Sale 2984 - The "Mount Royal" Collection of Premium Quality Canada and B.N.A. Colonies by H.R. Harmer

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H.R. Harmer Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

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6R~,, Collectionof Premium Quality Canada and B.N.A. Colonies PUBLIC AUCTION AND MAIL BID SALE SALE TO BE HELD AT 5 Francis J. Clarke Circle Bethel , CT 06892 SPECIAL VIEWING: IN TORONTO Friday, May 9, 2008 - 9am - 5:30pm Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 9am - 5:30pm Sheraton Centre Toronto 123 Queens Street West orfolk Room

EXHIBITION OF LOTS 5 Francis J. Clarke Circle , Bethel, CT 06801 May 19-2 1 Monday -Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each Day FO R VIEWING ON DATES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTE D, PLEASE CALL FOR AN A PPOI NTMENT.

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CON DITION extremely fine - outstanding, the highest quality possible. very fine - choice condition. well centered: ir impcrforate with four well clear margins. tin e - sound in all respec ts. perforat ions clear design: if imperfo rate. margins may be close or touch ing. but will not cut design. very good - stamps are so graded either by reason of general appearance of imperfect cenrering or a fault. Faults such as a thin spot, tear. crease, etc. will be described on individua l lots at all times. In larger lots. degrees of condition denote the average. and copies above and below such cond ition can be expected. Minor separa tions on blocks or sheets are the rule rather than the excep tion and are not grounds for the rerum of a loL.The tenn "mint" denotes that the item has original gum. but does not imply that it is never hinged. The 1en11"unused" is used to describe an uncancclled item that is without gum. Regard ing covers. the following are not justification for the return of a lot: tom or partially removed back flaps, light file folds which do not detract from the overa ll appearance and small edgetears which do not affect adhesive or markings.

The above incremenrs are simply provided as a guide for bidding tmifromi~v. The auctioneer retains rhe righr ro change rl,e increments at his discrerion when bidding activity is par licultrrly strong to expedite the sale, or he may break the increments ro accomoodate an agem j· bid.

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PHONE BIDDING DURING THE SALE Phone bidding space is limited and available on a first come . first served basis. The importance of reserving early cannot be overs tated(

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2. To U .. clients only, al our discret ion. Shaded portion can represent an acnml hinge or the area disturbed by a hinge. Never hinged - unused with origina l gum in Post Office stare and unmounted Lightly hinged - unused with full original gum showing some evidence ofa 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 origina l gum - unused with original gum, affected by sweating, glazing or mount disturbance; may not resemble the original gum. Unused withou t gum (unless gum is ment ioned) Unused withou 1 gum. as issued.

BLOCKS OR SHEETSAND THEIR G M: Minor separations are the rule. rather than the exception. in the case of blocks or sheets of any size. A few separation s-a round four perfs per row--do not arTcct the value of a block or sheet and are not grounds for the rctum of a lot. ESTIMATED VALUES: If an estimated cash value is given. it is shown in 1he descrip tion. It is used where the lot is large or where the actu al value has lit1le rela1ion to the cata logue price. It represents 1he auc1io neer·s appraisal of the true MARK.ET value of a lot and 1he figure is invariably close to the actual realization. It is useless for mail bidders 10 list any bids that are only a low proportion of such estimates.

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"The 'Mount Royal' Collection of Premium Quality Canada and B.N.A. Colonies"

Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11 :00 a.m.

Harmers Auction Gallery 5 Francis J. Clarke Circle, Bethel, CT 06801

PROVINCE OF CA NAD A PENCE ISSUE

2001

2001 TCEE#1TC, 1851 3d Red, trial color proof on India with carmine horizontal "Specimen" overprin t, top

right corner margin block of nine (3x3), with other margins huge to cutting the bottom right stamp, rich color, Very Good to mostly Extremely Fine............................................................................................... for singles $3,600

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#1, 1851 3d Red, a select used example, featuring ample to mostly huge margins all around, including a

portion of the adjacent stamp at right, strong color and impression on clean fresh paper showing strong laid l!n.es,target cancel, Extremely Fine; signed Richter and accompanied by 1961 B.P.A.and 1985VG. Greene cert1f1cates................................................................................................................................................................. $ 1,600 2003 0 #1, 1851 3d Red, attractive used single, with ample to huge margins, vivid rich color and a detailed i~1pressionon crisp white paper showing bold laid lines, neat target cancel, choice Very Fine; 1995 F.Q.P.cert1f1cate...................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,600

2004 O #la, 1851 3d Orange red, a particularly handsome horizontal pair of this distinctive shade, boasting four lavishly large margins which are quite uncharacteristic of this, plus its color is particularly rich on crisp white paper that shows strong laid lines, light and unobtrusive target cancels, Extremely Fine; a nicer pair would be a .................for singles $3,200 challenge to locate. ...........................................................................................................

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TCEE#2TC, 1857 6d Red lilac, trail color proof on India, handsome bottom left corner margin block of four, with ample to large margins on the other two sides, showing a bit of the imprint at top left and bottom right, fresh and Extremely Fine....................................................................................................... for singles $ 1,000

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TCEE#2TCv, 1851 6d Grey, trial color proof on India with vertical orange "Specimen" overprint , top sheet-margin block of nine (3x3), other margins mostly large except cutting bottom left pair, top left stamp with a small thin spot, otherwise mostly Very Fine................................................................................. for singles $ 1,800 2007 TCEB#2TCvi, 1851 6c Grey, trial color proof on India with vertical green "Specimen" overprint, top sheet-margin block of four, with large to very large margins on the other three sides, Extremely Fine. ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $ 1,200 2006

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TCEB#2TCi x, 1851 6d Black , trial color proof on India with vertical red "Specimen" overprint , top right corner margin block of nine (3x3), with ample to mostly large margins on the other two sides, center stamp with shallow thin and top center stamp thinned causing a hole, the others all Extremely Fine . ........................................................................................................................................................for singles $2,700 2009 TCEB#2TC x, 1851 6d Black , trial color proof on India with vertical orang e "Specimen " overprin t, wide bottom sheet-margin block of four, with clear to large margins on the other three sides, fresh and Fine to Extren1ely Fine................................................................................................................................. for singles $ 1,100 2008

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2010 2010 TCEE #2TCxi, 1851 6c Grey blue, trial color proof on India with vertical carmine "Specimen" over-

print, mounted on card, bottom margin block of four, with large margins on the other three sides, fresh and Extremely Fine................................................................................................................................. for singles $ 1,200

2011

2012

2011 0 #2, 1851 6d Slate violet, a stunning used single, boasting lavishly large margins all around, including part

of the frame line from the adjacent stamp at base, with rich color and crisp impression on fresh white paper, relatively light target cancel, an Extremely Fine gem for the most meticulously formed collection; 1976 B.P.A.and 1981 VG. Greene certificates... ..........................................................................................................................$2,500 2012 0 #2, 1851 6d Slate violet, a superb used example, possessing lavishly large margins all around, plus its color is particularly rich and its impression highly detailed on fresh paper showing strong laid lines, target cancel, an Extremely Fine gem; 1999 Brandon certificate... ....................................................................................$2,500

2013

0 #2, 1851 6d Slate violet, huge margins to clear at top left, luxuriant deep color on crisp clean paper showing clear laid lines, target cancel, nearly Very Fine. ............................................................................................$2,500

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2014 2014 0 #2, 1851 6d Slate violet, a particularly handsome and scarce vertical pair, featuring ample to mostly large margins all around, plus its color is gloriously rich and its impression is highly detailed on fresh white paper showing unusually strong laid lines, neat target cancels, Extremely Fine; pairs in this quality are very few and far between. ........................................................................................................................................for singles 5,000

2015 2015 0 #2, 1851 6d Slate violet, horizontal pair, huge margins to just touching outer frame line at bottom right, vivid rich color and sharp impression on crisp clean paper showing strong laid lines, neatly struck target cancels, Very Fine and attractive....... ...................................................................................................... for singles$5,000

2016 2016 181 #2, 1851 6d Slate violet, choice single with large to huge margins all around, intense color and prooflike impression, tied by neatly struck target to fresh Kennedy correspondence folded letter to New York, red "Montreal, L.C./Au 26, 1851" c.d.s., red "Canada" in arc and matching straightline "Paid", Extremely Fine and handsome.. ...........................................................................................................................................................$2,500 May 22 , 200 8

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2017 C8J #2, 1851 6d Slate violet, mostly large margins to just touching outer frame line at top left, tied by target cancel and red "Montreal,L.C./ No 27, 1851" c.d.s. to Kennedy correspondence cover to New York, red "Canada" in arc and matching straightline "Paid", two vertical file folds one of which just misses the stamp, Very Fine and attractive.. .....................................................................................................................................$2,500

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2018

P #3P, 1851 12d Black , proof on India, handsome horizontal pair, without the usual specimen overprint, large even margins all around, Extremely Fine and rare, especially as a multiple . ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $8,000

2018

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P #3Pl , 185112d Black , proof with vertical carmine "Specimen " overprint, four generous margins, fresh and Very Fine. ...................................................................................................................................................... $2,500

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PtE #3Pl, 1851 12d Black, proof with vertical carmine "Specimen" overprint, mounted on card, an elusive top margin block of four, with large even margins on the other three sides, top right proof with a light toned spot, otherwise fresh and Extremely Fine; a rare multiple as most blocks have been cut up into singles. ....................................................................................................................................................for singles $ 10,000

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2021 TC #3TCi, 185112d Vermilion, large die trial color proof on India from the composite "scar" die, show-

ing a scar in the "CE" of "PENCE", large margins, Very Fine; a rare and desirable Pence issue proof .......... $8,000

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O #4 Var., 1852 3d Red, short transfer, select used single showing short transfer at top and at upper right, four mostly large margins, strong color on fresh paper, light and unobtrusive target cancel, Extremely Fine and scarce; 2002 VG. Greene certificate ................................................................................................Estimate 500-750 2023 0 #4, 1852 3d Red, choice horizontal pair, boasting large to huge margins all around, including portions of the frame line from the adjacent stamps at top, bright and fresh, with a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, target cancels, Extremely Fine. .............................................................................................. for singles $600

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0 #4a, 1853 4d Brown red, an eye-arresting bottom sheet-margin used single, with large even margins on the other three sides, featuring striking prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper, target cancel, an Extre1nelyFine gem. ............................................................................................................................................ $350 2025 0 #4c, 1852 3d Red on ribbed paper, a visually striking top sheet-margin single, with large even margins on the other three sides, luxuriant deep color and prooflike impression on fresh paper, completely free of the myriad faults that plague so many examples, neatly struck four ring "21" postmark of Montreal, an Extremely Fine gem; while the ribbing is weak the paper is clearly soft wove; 1996 VG. Greene certificate................ ... $750 2026 O #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, ample to enormous margins, including a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, radiant rich color on fresh paper, target cancel, Very Fine. .................................................... $300 2024

2027 O #4d, 1852 3d Orange red on thin paper, right sheet-margin vertical pair, other margins clear to large, the top stamp showing a large incomplete and smudged transfer at right center, bright and fresh, target cancel, Very Fine...................................................................................................................for singles Estimate $750-1,000 2028 O #4x, 1852 3c Red, stitch watermark,four ample margins, fresh color, faintly cancelled at lower left, nearly Very Fine... ...................................................................................................................................................... $1,000 2027

2029 O #5, 1855 6d Slate grey, an impressive used example, boasting lavishly large margins all around, including a portion of the adjacent stamp at top, vivid rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, four ring "21" cancel of Montreal, an Extremely Fine gem for the finest collection; 1959 B.P.A. certificate. ........................$2,000

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0 #5, 1855 6d Slate grey, select used example, with ample to mostly large margins all around, strong color and crisp impression on fresh paper, neatly struck target cancel, choice Very Fine...........................................$2,000 203 1 0 #Sa, 1855 6d Brownish grey, a premium quality used example of this scarce and distinctive shade, featuring lavishly large even margins all around, including the frame line from the adjacent stamp at base, rich luxuriant color and sharp impression on crisp white paper, relatively lightly cancelled, an Extremely Fine gem; 1977 P.F.certificate........... ..................................................................................................................................$3,000 2032 0 #Sa, 1855 6d Brownish grey, a gorgeous used example, possessing large to huge margins all around, including the frame line from the adjacent stamp at top, characteristic luxuriant deep color and a detailed impression on fresh white paper, neatly struck target cancel, Extremely Fine and choice. ................................$3,000 2030

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0 #Sb, 1855 6c Greenish grey, four clear to huge margins, strong distinctive color and fine impression on fresh white paper, square grid cancel, Very Fine; 1997 VG. Greene certificate as #5. ......................................$2,000 2034 O #Sd, 1855 6d Grey violet on thick hard paper, a pleasing used example of this scarce and difficult stamp, with ample to mostly large margins all around, strong distinctive color on crisp clean paper, very lightly cancelled, choice Very Fine; 1964 B.P.A. certificate.................................................................................................$4,000 2033

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0 #7, 1855 10d Blue on thin paper, select used single, with large even margins all around, rich color and fine impression on crisp clean paper, Extremely Fine; 1959 R.P.S. certificate....... ..........................................$2,500

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2036 2036 0 #7, 1855 10d Blue on thin paper, large even margins all around, rich color and sharp impression, tied by four-ring "2 1" postmark to cover to London, England,partially clear "William Henry, L.C./ My 22, 1858" c.d.s., Montreal transit backstamp and "London/ Ju 7 58" arrival backstamp, Very Fine; only 34 10d thin paper single franking covers have been recorded . .................. ........... .............................. ......... ...................................... $2,500

2037 2037 (* ) #7a, 1855 10d Blue on thick paper, an elusive unused example which still possesses its full mint "bloom", four ample to mostly large margins, luxuriant rich color and a highly detailed impression on fresh white paper, tiny ink spot at the edge of the right margin well away for the stamp, otherwise Very Fine; 1981 V.G.Green certificate..........................................................................................................................................$13,500

2038 2038 0 #7a, 1855 10d Blue on thick paper, a seldom seen premium quality used horizontal pair, with large even margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine and rare; each signed Calves and accompanied by 1999 V.G.Green certificate as #7 .. ........................... ............................. ........... ............................ for singles$5,000

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2039 2039 PB3 #SP, 1857 112dRose, plate proof on India, mounted on card, wide right margin full imprint block of six (2x3), with ample to large margins on the other three sides, the top right vertical pair show strong re-entries, incredibly fresh, vertical scissor cut affects the bottom left stamp, otherwise Very Fine . ........................................................................................................................................................for singles$1,800

2040 2041 2040 * #8, 1857 112dRose, a wonderfully fresh mint single, with mostly large margins to ample at top, lovely rich col~r .and clear impression on bright white paper, full original gum, h.r., choice Very Fine; 1999 VG. Greene cert1f1cate....... ......................................................................................................................................................$2,700 2041 0 #8, 1857 112dRose, clear to mostly large margins all around, fresh color and paper, scarce blue town cancel, nearly Very Fine.................................................................................................................... ........................ $900

2042 2042 0 #Sa, 1857 112dRose on horizontally ribbed paper, a select used example of this rare and difficult stamp, being completely free of the myriad faults that plague most, four ample to large margins, four-ring "21" cancel of Montreal, Very Fine; 1983 P.F.certificate; Ex.-Chapin. ..............................................................................$3,500 May 22, 2008

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0 #Sa, 1857 112dRose on horizontally ribbed paper, a flawless used horizontal pair of this always difficult and frail stamp, being the only pair we have encountered that is completely free of any faults, mostly huge margins except where close at top right, bright and fresh, with clean paper showing distinct horizontal ribbing lines, square grid cancels, Extremely Fine; very rare as a multiple and clearly among the very finest used pairs extant; 1989 P.F.certificate; Ex.-Chapin.............................................................................................................$7,000

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0 #Sb, 1857 112dRose on vertically ribbed paper, choice appearing used example of this rare stamp, with mostly large margins to close but clear at top left, neat square grid cancel confined to the upper right, tiny thin spot not noted on the certificate, Very Fine appearance; clear 1977 W. E. Lea certificate.................................$5,000

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* #9, 1857 7 112d Green, a magnificent mint example, being in a quality that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector of mint classics , being one of the very few copies we have seen that still retains its full mint "bloom ", pos sessing four large to very large margin s, deep luxuriant color and a highly detailed impres sion, exceptionally fresh, with full original gum , small h.r., ExtrÂˇemely Fine ; clearly among the finest mint examples of this rare classic extant ; 1963 R.P.S. certificate .......... ......... ................... ............ ..........$24,000

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0 #9, 1857 7 112d Green, handsome used single , featuring ample to mostl y huge margin s all around, gorgeo us fresh color and crisp impression on clean white paper , neatly struck four-ring "3 7" cancel of Quebec , plus it shows a minor re-entr y in "K" of "Packet ", choice Very Fine ; 1983 R .P.S. and VG. Greene certifi cates . ............. ..................................................... ............................. .............................................. ....................... $4,500

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2047 181 #9, 1857 7 112d Green, fanta stic single with large even margins all around, rich color and crisp impression, tied by twice struck four -rin g po stmark to cover to Gla sgow, Scotland , matching "Quebec , UC. / My 2, 1857" c.d.s. , red tombstone "Pkt. Letter /Liverpool/My 15/57" entry backstamp and Glasgow arriva l backstamp , Extremely Fine ; only about 60 covers franked with this stamp are recorded; 2000 VG. Greene certificate ............................ .......................................................... .................... ........................... ............ $6,000

