three large margins and vivid rich color , tied by ova l of bars cancel to fresh 1860 folded letter to Townsend , near Boston , Mass ., we ll struck red "St. John s Newfo undl and/Paid /JI 4, 1860" date stamp and "Boston Br. Pkt./ 5/ Jul 12" entry postmark , a Very Fine usa ge show ing ld overpayment of the 4d single rate to port; only two such overpaid cov ers are know n, both cove rs are franked by a stamp in similar con dition to the same address in the same month , with this being the earl ier of the two ; plus there are only seve n covers franke d by a 5d brown violet , this bein g # I in the Pr att census ; 1986 B.P.A . certificate ; ex-Harris, Hubbard, Pratt and Con/and (S.G. #5) ............ .............. .......... .................... ......................... ................. ...... ...... Est. 5,000 -7,500 Page 32

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THE ONLY KNOWN COVER FRANKED BY THE 6d SCARLET VERMILIO

114

121

#6, 1857 6d Scarlet Vermilion, single with four amp le to huge margins and horizontal pair with ample to mostly large margins all around , the left stamp with a tear in the lower left comer , all with strong color and crisp impression and neatly cancelled by ova l of bars , the pair tied by red London transit postmark to 1858 folded letter to Rome , Italy, partially struck "Carbonear / Ja 3, 1858" date stamp at lower left, "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Ja 3, 1858" transit backstamp , red straightline "VIA DI MERE" and French entry postmark , and Rome I Feb arrival backstamp , part of address panel skillfully restored , Very Fine , a stunning cover possessing tremendous visual appeal; the only known cover franked by a 6d scarlet vermilion stamp, being # 1 in the Pratt census; Pratt speculates that the single stamp, which is not tied , may not have originated on this cover, but instead replaces a 2d stamp (Scott #2) which fell off at some point , this supposition is based on his reading the straight line postmark as "Via Dover" , however it is definitely "Via di Mare" which cou ld indicate travel by ship from Marseilles and the rate could we ll have been 1/6 as opposed to the 1/2 that Pratt presumes , furthermore , we see no evidence whatsoever of another adhesive ever having been affixed , either way it is the unique franking by this stamp and one of only two recorded cove rs to Rome ; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Cartie1; Foxbrid ge and Chan (S .G.#6) .................... Est. 20,000-30,000

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

115 115

#7, 1857 6fid Scarlet Vermilion, choice single with four mostly large to huge margins , deep rich color and a sharp impression , neatly cancelled by oval of bars on fresh blue Tucker correspondence folded cover to Baltimore , bold "Carbonear / Ap 23 , 1860" c.d .s., clear red "St Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ Ap 23, 1860" transit postmark and "Boston Br. Pkt ./ 5/ May 4" entry datestamp , Extremely Fine and handsome ; only ten covers are recorded franked by the 6fid scarlet vermilion, and only five of these show the single rate to Port to the United States, the cover offered here, Pratt census #5 is, in our opinion the finest and most attractive of the five covers paying this rate; 2000 B.P.A. certificate ; ex-Carnegi e (S.G. #7) ........................ ........................ .......... Est. 5,000-7,500

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#Sa, 1857 8d Scarlet Vermilion, Half Used as 4d, the upper right diagonal half with large margins, well tied by barred oval cancel to Jan 3rd 1860 Tucker correspondence folded letter to Baltimore , Maryland , partial red St. Johns c.d.s. and endorsed "pr Mail via Halifax " at upper left, perfectly struck "Boston Br. Pkt.IS/Jan 17" entry postmark , fresh and Extremely Fine ; unrecorded by Pratt ; 1996 B.P.A. certificate (S.G . #8a; ÂŁ4,000) .................... .................... .................... ............. Est. 1,500-2 ,000 Page 34

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE 1/- SCARLET VERMILION USED AS 1/- STERLING

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#9, 1857 1/- Scarlet Vermilion, single w ith fo ur margins ran ging fro m large to ju st clear at ba se, luxuriant de ep color and sharp impre ss ion, tied by ova l of bar s ca nce llati on to cove r to Sydne y, New South Wales, red "St. John s New foundl and/ Pai d/ M y 9, 1860 " c.d .s., clea r red "L ond on/ Paid/ M y 29 , 60" transit pos tm ark and "Ship Letter/ Sydn ey/ Au 15, 1860 " ar riva l backs tamp , cove r with two ve rtical fil e fo lds and light overa ll soi lin g, neith er menti oned on either cert ificate , Very Fine ; an impmi ant and uniqu e usage ; th e 1/- sca rlet ve rmilion was reva lued to Ste rlin g in 1859 , and only one other cover bearing this stamp is recorded, with this being the onl y cover where it was used as 1/- Sterling {the other cover is an 1857 usage), plus this is not only the only 1/- used to Australia, but also the only known Pence cover from ewfoundland to Australia; Pratt ce nsus # 1, illu strated in The Pence issues of Newfoun dland, 185 7-1866 by Robert Pratt on pg. 9 1 and in The Nineteenth Centwy Postal Histo,y of Newfoundland by Robert Pratt on pg. 343 ; 1957 P.F. and 1986 B .P.A . ce rtifi cates ; ex-Goody, Pratt, Chan and Con/and (S.G. #9) . ... ..................................... .... ................... ... ... ........... ... .......... ...... .... ........... ........... ............. ... ..........Es t. 20,000- 30,000

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October 22, 2004 Scott Cata log Value/Estimate

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#9a, 1857 1/- Scar let Vermilion, Half Used as 6d, the bottom half with three generous margins , tied by oval of bars to large portion of printed Bill of Lading to London with most of the address portion removed , clear "Harbour Britai n/ No 16, 1860" c.d .s. at upper left, red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ No 29 , 1860" transit postmark and red "Londo n/ De 24, 60" receiver , Very Fine and rare ; only fourteen 1/- scarlet vermilion bisect covers are recorde d, many of which are on partial covers such as the example offered here; Pratt census # 12; signed Ca lves and accompanied by 1938 R.P.S. and I 999 Behr certificates ; ex-Goody and Hart (S.G. #9a; £ I 3,000) . Est. 5,000- 7,500

I 19 119

#llA, 1860 3d Green, mostl y large margins to close at upper right, tied by cork cancels to fresh cover paying the 5c Interior rate to Carbonear , clear "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Oc 22, 1868" c.d .s. and "Carbonear / Oc 22 , I 868" arriva l postmark , dock eting at left, Very Fine and desirable usage ; this 3d stamp was used in 1868 and early 1869 as a 5c stamp after the supply of the 5c Brown was exhausted and until the new 5c Black stamps arrived , in all thirteen such usages are recorded , th is being Pratt census #3; 2000 B.P.A. certificate ; ex-Fox, Pratt (S.G. # 11) ............ ............................. Est. 1,500-2 ,000 Page 36

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PENCE-CENTS COMBINATION FRANKING THE FINER OF THE TWO RECORDED EXAMPLES

120

181

#llA, 1860 3d Green, clear to most ly huge margins all arou nd and intense shade, used as a Sc stamp in com bination with 1868 Sc Black (#26), both tied by bold St. Johns tow n and cork cancels to blue cover paying double the Sc Interior rate to Carbo near, clear "St. Johns Newfo undland/ Ju 4, 1869" c.d.s., much docketing on face, Very Fine; an eye-catc hing Pence and Cents issues com bin ation franking ; the finer of the only two recorded examples, this bei ng Pra tt census # I ; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Clifford-Jones and Chan (S.G . # 11, 38) ........................ .......... Est. 15,000-20 ,000

Also see lots 181 and 215 for other Pence- Cents combination/rankin gs .

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

121 121

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#12, 1860 4d Orange, a choice appearing single , boasting large to huge margins all arou nd, stro ng color and a clear impression pressed-out vertical file fold affecting the adhesive at upper right and acting as a tie, lightly cancelled by ova l of bars on blue fo lded cover to Sydney, Cape Breton (Nova Scotia), partly clear red "St. Johns Newfound land/ Paid/ De 5, 1860" c.d.s. and Sydney Dec. 8 arriva l backstamp , fresh and Extreme ly Fine appearance; virtually all covers franked by a sing le 4d orange are eithe r cut in or faulty ; only ten covers franked by this stamp are known, with this being one of only two 4d orange covers to the Provinces; 1968 R .P.S. certificate ; exCarey Fox, Hubbard, Foxbridge and Chan (S.G . # 12) ..................... ........... .................................. ... Est. 1,500-2 ,000

122

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#13, 1860 6d Orange , huge margins to just touching at base , tied by barred oval to blue cover to London , England , clear red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ Oct 24, 1860" c.d.s. and ms. 1/- due , "Londo n/ o 12, 60" arrival backstamp , cover with small tear at top and a few edge bleach spots neither noted on the certific ate, Very Fine ; one of only two covers recorded franked by the 6d orange, this being Pratt census # I ; 2001 Greene Foundation certificate ; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Clifford-Jones, Chan (S.G. # 14) ....................... ........ ................ ............ .................................... ....... Est. 7,500-10 ,000 Page 38

H.R. HARME R, fNC.

NEWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es timate

UNIQUE 1/- ORANGE BISECT USAGE

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123 123

121

#15b, 1860 1/- Orange, Half Used as 6d, the left vert ical half , with three ample to clear margins, well tied on both sides by an oval of bars cancellation to fresh folded cover to London , mostly clear red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ De 19, 1860" c.d.s . and bold red "London/ Ja 7 61" arrival postmark , endorsed "Mail via Halifa x" at top , Extremely Fine and handsome ; one of the key covers of Newfoundland philately; the Dale-Lichtenstein collection contained an example on piece , this however , is the only recorded 1/- orange bisect cover; in addition to being the only known franking by the 1/- orange, as no whole stamps on cover are known , Pratt census # 1; 1956 P.F. certificate; ex-Carey Fox, Clifford-Jones and Chan (S.G. # 14; ÂŁ40 ,000) ............... ..... .......... Est. 30,000-40 ,000

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H.R. HARMER, INC.

NEWFOUND LAN D

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

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#19, 1861 Sd Reddish Brown , huge margins to in at rig ht, viv id ric h shade, presse d-out vertica l file fold, tied by two strikes of quart ere d cork cancel to fres h blue fo lded cover to Syd ney, C.B., clear red "St. John s Newfo undlan d/ Oc 18, 1865 " c.d .s. and "North Syd ney/ Oc 2 1, 1865" arr iva l backstamp , Very Fine usage ; only ten covers franked by the Sd red brown (all shades) are recorded ; Pratt cen sus #7; 1965 B.P.A . certificate not ment ioning the crease; ex-Carey Fox, Clifford-Jones and Chan (S.G. # 19) ...... ......................... ................ ................................... ................ Est. 1,000-1 ,500

125 125

#19a, 1861 Sd Orange Brown , mo stly large marg ins all aro und , vertica l file fold and color slightly affected by lighte nin g of cance llatio n, tied by circle of wedges to blue fo lded cove r to Sydney, C.B. , red "St. Johns ewfo undl and/ De 27, 1865 " c.d .s. and endorsed "pr Me rlin" , "Nort h Sydney/ C.B ./ Ja 3, 1866" and "Sydney / C.B ./ Jan 3, 1866" arr ival backsta mp s, Very Fine usage; only ten covers are record ed franked by the 1861 Sd brown (all shades); Pratt ce nsu s #9; ex-Jephcott, Chan (S.G. # 19 Var.) ................ ............... ........ ....... ....... .................... .................. .................... ........... Est. 1,000-1 ,500 Page 40

H.R. HARMER, INC.