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EE* #14, 14v, le Rose, a stunning mint block of four, pos. 24-25, 34-35, with the bottom left stamp showing the plate flaw scarred "E" in "Cent", remarkably fresh with strong and intact perforations, excellent centering, especially the left pair with the flaw, full original gum, h.r., Very Fine to Extremely Fine; the variety is not priced mint in Unitrade and is extremely rare as such, especially in this remarkable state of preservation; the variety signed Bloch................................................................................................. for single Estimate $4,000-5 ,000

2048

2049

* #14a, 1859 le Rose imperforate, without gum as issued, a premium quality horizontal pair, with large to huge margins all around, rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, Extremely Fine and choice; only 50 pairs were issued; 1978 PF. certificate; Ex.-Chapin. ..........................................................................................$7,000

2049

2050

TCEE#15TC, 1859 Sc Orang e vermilion, trial color proof on India, mounted on card, handsome wide top margin full imprint block of six, with clear to huge margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine... .................................................................................................................. for single $ 1,350

2050

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(* l #l 7b, 1859 Brown, choice unused example, exceptionally well centered with the perforations clear of the design, a rare occurrence on this tightly spaced plate, rich distinctive color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, regummed, Extremely Fine; 1999 VG. Greene certificate......................... ....................................$ 1,500 2052 0 _#l 7ii, 1859 10c Deep red purple on very thick paper, select used example, with strikingly intense color, particularly well centered, neat four-ring cancel, Very Fine; 1996 VG. Greene certificate; Ex. Dunn. ............ $750

2051

2053

* #18b, 1859 12 1/2c Blue green imperforate, without gum as issued, extraordinarily fresh horizontal pair, with mostly large margins to clear at right, rich luxuriant color on crisp white paper, Fine-Very Fine and rare; only 50 pairs were issued; 1999 VG. Greene certificate.....................................................................................$8,000

2053

2054

PEE #19Pi, 1859 17c Blue, proof on India with carmine vertical "Specimen" overprint, mounted on card, right margin block of four, with ample to large margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine. ..................................................................................................................................................for singles $ 1,000

2054

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2055

* #19b, 1859 17c Blue imperforate, without gum as issued, handsome right sheet-margin horizontal pair, pos 29-30, with clear to mainly large margins on the other three sides, deep rich color, the left stamp with an i~t.erestingnatural inked line from a plate scratch, Very Fine and rare; only 50 pairs were issued; 198I P.F.certificate...................................................................................................................................................................$7,500

2055

2056

TC #20TCi, 1864 2c Claret, trial color proof on India, mounted on card, right margin horizontal pair, with large margins on the other three sides, deep rich color and very fresh, Extremely Fine... ................for singles $550

2056

205 7

TCEB#20TCii, 1864 2c Green, trial color proof on India , mounted on card, handsome block of four, with large even margins all around, gloriously rich color on fresh card, Extremely Fine. ........................for singles $800

2057

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2058

* #20b, 1864 2c Rose imperforate , without gum as issued, choice horizontal pair , featuring large marg ins all around, strong fresh color on crisp white paper , Extremely Fine and rare ; only 50 pairs were issued ; 1978 P.F. certificate ; Ex.-Chapin .................... ............................... ...................... .................... ....................... .......... ........... $5,000

2058

2059

* #20b, 1864 2c Rose imperforate, without gum as issued, another premium quality horizontal pair, possess ing large to very large margins all around, vivid rich color on fresh white paper , Extremely Fine and rare; only 50 pairs were issued ; 1982 VG. Greene certificate ... ................. .......................... ........ .............. ................ . $5,000

2059

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2060

2061

<*l #22, 1868 le Brown red, marvelous unused single, featuring outst anding centering within uncommonly large margins , attractive pale shade and a fine impression on fre sh white paper , Extremely Fine and handsome ........ ........... .............. ............................................ ...................................................................................... .. $800 206 1 * #22b, 1868 le Brown red on thin paper, an impressi ve mint example , boasting near perfect centering within uniformly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this , plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impres sion deeply etched, full and even perforations all around further enhance its tremendous eye-appeal , part original gum, Extremely Fine ; a true gem for the perfectioni st. .......................... ............ ............................ $1,800 2060

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2062

"U nin-ade Ca talog or Estim ated Value"

2063

0 #26iv, 1875 Sc Olive green, perf. 11 3/4x12, a superb used single, boasting lavishly large margins all around and being remarkably well centered within them, with rich color and a fine impression on crisp clean paper, plus it is only faintly cancelled by a four-ring postmark, Extremely Fine; a nicer example would be a challenge to locate. .................................................................................................................................................... $250 2063 * #29b, 1868 15c Red lilac , select mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, precisely centered, strong distinctive color and fine impression, uncommonly fresh, full original gum, Extremely Fine...........................$2,400 2062

2064

** #29d, 1868 15c Brown purple imperforate , post office fresh horizontal pair, with eye-arresting intense color and a prooflike impression, mostly large margins to clear at top, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce; only 200 pairs were issued . ..............................................................................................$3,000

2064

2065

EE*/** #29d, 1868 15c Brown purple imperforate, an extraordinarilyhandsome full top sheet margin block of four showing a bit of the imprint, with large even margins on the other three sides, luxuriant rich color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, full clean original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom stamps Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; particularly scarce as a block as most have been cut into pairs; only 200 pairs were issued; 1991 V.G. Green certificate.....................................................................................for pairs $4,500

2065

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2066

* #30e, 1873 15c Deep blue, a pleasing mint single, incredibly fresh , rich distinctive color, full clean original gum which has only been very lightly hinged, Very Fine ; 1999 VG. Greene certificate ........... ........ .......... $4,000

2066

SMALL QUEEN ISSUE

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2067

E 1872 2c Orange yellow, plate essay on India, horizontal pair, large margins all around, bright and fresh, small ms. "33" in the margin between the essays , Extremely Fine; a rare Small Queens essay by the Canadian Bank Note Co.; 1995 VG. Greene certificate . .................................................. ............................ Estimate $ 1,000-1500

2067

2068

2069

** #34a, 1882 l/2c Black imperforate, gem hori zontal pair , featuring large to huge margins all around, post office fresh , pristine original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome ; only 200 pairs were issued . ............................ ........... ...................... ....................................................... .............................................. $1,500 2069 ** #34iii, 1882 l/2c Black, gutter pair, pristine mint horizontal gutter pair , surprisingly well centered, strong and intact perforations , immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce, espec ially in this premium quality ............... ............... ................. ............................... ................................................................ ............... $1,000 2068

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2070 2070 ** #35, 1876 Sc Slate green,

incredibly fresh mint single, nicely centered and margined for this, strong color and impression, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 1993 VG. Greene certificate ; Ex.-Dunn............ ................................................................................................................................................. $3,600

207 1

* #35b , 1870 le Yellow imperforate , impressive horizontal pair, boasting lavishly large margins all around, radiant color on fresh paper, original gum, small h.r., Extremely Fine and choice............................................. $600

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2072

2073

** #36, 1872 2c Green, post office fresh, well centered within uncommonly large margins, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and handsome..................................................................................................... $300 2073 * #36a, 1872 2c Deep green imperforate , without gum as issued, fresh horizontal pair, mostly huge margins to clear at upper right, deep rich color on crisp white paper, Fine to Extremely Fine; only a combined 300 pairs were issued. ................................................................................................................................................ $900 2072

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2075

* #41b, 1891 3c Orange imperforate, gem horizontal pair, featuring extravagantlywide margins all around, original gum, h.r., Extremely Fine and choice.....................................................................................................$600 2075 * #41ii, 1885-86 3c Orange vermilion imperforate, a fantastic horizontal pair, boasting lavishly large margins all around, luxuriant color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; a gem pair in every regard. .................................................................................................................................................................. $600 2074

2076

2077

* #42a, 1891 Sc Grey imperforate, without gum as issued, nice even margins all around, strong color and fine impression on fresh paper, Very Fine. .......................................................................................................... $900 2077 ** #43, 1888 6c Red brown, an especially choice mint single, marvelously well centered with attractively balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine............................................................................................................................. $1,000

2076

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*/** #43a, 1891 6c Chocolate, bottom margin imprint strip of ten, being the bottom row of the sheet with full side selvages, original gum, three stamps h.r., the other seven Never Hinged, rejoined vertically at center, Fine................... ..................................................................................................................................for singles$3, 1oo

2078

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2079 2079

** #43b, 1895 6c Red brown imperforate, handsome top sheet-margin vertical pair , with large to huge

margins on the other three sides , striking intense color on fre sh paper , original gum , Never Hinged , Extremely Fine . ......... ............. ................................... ............... ............... ............................................................. $1,875

2080 2080

** #44, 1893 Sc Violet black, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint example , boasting extravagantly wide

margins which are most uncharacteri stic of this, plus it is in a post office fresh state of preservation , with intense color and impression on crisp white paper , unblemished original gum , Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine; a largemargined gem for the finest collection ....... ................................................... ..................................................... $ I, I00

2081 2081 * #44d, 1895 Sc Blue grey imperforate, without gum as issued, choice horizontal pair , with uncommonly large even margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, Extreme ly Fine and hand some .. ........................... $ 1,000

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2082

* #44d, 1895 8c Blue grey imperforate, top sheet-margin vertical pair, with ample to large margins on the other three sides, original gum, top stamp with natural gum bends, h.r. at top, the bottom stamp Never Hinged, Very Fine. ............................................................................................................................................................ $ 1,000

2082

2083 2083

* #45, 1897 1Oc Brown red, a visually striking jumbo-margined mint single, possessing extravagantly large

margins for any Small Queen, attractively centered, strong color and crisp impression on fresh paper, original gun1, h.r., Very Fine. ............................................................................................................................................ $800

2084 EE* #45a, 1897 10c Dull rose, a gorgeous mint block of eight (4x2), being remarkably well centered for such a large multiple of this, with strong fresh color and a clear impression, crisp and intact perforations, full original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; handsome and exhibitable...................................................for singles $6,000

2084

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2085

* #45c, 1897 10c Brown red imperforate, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, four ample to mostly large margins, good color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, choice Very Fine. .......................................... $750

2085

2086

EB. #45c, 1897 10c Brown red imperforate, left margin part imprint block of four, with oversized even margins on the other three sides, original gum, light natural gum bends, lightly hinged, some tiny black flecks on face, otherwise Extremely Fine and scarce. ........................................................................................................ $ I ,500

2086

2087

* #45i, 1891 10c Rose carmine imperforate, without gum as issued, select horizontal pair, with mostly large margins all around, vivid rich color and sharp impression on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $750

2087

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2088

2088 ** #46a, 47a, 1893 20c Brown orange imperforate and 50c Deep violet blue imperforate, post office

fresh mint horizontal pairs of each, both with mostly large margin s all around, gloriously rich colors on crisp white paper, unblemi shed original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; a rare set of pairs made even more so by their remarkable states of preservation ... .................................................................................. $9,000

2089

2089 * #46a, 1893 20c Brown orange imperforate, an elusive ver tical pair , featuring large to huge margin s all

around, rich color and crisp impre ssion on fresh paper , original gum, slight h.r. at top , Extremely Fine and rare . ..................... .......................... ..................................................... .......... ......... ............................................ ... $1,800

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2090 2090 ** #47, 1893 50c Deep blue, an impressive mint example of this "Widow Weed" value, boasting numerous

desirable physical characteristics, including possessing uncommonly large margins all around and being remarkably well centered amid these generous borders, plus it is in a post office fresh state of preservation, with luxuriant color and a crisp impression on bright white paper, while full and equal perforations all around serve to further enhance its tremendous eye-appeal, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; rarely encountered in this premium quality; 1991 VG. Greene certificate... ................................................................ $2,400

209 1 209 1 EEO #47, 1893 50c Deep blue, a fabulous used block of four, being wonderfully well centered throughout,

strong and intact perforations, rich color on fresh white paper, neat "Petersboro, Ont./Nov 29, 00" datestamps, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; a rare multiple in this stellar quality... ................................................for singles $400

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2092 2092

* #47a, 1893 50c Deep violet blue imperforate , a fantas tic horizontal pair , featuring lavishly large mar-

gins all around, rich characteristic color on fresh paper , original gum , lightl y hinged, an Extremely Fine gem ....... ................................................. ....................................................... ................. ....................................... $ 1,800 DIAMOND JUBILEE ISSUE

2093 EX EE #50-65P, 1897 1/2c-$5.00 Jubilee , plate proofs on India mount ed on card, cplt. , blocks of four, the 6c to $5.00 values with sheet-margin s at right, other margins large all around, fresh and pristine , an Extremely Fine and handsome set; only 400 sets are po ssible . .............................................................. .......... ...... for single s $24,040

2093

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~ 2094 EX t8:I #50-52, 54-65, 1897 1/2c-2c, 5c-$5.00 Jubilee , comp lete but for the 3c value , tied three at a time to five separate matched covers addressed locall y by clear "Ha lifa x, N.S ./Jy 5, 97" date stamps , the stamps genera lly well centered including the dollar va lues, covers with some mounting stains most notably at the bottom corners of the two cover with high values, stamp s Fine to Extremely Fine ; a very rare set of matched covers . ........ .................................................... ......................................................... ... Estimate $7,500-10 ,000

2094

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2095

** #50, 1897 1/2c Jubilee, handsome and choice mint example , incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins all around, striking prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper , immaculate original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; a large-margined gem ; 2006 Gratton certificate ......................... ...................... $450

2095

2096

rn.;â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ #50, 1897 1/2c Jubilee, fresh mint block of four, intense color, crisp and intact , original gum , top right stamp lightly hinged, top left stamp minor h.r., bottom pair Never Hing ed, Very Fine to Extremely Fine . ........................................................................... ...........................................................................for singles $ 1,200

2096

2097

2098

** #53, 1897 3c Jubilee, a striking jumbo -margined mint single , boasting extravagantly wide margins all around and being exqui sitely centered within them , radiant color and a razor- sharp impression on fresh white paper , pristine original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; a large-margined gem with few peers ; 2005 Gratton certificate . ..... ....... ....... ................ ....... ............... ............ ....... .................. ...... ....... ........................ ........... $75 2098 ** #54, 1897 Sc Jubilee, a pleasing mint single , beautifully centered amid generou s margins , bright and fresh , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremel y Fine. .............. ............................................................................ $240

2097

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2099

** #54i, 1897 Sc Jubilee, slate blue shade, fresh and well centered, rich distinctive color, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine; 2004 Gratton certificate. .......................................................................................... $240

2099

2 100

** #55, 1897 6c Yellowbrown, top sheet-margin mint single, intense color and razor-sharp impression, original gum, h.r. in selvage only, the stamp Never Hinged, Very Fine..................................................................... $900

2100

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2101

** #56, 1897 Sc Jubilee, an eye-arresting jumbo-margin top right comer sheet-margin single, showing extended frame line at top right corner, boasting extravagantly large symmetrical margins all around and

2 IOI

being extraordinarily well centered amid this vast expanse, luxuriant deep color and a crisp impression on fresh paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, simply Superb; a true condition rarity for the most meticulously assembled collection; 1979 VG. Green certificate and their letter stating that the extended frame line is probably not a constant variety. .................................................................................................................................. $450

2102 2102 ** #56, 1897 Sc Jubilee, select mint single, deep luxuriant color on fresh white paper, well centered within

generous margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate...............................