EWFO UNDLA ND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estim ate

126 126

EKU

#20, 1861 6p Rose, four large to huge margins and deep rich co lor, sma ll pre-affixing edge crease at lower left, tied by boldly struck ova l of bars to yellow cover to Poole, England, bold "Gree nspond/ Aug 7, 1862" town cance l, clear red "St. Johns Newfo undland/ Paid/ Au 15, 1862" transit postmark and "St. Johns Newfo undlan d/ Au 15, 1860" tran sit backstamp and Sep. 13 arrival backstam p, cove r with considerable docketi ng, Very Fine; not only the earliest recorded usage of the 6d Rose, but of any of the 1862 rose issue values; only twelve covers franked by the 6d Rose are recorded , nine of which pay the single 6d rate to England, this being #4 in the Pratt census ; illustrated in The Pence Issues of Newfoundland , I 857-1866 by Robert Pratt on pg. 172; ex-Hubbard, Pratt, Chan and Con/and (S.G. # 18) ......................................... ...................... ............ Est. 4,000-5 ,000

127

#20a , 1861 6d Rose , Half Used as 3d, the upp er left diagona l half, we ll tied by oval of bars cancel to oblong cove r to St. John's Newfo undland , light "New Perlican/ Ap I 8, I 863" c.d.s. alongside and clear "St. Johns Newfo undl and/ Ap 23, 1863" backsta mp, a little faded overa ll, otherwise Very Fine ; there are only four 6d Rose bisect covers recorded, three of these covers are from New Perlican and show the rate as being overpaid by fid Stg; Pratt census #2; 1966 B .P.A. certificate not noting the fadi ng; ex-Carey Fox, Clifford-Jones and Chan (S.G. #20a ; ÂŁ9,000) ........... Est. 5,000-7 ,500

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H.R. HARM ER, INC .

NEWFOUND LAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

ONE OF ONLY FOUR 1/- ROSE BISECT USAGES

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181

#23a, 1861 1/- Rose, Half Used as 6d, the lower left diagonal half , with huge margins and especially deep shade , well tied by oval of bars cancel to buff cover to Poole , Dorset , England, clear red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ Sp 25, 1863" transit , endorsed "p Adriatic via Galway" at top , well-struck "Galway/ Oc 4, 63" transit postmark and "Poole/ Oc 6, 63" arrival backstamp , docketing indicates origin at Fogo though there is no town cancel , Very Fine and rare ; only four covers bearing a 1/- Rose bisect have been recorded, this being Pratt census #2; 1952 R.P.S. certificate; ex-Hart, Foxbridge and Chan (S.G. #23a; £14 ,000) ........................ ................................. Est. 15,000-20 ,000

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H.R. HARMER, CNC.

NEWFOUNDLA D

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estim ate

1865-79 FIRST CENTS ISSUE COVERS ARRANGED ACCORDING TO DESTINATION AND RATE COLONIAL RATES Single Sc Colonial Rate 8 April 1865 to 8 May 1870

129 129 EKU

#25, 1865 Sc Brown on Thin Yellowish Paper, small faults at top, tied by quartered cork and oval of bars cancels to cover to Brigus , Concept ion Bay, clear "Buri n/ Mr 20, 1866" town or origin backstamp and "St. John s Newfoundland/ Mr 22, 1866" transit backstamp , Very Fine usage; the earliest recorded date of usage of the 1865 Sc brown; ex-Lamson and Pratt (S.G. #26) ............

Est. 500- 750

130 130

1E1

#25, 1865 Sc Brown on Thin Yellowish Paper, well centered , tied by "Trinity/ Ja 29, 1867" date stamp to cover to Heart s Content , c.d.s. repeated at left beneath stamp , "New Perlica n/ Jan 31, 1867" transit back stamp , Very Fine; only 43 1865 5c brown single rate covers are record ed, exPratt (S.G. #26).......... .......................................................................... ..................... .......................... Page 43

Est. 300-400 H.R. HARMER , INC.

NEW FOUND LAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

131 131

EKU

#26, 1868 Sc Black, sma ll comer fault at lower left, cance lled by ms. strokes and tied by St. Johns town and cork cancel applied upon arr ival on cover from Trinity to St. Johns , clear "Trinity / Fe 15, 1869" c.d.s. , and "St. Johns Newfound land/ Fe 25 , 1869" backstamp , fresh and Very Fine ; the ear1.iestrecorded usage of the 1868 Sc Black ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #38)............ ............................ ..............

Est. 500- 750

132 132

EKU

#28b, 1865 12c Pale Red Brown on Thin Yellowish Paper, Half Used as 6c, the upper left diagonal half , tied by bold cork cancel to cover to Harbor Buffet overpay ing the Interior Sc rate by l c, faint "Placenti a/ 30 Apr, 1869" town of or igin backstamp partially drawn in by pencil and sharp "St Johns Newfo undland/ Ap 23, 1869" transit backstamp , Very F ine; the only known example of this bisect on an Interior cover, in addition to being the earliest recorded usage of the 12c pale red brown bisect.; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S .G. #28a ; ÂŁ3 ,000) ......... ......................... ........ Est. 3,000-4 ,000 Page 44

H.R. HARM ER, INC.

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

NEWFOUN DLAND

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

Double Sc Colonial Rate

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133 133

#24a, 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper, vertica l strip of five, tied by four strikes of quartered cork cance l to buff cove r to Bareneed, Conceptio n Bay, mostly clear red "St. Johns Newfo undl and/ Paid / Sp 12, 1866" c.d.s. at left, faint Sept. 14 backstamp , stamps with perf. erosion from ove rlappin g cove r edge, Fine and rare usage ; only six covers and two fronts are recorded paying the double Sc Interior rate, and this franking is unique in addition to being the largest known multiple on cover; illustrated in Newfoundland Cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig. 8.1; ex-Dale-Licht enstein and Pratt (S .G. #25) ............................................................. Est. 2,000-3 ,000

134 134

#25 , 1865 Sc Brown on Thin YeHowish Paper, vertica l pair tied by segmente d cork ca nce l to cover paying the double rate to St. Johns , clear "Carbonear / Oc 30, 1866" c.d.s. at lower left and "St. Johns Newfound land/ Oc 3 1, 1866" arrival backsta mp, sea led cover tear at top center away from the adhesives , Fine ; only six covers and two fronts are known paying double the Sc Interior rate, with this bein g one of on ly three such covers franked by a pair of the Sc Brown; exSeybold, Carnegie and Pratt (S.G. #26) ................................................ ............................................

Est. 750-1,000

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H.R. HARMER, 1 C.

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

NE WFOUNDLAND

October 22 , 2004 Scott Cata log Va lue/ Estim ate

l 135 135

121

#26, 1868 Sc Black , two , one with a few foxed perfs. , tied by co rk cancels to blu e cove r to Trinity , faint red "St. Johns Newfo undl and/ Paid/ Ap I , I 869" c.d.s. and clear "Trini ty/ Ap 5, I 869" arriva l postm ark , mended cove r tear at top , Very F ine usa ge; only six double Sc Interior rate covers and two fronts are recorded , this being one of three franked by the Sc Black ; ex-Pratt (S .G . #38) ..

Est. 500 -750

Triple Sc Colonial Rate

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136 136

121

#27b, 1865 10c Black, Half Used as Sc, the bottom left diagonal half unsevered from a whole stamp beneat h, we ll tied by cork ca nce ls to legal-sized Royal Insurance Company document to Car bonear, clea r red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ Ja 7, 1859" c.d .s. and "Carbonear / Ja 8, 1869" arriva l postmark , whole stamp with long diagona l cut indicating prepa ration of bisected stamps for use, cover with repai red openi ng tears and portion fol ded und er at right for exh ibit ion, Very F ine usage ; the only triple-Sc Interior rate cover recorded and one of only four known examples of this bisect; 1927 R.P.S., 197 I B.P.A . cert ificates ; ex-Boucher (S.G . #27a ; ÂŁ3 ,000) .. Est. 3,000 -4 ,000 Page 46

H.R. HARMER , INC.

EWFO UN DLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

Single 3c Interior Rate 9 May 1870 to 21 July 1891

137 137

181

#24b, 1865 2c Green, Half Used as le , the right vertical half used with whole 2c Green (#24a) , both stamps well tied by cork cance ls to cove r to Carbonear , partial red "St. Johns Newfo undland/ Paid/ Jy 4, 1870" c.d.s. and "Carbonear / Jy 4, 1870" arrival postmark , sea led cover tear at top and most ofbackflap missing , Very Fine and attractive ; this is the only full cover known paying the 3c Interior rate; I 940 R.P.S. and 197 I B.P.A. certificates ; illustrated in Ne wfound land Cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig. I 0.3; ex-Ma ckie, Stott (S.G. #25, 25a ; ÂŁ4,000) ....................... Est. 3,000-4 ,000

138 138

#24b, 1865 2c Green, Half Used as le , left vertica l half unsevered from whole 2c green (#24a) , well tied by cork cance ls overstruck with two strikes of "St. Johns Newfo undland" town cance l to large piece , mostly clear red "St. Joh ns Newfoundland/ Paid/ Ju 7, 1870" c.d .s., sealed tear into normal stamp at bottom left, otherwise Fine ; only four bisect usages paying the 3c Interior rate exist in private hands, one is the full cover offered previously, one is on a small piece , and two are large pieces including the example offered here; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S.G. #25, 25a ; ÂŁ4,000 for full cover) .................................................... .................................................... ................... Est. 750-1 ,000

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H.R. HARM ER, INC.

EWFOVNDLA

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

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139 139

#24a, 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowi sh Paper, tied along with bea utifully centered 1868 le Violet (#32) by cork cance ls to cover paying the 3c Interior rate from St. John's to Ha rbor Grace , partia lly clear red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Ju 17, 1870" c.d.s . and clear "Harbor Grace / Ju 18, 1870" arriva l postmark , a bit reduced at left , Very Fine ; only four such combination franking s are recorded paying this rate; ex-Seybold, Burrus, Hubbard and Lea (S.G. #25 , 34).............. ......

Est. 500-750

140 140

#24a, 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper, small piece missing at bottom right , tied a long with 1868 le Violet (#32) by cork cancel to Watts cor respondence cover believed to have orig inated in St. Pierre pa ying the 3c Interior rate from St. John's to Harbor Grace , light red St. Johns c.d.s. and endo rsed "per Ariel" , clear "Harbor Grace / No 26 , 1870" arrival postmark , fresh and Very Fine ; only four such combination franking s are recorded paying this rate; ex-Wellburn (S.G . #25 , 34).. ...................................... ...................................................................................... .........

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Est. 500-750

H.R. HARMER, INC.

NEWFOUNDLA D

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

141 141

#24a, 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper, couple pulled perfs. at base , tied along with 1868 le Violet (32) by St. Johns town and quartered cork cancels to pale blue cover to Trinity , most ly clear red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Au 16, 1870" c.d.s. and sharp "Trinity / Au 20, 1870" arriva l postmark , dock eting on verso , Very Fine ; only four such combination frankings are recorded to pay the 3c Interior rate; ex-Pratt (S.G . #34)... ............... ........................... .......................... .........

Est. 500- 750

142 142

#24, 1870 2c Green, deep color , tied along w ith 1871 lc Brown Lilac (#32A) by cork cancels to Watts correspondence cov er believed to have originated in St. Pierre paying the 3c Interior rate from St. John's to Harbor Grace , mostly clear "St. Johns ewfoundland/ Au 7, 1871" backstamp and partial "Harbour Grace / Aug 8, 187 l" arriva l post -mark , cover slightl y reduced at right , Very Fine ; thirteen suc h combination franking are recorded ; ex-Pratt (S.G . #31, 35). .............................. .

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Est. 300-400

H.R. HARMER, INC.

NEWFOUNDLA

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

143 143

121

#24, 1870 2c Green, affixed and slightly over lappin g 1871 le Brown Lilac (#32A), tied to blue Watts correspondence cover believed to have originated in St.Pierre to Harbor Grace , "St. Johns Newfoundland/ De 14, 1872" backsta mp and fai nt Harbor Grace arrival postmark , edge tear and slight reduction at left, still fresh and Very Fine; ex-Pratt (S.G. #3 I , 35)... .................... ......... ...........

Est. 300-400

144 144

121

#24, 1870 2c Green, tied along with 1877 le Brown Lilac Rouletted (#37) by bold cork cancels to cover paying the 3c Interior rate from St. John 's to Trinity , well -struck "St. Johns , Newfd / My 3, 1879" c.d.s. and clear "Trinity / My 3, 1879" arrival postmark , pencil docket at left,Very Fine ; only three such combination frankings are recorded paying this rate; (S.G. #31, 40) ................ Est. 750-1,000

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H.R. HARMER , INC.

EWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

145 145

121

#24, 1870 2c Green, used in com bination with 1877 le Brown Lilac Rouletted (#37), couple sma ll pieces missing at top, affixed slightly overlapp ing and tied to each other and to cover to Cata lina by cork cance ls, clear "St. Johns , ewfd/ No 25, 78" c.d.s. , Very Fine; only three such combination frankings are recorded to pay the 3c Interior rate; ex- Willan, Pratt (S .G. #3 1, 40) ................ ........... ........................ ................. .......... ............. ........................................................... .

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146

121

#32, 1868 le Violet, remarkably we ll centered horizontal strip of three , cance lled by open grids on sma ll cover to St. Johns , clear "Brigus/ Oc 17, 1870" c.d.s. and "St. Johns Newfo undl and/ Oc 18, 1870" arr ival backstamp , cover with some toning mainly at bottom edge , otherwise Fine ; the only recorded usage of this stamp to pay the 3c Interior rate; ex-Harris, Pratt (S .G. #34) ...... .

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Est. 500-750

H.R. HARMER , INC.

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

EWFOUNDLA D

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

147 147

181

#32A, 1871 le Brown Lilac, we ll centered horizontal strip of three wit h rich co lor, cance lled by cork on sma ll cover to Trinity , mostly clear "Harbor Grace / Mr 2 1, 1876" c.d .s. and light "St. Johns Newfound land/ Mr 24 , 1876" transit backstamp , Ve1y Fine ; only five such frankings are recorded to pay the 3c Interior rate; ex-Pratt (S.G. #35) ................................. ..................................... .

Est. 400-500

148 148

181

#32A, 1871 lc Brown Lilac, well centered horizontal pair and sing le affixed slightly overlapp ing, tied by quartered cork cance ls to cover to Fortune , faint red "St. Johns Newfound land/ Paid / Ja 6, 1876" c.d.s alongside , cover with a vertical fold ending in a sealed tear at top, fresh and Fine ; only five such frankings are recorded to pay the 3c Interior rate; ex-Harris (S.G . #35).. ...................

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Est. 400-500

H.R. HARM ER, fNC.

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

149 149

1B1

#34, 1873 3c Blue, just tied to partially printed memorandum to Grand Bank , endorsed "pr S.S. Tiger" at top left, clear red "St. Johns , Newfd/ May 3, 77" c.d.s ., fres h and Very F ine; ex-Wellburn , Pratt (S.G . #37) ....................... ..................................................................................... .......................

Est. 150-200

150 150

1B1

#34, 1873 3c Blue, tied by "235" in barred ova l postmark to cover to Harbor Grace , clear red "St. Johns, Newfd/ De 12, 76" c.d.s. , "Harbor Grace / De 18, 1876" arrival c.d.s. plus an additional backstamp of Dec . 27th, cover reduced at bottom and with small piece of bottom flap missing , Fine usage ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #3 7)............ .................................... ................................................ ..... ......

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Est. 150-200

H.R. HARMER, INC.

EWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es timate

151 151

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#37, 1877 le Brown Lilac Rouletted , horizo nta l pair and single, both we ll ce ntered, tied by leaf cance ls to sma ll cover to Harbor Grace , partial "St. Jo hns, ewfd/ Oct 7, 1878" c.d.s. and light "Harbor Grace / Oc 8, 1878" rece iver, Very Fine; remarka bly, this is one of only two recorded usages of three le Rouletted stamps to pay the 3c Interior rate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S.G . #40) .................................. ................................. ................... .................. ..................................... Est. 750 -1,000

Double 3c Colonial Rate

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#24, 1870 2c Green , vertica l pair and single , tied by three ingots cance ls to pale ye llow Watts correspondence cover believed to have originated in St. Pierre paying the doub le rate to Harbor Grace , partial "St. Johns Newfo undl and/ My 23 , 1873" backstamp and most ly clear "Harbor Grace / My 24, 1873" arr iva l c .d.s., left stamp lifted and replaced sideways , sill fres h and choice Very Fine, only two such frank.ings are recorded to pay this rate; ex-Dal e-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S.G. #3 1)...... .......................... ................................ ........... ................. ........................ ................

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Est. 300 -400

H.R. HARMER, !NC.

NEWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es timate

153 153

#24, 1870 2c Green, hor izo ntal pair , left sta mp with sma ll tear at left , tied along wit h vertical pair of 1871 lc Brown Lilac (#32A), bottom stamp w ith diagona l crease at low er right , all tied by co rk cancel s to Watts co rrespo ndence cover beli eve d to have or iginate d in St. Pierre paying double the 3c Int erior rate from St. John' s to Harbor Grace , most ly clear "St. Johns Newfound land/ Ja 13, 1872" backsta mp and partial "Harbour Grace / Ja 16, 1872" arriva l postm ark, Very Fine ; the only recorded example of this combination franking to pay double the Interior rate; ex-Dal eLichtenstein and Pratt (S. G. #3 1, 35) ........ .................. ........ .................. ....................................... ..... Est. 1,000-1 ,500

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#26, 1868 Sc Black, tied by circle of we dges cancel to 1868 le Violet (#32), hor izo ntal crease , on Watts correspond ence cover believed to have or iginated in St. Pierre to Harbor Grace , mostly clear "St. Johns Ne wfo undl and/ De 20 , 1870" backstamp and fai nt "Har bor Grace / De 22 , 1870" arrival postmar k, Very Fi ne; only two such combination frankings are recorded to pay the double Interior rate; ex-Wilkinson, Pratt (S.G . #38, 34).. ............. ............ ................ ............ .........................

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Est. 500-750

H.R. HARMER, INC.

NEWFOUNDLA N D

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

155 155

#26, 1868 Sc Black , tied along w ith 1868 le Violet (32) by co rk cance ls to ye llow ish Watts correspo ndence cover believed to have orig inated in St. Pierre to Harbor Grace , clear red "St. Johns Newfo undl and/ My 27, 187 1" c.d.s. and "Harbor Grace / My 27, 1871" arrival postmark , a bit roughly ope ned at left, sti ll fresh and Very Fine; only two such combination frankings are recorded to pay double the 3c Interior rate; ex-Siverts (S.G. #38 , 34)........................ ..................

Est. 500-750

156 156

#26, 1868 Sc Black , affixe d slight ly ove rlapp ing 1871 le Brown Lilac (32A) and tied by cork cance ls to ye llowis h Watts corresponde nce cover belie ved to have originate d in St. Pierre to Harbor Grace , partially clear red "St. Johns Newfo undlan d/ Oc 25, 187 1" c.d .s. and "Harbor Grace / Oc 29, 187 1" arriva l postmark , a bit reduced at left, still fresh and Very Fine ; only two such combination frankings are recorded to pay double the 3c Interior rate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Siverts (S.G. #38, 35)........... ...................... ....... ................... ..... ................. ....................... ...................

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Est. 500-750

H.R. HARMER, INC .

OLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

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#33, 1870 3c Vermilion, two , slight ly over lapp ing and cancelled by St. Johns tow n and quartered cork cance ls on cover to Little Bay Island , Green Bay, clear red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Oc 2 1, 1874" c.d.s ., Very Fine ; one of only four such frankings to pay the 6c double Interior rate, this one being unrecorded by Pratt (S.G. #36) ............ ...................... .............. ..................... ......................

Est. 400-500

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158 158

#33, 1870 3c Vermilion, two , tied by cork cancels to cover to Twi llingate , partial red "St. Johns Newfound land/ Paid/ No 11, 1872" c.d.s. alongside and clear "Twillingate / o 13, 1872" arrival postmark , cove r with left back flap missing and repaired tear at top, Fine and rare usage ; only four covers are known with this franking to pay the 6c double Interior rate; ex-Pratt (S.G. #36) .... Page 57

Est. 400-500 H.R. HARMER, INC.

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

159 159

igi

#34, 1873 3c Blue, horizontal pair tied by "235" in barred ova l postmark to cover to Trinity , red "St. Johns , Newfd / De I, 76" c.d.s . and clear "Trinity / De 18, 1876" arriva l postmark , light soil ing, Very Fine usage; only three such frankings are recorded to pay the double Interior rate; ex-Goody, Prall (S.G. #37).. ....... .......... .................... ....... .................... ............. .................... .......... .....

Est. 300-400

160 160

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#34, 1873 3c Blue, tear at bottom right, tied along w ith three singles of 1871 le Brown lilac (#32A) by St. John s town and quartered cork cancels to rebacked cover front from the Watts correspondenc e to Harbor Grace , partiall y clear "Harbor Grace / Oc 19, 1875" arr ival po stmark , Fine appearance ; a unique franking combination to pay this rate which is unrecorded by Pratt (S.G. #37, 35)......................................... ......................... .......................... ............. ............ ............... ....... .....

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Est. 300-400

H.R. HARMER, INC.

EWFOUND LAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLL ECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estim ate

( 16 1 16 1

121

#34, 1873 3c Blue, tied along w ith 1870 3c Vermilion (#33), small pre-usage fault and rubbed at top, by cork cance ls to cove r to Bur in, faint red St. Johns c.d.s., Fine usage and a unique 3c combination franking ; unreco rded by Pratt (S.G . #36-37).. .......... ..................... ......................................