$450

2103

** #56, 1897 Sc Jubilee, a gorgeous mint block of four, being in a quality that is seldom encountered, with 2103 EB

each stamp marvelously well centered amid generous balanced margins, vivid rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice . ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $1,800

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2104

** #57, 1897 lOc Jubilee, a impressive mint example , possessing lavishly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them , plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is razor-sharp on fresh clean paper , immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem; 2006 Gratton certificate. .... ....... .. ...... ..... .. ....... ....... ............... ............ ...... .... .. .. ...... ............ .. ........ ........... .......... .... .. .... .. $450 2105 ** #57, 1897 10c Jubilee , a visually striking jumbo-margined mint single, possessing uncharacteristically wide and well balanced margins all around, plus both its color and impression would rival that of a proof , full and even perforations , immaculate original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a true gem in every regard. ......................... ............................ ............................... .................. .......... ...................... ............... ............. $450

2104

2106

2107

** #57, 1897 lOc Jubilee , choice mint single, precisely centered within symmetrical margins, gloriously rich color on fresh paper , original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2003 Gratton certificate........................... $450 2 107 ** #58, 1897 15c Jubilee, a highly select mint single, with prooflike color and impression on fresh white paper , flawlessly centered within unifo rmly large margins , pristine original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a true gem for the perfectionist. ............................ .............................................................. .................... .... $1,050 2106

2 108 2 108

** #58, 1897 15c Jubilee , a lovely mint sing le, precisely centered within generous balanced margins , vivid

rich color and sharp impression on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2004 Gratton certificate ...................... ...... ............... ....................... .......................................... ....................... ................................ $1,050 May 22, 2008

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2109

EE** #58, 1897 15c Jubilee, a stunning mint block of four in a quality rarely encountered, as each stamp is impeccably well centered amid uncommonly large margins, plus it possesses a marvelous overall freshness which belies its age, with vivid rich color and a highly detailed impression on crisp white paper, strong and intact perforations, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a nicer block would be a challenge to locate................................................................................................................................... for singles $4,200

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an eye-catching top left corner sheet-margin single, featuring lavishly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression deeply etched on bright paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, trivial natural inclusion, Extremely Fine; seldom found this well margined; 2006 Gratton certificate..... ................................................ $I ,200

21 1o ** #59, 1897 20c Jubilee ,

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2112

** #59, 1897 20c Jubilee, a magnificent mint single , showing an extended printing line in the bottom right corner, boasting lavishly large margins all around and being incredibly well centered amid these generous borders , plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is razor sharp , wonderfully fresh , prist ine original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; a large-margined gem ; 2003 Gratton certificate . ...................... $ 1,200 2112 ** #60, 1897 50c Jubilee, a superlative mint example , possessing extravagantly wide margins which are quite uncharacteristic of this value, remarkably well centered, lovely pastel color and a detailed impression on fresh white paper, immaculate original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; a large-margined gem with few peers; 1987 B.P.A. and 2002 P.F. certificates as a top sheet-margin single , the selvage having been subsequently removed. .............................. ............................................................................................ ......... ....................... $ 1,500

2111

2113

** #60, 1897 50c Jubilee, a desirable mint example , wonderfully well centered within generous margins , strong color and impression , post office fresh , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ... .............. .......... $ 1,500

2113

2114 2114 EE*/** #60i, 1897 50c Jubilee, deep ultramarine shade, handsome left sheet-margin mint block of four, with

luxuriant deep color on fresh paper , well centered, strong and intact , original gum , top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Very Fine or better ....... ...................... .......................... for singles $4,800 May 22, 200 8

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2 115

** #61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee, a visually stunning top left corner sheet-margin mint single, being the bene-

ficiary of numerous desirable physical characteristics seldom found converging on a single copy, the most notable being its extravagantly wide margins all around which are most uncharacteristic of this difficult value, plus its centering would be almost impossible to improve upon and both its color and impression would rival that of any proof, while its reverse reveals immaculate original gum which is Never Hinged, Superb; this is, without fear of being contradicted; one of the very finest (if not the finest) mint singles extant; 2006 Gratton certificate.... ...........................................................................................................................................$3,600

2116

** #61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee , post office fresh mint example, with gloriously rich color on crisp clean paper, large margins and nicely centered, original gum, Never Hinged, nearly Very Fine..... ......................................$3,600

2116

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2117

EE**#61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee, a pristine mint block of four, with lovely fresh color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, strong and intact perforations, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, right pair Fine, the upper left stamp Very Fine and the bottom left stamp Extremely Fine; a rare multiple in this post office fresh state of preservation. ............................................................................................................ for singles $ 10,800

2117

2118

** #62, 1897 $2.00 Dark purple, a premium quality mint single, remarkably well centered within larger margins than normal, strong color and impression on crisp white paper, full and even perforations all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2000 VG. Greene certificate. .................................................... $5,400

2118

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2119

** #62, 1897 $2.00 Dark purple , post office fresh mint example, with luxuriant rich color on crisp white paper, precisely centered, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2005 Gratton certificate ................................................................................................................................................................... $5,400

2119

2120

** #62, 1897 $2.00 Dark purple , a lovely mint example, wonderfully fresh, well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color and fine impression on bright paper, original gum, Never Hinged, tiny natural inclusion, choice Very Fine. ................................................................................................................................ 5,400

2120

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2122

* #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, a superb mint single, boasting virtually perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large and beautifully balanced margins, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is highly detailed on fresh paper, original gum, relatively lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem... .................................................................................................................................................................... $2,000 2122 * #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, handsome and choice mint single, attractively centered within uncommonly large margins, deep rich color and sharp impression on fresh paper, full clean original gum,lightly hinged, Extremely Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $2,000 2121

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2124

* #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee , fresh mint single, well centered within generous margins, sumptuously rich color on crisp clean paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and attractive. ....................................................$2,000 2 124 0 #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee , an eye-catching used example, featuring lavishly large margins all around and being exceptionally well centered amid them, intense color on crisp white paper, neatly struck "Toronto, Canada/Sep 21, 03" c.d.s., Extremely Fine; quite elusive in this premium quality; 2005 Gratton certificate................ ............................................................................................................................................. $ 1,500 2123

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2125

** #64, 1897 $4.00 Purple, a sensational mint single, possessing numerous desirable features, including being in a post office fresh state of preservation, plus its margins are considerably larger than normal and it is wonderfully well centered amid these generous borders, vivid rich color and crisp impression, while its reverse reveals full clean original gum which is Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a great copy for the collector seeking to complete a premium quality never hinged set of Jubilees; 1975 P.F.certificate............................................. $6,000

2125

2126

0 #64, 1897 $4.00 Purple, a strikingly handsome bottom sheet-margin used single, with gloriously rich color on crisp white paper, particularly well centered, unobtrusive magenta Winnipeg datestamps, a few perf. separations between the stamp and the selvage, Extremely Fine; 2005 Gratton certificate...............................$1,500

2126

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** #65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee, an impressive mint single, boasting abnormally large margins for this high value, plus it is surprisingly well centered within these lavish borders, and both its color and impression are truly prooflike, post office fresh, with full and even perforations all around, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem possessing tremendous eye-appeal. ...................................... $6,000

2127

2128

EEO#65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee , a gorgeous used block of four, with deep luxuriant color on crisp white paper, well centered, especially the left pair, intact perforations, beautifully cancelled by neatly struck magenta Winnipeg datestamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine and handsome; Ex.-Marnier.. ......................... for singles $6,000

2128

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2129

PB3 #66-73P, 1897-98 1/2c-10c "Maple Leaf", plate proofs on India, mounted on card, cplt., a rare set of blocks of four, all except 1c and 6c being bottom left corner margin blocks, with large margins on the other two sides, gloriously rich colors, Extremely Fine and handsome; only 171 complete sets are possible. ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $8,000

2129

2130

2131

** #66a, 1897 1/2c Black imperforate, choice horizontal pair, with oversized margins all around, wonderfully bright and fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 pairs were issued with gum.............................................................................................................................................................. . $ 1250 2 13 1 * #67i, 1897 le Blue green imperforate, without gum as issued, select horizontal pair, with uncommonly large even margins all around, vivid rich color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine and choice; only 100 pairs were issued without gum. .................................................................................................................................... $500

2130

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* #68i, 1897 2c Purple imperforate, witho ut gum as issued, handsome horizontal pair, large margin s all

around, rich color on fresh white paper , Extreme ly Fine; only 100 pairs were issued without gum. ... .......... ... $500

2 133

** #69a , 1897 3c Carmine imperforate , select horizontal pair, with large to very large margin s all around, post office fresh , deep rich color on bright white paper , unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremel y Fine; seldom found this choice ; only 100 pairs were issued . ............................................................ .................. $2,500

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** #70, 1897 Sc Dark blue on bluish , top sheet -margin "Ottawa - No. - l " imprint strip of three , remarkably well centered for this, wonderfull y fresh , with crisp and intact perforations , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extreme ly Fine ... ..................... ....................... ................... ........................................... for single s $ 1,800

2134

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2135

EE** #70a, 1897 Sc Slate blue imperforate, strikingly handsome bottom right corner margin block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, remarkably fresh, rich color, original gum, very lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, crease in the upper right margin and one stamp with a trivial wrinkle, otherwise Extremely Fine; a unique position piece; only 100 pairs were issued with gum. ..........................................................................................................................................................for pairs $2,500

2135

2 136

* #70i, 1897 Sc Bright blue imperforate, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, ample to mostly large margins, rich color on fresh paper, Very Fine; only l 00 pairs were issued without gum. ........................................ $500

2136

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PB #70i, 1897 Sc Bright blue imperforate, without gum as issued, a stunning full top margin "Ottawa - No. - 1" imprint block of eight, with large even margins on the other three sides, wonderfully bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and rare; only two such plate blocks are possible . .................................................. for pairs $2 000

2137

2 138

** #71, 1897 6c Brown, an appealing mint single, featuring considerably larger margins than typically encountered and being remarkablywell centered within them, sumptuously rich color and deeply etched impression on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-marginedgem. .............................. $525

2138

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2139

ffi** #71, 1897 6c Brown, a gorgeous mint block of four in a quality seldom encountered, with each stamp being incredibly well centered within large margins , post office fresh, strong and intact perforations , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine . .................................................................................. .............. for singles $2 100

2139

2140

** #71a, 1897 6c Brown imperforate, choice horizontal pair, with oversized symmetrical margins , incredibly fresh , sumptuously rich color on crisp clean paper , immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 pairs were issued ........................... ........................ ..................... ................. ........................ $2,500

2 140

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2141 ** #72, 1897 8c Orange, well centered within large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; scarce this nice. .......................................................................................................... $1,050

2141

2142 EE. /** #72a, 1897 Sc Orange imperforate, handsome and choice block of four, with uniformly large margins all around, wonderfully fresh, deep rich color on crisp white paper, original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only 50 pairs were issued with horizontally wove paper.........................................................................................................................................for pairs $2,625

2142

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2143

** #72i, 1897 Sc Brownish orange imperforate, highly select horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, post office fresh, strong characteristic color on crisp white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a gem pair in every regard; only 100 pairs were issued. ............................................$ 1,500

2143

2 144

** #73, 1897 lOc Brown violet, a stunning jumbo-margined mint single, possessing extravagantlywide margins all around which are most uncharacteristic of this value, incredibly fresh, with prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem with few peers; Ex.-Marden... ...................................................................................................................................... $2,250

2 144

2 145

** #73a, 1897 10c Reddish brown violet imperforate , a superb horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, incredibly fresh, rich characteristic color on bright white paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only I 00 pairs were issued on horizontally wove paper. ................................$ 1,875

2 145

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2147

2146 83*/** #73i, 1897 10c Brown violet imperforate, the unique top sheet-margin "Ottawa - No . - l " imprint block of four on vertically wove paper , with large margins on the other three sides , remarkably fresh, intense color on crisp white paper , original gum, tiny hinging on the top left stamp , the others all Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine and very desirable ; only 50 pairs were issued . .......................................................... for pairs $2,800

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2147 P83 #74-84P, 1898 1/2c-20c "Numeral ", plate proofs on India, mounted on card, cplt., matched set of top margin blocks of four, each with uniformly large margins on the other three sides, gloriously rich colors , fresh and immaculate , Extremely Fine ; only 197 complete sets are possible , with this being as nice a set of block s as can be found . ....................................................................................................................................for singles $ 1,600

2148 2148 ** #74a, 1898 1/2c Black imperforate, choice horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, particularly bright and fresh, pristine original gum , Never Hinged, an Extreme ly Fine gem; only 100 pairs with gum were issued . .......................................................................................................................................................... $ 1,500 May 22, 2008

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** #74a, 1898 l/2c Black imperforate , premium quality left sheet-margin horizontal pair, with oversized even margins on the other three sides, post office fresh, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 were issued with gum. ........................................................................................................$ 1,500

2 149

2150

EB * #74iv, 1898 l/2c Black imperforate, without gum as issued, top sheet-margin "OTTAWA- No. - l " imprint block of 40, being the top four rows of the pane, with full sheet-selvages at the sides, incredibly fresh and crisp, three tiny natural inclusions, Extremely Fine.. ...................................................................for pairs $ 10,000

2 150

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2151 83 #74iv, 7Svi, 77iv, 79ii, 82ii, 83ii, 1898 l/2c,

le, 2c Carmine, Sc, Sc and 10c "Numerals" imperforate, without gum as issued, a sensational group of matched top right corner margin blocks of four, each with large even margins on the other two sides, wonderfully fresh and crisp, with vivid rich colors, Extremely Fine, a rare and handso1negroup......................... ..................................................................................................for pairs $9,900

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2152

PB #74iv, 7Svi, 77iv, 79ii, 82ii, 83ii, 1898 l/2c , le, 2c Carmine, Sc, Sc and 10c "Numerals" imperforate, an exciting matched group of top margin "Ottawa - No. - l" imprint blocks of eight (except 1c #5 and 3c # 16), with ample to mostly large margins on the other three sides, wonderfullyfresh and crisp, 1ichcolors, 1/2c with vertical scissor cut in the left margin, still Very Fine and rare; Ex.-Marden. ......................................for pairs $19,800

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2153

EE#75vi, 1898 le Paler green imperforate, without gum as issued, handsome bottom right corner margin block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, rich color on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine. ....................................................................................................................................................$ 1,800

2 153

2 154

EE * #75vi, 1898 lc Paler green imperforate , without gum as issued, top sheet-margin "OTTAWA- No. - 6" imprint block of 40, being the top four rows of the pane, with full sheet-selvagesat sides, wonderfully fresh and crisp, three trivial natural inclusions, Extremely Fine. ......................................................................for pairs $ 18,000

2 154

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BP* #77b, 1900 2c Carmine, Die II, booklet pane of six, an especially choice example of this rare and difficult pane, particularly well centered and margined, very fresh, with strong and intact perforations all around, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; a nicer example would be difficult to locate. ..................................................................................................................................................................$2,000

2 155

2 156

** #77c , 1899 2c Carmine imperforate, Die I, superb horizontal pair, with oversized balanced margins all around, wonderfully bright and fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 150 pairs with gun1were issued ....................... ..........................................................................................................$ 1,200

2 156

2 157 2157

B:l* #77d , 1899 2c Carmine imperforate , Die II, without gum as issued, a stunning bottom sheet-margin

block of twenty, being the bottom two rows of the sheet with full side selvages, large margin at top, radiant rich color on fresh white paper, trivial creases in the bottom corner selvages, Extremely Fine and handsome. ........................................................................................................................................................for pairs $25,000

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2158 BP #77e, 1900 2c Carmine, booklet pane of six imperforate , Die II, two panes tete-beche, without gum

as issued, full sheet selvages at sides and large top and bottom margins, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine; no more than twelve imperforate tete-beche panes exist. ....... .................. ................................ ............... .....$20,000

2159

* #77ei, 1900 2c Carmine imperforate , Die II, tete-beche , without gum as issued, the center pair in a horizontal strip of six, with full sheet selvages at the sides and large top and bottom margins, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine and very rare; only four such pairs exist outside of booklet panes. ..........................................$9,000

2159

2 160

** #79, 1899 Sc Blue on bluish , a flawless mint single, boasting essentially perfect centering within uniformly large margins, prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a true gem for the perfectionist; 2004 Gratton certificate. ...................................................... $900

2160

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* #79ii, 1899 Sc Blue on bluish imperforate, without gum as issued, a superb horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, wonderfully fresh and bright, an Extremely Fine gem....................................... $900

2161

2162

EE* #79ii, 1899 Sc Blue on bluish imperforate, without gum as issued, impressive top sheet-margin "OTTAWA- No. - 1" imprint block of 40, with wide selvage at right, wonderfully fresh and clean, slight vertical creasing in the left margin just affecting the stamps and bottom left stamp small tear mostly in the margin, otherwise Extremely Fine. ................................................................................................................ for pairs $ 18,000

2162

2163

** #80, 1898 6c Brown, a fantastic mint single, extraordinarilywell centered within uncommonly large and well balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-marginedgem................................................................. $900

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2164

l:E** #81, 1902 7c Olive yellow,a exciting mint block of four, being incredibly well centered and margined, with each stamp exquisitely centered amid uncommonly large margins, radiant rich color on crisp white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; about as nice a block as one could wish to find; 1993 VG. Greene certificate; Ex.-Dunn..... ..............................................................................................for singles $3,000

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2 165

2165

PB*/** #81, 1902 7c Olive yellow, a remarkable full top margin "OTTAWA- No. - I" imprint block of twen-

ty, being the top two rows of the sheet with side selvages, attractively centered, vivid rich color on fresh paper,

strong and intact perforations all around, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage and on one left and two right stamps, the other seventeen all Never Hinged, one bottom stamp with a facial scuff in the bottom margin, otherwise Fine-Very Fine.....................................................................................................................................$8,250

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* #8la, 1902 7c Olive yellow imperforate , without gum as issued, choice horizontal pair, with larger than normal margins all around, radiant color on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine; only 100 pairs were issued. .................................................................................................................................................................. $750

2166

2167

** #82, 1898 Sc Orange, a irreplaceable mint example, boasting lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, flawlessly centered as well, with lovely bright color and a sharp impression, post office fresh, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; clearly one of the finest mint singles extant. ..................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,350

2167

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** #82, 1898 Sc Orange, handsome and scarce full top margin "Ottawa - No. - l " imprint strip of four, vivid rich color on fresh white paper, attractively centered within large margins, strong and intact perforations, original gum, very lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps Never Hinged, Very Fine . ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $5,400

2168

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* #82a, 1898 8c Brown orange imperforate, handsome horizontal pair, large margins all around, rich distinctive color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; only 100 pairs were issued... ......$ 1,500 2170 * #82ii, 1898 8c Orange imperforate, without gum as issued, select horizontal pair, oversized symmetrical margins all around, rich color on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine. ................................................ $900 2169

217 1

#82ii, 1898 8c Orange imperforate,without gum as issued,a gorgeous bottom right corner margin block of four, with large margins on the other two sides, incredibly fresh and bright, strong color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine and handsome. .......................................................................................................... for pairs $ 1,800

2 171 EE.