Est. 400-500

162 162

121

#39, 1877 3c Blue Roulett ed, hor izontal pair tied by cork cancels to Watts correspondence cove r believe d to have originated in St. Pierre to Harbor Grace, clear "St. Johns, Newf' d/J y 16, 78" back stamp and partial "Harbor Grace/ Jy 18, 1878" arrival postmark, Very Fine; ms. notation on reverse states "Received the six dollars/ HJW" so it is poss ible that this cover was sent by reg iste red mail, but, since ewfoun dland did not apply any special markings to such Interio r mail durin g this period, it is imposs ible to say for sure whethe r it paid double the 3c rate or the 3c + 3c reg istry rate; only four 6c Inter ior rate covers are recorded franked with two 3c Roulett ed stamp s; exSiverts (S. G. #42) ............ ............... ................................................... ........... .................. ....................... Page 59

Est. 400 -500

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NE WFO UNDLAN D

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

163

#39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted , hori zonta l pair tied to co ver from a Way Station (Tilt Cove) to Trinity by two strikes of "Tr inity/ My 16, 1879" c.d .s., matchi ng strike of town ca nce l at bottom , Fine and rare usage ; only four 6c Interior double rate covers are recorded franked with two 3c Rouletted stamps; ex-Goody, Pratt (S .G. #42) ............. .................................................................

163

Est. 300-400

Triple 3c Colonial Rate

164

#33, 1870 3c Vermilion, three tied by St. Joh ns town and quarte red cork cance ls to oversized cove r to Trinity , light red "St. Johns Newfou ndland/ Paid/ Ju 22 , 1871" c.d.s. and "Trinity / Ju 23, 187 1" arri val postmark , endorsed "per Str Osprey" , portion of cover at left fo lded under for exhibition purp oses , Very Fine ; only four triple 3c Interior rate covers are recorded , with this franking being unique; ex -Clifford-Jones, Lea (S .G. #36) ...... ............. ............. ..................... ........... Est. 750- 1,000 Page 60

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NEWFOUND LAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es timate

#39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted , well centered horizontal pair and sing le, tied by leaf cancels to Watts corres pondence cover to Harbor Grace , "St. Johns, Newfd/ Sep 10, 78" backstamp and mostly clear "Harbor Grace/ Sp 11, 78" receiver , a trifle reduced at left, Very Fine; only four triple 3c Interior rate covers are recorded, this is one of two franked by three 3c Rouletted; exHarris , Pratt (S.G. #42)....... ........................... ............. ................................ ......................... ..............

165

Est. 400-500

Octupal Registered Rate

166

#24, 1870 2c Green, beautifull y centere d, used along with vertica l pair of 1870 12c Pale Red Brown (#28) and 1871 lc Brown Lilac (#32A), tied to blue legal-sized cover to Carbonear by St. Johns town and cork cance ls, mostly clear red "St. Johns Newfo undland/ Paid/ De 1, 1873" c.d.s. at upper left, cover refolded at sides and bottom for exhibition purposes and file crease affects the top 12c stamp , Fine three-color franking usage; the unique First Cents issue cover paying the octupal 27c Registered rate in addition to being a unique franking combination; ex-Pratt (S.G. #3 1, 33, 35) ............ .................... ............................................................ ................................... Est. 1,000-1,500 Page 6 1

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimat e

ST. PIERRE RATES Single Rate 13c Interior to Halifax, Collect Sc at St. Pierre

167

#26, 1868 Sc Black, two , tied along with 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper (#24a) and 1868 le Violet (#32), all stamps affixed slight ly overlapping and tied to each other and to Watts correspondence cover to St. Pierre & Miq uelon by circ le of wedges cance ls, clear "Harbor Grace / Au 31, 1870" c.d.s. , partial red "St. Johns Newfoundland/Paid/ Sp I, 1870" transit postmark and "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Au 31, 1870 backstamp , cover tear in the bottom left corner , still a Very Fine and colo rful three-color franking usage ; only eight covers are recorded showing the 13c Interior to St Pierre rate (Sc due on arrival) , most are franked by the 13c Orange , this franking combination is unique ; illustrated in Newfoundland cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig. 28 .1; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein (S.G. #38, 25, 34) ......................... ........ ....... ................... ........................ Est. 3,000 -4 ,000 3c Single Rate Interior to St. Johns, Collect 25c at St. Pierre

168

#32A, 1871 lc Brown Lilac, horizontal strip ofthree , ju st tied to Watts cor respondence cover paying the preferred rate to St. Pierre & Miquelon by cork cancels , partially clear "Harbor Grace / Ap 22, 1872" c.d.s., clear "St. Johns ewfoundland / Ap 22, 1872" transit backstamp and St. Pierre May IO arr iva l postmark , Very Fine ; only four covers showing this rate are known , with this being the on ly recorded example of this franki ng on St. Pierre mail ; ex-Wellburn (S .G . #35) ........ Est. 1,000-1 ,500 Page 62

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NE WFO UNDL A D

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es timate

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#33, 1870 3c Vermilion, tied by quartered cork cancels to fresh Watts correspondence cover to St. Pierre & Miquelon paying the sing le 3c Interior rate with 25c due at St. Pierre , twice struck "Harbor Grace/ Au 29, 1872" datestamp , clear "St. Johns Newfoundland / Au 29, 1872" transit backstamp and St. Pierre 5 Sept. receiver , Very Fine ; only four covers showing this rate are known, two of which are franked by the 3c Vermilion , this examp le being unrecorded by Pratt ; ex-Zurich Collection (S.G. #36) ............................. ............................................ ..................... ..............

Est. 500-750

6c Single Rate

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#34, 1873 3c Blue, two, tied by cork cance ls to fresh Watts correspo ndence cover to St. Pierre & Miquelon paying the sing le 6c rate (probably effective I st January , 1874), clear "Harbor Grace/ Au 18, 1874" c.d.s., clear "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Au 19, 1874" transit backstamp and St. Pierre 24 Aug . receiver , Very Fine; only six covers showing this rate are recorded, two of which are franked in this manner ; ex-Harris, Zurich Collection (S.G. #37) ............................. .................... ....... Est. 750-1 ,000 Page 63

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NEWFOUND LAND

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

10c Single Rate to France via St. Johns

THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF EWFOUNDLAND STAMPS ON A COVER ORIGINATING FROM THE ST. PIERRE MAILS

17 1

#39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted, three used along w ith 1877 le Brown Lilac Rouletted (#37) and apparently accepted as prepayment of postage from St. Pierre to Vannes, France, entered the French mails with bold "St. Pierre et Miquelon/ 23 Oct 78" c.d.s . at upper right , stamps tied by leaf cancels applied at St. John s, Newfo undland where the cover entered the British mail s, red "London/ Paid/ 9 No 78 " transit postmark , light red Fre nch entry c.d.s. ties the bottom two stamps and partial French backstamp , most of back flap miss ing, still a Very Fine and most intriguing usage ; Pratt states: "The st01y of the mail connection between St. Pierre and Newfound land is incomplete, ill recorded and devoid of detail" and this cover certainly illustrates that we ll; since Newfoundland did not enter the U.P.U . until January 1, 1879, the rate to France from Newfoundland at the time of mailin g would have been I 0c, it was probabl y carried privatel y outside of the mail s as a courtesy by a coastal ship and dropp ed off at St. Johns , since it did pa ss through St. Johns it was evidently allowed to use the I0c Newfo undland rate ; the only known example of ewfoundland stamps being used on a cover to France originating from the St. Pierre mails; illustra ted in Newfo undland Cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig. 31.1; exHarris, Clifford-Jones (S.G . #40 , 42) ........... .................. ............................. ............... .......... ............. Est. 3,000-4 ,000

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catal og Value/Estimate

PROVINCIAL RATES The Provinces include Nova Scotia and New Brunswick until July 1, 1867 and Prince Edward Island until July 1, 187 3

2c Circular Rate

172 172

181

#24a, 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper, tied by cork cancellation to blue printed circular to Little Bra d'Or, Cape Breton , clear red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ Ap 30, 1867" c.d.s . alongside and "North Sydney, C.B./ My 3, 1867" arrival backstamp , stamp affected by file fold, Fine and rare usage ; only two covers are recorded paying the 2c Provincial circular rate; illustrated in Newfoundland Cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig. 33.1; ex-Pratt (S.G. #25) ........ Est. 1,000-1,500

10c Single Port to Port Rate 8 April 1865 to I July 1867

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181

#26, 1868 Sc Black, vertical pair, top stamp with small tear at top not noted on the certificate , tied by cork cance ls to cover to Char lottetown , Prince Edward Island , clear "St. Johns Newfoundland/ My 12, 1870" backstamp , "Prince Edward Island/ My 18, 70" arrival backstamp , straightline "MORE-TO-PAY" and "4" handstamps inexplicably applied as the single 10c Port to Port rate is correct , Very Fine; an intriguing usage; only five covers are recorded showing the single 10c Port to Port rate, with this franking being unique ; 1981 R.P.S. certificate ; ex-Carnegie, Zurich Collection (S.G. #38) ................................................................ ............................................................ Est. 750-1 ,000 Page 65

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Octo ber 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

174

181

#27a , 1865 10c Black on Thin Yellowish Paper, cancelled by segmented cork on blue folded cove r to Sydney, Cape Breton, clear red "St. John s ewfo undland / Paid/ Jy 11, 1866" c.d.s. and " orth Sydney, C. 8 ./ Jy 13, 1867 " arriva l backstamp, fresh and Very Fine; only five covers showing this Port to Port Provincial rate are recorded , three of which are franked by this stamp ; exWilkinson and Pratt (S .G. #27) ............................................................................................................

Est. 400-500

13c Single Rate Interior to First Port 8 April 1865 to 1 July 1867

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#25, 1865 Sc Brown on Thin Yellowish Paper, horizontal pair with intens e color, tied alon g with two 1870 2c Green (#24a) by quarter ed cork cancels to fresh yellowish cover to St. Stephen , New Brun swick, overpaying the 13c single rate interior to First Port by le , bold red "St. John s Newfo undland/ Paid/ Jy I 0, 1866 " tran sit postmark, "St. John, N. B./ Jy 17, 1866 " entry backstamp and "St. Ste phen, N .8 ./ Jy 15, 1866" arri va l backs tamp, cover with light vertical fold slightly affecting the right 2c stamp (not noted on certificate), still Very Fine and handsome; 1985 R.P.S. certificate; the single 13c rate from the interior of ewfo undl and ended on July I, 1867 on letters to Nova Scotia and New Brun swick, as on this date they became Provinces of Canada and only ten such cove rs are reco rded; both this franking combination and the le overpayment are unique in addition , this is the earliest known usage of the 2c Green on Thin Paper; thou gh unrecord ed in Pratt it is illustrated in his Newfou ndland Cents Issue Covers on Plate 5; ex-CliffordJones (S.G. #25, 26) .............................................................................. ...... .............................. ......... Est. 4,000-5 ,000 Page 66

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THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

EWFOUNDLA D

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

176

121

#27, 1865 10c Black, used with 1870 3c Vermilion (#33) to pay the 13c Interior of Newfoundland to First Port Provincial rate to Grand River, Prince Edward Island , stamps tied by cork cance ls, partially clear rare double c ircle "Rose Blanche / May I , 187 l" town of origin , "St. Joh ns Newfo undlan d/ My 9, 187 1" transit and indistinct P.E.l. arrival backstamps , flap missing , otherwise fresh and Very Fine; onl y thirteen cove rs are recorded showing thi s rate , eleve n are franked by a single 13c Yellow ; ex-Pratt (S.G.32 , 36) .............................. ........... .................. ...... ...... ......... ..... Est. 750- 1,000

6c Single Rate to Prince Edward Island

177

121

#35, 1870 6c Dull Rose, small tear at top left, tied by three ingots cancel to blue cover to Grand River, Prince Edwa rd Island , light red "Saint Johns , Newfd/ Apr 12, 1873" datestamp and Charlottetown , P.E.1./ Ap 25, 73" transit backstamp , fresh and Very Fine ; the 6c rate to P.E.I. lasted for only a short time from November 1, 1872 until July I , 1873 when P.E.I. became a Province of Ca nada, the example offered here is the only recorded usage of that 6c rate; ex-Pratt (S.G. #39) ............. ............... ................ ................ ............. ...................... ............... .......................... .............. Page 67

Est. 500- 750 H.R. HA RM ER, I C.

NEWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARDM. GILBERTCOLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

178

179

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THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

Octobe r 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

CANADIAN RATES 2c Circular Rate 178

179

#24, 1870 2c Green, rich color, two pre-affix ing sea led tears, cance lled by fancy cut co rk cancel on fresh cove r pay ing the unsea led circular rate to Mabon, Cape Breton, clear "St. Johns, Newfd/ Mr 11, 80" datestamp alongsi de, vio let J & W Pitts, Commi ssio n Age nts handstamp over the unsea led flap, Very Fine usage ; only six covers franked by this stamp are recorded paying this rate; ex-Goody and Pratt (S.G . #31) ................................. ..........................................................

Est. 300-400

#24, 1870 2c Green, nicely centere d, show ing most of the "Ame rican Bank No te Company, New York" imprint at foot, tied by cork cancel to buff cover pay ing the unsea led circular rate to Mabon, Cape Breton, partial red Apr I 0, 1873 c.d.s. alongs ide, small portion of cove r back missing at bottom left, Very Fine; one of only six covers franked by this stamp to pay this rate recorded ; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S.G. #3 1)....... .................................................... .............

Est. 300-400

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180 180

#38, 1879 2c Green Rouletted, attrac tively centered, "235" in barred ova l cancel on ye llow cove r paying the 2c unsea led circular rate to Mabon, Cape Breton, "J & W Pitt s, Commi ssion Agents/ 6 Feb 82" handstamp across tucke d-in flap, fres h and Extreme ly Fine; only ten covers show ing the 2c Canadian circular rate are recorded, this is one of only two examples franked by the 2c Rouletted; ex-McMaster and Pratt (S.G. #41).................. ........................................ ........................ Est. 750-1,000

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

13c Single Interior to First Port Rate 8 April 1865 to 30 October 1872

UNIQUE PENCE-CE NTS COMBINATION FRANKING

18 1 18 1

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#27a, 1865 10c Black on Thin Yellowish Paper, with full "America n Bank Note Co ., New York" captured imprint at left , used along with single and attached vertical bisect of 1857 ld Brown Violet (#1, la used as 3c), large margins to a bit in at left of whole stamp , affixe d slightl y ove rlapp ing and tied to eac h other and to folded lette r date lined at Harbor Britain to Syd ney, C.B., clear "Harbor Britain / No 1868 " backstamp , faint St. Johns tran sit backstamp and light "Nort h Sydney , C.B ./ De 20, 1868 " back stamp , light file fold faint ly affect ing the I0c stamp and not mentioned on the certificate , Very Fine ; a spectacular and unique Pence-Cents issues combination franking; Pratt cens us # 1; 1969 B.P.A. certificate ; ex-Colson, Clifford-Jones, Lea and Chan (S. G. #27, 1, I a) .................. ........... .............. ............... ............. ............ ............................ ................................ .... Est. 20,000-30 ,000

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October 22, 2004 Scon Catalog Value/Estimate

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121

#30, 1865 13c Orange, bright co lor, tied by segme nted cork cancel to light blue cove r to Cape Breton, clear red "St. John s Newfo undland/ Nov 12, 1867" datesta mp alongside, "North Sydney, C.B./ No 15, 1867" transit and "Sydney/ No 15, 67" backs tamps, Clift, Wood & Co . Co mm ission Merc hants co lorless embossed sea l on backflap, Very F ine and attract ive ; eightee n cove rs are recorded franke d by the 13c Orange paying this rate ; ex-Wellburn (S.G . #29).... .......................... ....

Est. 300-400

183 183

#30, 1865 13c Orange, tied by c.d.s. and quartere d cork cance l to cove r to Boisdale, Cape Breton, clea r red "St. Johns Newfou ndl and/ Paid/No 23, 1869" datesta mp , "North Sydney/ De 1, 1869" transit and "Sydney/ De 2 69" arriva l backstamps, about one third of cove r back missing, Fine (S.G. #29)...... ....................................................................... ............ ............................................ ........ Page 7 1

Est. 300-400

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NE WFOUNDLA ND

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

184 184

#28a, 1865 12c Pale Red Brown on Thin Yellowi sh Paper, used with 1868 le Violet (#32) tied by quartered cork cance ls and St. Johns town cance ls to cover paying the 13c interior to First Port rate to Apohaqui , New Bruns wick and forwar ded to Halifax , ova Scotia , clear red "St. Johns Newfou ndl and/ Pai d/ Ja 5, 1870" c.d.s., oval "W Ja 15, 1870/ NS" recei v ing backstamps , stamps with perf. eros ion from placement at cover edge and cover with right side flap partially miss ing, Very Fine and attractive usage; a unique combination franking to pay this rate in addition to being the only combination frankin g with the 12c on thin paper; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S .G . #28, 34) ..... ...................... .................. .......... ..................... ....... ............ ............................. Est. 1,000-1 ,500

26c Double Interior to First Port Rate

185 185

#30 , 1865 13c Orang e, two , nicely centered , tied by quartered cork cancels to cover to Broad Cove , Cape Br eton , most ly clear red "St. Johns ewfo undlan d/ Oc 29, 1867" c.d.s. alongside , "North Sydney , C.B./ Oc 3 1, 1867" transit , "Sydne y/ o l , 67" and three other later backstamps , mended flap tears extendin g slightly to front , Very Fine usage; the only recorded double rate Interior to First Port Canadian rate usage; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S. G . #29) .......... ... Est. 2,000 -3,000

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

6c Uniform Single Rate I November 1872 to 28 August 1876

186 186

#24, 1870 2c Green, vertical pair cancelled by circle of wedges used in combination with horizontal pair of 1871 le Brown Lilac (#32A), tied to cover to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island , light red "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Paid/ Ja ?, 1875" c.d.s. , clear "Halifax , N.S ./ Ja 13 75" transit and partial Charlottetown arrival backstamps , R. Prowse & Sons imprint on flap, small portion of flap missing , still Very Fine; only eleven First Cents issue covers showing the uniform 6c Canadian rate are recorded , mostl y franked by the 6c Rose , this combination franking is unique; 1981 R.P.S. certificate ; ex-Seybold, Carnegie (S.G. #31, 35) .......... ......... ........... ............................. Est. 1,500-2,000

llc Single Registered Rate to Canada

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#32A, 1871 le Brown Lilac, vertical pair tied along with 1873 3c Blue (#34) and 1870 6c Dull Rose (#35) by cork and open grid cancels to registered cover from Channell to Annandale Lot 56, Prince Edward Island, clear red oval "Reg istered/ St. Johns Newfd" hand stamp with ms. "l" at center and registry numbers above , four well-struck backstamps incl. "Channell/ Dec 27, 1874", "St. Johns Newfoundland/ Ja 5, 1875", "Halifax , N .S./ Ja 13 75" and "Charlottetown , P.E.1./ Ja 18 75", a Very Fine and handsome three color franking to pay the l lc registry rate to Canada ; the only known example; illustrated as the front piece to Newfound land Cents Issue Cover by Robert Pratt ; ex-Carnegie and Pratt (S.G. #32, 37, 39) ................. ............................................................... Est. 1,500-2 ,000 Page 73

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NEWFOUNDLAND

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

12c Double Rate

188 188

#33, 1870 3c Vermilion, four, tied by three ingots cancels to fresh blue folded letter paying the double rate to Halifax , Nova Scotia , red "Saint Johns , Newfd/ Apr 29, 1873" c.d.s. and oval "My 3, 1873/ N.S." arrival backstamp , one stamp affected by light filing fold, Very Fine and attractive ; only three covers are recorded showing double the uniform 6c Canadian rate, with this franking being unique ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #36) .................................................... ................................ Est. 1,000-1 ,500

Sc U.P.U. Rate 29 August 1876 to 1 July 1893

189 ]89

#24, 1870 2c Green, used along with 1873 3c Blue (#34), perf. erosion at top from placement at cover edge , both tied by cork cancels to cover paying the single rate to Toronto , clear "St. Johns, Newfd/ Sp 25, 77" c.d.s., "Montrea l/ Sp 30, 77" and "Toronto/ Oc l 77" backstamps , cover with blue oval Philip Hutchins imprint on back flap, Very Fine ; a unique combination franking to pay Sc Canadian rate; ex-Harris (S.G. #31, 37)..... ............ ..................................................................... Page 74

Est. 500-750 H.R. HARMER , fNC .

E WFO UN DLAN D

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Estimate

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121

#38, 1879 2c Green Rouletted, used along with 1880 3c Blue (#49), both tied by open grid cancels to small cover to Strathborne , Cape Breton , partial "St. Johns , Newfd / No 1, 82" backstamp , clear "Halifax, Canad a/ No 5, 82" transit backstamp and a third backstamp partly missing due to a small piece of side flap being gone , some light staining , F ine usage ; Pratt erroneous ly describes this as a Sc U.P.U. rate cover to Scotland , however it is a Sc U.P.U . rate cover to Canada and this franking combination is unique ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #41, 47) ......... .................................................... ... Est. 750-1 ,000

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#40, 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted, cancelled by ms. "x" and tied by grid to mourning cover to Yorkville , Ontario , partial "Harbor Grace/ Ap 10, 1880" c.d.s. alongside , "St. Johns/ Ap 12, 80" transit backstamp , "Yorkville, Ont ./ Ap 21, 80" arrival backstamp , straightline "NOT-CALLEDFOR" handstamp and "Yorkville , Ont ./ Jul I, 80" c.d.s. and "Dead Letter Office/ Canad a/ Ju 9, 1880" back-stamp , Very Fine; ex-Pratt (S.G. #43) ................................................ .............................

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Est. 100-150

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NEWFOUNDLAND

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/E stimat e

192 192

#40, 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted, tied by grid cancel to cover to Sussex Dale , New Brunswick , "St. Johns , Newfd / Oc 13, 80" c.d.s. , no backstarnps , cover with opening tears and stained spots, Fine usage; 27 Sc rate covers to Canada are recorded franked by this stamp ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #43). ...........

Est. 75 - 100

10c Double U.P.U. Rate

1/ 193 193

#27, 1871 10c Black, tied by quartered cork cancel to double rate cover to Mabon , Cape Breton , clear "St. Johns , Newfd / Sp 13, 76" c.d.s. and "Halifax , N.S ./ Sp 16, 76" transit backstamp , red J & W Pitts Commission Merchants imprint on flap , Very Fine; only four covers are known paying double the Sc Canadian rate, ex-Pratt (S.G. #32). ............................. .................... ................ .. Page 76

Est. 400-500

H.R . HARMER, CNC.

NEWFOUNDLA D

THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/Es timate

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#40, 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted, beautifully centered vertical pair, tied by grid cance ls to cover to Mabon , Cape Breton , "St. Johns , Newf'd/ Ju 7, 77" c.d.s. and "Ha lifax , .S./ Jy I 0, 77" transit backstamp , back flap used to repair cove r opening tears at top, Fine and rare usage ; only four double the Sc U.P.U. rate covers to Canada are recorded , with this franking being unique ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #43). ........................................................................ ...... ........................ .......................

Est. 300-400

15c Double Rate with Registration

195 195

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#27, 1871 l0c Black , used with 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted (#40) tied to each other and to cover paying triple the Canadi an rate to Autigonish, Nova Scotia , partially clear "St. Johns , Newfd/ Oc 13, 1880" c.d.s., "Halifax , N .S./ Canada/ Oc 22, 80" transit backsta rnp red J & W Pitts Co mmi ssion Merchants imprint on flap, cove r a bit reduced at left, Very Fine, only four covers are recorded paying this rate; unreco rded by Pratt (S.G. #32, 43) .............. ......................................................... Page 77

Est. 500- 750 H.R. HARMER, rNC.

NEWFOVN DLA D

THE EDWARD M. GILBERTCOLLECTION

October 22, 2004 Scott Cata log Value/Estimate

196

197

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NEWFOUNDLA

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/ Estimate

196

197

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#27 , 1871 10c Black, used wit h 1876 Sc Blue Ro uletted (#40) tied by grids to eac h othe r and to cover paying trip le the Canadian rate to Whycocogo magh, Cape Breto n, part ially clear "St. Johns, Newfd/ Oc 20 , 1880" c.d.s., "Halifax , N.S ./ Ca nada/ Oc 22, 80" transit backs tamp, red J & W Pitts Commi ssion Merchants imprint on flap, roughly opened at top, Fine usage ; only four cover s are recorded paying this rate, unreco rded by Pratt (S.G. #32, 43)................. ............. ........... ...............

Est. 400 -500

#31a , 1870 24c Bl ue, rich co lor, tied by open grid cance l to reg iste red cover to Oakv ille, Onta rio forwar ded to Georgetown , part ial ova l "St. Johns 30 Jy 98" reg istry postmark, "R" in ova l and four ms. reg istry numb ers, Mo ntrea l, Toro nto and Oakville transit and squ ared circle "Georgetown/ Au 5, 98" arri va l backs tamps, cove r with horizo nta l crease at base and slight reduction at left, Fine and rare single frank ing; ex-Pratt (S.G. #33a) ....................... .......................................... ...................

Est. 300-400

UNITE D STATES RATES 40c Quadruple Port to Port Rate 8 April 1865 to 31 November 1872

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198 198

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#27a , 1865 10c Black on Thin Yellow ish Paper, hor izon tal pair and two singles tied by cork cance ls to and affixed ove r United States 3c Pink on white ent ire (#U58) payi ng quadruple the Port to Port I 0c rate to Charlestow n, Mass ., clear red "St. Joh ns Newfo undland/ Paid/ Ju 29 , 1866 " c.d.s., "Boston Br. Pkt./ Juy 8" entry datestamp and matching "20" due handstamp, right stamp with some perf. eros ion at right, cover reduced at left and w ith repair at botto m left, Fine usage; the only known Cents issue quadruple rate cover to the United States; illustrated in Newfound/and Cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig. 50. l ; ex-Pratt (S.G . #27) ................. .............................. Est. 3,000-4,000

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13c Single Interior to First Port Rate 8 April 1865 to 31 November 1872

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#26, 1868 Sc Black, two singles , the right stamp with a diagonal crease endin g in a sea led tear , tied along with 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper (#24a) and 1868 le Violet (#32) by circle of we dges ca nce ls to fresh cover to Ches hire, Conn. , U.S.A., most ly clear "Pl ace ntia/ De 2 1, 1870" c.d.s. , St. Jo hns Newfoundland / De 27 , 1870" transit backstamp and "N.Y. Steamsh ip/ Ja 17I 1O" ent ry postmark , repaired openi ng tears at right , still a Very Fine and co lorfu l three-color franking usage ; only seven covers are recorded showing the 13c Interior to First Port rate to the U.S., all except this one are franked by the 13c Orange , plus this is the latest recorded usage of the 2c Green on thin paper ; illustrated in Newfoundland Cents issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig . 5 1. 1; ex-Pratt (S.G. #38, 25, 34) ..................... ........ .............. .............................. ....... .... Est. 3,000-4 ,000

199

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#30, 1865 13c Orange, some perf. erosion at top from placement at cover edge , tied by bold quartered cork cance l to clean cover to New York, "St. Johns ewfoun dland/ Fe 23 , 1866" transit backstamp and we ll-struck "Boston Br. Pkt/ Mar 3/5" entry postmark, choice Very Fine ; the earliest recorded usage of the 13c Orange and one of only six covers franked by this stamp to pay this rate to the U.S.A. ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #29)... .................. ................................................... ....................... . Est. 750 -1,000 Page 80

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Sc U.P.U. Rate 29 August 1876 to 1 March 1908

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#24 , 1870 2c Green, sing le used along with 1877 3c Blue Rouletted (#39) tied by St. John s tow n and leaf cance l to cove r to Pemb roke, Ma ine, U.S. , clea r "St Jo hns, New f d/ Ja 22 , 78" backstamp and bold red "Boston/ Pa id/ Fe b 20" entry postm ark, fresh and Ex treme ly F ine; a unique combination franking to pay the Sc U.P.U. rate to the U.S. ex-Pratt (S.G . #3 1, 42). ............... ...............

Es t. 400-50 0

202 202

181

#37 , 1877 le Brown Lilac Rouletted , vertica l pair, top stamp with small pi ece mi ssing at upp er right, bottom stamp w ith small tear at lower left , tied along w ith 1877 3c Blue Rouletted (#39) to cove r to Boston, Mass. by cork ca ncels, perfec t "St. Jo hn s, Newfd/ Jy 16, 78 " c.d.s., red "Bo ston/ Paid / Jy 20 " entry postmar k and "Boston, Mass ./ Ca rrier/ Jul 2 1" backstamp , Philip Hut chin s imp rint on flap, fres h and Very Fin e usage ; a unique combination franking to pay the Sc rate to the U.S.; ex-Goody and Pratt (S.G. #40, 42) ...................................................... .................... ..... ..Est. 1,000-1 ,500

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#38, 1879 2c Green Rouletted , with nearly comp lete "American Bank Note Co ., New York" imprint in the right margin , tied along w ith 1880 3c Blue (#49) by open grid cancels to cover to Boston , Mass. , sharp "St. Johns , Newfd/ Ap 9, 83" c.d.s., "Boston/ Paid/ Ap 17" entry postmark also ties the 2c stamp , Boston backstamp , fres h and Very Fine; a unique franking combination to pay the Sc U.P.U. rate to the U.S., as we ll as being the latest recorded non-philatelic usage of the 2c Rouletted ; ex-Carn egi e and Pratt (S.G. #41 , 47) ....... .................. ...................................... Est. 750-1,000

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#39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted , horizo ntal pair and single, used with 1880 le Violet Brown (#41) affixed slightly ove rlapp ing and tied to each other and to cove r to New York by cork cancels , partially clear "St. Johns , Newfd/ My I 8, 8 I" c.d.s. and ms. "Caspian" endorseme nt at upper left, "New York/ May 24/Paid All" duplex backstamp , sma ll cover repair at bottom center, Fine usage ; a unique franking combination to pay double the Sc U.P.U. rate to the U.S. as we ll as being the latest recorded usage of the 3c Rouletted ; e.x-Pratt (S.G . #42 , 44) .......................................... Page 82

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Triple Registered Rate

205 205

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#35, 1870 6c Dull Rose , three , the left stamp with sma ll fau lts, used along with horizontal pair of 1887 le Deep Green (#44), cance lled by open grids on triple rate registere d cover to Akro n, Ohio , indistinct May 14 c.d.s., "R" in ova l and red octago nal "Registere d" hand sta mp w ith ms. "323" registry numb er, large ova l "Boston, Mass ./ May 18, 1888" transit postmark , cover with edge wea r and overa ll so iling, Fine and rare usage; one of two such triple rate registered cove rs known , this one being unreco rded in Pratt ; ex-Selby (S.G. #39 , 50) ............ ....................... ....................................

Est. 400-500

UNITED KINGDOM RATES 12c Single Rate 8 April 1865 to 31 December 1873

206

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#24, 1870 2c Green, affixed slight ly over lapp ing 1871 10c Black (#27), both stamps with perf. erosion at top from placement at cover edge, tied by bold cork and grid cance ls to cover to Poo le, England, clear "Fogo / Au 22, 1872" datestamp , "St. Johns Newfo undl and/ Au 25 , 1872" tra nsit backstamp , red "Paid/ Liverpool/ Br. Packe t/ 19 Sp 72" entry postmark and Poole arriva l backsta mp, Very Fine and rare usage ; only three such combination frankings are recorded to pay the 12c United Kingdom rate with this white paper franking being uniqu e; ex-Lam son and Siverts (S.G. #31-32) ................. ....... ......................... ........ ........................... .................. .................... Est. 1,000-1 ,500 Page 83

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207

#24a, 1865 2c Green on Thin YelJowish Paper, used in combination with 10c Black (#27a) to pay the 12c United Kingdom rate to Poole , Dorset, stamps tied by quartered cork cancels and St. Johns town cancel , clear red "St. Johns Newfo undland / Paid/ Au 3 I, 1870 " c.d.s . and red "Paid/ Liverpoo l/ Br. Packet/ 21 Sp 70" entry postma rk and "Poole/ Sp 22/ 70" arriva l backsta mp , docketing at left, Very Fine and attractive usage; only three such combination franking are recorded to pay this rate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S.G. #25, 27) ................ .................... .......... Est. 1,000-1 ,500

207

f 208

208

#24a , 1865 2c Green on Thin YelJowish Paper, tied along with exceptionally we ll centered vertical pair of 1868 Sc Black (#26) by open grid cancels to blue cover to Poo le, England , perfect ly struck "Greenspond/ Au 11, 1870" c.d.s., clear "St. Johns Newfo undlan d/ Au 20, 1870" backstam p, red "Paid/ Liverpool / Br. Packe t/21 Sp 70" entry postmark and "Poole/ Sp 22, 70" arrival backstamp , Very Fine and hand some; only five such combination frankings to England are recorded ; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein (S.G. #25, 38) ...................... ......... .................. .......... ..................... .......... Est. 1,000-1 ,500 Page 84

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.....