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#82ii, 1898 8c Orange imperforate,without gum as issued, gorgeous top sheet-margin "OTTAWA - No. - 1" imprint block of 40, being the top four rows of the pane with side selvages , incredibly fresh and clean , one small inclusion , Extremely Fine ... ............................................... ........ ................ ............ ...................for pairs $ I 8,000

2172 EE*

2173

** #83, 1898 10c Violet brown,select mint single , strong color and crisp impression on fresh paper, precisely centered, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2004 Gratton certificate . ............ ............. ............... $1,950

2173

2 174

2174

#83a, 1898 10c Deep brown violet imperforate, choice horizontal pair, featuring characteristic intense

color on fresh white paper , four large to very large margins , original gum , lightly hinged, Extremely Fine ; only 100 pairs were issued with gun1... ...................... .................................................................................................. $ 1,500 May 22 , 2008

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EB */** #83a, 1898 10c Deep brown violet imperforate, eye-catching bottom right corner margin block of four, with large to very large margins on the other two sides, characteristic intense color on fresh white paper, original gum, top stamps lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice; only 100 pairs were issued and few blocks remain..... ...................................................................................... for pairs $5,250

2175

2 176

** #84, 1900 20c Olive green, a magnificent mint example, possessing near perfect centering within uncharacteristically large and well balanced margins, gloriously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, while full and equal perforations all around further enhance its tremendous eye-appeal, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; a true condition rarity; Ex.-Marden.....................................$2,700

2176

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2177

EE** #85, 1898 2c Black, lavender and carmine, a remarkable right pane of 100, with full top and bottom selvages with imprints, the perimeter stamps with so-called "muddy water" variety caused by oxidation, wonderfully fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, some perf. separations mostly in the top and bottom selvages, Fine to Extremely Fine; quite rare as a sheet. .............................................................. for VF singles $7,500

2177

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* #85a, 1898 2c Black, lavender and carmine imperforate, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, large even margins all around, fresh and Extremely Fine............................................................................................. $700

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2179 EE* #85a, 1898 2c Black , lavender and carmine imperforate, without gum as issued, block of four, large even margins all around, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine.................................................................for pairs $ 1,400

2179

2180 EE* #85a, 1898 2c Black, lavender and carmine imperforate , bottom margin imprint block of six mounted on thick artboard, with large even margins on the other three sides, rich colors on fresh paper, Extremely Fine and scarce... ..........................................................................................................................................for pairs $2,100

2 180

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* #86a, 1898 2c Black , blue and carmine imperforate, without gum as issued, vertical pair, large margins, rich colors on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine. .............................................................................................. $700

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2182

EE*#86a, 1898 2c Black, blue and carmine imperforate, without gum as issued, choice block of four, uniformly large margins, rich colors on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine. .......................................... for pairs $ 1,400

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PB* #87, 1899 2c on 3c Carmine, handsome and scarce full top margin "Ottawa - No. - 6" imprint block of eight, remarkably well centered, incredibly fresh, with strong and intact perforations all around, luxuriant color, original gum, lightly hinged in the ungumrned selvage, the stamps all Never Hinged, Very Fine..................... $600

2183

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2 184 EE** #87, 1899 2c on 3c Carmine , a remarkable pane of I 00 , bein g the right half of the sheet , with full selvages on thre e side s and "OTTAWA - N o. - 5" imprint at top , plu s it includ es ten strip s of three showing the narrow spac ing variety (#87i), genera lly well centered, am azingly fresh and intact , pri stine origin al gum , Neve r Hinged, Fin e-Ext remely Fine. for four VF and six Fine strip s of three and 20 VF and 50 ........... . ............ .......... .. .................... .......... .. ......... ...... ...... ........ .................................... ......... .... ... ...........Fine single s $5,0 IO

2 184

2 185 EE** #88, 1899 2c on 3c Carmine , gem quality mint block of four, with each stamp incredibly well center ed within large margins, post offic e fresh, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremel y Fine. .................................... $480

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* #89a-93a, 1903 lc-lOc Edward VII imperforate cplt., withoutgum as issued,choice horizontalpairs, each with large to mostlyhuge margins, the 7c with a bit of the sheet-marginat top, the 2c value being the scarce Type I (#90iii), vivid rich colorson fresh whitepaper, ExtremelyFine; only I 00 completesets of pairs are possible.. ......... $6,000

2186

2187

* #89a-93a, 1903 lc-lOc Edward VII imperforate cplt., without gum as issued, select set of horizontal pairs, each with large even margins all around, includes both 2c types (#90a and 90iii), rich colors on clean fresh paper, Extremely Fine; only I 00 complete sets of pairs are possible.. ............................................................... $6,060

2187

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2188 2 I 88 EE* #89a, 1903 le Green imperforate, without gum as issued, handsome bottom margin block of four, with

oversized margins on the other three sides, rich color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine; only 200 pairs were issued ...... ............................................................................................................................................................. $1,800 T';;. _WA-

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2189 2 I89 EE** #90a, 1903 2c Carmine imperforate,Ty. II, an incredibly fresh full pane of 100, being the left half of

the sheet with full selvages and "OTTAWA- No. - 13" imprint in the top margin, full clean original gum, Never Hinged, two small inclusions, Extremely Fine; quite likely the finest of the few remaining sheets. ..........................................................................................................................................................for pairs $6,000 May 22, 2008

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BP** #90b, 1903 2c Carmine, booklet pane of six, seldom seen post office fresh mint example of this difficult pane, strong and intact perforations all around, nicely centered for this, original gum, light natural gum bends, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine. ................................................................................................................ $2,500

2190

2191

** #90iv, 90v, 1903 2c Carmine imperforate, red and black lines, horizontal pairs, Pl. 43 with red line and Pl. 31 and Pl. 32 both with black lines, all with large even margins, bright and fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, the red line pair with natural inclusion in left stamp, gum wrinkles and tiny faults in the top margin above the right stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine and scarce..................... ........................................................$ 1,125

2191

2192

* #90vi, 1903 2c Carmine imperforate, black line, gutter strip of four, horizontal strip of four with vertical gutter between the pairs, large even margins all around, original gum, trivial h.r., usual vertical crease in the gutter and one stamp tiny thin speck, otherwise Extremely Fine and rare. .................................................. $2,500

2192

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2193

rn.;â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ #90vi, 1903 2c Carmine imperforate, black line, red line, gutter strips of four, a fabulous matched set of the three bottom sheet-margingutter blocks of eight, being two blocks of four of each separated by a wide vertical gutter, the red line from Plate 43 and the black lines from Plates 31 and 32, as opposed to the regularly issued imperforates from Plates 13 and 14, all with large margins on the other three sides, original gum, two ever Hinged, all with vertical crease in the gutter as always, one black line block with the vertical crease affecting the right pair in the left block, which also has disturbed gum from adhesion causing some shallow thinning, otherwise a Very Fine set; only ten gutter strips of each exist, with this bottom sheet-margin set being

2193

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** #90xxxiv, 1903 2c Carmine imperforate, Schermack Ty. II vending machine perforations, a sensational mint left sheet -margin horizontal pair in a quality that is quite unlike any other we have encountered, being incredibly well centered and margined, strong and intact perforations , pristine original gum , Never Hinged, ExhÂˇemely Fine and handsome ; a nicer pair would be a challenge to locate ; 1996 VG. Greene certificate . ....................... .......................................................................................................................... ..................... $3,000

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2195 0 #9la, 1903 Sc Blue on bluish imperforate, horizontal pair, large even margins all around, intense color on fresh paper , neatly applied favor cancels confined to the top , Extremely Fine ... .......... ............ for unused $ 1,500

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* #92a, 1903 7c Olive bistre imperforate, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, four large to very large margins , sumptuously rich color on fresh white paper, Very Fine ; only 200 pairs were issued ; 1994 A.P.S. certificate .................................................................................................................................... ............................... $1,000

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2197 2197 EE** #92iii, 1903 7c Straw,impressive irregular right sheet-margin mint block of eight, well centered, especially the bottom five stamps which are quite choice, original gum, Never Hinged, top right stamp with a natural paper wrinkle not noted on the certificate , Fine to Extremely Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate. for five VF and three Fine....................................................................................................................................$5,580

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2199 EB*/ ** #93, 1903 10c Brown lilac, a striking mint block of four, well centered, especially the right pair which boasts lavishly large margins all around, lovely fresh color, strong and intact, original gum, top stamps minor h.r., the bottom pair Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with the right pair being jumbos . ......................................................................................................................................................for single $5,2 00

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* #93a, 1903 10c Brown lilac imperforate, choice horizontal pair, with uniformly large margins all around, rich color on crisp clean paper, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 pairs were issued..... ..................................$ 1,500

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* #94, 1904 20c Olive green, an impressive mint single, featuring uncharacteristically large and well balanced margins, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is razor sharp, particularly fresh, original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice.........................................................................................$ 1,000

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2202 ** #94, 1904 20c Olive green, post office fresh, nicely centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 2005 Gratton certificate.... ................................................................................................................................... $3,000

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*/** #96a-103a, 1908 1/2c-20c Quebec Tercentenary imperforate cplt., a lovely set of horizontal pairs, each with large even margins all around, wonderfully fresh, rich colors, original gum, l/2c, I c, 10c and 15c lightly hinged, the other four Never Hinged, one l /2c small thinned spot and one 10c tiny thin speck, otherwise Extremely Fine; actually quite choice for this as only 50 pairs of each with gum were issued........................$11,200

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2205

*/** #96a-103a, 1908 1/2c-20c Quebec Tercentenary imperforate, an especially handsome matched set of bottom sheet-margin horizontal pairs, each with large even margins on the other three sides, quite fresh, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, l/2c-2c and 15c with slight gum disturbance, the others Never Hinged, l/2 c with a tiny thin, 2c with a small thin at right, 5c with a touched-up facial scuff and 10c with a tiny thin in the right margin, the others Extremely Fine; only 50 sets of pairs were issued with gum. ...................$ 11,200

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* #96ii-103ii, 1908 1/2c-20c Quebec Tercentenary imperforate cplt., without gum as issued, a select set of vertical pairs, each with large margins all around, rich colors on crisp white paper, Sc with a small thinned spot, otherwise Extremely Fine; only 50 pairs of each were issued without gum. ............................................$6,400

2206

2207 EE. #96ii-103ii, 1908 1/2c-20c Quebec Tercentenary imperforate cplt., without gum as issued, an extraordinarily handsome set of blocks of four, all but the 15c with a side sheet-margin and with large even margins on the other three sides, deep luxuriant colors on crisp clean paper, the 20c value showing the major re-entry from pos. 21 (#103i), Extremely Fine and rare; only 50 pairs were issued without gum and the imperforat e 20c with re-entry is unique without gum. for pairs .......................................................................................$ 12,800

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2208 2208 * #98a, 1908 2c Quebec Tercentenary imperforate, vertical pair, four uniformly large margins, bright and fresh, original gum, Extremely Fine; only 50 pairs were issued with gum......................................................... $800

2209 2209 ** #99, 1908 Sc Quebec Tercentenary, handsome mint single, wonderfully well centered amid large margins, post office fresh, luxuriant deep color, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ................ $300

2210 221O EE**#99, 1908 Sc Quebec Tercentenary, incredibly fresh and attractive mint block of four, rich color on

white paper, crisp and intact, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine, with the bottom pair quite choice. .............................................................................................................................................. for singles $1,200

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** #101, 1908 10c Quebec Tercentenary, select mint example, particularly well centered within large margins, deep rich color on fresh white paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2001 VG. Greene certificate............................................................................................ ..................................................... $750 2212 ** #102, 1908 15c Quebec Tercentenary, impressive right sheet-margin mint single, featuring uncommonly large margins all around and being remarkably well centered within them, deep rich color and crisp impression on fresh white paper, immaculate original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamp Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate. .......................................................................................................... $900 2211

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* #102a, 1908 15c Quebec Tercentenary imperforate, horizontal pair, four large to very large margins, vivid rich color, original gum, h.r., Very Fine; only 50 pairs were issued with gum. ........................................ $800

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BP** #104avi, 1915 le Blue green booklet pane of six, squat print ing, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Extremely Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate. .......................................................................... $400

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EE** #104 , 1911 lc Dark green, lathework Ty. B, handsome and choice bottom left corner margin block of eight, remarkably fresh and well centered, strong and intact, original gum, lightly hinged in the ungummed selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, Very Fine. ............................................................................................ $600

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BP** #105ai , 1922 le Orange yellow bookJet pane of four, pyramid guide lines on tab, vivid rich color, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine and rare...............................................................................$5,000

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EE** #105, 1922 le Orange yellow,lathework Ty. C, bottom margin block of four with incomplete lathework, choice centering, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2004 Gratton certificate. ...................................................................................................................................................................... $400 2218 EE ** #105, 1922 le Orange yellow, lathework Ty. D, bottom right corner margin block of four, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine. .......................................................................................... $225 2217

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BP** #106aiv, 1911 2c Carmine booklet pane of six, "OTTAWATOP" on tab, an especially choice example of this extremely rare booklet pane, wonderfully well centered and margined, post office fresh, with strong and intact perforations all around, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine; this imprint comes only from plates 15 and 16 and always show only a small portion of the imprint, the example offered here is likely the finest of the few copies extant. .........................................................................................................................$ 12,000

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2220 ** #106b , 1911-12 2c Pink, bottom margin "Ottawa - No . - 2" imprint strip of three , well centered, strong

distinctive color on fresh paper , original gum , Never Hinged, right stamp with a pulled corner perf. , otherwise Very Fine and scarce; 2005 Gratton certificate ..... ........................................... ......... ............................. .......... ... $ 1,800

2221

2221 EE•• #106b, 1911-12 2c Pink, a gorgeous mint block of four of this scarce shade, remarkably well centered

within large margins , strong distinctive color on fresh paper , crisp and intact , original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine ; 1996 VG. Green certificate . ........................................................... ........... for singles $2,400

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EE** #106, 1911 2c Carmine, lathework Ty. B, an impressive bottom margin block of twenty, being the bottom two rows from the sheet, with corner selvage at left and natural s.e. at right, incredibly fresh, strong and intact perforations, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine for this . ................................................for blocks $1,500

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** #106x, 1915 2c Deep rose red experimental coil, Ty. A backstamp, vertical paste-up strip of four, with well struck backstamp on the gummed side, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine................... ....................$ 1,000

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BP** #107bi, 1922 2c Yellow green booklet pane of four, pyramid guidelines on tab, bright and fresh, crisp and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine and rare...............................................................................$6,000

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rn** #108, 1918 3c Brown, lathework Ty. B, bottom margin block of four, intense dark brown shade, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine.............................._............................................................... $450

2225

2226 2226

* #110a-22a, 1922-25 4c-$1.00 Admirals imperforate , the complete set of eight values in horizontal pairs,

each with uncommonly large even margins all around, rich colors on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged or minor h.r., 50c with gum creases as often, otherwise Extremely Fine and choice; only 50 pairs of each were issued ......... .........................................................................................................................................................$20,50 0

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2227 2227 ** #ll0a, 1922 4c Olive bister imperforate, seldom seen post office fresh horizontal pair, large margins all around, gorgeous rich color on crisp white paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; truly never hinged pairs are very few and far between; only 50 pairs were issued... ..................................................$5,000

2228 2228 EB* /** #ll0a, 1922 4c Olive bister imperforate, an elusive block of four, with uniformly large margins all around, luxuriant deep color on crisp white paper, original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare, as most have been cut into pairs; only 50 pairs were issued. ............................................................................................................................................................for pairs$7,500

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2229 2229 EE** #110, 1922 4c Olive bistre, inverted lathework Ty. D, a superb bottom margin block of four, near perfect centering , post office fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice . ............ $900

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2230 2230 EE** #111, 1914 Sc Dark blue, desirable top right corner margin "940B" imprint block of eight (4c2) ,

uncommonl y fresh, nicely centered with especially choice stamp s at the top, original gum, Never Hinged, bottom stamp s Fine and the top stamps Extremely Fine ... .............................................................. ....for singles $3,240

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2231 EE** #l 12a, 1924 Sc Violet, thin paper, latherwork Ty. D, bottom margin block of four with inverted lathework as always, wonderfully fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Extremely Fine... ................................$ 1,000

2231

2232 EE*/ ** #112b, 1922 Sc Violet imperforate, rare block of four, with large to very large margins all around, rich luxuriant color on crisp white paper, original gum, top stamps lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 50 pairs were issued. .......................................................................... for pairs $7,500

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** #112v, 1924 Sc Violet thin paper, pyramid guide lines on selvage, choice right sheet-margin block of EB four, nicely centered, strong and intact perforations all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce. ..................................................................................................................................................................$2,250

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**/O #113, 1912 7c Yellow ochre, wet printing , a remarkable top left pane of 100, with "Ottawa - No. A6" EB and "933-I" imprints, the bottom four rows with "Toronto, Ont./Term'I St'na/Ja 26, 25" favor postmarks, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine; interesting and unusual. ....................................................................................................................for 20 VF and 40 Fine singles $7.800

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2235 EB** #113iii, 1912 7c Yellow ochre, retouched vertical line in upper right spandrel, the bottom left and top right stamps in a left sheet-margin mint block of four, exceptionallywell centered, incredibly fresh with gorgeosu rich color, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice; 2006 Gratton certificate...............$ 1,620

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2236 2236

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#113, 1912 7c Yellow ochre , latherwork Ty. B, bottom margin block of four, vivid rich color, crisp

and intact, lightly hinged at top, bottom stamps Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine. ..............................................

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** #114iii, 7c Red brown, thin paper, dry printing , attractively centered within large margins , sumptuously rich color, original gum , Never Hinged, choice Very Fine and scarce ; 1993 F.Q.P. certificate . .................... $900 2238 ** #116, 1912 10c Plum , a seldom seen jumbo -margined mint example , sporting lavishly large margins all around which are quite uncharacteristic of this , plus its color is an eye-arresting intense shade on fresh white paper , surpris ingly well centered, pristine original gum , Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine jumbo with great eyeappeal ; 2006 Gratton certificate .................................... ....................................................................................... $1,200 2237

2239 EE. / â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ #116, 1912 10c Brown purple , mint block of four, containing an especially choice pair at right , rich color on fresh paper , original gum, bottom stamps very lightly hinged and the top pair Never Hinged, left stamps Fine and the right pair Extremely Fine ; Ex.-Marden ....................................................................... for singles $2,080

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PB. #116, 1912 10c Brown purple, handsome and rare top margin "T-4 Ottawa - No. - A 11" and "934Q" imprints block of eight, remarkably well centered for this difficult issue, very fresh with strong and intact perforations all around, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; a finer plate block would be a challenge to locate. ..............................................for singles $9,600

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** #116a, 1912 10c Reddish purple, choice mint single, wonderfully well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich distinctive color on fresh paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine.......................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,350

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#116, 1912 10c Brown purple, lathework Ty. C, rare bottom margin block of four, nicely centered

with a choice pair at right, fresh and intact, original gum, top left stamp lightly hinged, top right stamp with minute trace of hinging, the bottom pair Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine and quite choice........... $3,750

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#116, 1912 10c Brown purple, lathework Ty. B, an amazing bottom sheet-margin horizontal strip of

ten, being the bottom row of the sheet, with corner selvage at left and part arrow at right, remarkably well centered for such a large multiple of this, deep rich color, original gum, four stamps lightly hinged including the right s.e. stamp which is thinned, the other six are Never Hinged, one of which has a vertical crease, some perf. separations between two otherwise Very Fine; probably unique. .................................................. for singles $ 12,000

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83** #ll 7a, 1922 10c Blue , dry printing , top margin part "T-7 Ottawa - No. - A 2" imprint block of four, choice centering, original gum, h.r. and thinning in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ..................................................................................................................................................for singles $840 2245 83** #ll 7a, 1922 10c Blue , dry printing , lathework Ty. D, bottom margin block of four, excellent centering, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine.... .............................................................$ 1,000

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PB** #ll 7ii, 1922 10c Light blue wet printing , top left corner margin "T - 7 - OTTAWA- No. - A 22" and "934 A H" imprints block of fourteen (7x2), attractively centered, original gum, lightly hinged in the left selvage only, the stamps and the plate block Never Hinged, Very Fine; Ex.-Lindemann.....................for singles $ 1,680

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EB */** #119, 1925 20c Olive green, an eye-catching mint block of four, incredibly well centered and margined throughout, fresh and intact, original gwn, top left stamp very lightly hinged, the other three Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice..... ..........................................................................................................for singles $1,500

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2248

EB */** #119a , 1925 20c Olive green imperforate, a rare block of four, large margins all around, sumptuously rich color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, the bottom pair Never Hinged, tiny inclusion in the margin between the bottom stamps, Extremely Fine; an illusive multiple since most have been cut into pairs; only 50 pairs were issued ... ..................................................................................................................for pairs $7,500

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tE*/** #119b, 1912 20c Sage green, wet printing, choice mint block of four, wonderfully well centered, deep rich color on clean paper, original gum, top stamps trivial h.r., the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 1996 VG. Greene certificate; Ex.-Dunn. ........................................................................................ for singles $2,400 2250 tE*/** #119, 1925 25c Olive green, dry printing, lathework Ty. D, handsome and choice bottom margin block of four, incredibly well centered throughout, fresh and intact, original gum, top stamps lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; rare this nice. ..........................................................................$ 1,875

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** #119, 1925 25c Olive green, latheworkTy.A, striking bottom margin strip of four, deep rich color, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage of the right stamp, the stamps all Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine..... .. $ 1,800

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EE** #120, 1925 50c Black brown, post office fresh mint block of four, excellent centering, rich color on crisp white paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine..... .......................... for singles $1,440

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2253 PB. #120, 1925 50c Black brown,

very scarce top margin "L.B.G. - Ottawa - No.A - 4" and "936 Q" imprints block of eight, nicely centered, fresh and intact, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, Very Fine................................................................................................. for singles $2,880

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EE*/** #12Oa,1912 SOcBlack, wet printing, exceptional mint block of four of this sought-after shade, with distinctive intense color on fresh paper, marvelously well centered throughout, original gum, top stamps lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice; 1980 P.F.certificate; Ex.-Lindemann. ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $3,200

2254

2255

EE*/** #12Oi,1917 SOcSilver black, wet printing, a lovely mint block of four of this scarce shade, particularly well centered with a choice pair at right, strong distinctive color on fresh paper, orjginal gum, top stamps lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; Ex. Lindemann.................. ....................... $2,800

2255

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2256

EE*/ ** #120ii, 1923 50c Brown black, wet printing, seldom seen mint block of four of this scarce and distinctive shade , striking rich color on fresh paper, remarkably well centered, original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; Ex.-Lindemann .......................... ....................... $2,000

2256

2257

P #120P, 1925 50c Sepia re-engraved, large die proof on India, 54x56mm die sunk on l 78x 152 mm card, die no. "F-219" and "American Bank Note Co. Ottawa" imprints , fresh and Extremely Fine; this is the reengraved die showing the line strengthened at upper right. ....... ................... .............................. Estimate $ I ,000-1,500

2257

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2258

" Unitrade Cata log or Esti mated Value"

2259

EE** #122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, choice mint block of four, outstanding centering , fresh and intact , origina l gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ................... ............................... ............. .................................... ............ .... $ 1,800 2259 EE** #122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, post office fresh mint block of four, well centered, crisp and intact, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine .................................................... .................. ................ ......... $ 1,800

2258

2260

** #122b, 1923 $1.00 Deep orange, wet printing, lathework Ty. D, bottom margin sing le, origina l gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce. ..................... ............... ..................................... ................. ........................ $800

2260

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2261 2261 EE** #122iii, 1923 $1.00 Orange, pyramid guide lines in selvage, left sheet-margin block of four, wonder-

fully fresh , strong and intact , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare ................. .......... ...................... $5,250

2262 EE** #122 , 1923 $1.00 Orange, dry printing , lathework Ty. D, a gorgeo us bottom margin block of four, marvelousl y well centered throughout , original gum , lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps Never Hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine .... ............................................................. ................. ......... ............. ............... $ 1,500

2262

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"Unitrade Catalog or Estimated Value"

2263

** #122, 1923 $1.00 Orange, dry printing, lathework Ty. D, bottom margin single, huge margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine............................................................................................................................. $450

2263

KING GEORGE

V "ADMIRAL"

COIL STAMPS

2264

EE** #126a, 1924 le Yellow imperforate horizontally, dry printing, Die II, left pane of 100, with full top and bottom selvages and a natural s.e. at left, remarkably fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; rare as a sheet. .................................................................................................................... for 25 blocks $3,000

2264

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2265

rn. #126c , le Yellow imperforate horizontall y, wet printing , Die I, block of four, fresh and well center ed, original gum , lightly hinged, Very Fine and scarce. .... .......... ....... ...... ............... .... .......... .. ............ .... ....... ......... .. $600

2265

2266

rn. #126c-130a , 1924 lc-3c Admirals imperforate horizontall y, lathework Ty. B or D, bottom margin blocks of four, generally well centered, original gum , lightly hinged, 2c Fine, the others Very Fine. ............ .... 5,750

2266

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"Unitrade Catalog or Estimated Value"

2267

Hl** #128a, 1924 2c Green imperforate horizontally,dry printing, left pane of I 00, with full top and bottom selvages and part arrow at bottom right, well centered, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, four stamps with internal wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine; rare as a sheet. .................................................................. $3,000

2267

2268

** #130b, 1924 3c Carmine coil, Die II, dry printing, choice mint pair, incredibly well centered within balanced margins, original gum, Never Hinged, the left stamp with a tiny natural inclusion, Extremely Fine. .... $625

2268

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2269 2269

** #130b, 1924 3c Carmine coil, Die II, dry printing, select mint pair, well centered within large margins ,

original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 2003 Gratton certificate. ...................................... $625

2270

** #131iv, 1918 le Dark green coil, Toronto experimental coil, fresh mint pair , original gum, Never Hinged, weak or separated perforations , otherwise Very Fine....... ................................... ......................... .......... $375

2270

50TH ANNIVERSARY

OF CONFEDERATION

227 1

* #135a, 1917 3c Confederation imperforate, without gum as issued, choice horizontal pair, four uniformly large margins , fresh and Extremely Fine; only 100 pairs were issued. .................... ............ ......... ............ ..... $750

2271

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2272

EE* #135a, 1917 3c Confederation imperforate, without gum as issued, handsome and rare top right corner margin block of four, with large margins on the other two sides, rich color on immaculate paper, Extremely Fine and choice; only 100 pairs were issued.......................................................................................for pairs $ I,500

2272

KING GEORGE

V "ADMIRAL"

IMPERFORATE

ISSUES

2273

2273 PB* #138, 1924 3c Carmine imperforate , an extremely rare top margin "T-7 - Ottawa - No.-A 131" and

"944 B K" imprint block of eight, large margins, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage, the stamps Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only four examples of this plate number are recorded imperforate, two each from the left and right panes; Ex.-Jephcott, Lindemann... .......................................................................................... $2,000

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2274

ffi** #138, 1924 3c Carmine imperforate, lathework Ty. D, bottom right corner margin block of four, with large margins on the other two sides, rich color on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $300

2274

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2275

mo #138, 1924 3c Carmine imperforate, lathework Ty. D, bottom margin "T-7 - Ottawa - No.-A 128" and "944 B H" block of eight, generous even margins, used with two strikes of "Winnipeg/Jan 28, 28" postmark, fresh and Very Fine......... ........................................................................................................................for mint $750

2275

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2276

PB** #138, 1924 3c Carmine imperforate , lathework Ty. D, handsome bottom margin "T-7 - Ottawa - No.A 128" and "944 B H" imprints block of twelve, with large even margins on the other three sides, post office fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine............... ............................................................................$ 1,760

2276

KING GEORGE

V "A DMIRAL " PROVISIONALS

2277

EE ** #139i, 1926 2c on 3c Carmine, shifted surcharge, choice mint block of four, incredibly well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine.................. ................................................................. for singles $900

2277

2278

EE**#139iii , 1926 2c on 3c Carmine , pyramid guide lines, a gorgeous left sheet -margin block of four, except ionall y well centered , crisp and intact, origina l gum, Never Hinged , Extremely Fine and choice ...................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,200

2278

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2279 2279 EE. #139i, 1926 2c on 3c Carmine , shifted surcharge, latherwork Ty. D, bottom margin block of four

showing the surcharge shifted strongly downwards and at a slight diagonal, beautifully centered, original gum, lightly hinged at top, the bottom right stamp with a stain at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine and rare; 1993 VG. Greene certificate; Ex.-Dunn. ......................................................................................................................$2,500

2280 2280 EE. / â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ #140a, 1926 2c on 3c Carmine, double surcharge, block of four, original gum, top stamps h.r. and

bottom pair Never Hinged, fresh and Fine........................................................................................................... $1 000 May 22, 2008

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2282

"Unitrade Catalog or Estimated Value"

2283

** #140b, 1926 2c on 3c Carmine , triple surcharge, choice mint single, beautifully centered within uncommonly large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine................................................................... $450 2282 ** #140b, 1926 2c on 3c Carmine , triple surcharge , select mint single, fresh and well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine; 1978P.F.certificate. .............................................................................. $450 2283 * #140c , 1926 2c on 3c Carmine , double surcharge, one inverted, left sheet-margin single, slightly disturbed original gum, Fine..................................................................................................................................... $300 228 1

2284

EE** #140ii , 1926 2c on 3c Carmine, pyramid guide lines, left sheet-margin block of six (3x2), fresh and well centered, strong and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine........................................................... $9 10

2284

60TH ANNIVERSARY

OF CONFEDERATION

2285

*/ ** #141a-45a , 1927 lc-12c Confederation imperforate cplt., horizontal pairs , mostly large margins, original gum except 3c no gum, I c and 12c lightly hinged and 2c and Sc Never Hinged, Very Fine or better. ........................................................................................................................................................................ $960

2285

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2286

l:E** #141a-45a , 1927 lc-12c Confederation imperforate cplt., choice set of left sheet-margin part arrow block s of four, each with large margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine . .................. $2,400

2286

2287

** #141b-45b, 1927 lc-12c Confederation imperforate vertically cplt., hori zontal pairs , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine set. ......................................................... ...................... ............................ ................... $ 1,200

2287

2288

l:E** #141b-45b , 1927 lc-12c Confederation imperforate vertically cplt., block s of four, the 3c and 12c with sheet-mar gins at left and the Sc with imperforate top margin , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine set; Gimbels certificate ; Ex. -Lichtenstein. ............... ............................................................................... .................. $2,400

2288

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2289

** #141c-45c, 1927 lc-12c Confederation imperforate horizontally cplt., vertical pairs, well centered and margined, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to mostly Extremely Fine... ................................................$ 1,200

2289

HISTORICAL

ISSUE

2290

** #146a-48a, 1927 5c-20c Historical imperforate cplt., horizontal pairs, each with large even margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................................................................................... $720

2290

2291

EB ** #146a-48a , 1927 5c-20c Historical imperforate cplt., bottom left or bottom right corner margin blocks of four, each with large margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handso1ne ............... ......................................................................................................................................................$ 1,440

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** #146 b-48b, 1927 5c-20c Historical imperforate vertically cplt., left sheet-margin, bottom left corner margin and bottom right corner margin horizontal pairs respectively,well centered and margined, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome..................................................................................................... $720

2292

2293

* #146c-48c, 1927 5c-20c Historical imperforate horizonta lly cplt., vertical pairs, choice margins and centering, original gum, lightly hinged on the top stamps, Extremely Fine. ............................................................ $480

2293

KING GE O RGE V "SCR O LL" ISSUE 0 TT AWA•N°A - I

OTTAWA·

NOA

9 3 6 - A.

9 8 2

2294

PPB #149-59P, 1928-29 lc -$1.00 "Scroll" issue, plate proofs on India, matched set of top right corner margin "OTTAWA- No. A - 1" imprint blocks often , or in the case of the lc-8c values imprint blocks of twenty, all with large margins on the other two sides, fresh and clean, le with a natural paper flaw in the selvage and 10~ :¥ith a tear in the selvage just touching one stamp, still Extremely Fine; an exceedingly rare and vi~ually stnk1ng set. .......................................................................................................................................... for pairs $37,000

2294

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2295

** #149a-59a, 1928-29 lc-$1.00 "Scroll" issue imperforate cplt., a premium quality set of horizontal pairs, all with sheet-margins at left, except 3c and 5c with sheet-margins at base, each with large margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome.......................................................$5,212.50

2295

2296

** #149b, 1928 le Orange imperforate, left sheet-margin block of four, with oversized margins on the EB other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ........................................................................ $375

2296

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2297

BP** #149c-S3c, 1928 le, 2c and Sc "Scroll" issue imperforate, booklet panes of six, tete-beche, the set of horizontal pairs with 4.5 mm vertical gutter between the panes, all with large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, 2c with a trivial gum disturbance mainly in the margin, Extremely Fine; one of the nicest sets available.... ...................................................................................................................................................................$6,075

2297

2298

BP* #149c-S3c, 1928 le, 2c and Sc "Scroll" issue imperforate, booklet panes of six, tete-beche, cplt., pairs with large margins all around, original gum, very lightly hinged, one 2c with small thin, otherwise Extremely Fine.....................................................................................................................................................$4,050

2298

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2299

block of four showing 4.5mm vertical and 4.5mm horizontal gutters, large margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine...............................$ 1,500

2299 EE** #149ciii, 1928 le Orange imperforate, tete-beche ,

2300

le, 2c and Sc "Scroll" issue imperforate , tete-beche , cplt., blocks of four showing 17.0mm vertical and 3.0mm horizontal gutters, each with large even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine set. ................................................................................................................$4,500

2300 EE** #149civ -53civ, 1928

230 1 EX

** #149d-59b, 1928 lc-$1.00 "Scroll" issue imperforate vertically cplt., horizontal pairs, well centered and margined, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ............................................................................$5,325

2301

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2302 EX

** #149 d-59b, 1928 le -$1.00 "Scroll" issue imperforate vertically cplt. , horizontal pairs , choice centering and margins, original gum , Never Hinged, an Extre mely Fine set. .................................................................... $5,325

2302

2303 EX 2303 ** #149e-59c , 1928-29 1c-$1.00 "Scroll" issue imperforate horizontall y cplt., select vertical pairs , well centered and margined, origi nal gum , Never Hinged, an Extreme ly Fine set. ........... ......................................... $5,325