209 209

#24a , 1865 2c Green on Thin Yellowish Paper, fu ll "A merican Bank Note Co. , ew York" imprint in the top marg in, tied along with two 1868 Sc Black (#26), bottom stamp w ith sea led tear, by op en grid cance ls to blue cove r to Poo le, England, perfec tly stru ck "Gr ee nspond/ Ju 25 , 1870" c.d .s., "St. John s Newfo undl and/ Ju 28 , 1870" backsta mp , red "Paid/ L iver poo l/ Br. Packe t/ 25 Ju 70" entry post mark and "Poo le/ Jy 26 , 70" arriva l backsta mp , Very F ine and attrac tive ; only five such combination franking s to England are recorded ; illustrate d in Newf oundland Cents issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig . 59 .2; ex-Pratt (S .G. #25 , 38) ..... .................................................... ... Es t. 1,000 -1 ,500

THE EARLIEST CENTS ISSUE COVER

2 10 2 10

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#28a , 1865 12c Pale Red Brown on Thin Yellowish Paper, cen tered to upp er right, sea led tear at left and perf. eros ion at top fro m place ment at cove r edge , tied by cork can ce l to lady's cover to Lo ndon, England , part ially str uck red "St. Jo hns ewfo undl and/ Paid/ De 27 , 1865" c.d .s. show ing a clear date and "Lo ndon, N.W ./ Pa id/ Ja I 3, 66" arr iva l postmark , a little soi ling, F ine usage ; not only the earlie st recorded usage of the 12c 1865 issue, but also the earlie st recorded Cents issue cover and the only one to show an 1865 dated postmark ; a wo nd erful exhibit ion item; ex Pratt (S.G . #28) ..................... .................. ........ ........ ............................................ ........ ....... ........ ........ Es t. 1,500 -2,000 Page 85

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October 22, 2004 Scott Catalog Value/E stimate

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211

2 11

#32 , 1868 le Violet , horizo nta l pair, the left stamp with pre-affix ing wrink le, tied along with vertica l pair of 1868 Sc Black (#26 ), by circle of wedges and open grid cancels to blue cove r to Poo le, England, perfectly struck "Greenspond/ Oc 17, 1870" c.d.s., "St. Jo hns Newfo undl and/ Oc 18, 1870" backs tamp, light red "Paid/ Liverpool/ Br. Packet/ 17 No 70" entry postmark and "Poo le/ No 18, 70" arr ival backs tamp, Very Fine and attract ive ; a uniqu e combination franking to England ; illustrated in Newfoundland Cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt as fig. 60. l ; ex-Da leLichtenstein and Pratt (S.G. #34, 38) ....... ......... ..................................................................... .......... Est. l ,500 -2,000

2 12

#34 , 1873 3c Blue , horizontal pair and two singles affixed slightly over lappin g, singles w ith perf. eros ion at right from place ment at cove r edge, tied to eac h other and thro ugh perfs. by segmented cork cance ls to cover to Romsey, Eng land, red "St. Johns ewfo undl and/ Paid/ Oc 8, 1873" c.d.s. and red "Paid/ L iverpool/ Br. Packet/? Oc 73" entry postma rk, cove r tear at upper left, Very Fine usage; one of only two record ed franking s by the 3c Blue to pay the 12c double rate to England ; ex-Lamson and Siverts (S.G . #37)........................... ..................... ................. ................... ..... Est. 400-500 Page 86

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2 13 213

#35, 1870 6c DuU Rose, two , well tied by cork and open grid cancels to buff cove r to Poole, England, sharp "Fogo/ Sp 28, 1874" c.d.s., "St. Johns Newfo undlan d/ Oc I, 1874" backsta mp, red "Paid/ Liverpool/ Br. Packet/ 16 Oc 74" entry postmark and "Poole/ Oc 17, 74" arrival backstamp , back flap mostly missing, Very Fine usage; only nine 6c double rate covers to England are recorded franked by the 6c Rose ; ex -Pratt (S.G. #39). .............................................. .....................

Est. 200-300

24c Double Rate

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#28, 1870 12c Pale Red Brown , two, with a couple tiny faults, ju st tied by three strikes of barred oval to blue cover to Poole, England, "Fogo/ Ju 28, 1871" c.d.s., partiall y clear "St. Johns Newfo undland/ Jy I, 187 1" transit backstamp, red "Paid/ Liverpool/ Br. Packet/ 26 Jy 71" entry postmark and "Poo le/ Jy 27, 71" arriva l backstamp , docket ing at left, Very Fine ; the only recorded example of this stamp used to pay the 24c double rate to England; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S.G. #33) .................................................................................................................................... Est. 750-1,000 Page 87

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6c Uniform Single Rate 1 January 1873 to 31 July 1876

UNIQUE PENCE-CENTS COMBINATION FRANKING

215 2 15

#24, 1865 2c Green, rich co lor, used in combination with two 1857 ld Brown Violet (#1), both with four large margins and tied to each other and to cover to Bri ghton , Eng land by circle of wedges cance ls, partiall y clear red "St. John s Newfound land / Paid" c.d.s ., bold red "Pa id/ Liverpoo l/ Br. Packet / 7 Au 74" entry po stmark and "Br ighton / Au 7, 74" arriva l backstamp , Very F ine; a unique Pence and Cents issues combination franking the pay the 6c rate to the United Kingdom effective January I, 1873 and certainly one of the most intriguin g cover s in Newfoundland philatel y; illustrate d as a front piece in Newfound land Cents Issue Covers by Robert Pratt and also in The Pence issues of Newfo undland, 1857-1866 by Robert Pratt on pg . 174; ex-Fox, Pratt and Chan (S.G. # 1, 3 1) ................ .......................... ................................................. Est. 15,000-20 ,000

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216 216

#25, 1868 Sc Black , centered to left, tied along with 1871 le Brown Lilac (#32A), by cork cancels to cover to Camberwe ll, Eng land, partial "Carbonear / o 19, 1873 " c.d .s. and "St. Johns Newfo undland/ o 19, l 873" backstamp , clear red "Paid/ Liverpool/ Br. Packe t/ I De 73" entry postmark and two different London backstamps , seve ral cover edge tears , Fine usage ; a unique franking to pay the 6c rate to England; ex-Mackie and Pratt (S.G. #38, 35)... ....... ....... ...............

Est. 400-500

Sc U.P.U. Rate Effective 1 August 1876

217 217

#26, 1868 Sc Black, tied by cork cancel to fresh cove r to Poole , England , clear "St. Johns , Newfd / Sp 21, 76" c.d.s. , bold red "Paid/ Liverpoo l/ Br. Packe t/ 30 Sp 76" entry postmark and "Poole/ Oc I, 76" arrival backstamp , docketing in magenta ink at left, Very Fine ; only four covers franked by the Sc Black paying the Sc rate to the United J(jngdom are recorded ; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt (S.G. #38).......... ........................................................................................... .......................

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Est. 300-400

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218

219

181

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#38, 1879 2c Green Rouletted, sing le tied along w ith 1880 3c Blue (#49), sea led tear at top , by waffle grid cance ls to cove r to London , Eng land , partial St. Johns May 22 c.d.s. and "London , W.C./ Ap 11, 81" arriva l backstamp , large portion of cover back missing , Fine, unique mixed issue combination franking to pay the Sc rate to England (S.G. #41, 47)..................... ...............

Est. 500-750

#24, 1870 2c Green, two , intense color , right stamp small fau lts, left stamp show ing part imprint , used in combi nation with two 1873 3c Blue (#34), tied to each other and to cover paying the double rate to Harworth , England , "St. Johns , ewf d" c.d .s., faint "Norwich/ Jy 7, 77" backstamp and "Harwich / Jy 7, 77" arriva l postmark , Very Fine and colorfu l; a unique franking combination to pay the double rate to England; 1981 R.P.S. cert ificate; ex-Carnegie and Zurich Collection (S.G. #3 1, 37) ............. ................... ...................................................................................... ............... Est. 1,500-2,000 Page 90

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toe Double U.P.U. Rate

#/it;~/([3 --~

220

~ 220

121

#26, 1868 Sc Black , two , affixe d slightly overlapping , the right stamp with a tiny tear at botto m right, tied by cork cance ls to cove r to Poo le, England, mostly clear red "St. Johns , Newfd / No 2, 76" c.d.s., red "Paid/ Liverpoo l/ Br. Packe t/ 12 o 76" entry postmark and "Poole / No 13, 76" arr ival backstamp , fres h and Very Fine ; only three double Sc rate covers to England franked by the Sc Black are recorded ; ex-Pratt (S.G. #38).............. ............ ......................... ..............................

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221

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222

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#40 , 1876 Sc Blue Rouletted , used along wit h 1880 Sc Pale Blue (#53), slight faults at top , ju st tied by c irc le of wedges ca nce l to cover to East Mo lesey , Eng land, most ly clea r "Hearts Co ntent, Newfd / Mr 28, 1885" c.d .s., "St. Johns , ewfd / Mr 30 , 85" tran sit backstamp , red "Lo ndon/ Ap 14, 85" backsta mp , Kingston on Thames transit backstamp and "East Mo lesey / Ap 14, 85" arriva l backstamp , Fine ; the only recorded example of this franking combination to pay double the U.P.U. rate to England as we ll as being the latest recorded non-philatelic usage of the Sc Rouletted; ex-Pratt (S.G. #43 , 48)... ....................... ............. ...... .......... .......... ........... ............... ...........

Est. 400 -500

RATES TO OTHER DESTINATIONS Jersey , Channel Islands

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#39, 1877 3c Blue Rouletted , used along with 1879 2c Green Rouletted (#38) on cover to Jerse y, Channel Islands , both stamps tied to eac h other and to cover by circle of "Y 's" cance ls, clear "Jersey / De 21 , 79" arrival backstamp , fresh and Extre mely Fine; the earliest recorded usage of the 1879 2c Green rouletted; there are only four recorded Sc U.P.U. rate covers to Jer sey, with this combination franking being unique ; e.x-Pratt (S.G. #4 1) ..................... ......... ... Est. 1,000 -1,500 Page 92

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France

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#40, 1876 Sc Blue Roulett ed, we ll cente red, tied by quartered cork cance l to cover to Paris, France, clear "Litt le Bay, Newfd/ Oc 1, 81" c.d .s. alongside , "St. Johns , Newfd/ Oc 4, 8 1" transit backstamp , red "Lo ndon/ Oc 24, 81" tra nsit backstamp , partial French entry c.d .s. and Paris back stamp , Very Fine and rare; only four First Cents issue covers to France are recorded in period , this being one of only two which pa y the Sc U.P.U . rate (S.G . #43)........ .................... .........

Est. 500-750

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#35, 1870 6c Dull Rose , horizontal pair and single , the pair tied by cork cancels to fresh cover overpaying the 14c rate to Salmona, Italy, mostl y clear "Harbor Grace / My 21, 1873" c.d.s ., clear "St. Johns Newfound land/ My 2 1, 1873" tra nsit backstamp , red "London/ Paid/ 30 My 73" transit postmark also ties the pair, red "PD" in ova l and "Solmona/ 3 Giu 73" arrival backstamp , Extremely Fine and handsome; only three First Issue Cents covers to Italy are recorded, with this franking and usage being unique (S.G. #39) ............ ........... ......... ............. ......................... .... Est. 1,000-1 ,500 Page 93

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O~ PUBLIC SERVIC E.