2304 EX 2304

** #149e-59c , 1928-29 1c-$1.00 "Scroll" issue imperforate horizontall y cplt., vertica l pairs , original gum , ever Hinged, each stamps with "HHH" owner's handsta mp on gum, Very Fine set. ...................................... $5,325

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2305

** #150ciii, 1928 2c Green imperforate, tete-beche , block of four showing 4.5mm vertical and 4.5mm 2305 EE horizontal gutters, four large to very large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. ..........................$ 1,500

2306

2306 PB. #152a, 1929 4c Bistre imperforate, rare top margin "Ottawa - No A - 1" and "979 - N" imprint block

of eight, with large even margins on the other three sides, original gum which is a bit disturbed in places, two pairs Never Hinged, Very Fine......... .................................................................................................... for pairs $750

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2307 2307 ** #158, 1929 50c Dark blue, gem mint example, beautifully centered amid large balanced margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ............................................................................................................ $700

2308

** #158, 1929 50c Dark blue, an extraordinarily handsome mint block of four, with each stamp being pre2308 EB cisely centered within large margins, crisp and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a gem block in every regard................................................................................................................................. for singles $2,800

2309 2309 ** #158a , 1929 50c Dark blue imperforate, horizontal pair, ample to mostly large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; signed Bloch............................................................................................................... $ 1,500

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23 10

choice block of four, with large even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem...............................................................................for pairs $3,000

2310 EE** #158a, 1929 50c Dark blue imperforate,

2311

** #158b, 1929 50c Dark blue imperforate vertically, horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $ 1,500

2311

2312

** #159a, 1929 $1.00 Olive green imperforate, select vertical pair, large even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem.......................................................................................................$ 1,350

2312

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2313 23 I3 ** #159b, 1928 $1.00 Olive green imperforate vertically, horizontal pair, choice centering and margins,

original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem. ........................................................................................$ 1,350

2314

** #159b, 1928 $1.00 Olive green imperforate vertically, a gorgeous left sheet-margin block of four, EB wonderfully well centered, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ..............for pairs $2,700

23 14

OTT

A- NÂ°A-

2315

PB** #159c, 1929 $1.00 Olive green imperforate horizontally, a fantastic top margin "OTTAWA- No. A - l" and "982 - E" imprints block of six, beautifully centered and large margins, original gum, Never Hinged but for a tiny hinge reinforcement in the selvage at top left, Extremely Fine and rare; it is likely that fewer than five such plate blocks exist. ...................................... ................ ........................................................ for pairs $4,050

23 15

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OF CANADA V "ARCH/LEAF"

"U nitra de Cata log or Estimated Value"

ISSUE

2316

** #163d, 1930 le Deep green imperforate, Die II, horizontal pair, large margins, original gum, fingerprint on gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only 50 pairs were issued ...... ............. ............................ .............. $4,000

2316

2317

** #174a-77a, 1930 12c-$1.00 Arch issue imperforate, choice vertical pairs of each, all with oversized even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce; only 75 pairs of each were issued; 12c accompanied by 1980 P.F.certificate. .......................................................................................................... $8,600

2317

2318

EE ** #l 74a-77a, 1930 12c-$1.00 Arch issue imperforate, left, or in the case of the $1.00 right, sheet-margin blocks of four, all with large even margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 75 pairs of each were issued and blocks of four are very few and far between................................$ I 7,200

2318

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2319

** #176, 1930 50c Dull blue, the "perfect" mint single, flawlessly centered amid synunetrical margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely; a gem for the most meticulously assembled collection. .......................... $600

2319

2320 EE** #176, 1930 50c Dull blue, attractive mint block of four, nicely centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. ............................................................................................................................................................ $2,400

2320

232 1

** #176a, 1930 50c Dull blue imperforate , choice vertical pair, oversized even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued... ........................................................$2,500

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2322 2322 PB./** #177, 1930 $1.00 Dark olive green, top left corner margin "Plate No. l " block of four, original gum, the right pair and the selvage with slightly disturbed gum causing a stain in the top left corner selvage, the left pair Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine... .............................................................................................. for singles $1,500

2323 2323 ** #177a, 1930 $1.00 Dark olive green imperforate, select vertical pair, with oversized even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued. ................................ $2,500 KING GE O RGE V "A D MIRAL" P RO VISI O NAL

** #184, 1931 3c Carm ine perf. 12x8, block of 90 (9x 10), with full top and bottom selvages and 2324 EB part arrow at bottom left , original gum, Never Hinged, Fine to Extremely Fine .... ................................. ......................................................................................................................for 50 VF and 40 Fine (No PH)$2,280 GEORGE

ETIENNE

CA RTIE R

2326 2325 * #190a, 1931 10c Cart ier imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins, original gum, barest trace of hinging, owner's handstamp on gum, Extremely Fine; only 150 pairs were issued................................................... $650 2326 ** #190a, 1931 10c Cart ier imperforate, horizontal pair, ample to mostly large margins, original gum, ever Hinged, Very Fine; only 150 pairs were issued. ........................................................................................ $975 2325

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2327

2327 EE** #l 90a, 1931 10c Cartier imperforate, a superb top right corner margin block of four, with large mar-

gins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome; only 150 pairs were issued....... ............................................................................................................................................................ $ 1950

2328

2328 EE** #190a, 1931 lOc Cartier imperforate, a gorgeous top left corner margin block of four, with oversized

margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem in every regard; only 150 pairs were issued. ................................................................................................................................................$ 1,950 KING GEORGE

V "M EDALLION"

ISSUE

2329 EX

2329 ** #195c-200a, 1932 lc-8c George V imperforate , choice horizontal pairs, each with large even margins

all around, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, including the 4c-8c which are so often found with disturbed gum, Extremely Fine; only 150 pairs were issued...............................................................................................$3, l 50 May 22, 2008

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2330 EX

EE ** #195c-200a, 1932 lc-8c George V imperforate , handsome and rare blocks of four, the lc-3c with narrow sheet-margin at base and the 4c-8c with wide sheet-margins at base, large even margins on the other three sides, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, including the 4c-8c which are so often found with disturbed gum, Extremely Fine and choice; only 150 pairs were issued.. ...................................................................................$6,300

2330

233 1 EX

** #195c-201a, 1932 lc-13c "Medallion " issue imperforate cplt., select sheet-margin pairs, the lc-8c horizontal pairs with left or right sheet-margins and the 13c a vertical pair with top sheet-margins, each with large margins on the other three sides, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, including the 4c-8c which are most often found with disturbed gum, an Extremely Fine set; only 100 complete sets of pairs are possible. .................... $4,900

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EB** #198, 1932 4c Ochre , top left "Plate No. 2" sheet of I 00, fresh and intact , generally well centered, original gum , Never Hinged, Fine to Extremely Fine ; rare as a sheet. for 50 Fine and 50 VF sing les ................. $10,500

2332

2333

** #199a, 1932 Sc Dark blue imperforate vertica lly, horizont al pair, including the majority of the adjacent stamp at left, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only 50 pairs exist. .................. .............. .......... $3,500

2333

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2334

EE** #200, 1932 Sc Red orange, a beautiful top right "Plate No. 2" sheet of I 00, remarkably well centered, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine to Extremely Fine; rare as a sheet. $9,000 for 50 Fine and 50 VF singles..............................................................................................................................

2334

2335

** #20la, 1932 13c Dull violet imperforate, choice vertical pair, with oversized margins alt around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem.................................................................................................$1,750

2335

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2336

PB** #201a , 1932 13c Dull violet imperforate, a stunning top left corner margin plate no. 1 block of four, with large to huge margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only four plate blocks can exist. .............................................. ......................... ......................................... .................. for pairs $3,500

2336

GRA IN EXH IBIT IO N

2337

tE** #203 , 1933 20c Grain Exhibition , gem quality right sheet-margin mint block of four, with each stamp being incredibly well centered within uniformly large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome...... ................................................................................................................................... for singles $480

2337

2338

** #203a , 1933 20c Grain Exhibition imperforate , vertical pair, large margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce; only 75 pairs were issued... ............................................................$ 1,600

2338

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2339

PB** #203a, 1933 20c Grain Exhibition imperforate, a fantastic bottom right corner margin plate no. 1 block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice; only three plate blocks can exist........................................................................................... for pairs $3,200

2339

2340

** #203i, 1933 20c Grain Exhibition, broken "X", pos. 19, the bottom left stamp in a right sheet-margin EB mint block of four, extraordinarily well centered throughout, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $660

2340

234 1

** #203ii, 1933 20c Grain Exhibition imperforate, broken "X",pos. 19, an exceedingly rare right sheetmargin horizontal pair, the left stamp the variety, oversized even margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a mere three pairs of this variety exist, only two of which are never hinged. ................................................................................................................................................................$7,500

2341

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2342 2342

2343

** #208a , 1934 3c Cartier imperforate, another horizontal pair, large margins , original gum , Never Hinged,

Extreme ly Fine; only 125 pairs were issued ....... ........ ............ .................................... .................................... .... $ I ,200 2343 ** #208a , 1934 3c Cartier imperforat e, handsome left sheet-margin horizonta l pa ir, with large even mar gins on the other three sides, origina l gum , Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem ; on ly 125 pairs were issued . .............................................................. ............................................. ............................ ................ ........... $ 1,200

2344

** #208a , 1934 3c Cartier imperforate, select horizontal pair, with four uniform ly large margins, origina l gum , Neve r Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 125 pairs were issued .............. .......................... .......... .......... ........... $ 1,200

2344

2345 EB** #208a , 1934 3c Cartier imperforate, rare block of four, with large even margins all around, original gum , Never Hinge d, Extreme ly Fine and handsome ; only 125 stamps were issued and few block remain . ..........................................................................................................................................................for pairs $2,400

2345

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** #208iv, 1934 3c Cartier, wide gutter, horizontal strip of four showing the wide gutter at center, choice centering, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................................................................... $800

2346

2347 2347 EE** #208iv, 1934 3c Cartier, wide gutter, bottom sheet-margin block of eight containing two horizontal strips of four with wide gutter at center, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.......................................................................................................................................................................$1,600

LOYALISTS

2348 2348

** #209a, 1934 10c Loyalists imperforate , gorgeous top sheet-margin horizontal pair, with large even

margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce; only 50 pairs were issued.. .................................................................................................................................................................$3,500

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2349 2349 ** #209a, 1934 10c Loyalists imperforate, choice vertic al pair, with four uniforml y large margins , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce ; only 50 pair s were issued ........................ ............................... $3,500

NEW BRUNSWICK

2350

** #210a, 1934 2c New Brunswick imperforate, premium qualit y hori zont al pair, with uncommonl y large even margins all around , ori ginal gum , Ne ver Hin ged, an Extrem ely Fin e ge m; only 75 pair s were issued . ............................................ ...................................................... .......................................................... $ 1487.50

2350

235 1

** #210ii, 1934 2c ew Brunswick imperforate, closed frameline, handsome right sheet-margin vertical pair, both stamps the variety, oversized even margin on the other three sides, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremel y Fine and rare ; only 30 imperforate pairs exist with this variety . ............. ................................. $3,062.50

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2352 EE** #21 Oii, 1934 2c New Brunswick imperforate, closed frameline, an extremely rare bottom right corner margin block of four, the right pair the varieties, large even margins on the other two sides, original gum, Neve~H_inged,Extremely Fine; only 30 imperforate pairs can exist with this variety and only a few ~locks remain intact. ............ ............................ ............. ............... ................. ............ ........ ........................... for patrs $4,550

2352

KING GEORGE

V SILVER JUBILIE

2353

** #2lla-16a, 1935 lc-13c Silver Jubilee imperforate cplt., a choice set of pairs, 1c, 2c and Sc right sheet-margin horizontal pairs and 3c, 10c and 13c vertical pairs with sheet-margins, other margins all large to very large, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine set; only 100 complete sets of pairs are possible.............. ....................................................................................................................................................... $3,600

2353

2354 EE** #213i, 1935 3c Silver Jubilee imperforate, vertical gutter, block of eight, being two blocks of four separated by a vertical gutter at center, large even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only five such multiples exist. ................ ................................................................ ........ ............ $4,375

2354

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2355 EE** #215i, 1935 10c Silver Jubilee imperforate , vertical gutter, block of eight, being two blocks of four with a vertical gutter at center, large even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only five such multiples exist. ........... ........................................................... ............................................ $4,375

2355

2356 EE*/ ** #216i, 1935 13c Silver Jubilee, shilling mark, Pl. 1 UR, pos. 78, the bottom right stamp in a mint block of four, original gum, top stamps lightly hinged, bottom pair including the variety Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce, 1998 Saskatton guarantee..... .................................................................................................... $ 1,249

2356

KING GEORGE

V PICTORIAL

ISSUE

2357 EE** #217-27, 1935 lc-$1.00 George V Pictorials cplt., choice mint blocks of four, beautifully centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to mostly Extremely Fine...............................................for singles $ 1,282.50

2357

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2358 EX

** #217c-27a, 1935 lc-$1.00 George V Pictorials imperforate cplt., pairs, the lc-8c horizontal pairs and I 0c-$1.00 vertical pairs, all but 50c with a sheet-margins, with the other margins all very large, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine and choice set; only 150 sets of pairs were issued. .................................... $4,200

2358

2359 2359

EE**#291c, 1935 3c Dark carmine , printed on the gummed side, a highly desirable mint block of four of

this scarce and typically way off center error, being wonderfully well centered when compared to the others, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and choice; only 200 examples are recorded, with this quite likely the finest surviving mint block. ........ .......... ........ .............. ........ ...... ..... ....... ............ ................. .. . $2,400

2360

** #221a, 1935 Sc Blue imperforate vertically, horizontal pair, choice centering and margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 150 pairs were issued... ............................................................................ $450

2360

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EE** #221a , 1935 Sc Blue imperforat e vertically, block of four, large margins and excellent centering, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 150 pairs were issued................................................. for pairs $900

2361

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2362

PB** #221a , 1935 Sc Blue imperforate verticall y, bottom left corner margin imprint and plate no. 1 block of twelve, outstanding centering, strong and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, light gum bend and two affected by a natural paper wrinkle, otherwise Extremely Fine; only three such plate blocks can exist. ........................................................................................................................................................for pairs $2,700

2362

2363 EX

** #223a-27a , 1935 lOc-$1.00 Picto rials imperforat e, select vertical pairs, each with oversized even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ........................................................................ $2,400

2363

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EE**#223iii-27ii, 1935 lOc-$1.00 Pictorials imperforate, gutter blocks cplt., a extraordinary set of gutter blocks of eight, being two blocks of four separated by a wide vertical gutter at center, each with a top or bottom sheet-margin and large margins on the other three sidesa, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and eye-catching; probably fewer than six sets of such blocks exist today. ........... ............ ...... ...... ....... ............ $19 ,500

2364

2365

EE** #227, 1935 $1.00 Blue, choice mint block of four, precisely centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................................................................................................................. for singles $600

2365

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2366

PB** #227a, 1935 $1.00 Blue imperforate, an exceedinglyrare bottom margin imprint and plate no. 1 block of six, with large even margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, slight gum disturbance in the margin and crease in the selvage just affecting the bottom right stamp, otherwise Extremely Fine; only six

2366

plate blocks exist imperforate . ............. .............................................................. ............................................... $2,000 May 22 , 2008

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2367 EX

** #231c-36a , 1937 le-Sc George VI imperforate cplt. , select horizontal pairs , all with large margins , including 3c, 4c and 8c with sheet-marg in, original gum , Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine ; only 100 sets of pairs were issued ... ........................................................................................ ............... ................................................. $3,600

2367

2368 EX EB** #231c-36a, 1937 le-Sc George VI imperforate cplt. , scarce blocks of four, large margins all around, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; only 100 sets of pairs were issued and few block s remain . .............................. .................................................................................................. ........................ for pairs $7,200

2368

KING GEORGE

VI CORONATION

2369 2369 ** #237a, 1937 3c Coronation imperforate , choice left sheet-margin vert ical pair, with large even marg ins on the other three sides, original gum , Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine; only 75 pairs were issued . .................. $ 1,200

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2370 EX

EE** #241-45, 1938 lOc-$1.00 Pictorials cplt., including both I Oc shades, choice mint blocks of four, each having been selected for its outstanding centering, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine set. ........................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,512

2370

237 1 EX

PEE#241-45P, 1938 lOc-$1.00 Pictorials, plate proofs on India mounted on card, cplt. but for a 13c value which does not exist, blocks of four with vertical gutter, except I Ochorizontal gutter, all with large even margins, 1Oc with a horizontal crease through the gutter as always, an Extremely Fine set. for plain blocks ....................................................................................................................................................$2,400

237 1

2372 EX

** #24lb -45b, 1938 lOc-$1.00 Pictorials imperforate cplt., including both 10c shades, select vertical pairs, except I Ochorizontal pairs, all with oversized symmetrical margins, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine set; only 75 sets of pairs were issued........................................................................................................... $5,700

2372

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2373

EEl**#241b -45b, 1938 lOc-$1.00 Pictorials imperforate cplt. , including both lOc shades , handsome blocks

of four, with all but the $1.00 value being corner margin blocks , large to huge margins , original gum , Never Hinged, one stamp fro each of the 10c values with an internal paper wrinkle , otherwise Extremely Fine ; only 75 sets of pairs were issued and few blocks remain ....... .......................................................... ........ for pairs $11,400