Gengml Post Office, St John's, Â·t-rei1jouncllan<l.

226 226

#28 , 1870 12c Pale Red Brown , single w ith a coupl e foxe d perfs. at upp er right, tied alon g with 1877 3c Blue rouletted (39) by cork cance l to "On Publi c Service" GPO printed cove r to Rome, Italy, bold "St. John s, N ewfd/ Ju 11, 79" c.d.s. and ova l "Reg istered/ St. John s, Ne wfd" with ms. "3" at center, clear red ova l "Reg istered, London/ 20 Ju 7 1" transit postmark and "Rome / 23.6.79" arrival backstamp , fresh and Extremely Fine; only three First Issue Cents covers to Italy are recorded, with this combination franking paying the double rate being unique; exPratt (S. G. #33, 42) .................................................... ................. .............................. ....................... . Est. 1,500-2 ,000 E ND OF SALE TH AN K

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"Alfred A. Caspary Collection of Classic Issues of the World, British Commonwealth ", various Public Auction Sales Oct. 1956/Oct. 1958, H.R. Harmer, Inc. "British North America Postal History", Public Auction 2931, H.R. Harmer Inc., April 26, 2001 Jeffries, Hugh, ed., "2004 Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth and British Empire Stamps 1840-1952", 2003, Stanley Gibbons, Ltd. Kloetzel, James E., ed., "2004 Scott 1840-1940 Classic Specialized Catalog", 2003, Scott Publishing Co. "The "Labrador " Collection of Newfoundland Airmails ", Public Auction 4710, February 25, 2003, Harmers of London "The Louise Boyd Dale and Alfred F. Lichtenstein Collection , Sale 2", Public Auction , November 18-21, 1968, H.R. Harmer, Inc. Lowe, Robson, "The Encyclopedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, Vol. 5, North America", 1973, Robson Lowe Ltd. "Postage Stamps and Postal History of Newfoundland ", Public Auction 8226, Christies-NY , September 29, 1995 Pratt, Robert H., "The Pence Issues ofNewfoundland , 1857-1866", 1981, V.G. Greene Philatelic Research Foundation Pratt, Robert H., "The Nineteenth Century Postal History of Newfoundland ", 1985, Collector 's Club of New York Pratt, Robert H., "Newfoundland Cents Issue Covers, A Census" , 1989, The Printer's Stone, Ltd. Whaley, Sammy, "Newfoundland: 1865-1879, The New York Printings , A Cover Study", 2004, unpublished manuscript

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The Edward M. Gilbert Collection, Part I - Newfoundland H.R. Harmer Sale No. 2949, Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 at 6:00 PM Please Print

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Please bid for me in acco rdance with your Terms and Conditions of Sale , which I have read and accept. I have indicated my maximum bid for each lot, not includin g the 15% buyer ' s premium that will be added to my invoice along with any shipping costs and applicable sales tax (NY, J, CA). I understand that my bids will be executed at one bid over the second highest bid and that my maximum will not be used unless abso lutely necessary to secure a lot. I understand that H.R. Harmer , Inc . executes these bids for me as a courtesy and I do not hold H .R. Harmer , Inc. liable for any erro rs and omissions , and accept full responsibility for any erro rs I c01mnit. I und erstand that "buy " bids wi ll be declined and plus signs wi ll be ignored.

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

BIDDING Unless announced otherwise by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot, as numbered in the printed Catalo~ue . H.R. Harmer , as agent for the consignor or vendor , shall regulate the b1dd1ngand shall determine the manner in which the bidding shall be con? _ucted. Harmers reserves the right to withdraw any lot prior to sale (without llab1l1tyto any potential purchaser or agent) , to re-offer any withdrawn lot, to d1v1dea lot or to group two or more lots belonging to the same consignor 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 determine who is the successful bidder and whether to reoffer the lot in dispute . Should a dispute arise alter the sale , the auctioneer 's sale records shall be conclusive . On all lots sold, a comm iss ion 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 om issions in execut ing 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 mon ies aga inst the sale of their stamps and Harmers therefore has a security interest over and above the normal auction comm ission . (d) Purchases made by a consignor or vendor or his agent on his own lots shall be cons idered as a sale subject to comm issions and sales tax as applicable. (e) Agents are respons ible 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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PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES Payment for lots , including those on which opinions are desired (Condit ion of Sale 8). shall be as follows : (a) Floor Bidde rs. Payment of the purchase price , or such part there of as Harmers shall require , shall be made by the purchaser in such manne r as Harmers may determine . The name and address of the purchaser of each lot shall be given to the auctioneer immediately following the sale of such lot. (b) Mail Bidders. A successful mail bidder will be notified of lots purchased . 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 fur· nishes 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 authority' 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 Condit ion 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 cond itions . (b) In the event that a bidder shall fail to comply with these Condit ions of Sale ("Non-Complying Bidde r''), 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 auct ion at a later time , or by private treaty at such time as Harmers , in its sole discretion , deems appropr iate and the Non-Complying Bidder shall be liable for the defic iency , if any, between the hammer price and the net proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchas e r, 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 dis • cretion to determine whether to re-offer the lot the retofore hammered· down 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 obligat ions all mon ies 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 defaulling 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 delinquent account. ·For United States s1amps.the generallyrecognizedauthority,unlessotherwiseagreed, shall be the Philatelic Foundationof NewYork

EXHIBITION AND INSPECTION OF LOTS; QUALITY AND AUTHENTICITY (a) On Premi ses Inspection and Postal Viewing. Ample opportun ity is given for on premises inspect ion pr ior 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 corre ctly described , based on individual descri _ ption as modified by any specific notations in this Catalogue , 1nclu?1ngbut 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, Harmer s may, in its discretion, refuse acceptance of such returned lot. If an opinion of a generally recognized authority is des ired , the per iod of time within wh ich a lot must be rece ived by Harmers will be extended in accordance with Condit ion of Sale 8. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by reference to a generally recognized author ity, 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 def iciency , 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 account 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 condit ion . (d) Authenticity. Any lot wh ich 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 op inion 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) with in seven days of receipt thereof submit the lot to one of the gen • erally recognized author ities. (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 auct ion , request in writing perm ission 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 forth 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 cert ified 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, JURISDIC TION, ETC . 11. All matters aris ing 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 . 12. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this auction shall be settled by arbitrat ion in the City of New York, State of New York in accordance with the Rules of the Amer ican Arbitration Association and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator or Arbitrators may be entered in any Court having jur isdiction . 13. The purchaser at this auction (a) consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of New York and of the Courts of the United States for a judicial distr ict within the territorial limits of the State of New York for all mat · ters arising out of this auction sale , including , without limitation , any action or proceed ing instituted for the enforcement of any right , remedy , obligation and liability arising under or by reason thereof ; and (b) consents and submits to the venue of such action or proceeding in the City and County of New York (or such judicial district of a Court of the United States as shall include the same) .

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Sale 2949, THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION Part I: Newfoundland Postage Stamps and Postal History Lots 1-100 II Lots 101-200 II Lots 201-226

1 - 19,000 2 - 4,000 3 - 3,000 4 - 180 5 - 1,500 6 - 575 7 - 12,500 8 - 14,000 9 - 170 10 - 1,050 11- 1,100 12 - 17,000 13 - 12,500 14 - 6,500 15 - 290 16 - 250 17 - 950 18 - 950 19 - 350 20 - 8,500 21 - 325 22 - 170 23 - 1,800 24 - 2,200 25 - 525

- 900 - 350 - 2,900 - 1, 150 - 3,750 31- 950 32 - 3,250 33 - 2,700 34 - 550 35 - 12,000 36 - 375 37 - 2,200 38 - 600 39 - 950 40- 220 41- 550 42 - 900 43- 1,200 44 - 350 45 - 625 46 - 4,250 47 - 110 48 - 290 49 - 475 50 - 270

26 27 28 29 30

51- 400 52 - 425 53 - 260 54 - 280 55 - 230 56 - 170 57 - 250 58 - 200 59 - 200 60 - 210 61- 2,200 62 - 725 63 - 160 64 - 625 65 - 1,400 66 - 6,500 67 - 700 68 - 325 69 - 450 70- 290 71- 475 72 - 11,500 73 - 475 74 - 240 75 - 3,750

76 - 1,900 77 - 1,600 78 - 160 79 - 2,200 80 - 3,000 81- 4 ,250 82 - 3,250 83 - 5,250 84 - 28 ,000 85 - 4 ,250 86 - 450 87 - 170 88 - 750 89 - 210 90 - 300 91- 250 92 - 525 93 - 625 94 - 800 95 - 500 96 - 550 97 - 375 98 - 450 99 - 210 100- 8,000

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Sale 2949, THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION Part I: Newfoundland Postage Stamps and Postal History Lots 1-100 II Lots 101-200 II Lots 201-226 101 - 150 102 - 1,200 103 - 1,100 104-170 105 - 270 106 - 350 107 - 500 108 - 160 109 - 8,500 I 110 - 1,150 / 111- 40,000 112 - 2,500 113 - 3,500 114 - 32,500 115 -4 ,500 116 - 2,600 117 - 30,000 118- 3,000 119 - 1,250 120 - 13,000 121 - 1,700 122- 6,000 123 - 50,000 124 - 1,700 125 - 1,600

126 - 2,200 127 - 2,600 128 - 35,000 129-400 130-700 131 - 300 132 - 2,100 133 - 2,500 134 - 850 135 - 550 136 - 5,000 137 - 7,250 138 - 1,050 139 - 575 140 - 750 141- 550 142 - 550 143 - 525 144 - 750 145 - 675 146 - 675 147 - 675 148 - 200 149-160 150 - 220

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151 - 900 152 - 250 153 - 1,900 154 - 650 155 - 675 156 - 600 157 - 425 158 - 550 159 - 475 160 - 250 161 - 550 162 - 375 163 - 400 164 - 800 165 - 725 166 - 1,000 167 - 4,250 168 - 1,600 169 - 1,600 170 - 2,000 171- 4,000 172 - 1,500 173 - 1,300 174 - 260 175 - 4,500

176 - 1, 150 177 - 1,700 178 - 400 179 - 450 180 - 850 181- 42,500 182 - 525 183 - 450 184 - 1,000 185 - 3,750 186 - 2,100 187 - 3,250 188 - 2,300 189 - 425 190 - 800 191- 250 192 - 60 193 - 525 194 - 200 195-1 ,100 196 - 325 197 - 270 198 - 5,250 199 - 3,250 200 - 1,200

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Sale 2949 Prices Realized

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Sale 2949, THE EDWARD M. GILBERT COLLECTION Part I: Newfoundland Postage Stamps and Postal History Lots 1-100 II Lots 101-200 II Lots 201-226 201 - 650 202 - 1,300 203 - 800 204 - 700 205 - 240 206 - 750 207 - 1,600 208 - 1,100 209 - 1,250 210 - 950 211 - 1,350 212 - 625 213 - 325 214 - 425 215 - 15,000 216 - 725 217 - 850 218 - 625 219 - 1,900 220 - 1,450

221 - 1,500 222 - 550 223 - 1,700 224 - 425 225 - 2,100 226- 2,000

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11/16/2004