2374

** #245a, 1938 $1.00 Dull violet, imperforate horizontally, a gorgeous vertical pair of this exceedingly rare and sought -after error , large margins and flawlessly centered, original gum , Never Hinged, top stamp trivial tiny natural inclusions , Extremely Fine; a mere twelve pairs are known, in addition to six strips of thee and a plate block. .. ......................... ........................ ....................... ...................................................... ................ $9,000

2374

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2375

** #245b , 1938 $1.00 Dull violet imperforate , choice bottom sheet-margin vertical pair, with oversized even margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, top stamp with a tiny natural inclusion, Extremely Fine; only 75 pairs were issued... ......................................................................................................$1,200

2375

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2376

2377

PB** #245i, 1938 $1.00 Aniline violet, bottom left corner margin imprint and plate no. I block of four, excellent centering, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................................................... $900 2377 EE ** #245i , 1938 $1.00 Aniline violet , block of four, excellent centering, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................................................................................................................................... $900 2376

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2378 EE** #245i, 1938 $1.00 Aniline violet, a showpiece upper left full pane of 50, wonderfully well centered, strong and intact perforations, original gum, Never Hinged,Very Fine to Extremely Fine; very few sheets remain intact, especially of the scarcer aniline shade....... .............................................................................................$ 11,250

2378

ROYAL VISIT

2379

** #247a, 1939 2c Royal Visit imperforate , horizontal pair, uniformly large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued. .............................................................................. $ 1,050

2379

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2380

** #247a, 1939 2c Royal Visit imperforate, left sheet-margin guide marker block of four, with large even EB margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome; only 75 pairs were issued. ................................................................................................................................................ for pairs $2, I 00

2380

2381

#248a, 1939 3c RoyalVisit imperforate,vertical pair, large even margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued... ............................................................................$1,050

2381 **

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EE** #249-62, 1942-43, lc-$1.00 War Effort cplt., select block s of four, beautifully centered, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine to mostly Extremely Fine set.. ......... .......... ................... ............................................... $1,200

2382

2383 EX

** #249d-56a, 1942-43 lc-8c War Effort imperforate, horizontal pair s, except 4c greenish black and 8c vertical pair s, all with large even margins, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ..... ............................ $4,800

2383

2384 EX

** #249d-62a, 1942-43 lc-$1.00 War Effort imperforate cplt. , a choice set of pairs , the 1c-lOc horizon tal and the 13c-$ 1.00 vertical , all with unc01mnonly large margins all around, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; only 50 complete sets of pairs are possible ............................................................... ...............$ I 0,350

2384

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** #252i, 1943 3c Rose violet, with vertica l gutter between, handsome bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair, well centered, strong and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only twenty pairs have been

2385

recorded . ...................... ........................................................................................................................................ $3750

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2386

PB** #262 , 1942 $1.00 Deep blue, matched set of imprint and plate no. 1 blocks of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine................................................................................................................... $3,600

2386

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2387

full lower right pane of 50, outstanding centering, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, the plate block with a thin in the selvage only (not counted), othe1wiseExtremely Fine; very few sheets remain intact today. .................................................................................................................... $7,500

2387 EB** #262, 1942 $1.00 Deep blue,

KING GEORGE

VI PEACE

ISSUE

2388 EX

cplt., mint blocks of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine set. ........................................................................................................................................................................ $597

2388 EB** #268-73, 1946 Sc-$1.00 Peace

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2389 2389 PB** #272, 1946 50c Dark blue green, matched set of imprint and plate no. l blocks of four, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine.. .................... .................................................. .................................... ................. $900

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2390 2390 PB** #272, 1946 50c Dark blue green, matched set of imprint and plate no. l block s of ten, being the top or bottom two rows of the sheet , exce llent centering throughout , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine (no photo) .......................................... .................................................................. ................. ...... $ 1,800

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2391 EX 2391 P #328-29P, 1953 4c & Sc Ultramarine, compound die proof, on stamp paper , inscr ibed in pencil "Proof of _Dec 3111953" at upp er right , vertica l crease at left well away from the indicia , Very Fin~; rare if not unique ....................... ....................................................................................... .............................Estimate $2,000-3,000 May 22, 2008

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EEB1954 2c Green essay, preparedby the AmericanBank Note Co. for Canada Post, full sheet of 64 inscribed "Experiment"at top and "Specimen"at base, originalgum, Never Hinged,Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $5,000-7,500

2392

2393

2394

2395

** #339a, 1954 3c Carmine rose, imperforate vertically, rare horizontal pair from pos. 6566, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only 50 pairs of this error were discovered. ..............................................................$2,000 2394 ** #339a, 1954 3c Carmine rose, imperforate vertically, rare horizontal pair from pos. 63-64, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only 50 pairs of this error were discovered. ....................................................$2,000 2395 ,.1#341 v, 1854 Sc Bright blue, imperforate vertically between stamp and sheet-margin, centered to right and without gum as are all singles, Fine and extremely rare; a mere six singles are known, plus a plate block..................................................................................................................................................................... $500

2393

2396

EB . /â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ #343i, 1954 15c Grey, imperforate vertically between stamps and sheet-margin, left sheet-margin block of four, typical centering for this, original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Fine and rare; only five such blocks are recorded ..................... ......................... ................................. $3,000

2396

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2397 PB. #373i, 1957 Sc Mining, imperforate horizontally between stamps and sheet -margin, the unique top

right comer margin imprint and plate no. 1 block of four, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, Extremely Fine; 2003 Saskatoon guarantee; Ex.-Kutz ..... ....................................... ................. ................... ....... $5,000

2398 2398 ** #387a, 1959 Sc St. Lawrence Seaway, center inverted, a desirable mint example of this always popu-

lar 20th Century invert. rarity, with essentially perfect centering, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ... ........................................................................................... ............ ........................................... .................$16,000

2399 2399 0 #387a, 1959 Sc St. Lawrence Seaway, center inverted , a lovely used example of this sought -after 20th century invert rarity, with excellent centering and neat slogan machine cancel , Extremely Fine ; actually much more rare used than mint ; 1972 R.P.S. and 1993 VG. Greene certificates ................................................. .......$13,500 May 22, 200 8

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tE** #387a , 1959 Sc St. Lawrence Seaway, center inverted, a showpiece bottom right corner margin block of four of this perennia lly popu lar 20th Century invert. rarity, well centered, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine; very few blocks remain intact today ... .................................. ............... .................. ....................................$64,000

2400

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EE**#411, 1963 $1.00 Exports, lower right pane of 50, choice centering, strong and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine............................................................................................................................. $780

2401

2402

** #427ii, 1966 Sc Pitcher Plant, red double printed, bottom gutter-margin vertical pair, the top stamp also being the broken stamen variety, (#427i), original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; a very rare combination; Ex.-Mass...............................................................................................................................................................$1,200

2402

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2403 83** #465Biv, 1971 $1.00 Carmine rose, MF, PVA, bottom right plate no. 2 pane of 50, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine.................................................................................................................................................$ 1,250

2403

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2405

2404

** #468Ac, 1969 6c Orange coil, DF, DEX, imperforate , pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine... $400 2405 0 #468Ac, 1969 6c Orange coil, DF, DEX, imperforate, rare used pair, tied to piece by light machine cancel, Very Fine. ...................................................................................................................................... for mint $400

2404

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2407

** #468Ac, 1969 6c Orange coil, DF, DEX , imperforate, strip of four, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine................................................. .................................. ........................... .......... ................... ............... ............. $800 2407 ** #468Aii , 1969 6c Orange coil, HB , DEX , imperforate , pair , original gum, Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine and quite rare .......... .......... ............. .................... ......................... ........... ........................... .................................. . $4,000

2406

CANADA

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SUZOR-

COTE 1869·1937

CANADA

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SUZOR-

COTE 1869·1937

2408

2409

P #492P, 1969 50c Suzor-Cote, plate proof, vertical pair, large margins , Very Fine ; only a single pane of 50 has been recorded ....... ..................... ...................... ........ .................. .......... .................... ............... ........ ................ $800

2408

** #503a , 1968 6c Christmas, black omitted, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce ; only 191 sta1nps are recorded ..................................... ........................ ........................................................ ......... ............... $3,000

2409

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2410

** #503a, 1968 6c Christmas, black omitted, right sheet-margin horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; with only 191 stamps recorded few multiples exist. .................................................. $6,000

2410

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2411

2412

El:E** 4c Indian Head essay, complete imperforate pane of 25, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; believed to be one of only two intact sheets remaining . ..........................................Estimate $4,000-5 ,000

2412

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Canada 6 Canada 6

2413

2414

Spring PrintemDS

Canada 6 Canada 6 2415

** #535a, 1971 6c Maple Leaves in Spring, imperforate, top sheet-margin horizontal pair, with large margins on the other three sides, original gum, right stamp with small mount disturbance, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 75 pairs reported. ................................................................................................................................$1,200 2414 ** #535a , 1971 6c Maple Leaves in Spring, imperforate , horizontal pair, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 75 pairs reported.. .....................................................................................$1,200 2415 ** #535a , 1971 6c Maple Leaves in Spring , imperforate , right sheet-margin horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only 75 pairs reported.... ........................................................................................... $ 1,200

2413

24 16

2417

24 18

2419

** #537i, 1971 6c Maple Leaves in Autumn, grey omitted , select example of this rare and frequently faked error, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 1994 VG. Greene certificate...... ..................................... $4,000 2417 ** #537i , 1971 6c Maple Leaves in Autumn, grey omitted , another example of this rare and frequently faked error, original gum, Never Hinged, a couple nibbed perfs. at lower right, otherwise Very Fine; 2002 VG. Greene certificate.................................................................................................................................................$4,000 24 18 ** #549a, 1971 7c Emerald green coil, HB, DEX, imperforate, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, top $ 1,500 stamp with a slight crease, otherwise Very Fine and scarce. .............................................................................. 2419 * #550iii, 1971 Sc Slate coil, HF, GT2 , PVA, imperforate, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare. ...................................................................................................................................................................... $ 1250 2416

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2421

** #550q, 1971 Sc Slate coil, GT2, PVA, imperforate, strip of four, typical centering for this rare error, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine and quite elusive.................................................................................................$2,800 2421 EE** #572 ii, 1974 Sc Pacific Coast Indians, missing bird on totem, pos. 28, the center stamp in a top right comer margin block of nine, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. .............................................................. $250

2420

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2422

2423

** #575b, 1975 Sc Subarctic Indians, imperforate vertically, right sheet-margin horizontal pair, also being partially imperforate at top and bottom and with an extra row of vertical perforations at right as usual, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; fewer than 50 pairs have been recorded......... ........................................$ 1,250 2423 ** #575b, 1975 Sc Subarctic Indians, imperforate vertically, bottom right corner margin horizontal pair, also being partially imperforate at top and bottom and with an extra row of vertical perforations at right as usual, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; fewer than 50 pairs have been recorded............. ................................ $ I250 2422

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'*> #582-85 Footnote, 1972 15c Earth Sciences, interpanneau gutter pairs, horizontal pairs of each with vertical gutters , without gum as usual, strong and intact perforations , each with a trivial tiny wrinkle , Very Fine for these ; a mere eight such pairs have been recorded . .................................................................................. $3,000

2424

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2425

2426

** #591a, 1973 6c Dark red, printed on the gummed side, right sheet-margin single, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; signed Hennok. .......... .. ........... .... ... ......... ... ................. ....... .... .. ... ........... ........... ....... ............ $250

2425

EE** #591a, 1973 6c Dark red, printed on the gummed side, bottom sheet-margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine . .................................. .......... ............. ....... ............................................................ $ 1,000

2426

2427 2427

** #604a, 1874 8c Ultramarine coil, LF, imperforate, strip of four, original gum , Never Hinged, Fine...

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2429

** #604iii, 1974 8c Ultramarine coil, HB, imperforate, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. .... ** #604v, 1974 8c Ultramarine coil, DF, imperforate, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine . ..............

2430

$250 $275

243 1

** #604v, 1974 8c Ultramarine coil, DF, imperforate, strip of four , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine.. ............................. ..................................................... ........ ............................. ...................................... ........ $550 243 1 ** #605a, 1976 10c Dark carmine, DF, imperforate, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. ........ $225 2430

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** #608ii , 1972 10c Christmas, yellow omitted , bottom sheet -margin vertical pair as always, the center pair the errors, strong and intact , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; an exceedingly rare repellex error of which only five strips are known . ..................................................................................................... ........... $2,500

2432

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2434

2433

#61 lE, 1973 8c Laval, essay similitude, bottom sheet-margin single, with "Internationale de 1878/Paris/John Labatt" emblem, alphabet and numbers instead of names and "Prouse 8" instead of "Canada 8", original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate. ............................................Estimate $500-750 2434 ** #614a, 1974 15c R.C.M.P. Centenary, imperforate, vertical pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $750 2433

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2436

2435

** #614a, 1974 15c R.C.M.P. Centenary, imperforate, vertical gutter strip of four, being two pairs separated by a wide horizontal interpanneau gutter, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, horizontal crease in the gutter as always, Very Fine and rare; only fifteen gutter strips of four are known . ........................................................................................................................................................for pairs $1,500 2436 EE** #614a, 1974 15c R.C.M.P. Centenary, imperforate , an amazing full error sheet of 50, original gum, Never Hinged, horizontal crease through the fifth row which is not readily visible on face and a few trivial gum bends, otherwise Very Fine. .................................................................................. for corner blocks and pairs $19,100

2435

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2437 ** #614a Var., 1973 15c R.C.M.P. Centenary, imperforate, double impression , horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare.. ............................................................. for ordinary imperforate pair $750

2437

2438 EE* #614a Var., 1973 15c R.C.M.P. Centenary, imperforate, added impression of 10c, block of four, the top pair showing a second impression of the 10c value (#613) and the bottom pair normal, original gum with tiny dirt adhesion specks, Very Fine; a rare and striking error ; 2005 Gratton certific ate . ........................................................................................................................for normal imperforate pairs $1,500

2438

Canada::: 8 2440

2439

** #619i, 1973 8c Scottish Settlers , yellow paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce; only 150200 examples are thought to exist; 2000 Saskatoon guarantee. .................................................................... $275 2440 ** #634Tl-39Tl, 8c Letter Carrier, untagged , cplt., singles of each, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine set. ................................................................................................................................................................ $600

2439

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2441

2441 tE**

#641a , 1974 Sc Telephone Centenary, imperforate , an exciting full pane of 50, representing no less

than half of the known supply of this rare error, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only one sheet of 50 recorded in Unitrade as this is the first time this sheet has been offered publicly. .................................$67,000

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2442

** #677ai, 1975 Sc Christmas, double impression of black, horizontal se-tenant pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine................................................................................................................................................. $250

2442

2443

** #679i, 1975 15c Christmas Trees, blue omitted, a fantastic block of ten (5x2) of this rare repellex error EB with full side selvages, the top strip with blue partly missing and the bottom strip with blue partly missing on the left four stamps and completely missing on the right stamp, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2004 Saskatoon guarantee. .................................................................................................................................. $2,800

2443

2444

** #6S3d, 1976 Sc Royal Military College Centenary, double impression, right sheet-margin horizontal se-tenant pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; a rare and eye-catching error pair.... ...........................$5,000

2444

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2445 EE** #683d, 1976 Sc Royal Military College Centenary, double impression,

an eye-arresting bottom left corner margin se-tenant block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and quite rare. .......................$ 12,000

2445

2446

** #701i, 1976 10c "Passport", double impression of purple, vertical se-tenant pair with a normal stamp (#703), original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 1999 VG. Greene certificate. ................................................ $350

2446

2447

** #704i, 1977 25c Silver Jubilee, silver omitted, right sheet-margin part imprint single, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine.. ...................................................................................................................................$ 1,500

2447

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2448

2449

EB** #707i, 1977 2c Pale brown and multicolored, imperforate bottom half of stamp and margin, bottom left comer margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and quite scarce. ..... ............ ..... $750 2449 EB** #715vi, 1978 14c Red, imperforate bottom half of stamp and margin, bottom left comer margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; Ex.-Mass................... ...................................... $950

244 8

2450

** #716c, 1978 10c Red and black, red and tagging omitted, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and striking ; photocopy of 1980 VG. Greene certificate and 1980 Lyon certificate ........... .............................. $2,000

2450

CANADA

......................... •

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2451 EB** #716c, 1978 10c Red and black, red and tagging omitted, bottom sheet-margin block of four, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and eye-catching; 1980 Lyon certificate ............................................. $8,000

2451

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2452

#723Ab, 1978 SOcMulticolored, brown omitted, a striking bottom right corner margin block of four of this so-called "ghost town" error , original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 150 errors are known ; 1997 Saskatoon guarantee ............................................................ ............ ........................................ .......... ........$12,500

2452 EB**

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2453

#723Ab, 1978 SOcMulticolored, brown omitted, a stunning matched set of corner margin blocks of four of thjs striking so-called "ghost town" error , original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; with only 150 stamps discovered only three such matched sets are possible. .......................................................................$50,000

2453 EB**

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2454 EB** #726b, 1979 $1.00 Multicolored, black and tagging omitted, top left corner margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only about 200 examples have been recorded; 1997 Saskatoon guarantee. ......... ................................. .......... .................. ...................................... ................... ............................. $4,500

2454

2455

** #726ii, 1979 $1.00 Multicolored, inscriptions doubled, kiss print, one albino, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ................. .......................... ........................................... ....................... ............ ............. $350

2455

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2456

#727a, 1979 $2.00 Multicolored, silver omitted, bottom right corner margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 1985 VG. Greene certificate ...... ............................................................. $3,500

2456

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2457

83** #727a, 1979 $2.00 Multicolored , silver omitted, top left corner margin block of four, also showing a s.t~ong albino doubling of the inscription, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 1985VG. Greene cer-

2457

t1f1cate................................................................................................................................................................... $3,500

2458

83** #727a, 1979 $2.00 Multicolored, silver omitted, a marvelous block of 25, being the bottom half of the pane, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-VeryFine; quite likely the largest surviving multiple; 1982 VG. Greene ..............................................................................................................................................as a full sheet. $ 19,750

2458

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2459

EE**#741a, 1977 10c Christmas, imperforate vertically, a spectacular bottom sheet-margin block of ten containing five horizontal error pairs, original gum, center pair with a light spot of gum disturbance, Never Hinged, light vertical crease between the top three pairs, otherwise Very Fine. ................................................ $7,500

2459

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EE** #741a, 1977 10c Christmas, imperforate vertically, block of ten, being the bottom two rows of the sheet with full selvages, imperforate vertically between the second and third rows and part perforate horizontally, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only 30 pairs reported . ..................... ....................................... $3,750

2460

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246 1

83**#742a, 1977 12c Christmas, imperforate, left sheet-margin block of six, the left vertical pair imperforate, the center pair part perforated and the right pair normal, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare. ...................................................................................................................................................................... $2,500

246 I

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2462

PB** #743i, 1977 25c Christmas, kiss print, top left corner margin imprint block of four, showing a strong doubling of the inscription at top and of the imprint in the selvage, original gum, Never Hinged,Very Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate. .............................................................................................................................................. $200

2462

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2463 EX

83** #744-47b , 1977 12c Sailing Vessels, imperforate , bottom sheet-margin block of four, the bottom pair completely imperforate and the top stamps part perforated, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only three sheets are known with the bottom rows imperforate.. ...............................................................$4,500

2463

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2464 EX

EE** #744-47b, 1977 12c Sailing Vessels, imperforate , bottom right corner margin block of four, the bottom pair completely imperforate and the top pair part perforate at top, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only three such sheets were found, therefore only six blocks an exist; Ex.-Mass........ ............. $4,500

2464

2465

** #749b, 1977 12c Fisherman 's Dream, grey and tagging omitted , the right stamp in a horizontal se-tenant pair with normal, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only 22 sound examples are known; 1998 Saskatoon guarantee..... ................................................................................................................$3,0 00

2465

2466

** #749b, 1977 12c Fisherman's Dream, grey and tagging omitted , the bottom stamp in a vertical se-tenant pair with normal, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only 22 sound examples are known; 1998 Saskatoon guarantee...... .............................................................................................................................$3,000

2466

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2467

ffi** #789d, 1979 17c Green and black, black omitted and misperforated horizontally as always, right sheet-m argin block of four, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine for this; only 100 errors are known ......... $5,00 0

2467

2468

** #806a , 1979 17c Green coil, imperforate , strip of five, the right pair the error , the center stamp with blind_l?erfs. at _left and the left pair with blind perfs . at center and perforated at left, Very Fine; an interesting transition multiple. .. ......... ... .............. ........ ... ........... ............ ............... ..... ................... ... ..... . .......... ....... ............ ... $200

2468

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2469

ffi** #817-18c , 1979 17c Canadian Authors, imperforate, left sheet-margin block of six, the left vertica l pair the erro r, the center pair part perforated and the right pair normal , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare .................................................................................... ......................... ............. ............................... $2,5 00

2469

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2470

rn** #817i-18i , 1979 17c Canadian Authors, brown and blue doubl ed, top left corner

marg in block of four conta ining two se-tenant error pairs, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine ; 2006 Gratton certificate ....... .... $2,000

2470

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** #840 Var., 1979 17c Christmas , "Canada 17" inscription omitted , top right corner margin single, original gum, Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine ; one of Canada 's rarest modern errors with only six copie s reported; unli sted in Unitrade. ...... ............ ....... ............ ........ ............. .......... ....... ....... .................... ...... Estimate $2,000-3,000

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2472

** #841a , 1979 35c Christma s, gold and tagging omitted , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare ; fewer than 100 examp les are known . .................................................................................................................. $ 1,750

2472

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2473

* #865a , 1980 35c Uranium , print ed on the gumme d side, origina l gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare ; only 30 copies are known to have been saved from one error sheet discovered in Winnipeg area in 1980; 2000 Saskatoon guarantee ............. ............................................................................................. ...................... ... $ 1,000

2473

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2474 EE** #865a, 1980 35c Uranium, printed on the gummed side, top left corner margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and a great rarity; this is one of only two known corner blocks from the part sheet of 30 discovered in the Winnipeg area in 1980 and no others have surface since ... ........................ $5,000

2474

2475 EE** #878 Footnote, 1980 17c "Look of Music" Exhibition, imperforate, brown and most of magenta omitted , top right corner margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and striking; only a single sheet of 50 was discovered ................... ...................... ......................................................... .................... ....... $2,000

2475

2476

* #878i, 1980 17c "Look of Music" Exhibition, "Canada 17" and tagging omitted, printed on the gummed side, original gum , surface scuffs and crease at lower right and minor adherence on reverse, Fine for this; only 200 examples are known , approximately half of which have faults such as the example offered here ; 2006 Gratto n certificate ........ ........................ ............. ........................... .......... ............................. ........ for faults $800

2476

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2477 EE ** #878i, 1980 17c "Look of Music" Exhibition , "Canada 17" and tagging omitted, printed on the gummed side, choice left sheet-margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine; only about 100 sound examp les exist; 1998 Lyon certificate ... ............ ........................................... ........... .......................... $8,000

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2478 2478 PB** #878i, 1980 17c "Look of Music" Exh ibition , "Canada 17" and tagging omitted , printed on the gummed side, matched set of inscriptio n block s of four, original gum, Never Hinged, two stamps in each block creased , otherwise Very Fine and rare; only four such sets are possible . for sound ............................................................................................ ........................................................ .........$36,000

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2479 ** #888a, 1981 17c Canadian Painter, imperforate and tagging omitted, select horizontal pair, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare ; much nicer than those normally seen ... ................. ............................. $2,000 May 22, 2008

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2480 2480 EB** #924c , 1983 32c Red on cream, beige background and tagging omitted , bottom right corner margin

block of ten (5x2) , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; a unique multiple of this "Maple Leaf in Winter " error from the partial discovery sheet; 1997 Lyon certificate ... .............. .................... .............. .....$16,000

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EB** #924c, 1983 32c Red on cream, beige background and tagging omitted, a sensat ional bottom sheet-

margin block of 30 (6x5) of this so-called "maple leaf in winter" error , original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only 150 examp les reported, with this being the largest remaining multiple .. ........................$45,000 36

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EB** #926Bf, 1987 36c Parliament , Harrison paper, imperforate, bottom left corner margin block of ten (5x2), the left ver tical pair the error, the adjacent pair part perforated and the remainder normal , original gum , Never Hinged, Ext remel y Fine and rare; only twenty blocks are known, eight of which are corner blocks . ..................................... ...................... ............. ................. ......................... ............................................ .... $2,500

2482

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EB**#926Bii , 1987 36c Parliam ent, part perforate , left sheet-margin vertical block of twenty, being the left two columns of the pane, imperforate between stamps and sheet-margin and left stamps part perforate horizontally, plus pos. 21 shows the cloud in sky variety, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only four

2483

such multiples reported . ........................................................................................ ............................................ $5,500 Canada

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2484

PB** #929i, 1983 48c Cradle, magenta omitt ed, bottom right corner margin imprint block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2001 VG. Greene certificate. .................................................................. $ 1,800

2484

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PB** #929i, 1983 48c Cradle, magenta omitted, an exceedingly rare matched set of imprint blocks of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2001 VG. Greene certificate. ....................................................$7,200

2485

2487

2486

** #934a, 1984 $1.00 Glacier ational Park, blue omitted , left sheet-margin single, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine.................................................................................................................................................$ 1,250 2487 ** #935a, 1982 $1.50 Waterton Lakes, black omitted, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only a single sheet of 25 was discovered; photocopy of 1982 VG. Greene certificate of the sheet from which this is pos. 19 and 1997 VG. Greene certificate as a single......................... ......................................................$3,000

2486

2488

** #937 Var., 1983 $5.00 Point Pelee, black color shift, bottom sheet-margin single showing a dramatic shift of the black inscriptions, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................. Estimate $300 -400

2488

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** #950 Var., 1982 30c Red coil, imperforate horizontally, vertica l strip of three with not trace of scoring lines, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine ; unlisted in Unitrade ............... ................... ............. Estimate $400-500

2489

CANADA

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** #951a, 1983 32c Brown coil, imperforate, pair, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine. ....................

2491 249 1 2492 2493

2492

$225

2493

** #952a , 1985 34c Dull red brown coil, imperforate, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine .. ..... $200 ** #953a, 1987 36c Dark red coil, imperforate, pair, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine. ................ $375 ** #976i, 1983 32c World Communications Year, double impression of multicolored globe, top sheet -

margin single, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce .... ........... ................... ....................... .. $ 1,000

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** #981i, 1983 32c World University Games, printed on the gummed side, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only a single sheet of 50 was discovered . .............. .............................. ................................. ......... $ I,250

2494

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2496

2495

** #996ii, 1983 32c Nickel, silver color shift, left sheet-margin single, original gum, ever Hinged, Very Fine and striking; only 50 copies are believed to exist . ....... ..................... ........... ....................... ...................... $500 2496 ** #1083i, 1987 72c Hand-drawn Cart, imperforate, horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Extrernely Fine. ....................................................................................................................................................$ 1,200

2495

2497 2497

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#1133a, 1987 36c Charter of Rights and Freedoms, imperforate, top left corner margin block of six

(3x2), original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; 1998 Lyon certificate.. ....................................$ 11,000

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2499 2498 ** #1155ii , 1988 le Flying Squirrel, imperforate , bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Extren1ely Fine. ......................................................................................................................................$1,000 2499 ** #1155ii, 1988 le Flying Squirrel, imperforate , bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine................. ......................................................................................................................$1,000

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2505

EB ** #1164c, 1988 38c Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate, bottom right corner margin block of ten (2x5) containing an imperforate block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only 40 blocks of ten

2504

reporte~ .. ................ ............ ................................. .......................................... ......................... ............................. 1,750 BK** #1164d, 1988 38c Queen Elizabeth II booklet pane of ten, imperforate between, complete booklet

2505

containing a miscut pane resulting in three horizontal pairs imperforate vertically, plus a single with label also imperforate between (# I I64aii), original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and striking ............... ......................$5,500

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** #1165c, 1988 38c Houses of Parliament, printed on the gummed side, choice example from the single sheet of 100 that shows a sharp detailed impression, original gum, ever Hinged, Very Fine. for poor impression.............................................................................................................................................. $ 125 2507 EB ** #1165c, 1988 38c Houses of Parliament, printed on the gummed side, bottom left corner margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, thinned in the bottom selvage only, the stamps Extremely Fine. .. $625 2506

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ffi** #1165c , 1988 38c Houses of Parliament , printed on the gummed side, an incredible full pane of 100, being the blurred printing variation, original gum, Never Hinged, folded vertically at center causing creases on six stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine; probably the only intact sheet. .............................................................$ 13,000

2508

2509 2509

ffi** #1165d , 1988 38c Houses of Parliament , Slater paper, double impression of all colors except black,

left sheet-margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine for this and striking. ..........................$ 1,400

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25 11

#1166ii , 1989 39c Flag over Clouds , imperforate , block of four, original gum, Never Hinged,

Extremely Fine... .................................................................................................................................................. $ 1,500 25 11 ffi** #1167ai , 1990 39c Queen Elizabeth II, Imperforate , block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extre1nely Fine. ....................................................................................................................................................$ 1,500 May 22 , 2008

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** #1167aii, 1990 39c Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate between, horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine................................................................................................................................................. $550

2512

25 13

EE** #1172h , 1990 45c Pronghorn , imperforate, block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ......................................................................................................................................................................$2,400

2513

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25 14

PB** #ll 72h, 1988 45c Pronghorn, imperforate, an exceedingly rare set of matched comer margin imprint and traffic light blocks of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, one pair with light internal wrinkles, otherwise Extremely Fine..............................................................................$ 12,000

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2515 ** #ll 79d, 1990 78c Beluga Whale, imperforate, block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely 2515 EB Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $2400 "'

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2516 2516 PB** #1179d, 1990 78c Beluga Whale, imperforate, an exceedingly rare matched set of corner margin imprint and traffic light blocks of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; not listed as plate blocks. .............................................................................. for pairs$9,600

2517 2517 ** #1181a, 1989 $1.00 Runnymede Library, black inverted, handsome bottom left corner margin single, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; far more rare than the Seaway invert as only a single sheet of 25 were discovered, of which only 20 examples show the full "$1 Canada" inverted; photocopy of 1995 PF. certificate for the unique sheet from which this was taken...... ..............................................................................$ 17,500 May 22, 2008

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2518

83** #1181i, 1989 $1.00 Runnymede Library, imperforate, margin block of ten (2x5), the top block of four imperforate and the other stamps normal, with full selvages top, right and bottom, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and eye-catching; only 25 imperforate pairs have been recorded . .................................... .... $4,250 2519 ** #1181iii , 1989 $1.00 Runnymede Librar y, dark blue omitted , original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce.....................................................................................................................................................$2,000 2518

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** #l 182a, 1989 $2.00 McAdam Railway Station, imperforate, bottom sheet-margin vertical pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine.......................................................................................................................$ 1,500

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2521 63** #1182a, 1989 $2.00 McAdam Railway Station, imperforate , bottom left corner margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare........................... ............................................................$3,250

2522

2522 63** #1182a, 1989 $2.00 McAdam Railway Station, imperforate, a showpiece full pane of 25, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and very rare, only nine imperforate panes recorded ... ............. ......... .$ I9,000

2523 2523 63** #1182ii, 1989 $2.00 McAdam Railway Station, imperforate, a spectacular part perforate full pane of

25, with rows three and four being completely imperforate, which would yield five vertical imperf. pairs, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and eye-catching; only five such panes have been recorded ........$ I0,500

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** #1183 Var., 1990 $5.00 Bonsecours Market , black color shift, ey e-catchin g bottom sheet-m argi n sing le, wi th the blac k in scr iption shift ed so strongl y upwa rd s that "C an ada $5" is compl etely omitted , origina l gu m, Neve r Hi nge d, Ext remely Fine; prob ably onl y five ex ist from th e bottom row of a sin gle pane . .............................................................................................................................................. Estimate $ 1,500-2,000

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EB** #1183ii , 1990 $5.00 Bonsecours Market , imperforate , a sensational part perfo rate full pan e of 25, showi ng the firs t and fourth horizontal rows compl etely imperforate , plu s four vertic al column s show doubl e perforations at left on the seco nd and third rows , origina l gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; the unique listing example . ........................................................................ .......... .....................................................................$ 14,500

2525

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2527

BP** #1190b , 1990 lc -40c Canada Flag , booklet pane of four, imperforate , original gum , Neve r Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare . ....................................................................................................................... ............ ... $2,000 2527 ** #1194Bf , 1990 39c Flag coil, imperforat e, pair , origina l gum , Neve r Hinged, Extre mely Fine. ............ $250 2526

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2528

tE** #1194 Bf, 1990 39c Flag coil, imperforat e, block of six (2x3) containing three horizontal pairs, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ............................................................................................................ $750 2529 ** #1194d, 1988 37c Parliament coil, imperforat e, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .. $225 2530 ** #1194d , 1988 37c Parliament coil, imperforate, transition strip of seven containing two imperforate pairs, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and intriguin g; these usually occur as strips of thirteen. (No PH) .......... $450

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rn•• #1232ai, 1989 38c Native Boats , imperforate verticall y between stamps and sheet-margin, left sheetmargin se-tenant block of six (3x2) containing a se-tenant error block of four at left, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 20 such blocks are known. .................................................................................. $800

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2534

PB** #1250ii, 1989 38c Canadian Infantry Regiments, matched set of inscription blocks of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce; technical difficulties at the printer resulted in a significant shortage of inscription blocks.............................................................................................................................................$ 1,000 2534 ** #1271 Var., 1990 50c Masterpieces of Canadian Art, silver color shift, bottom sheet-margin single showing a pronounced upward shift of the sil ver foiling , original gum , Never Hinged , Extremel y Fine ; possible only four examples exist from the bottom row of the sheet ; unlisted in Unitrade ...... ...............................................................................................................................Estimate $ 1,500-2 ,000

2533

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EE** #1289-92b, 1990 39c Canadian Folklore, imperforate, matched set of traffic light corner margin blocks of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and exceedingly rare, especially as a matched set; only four imperforate panes of 50 were discovered, therefore , at most only four matched sets can

2535

exist . .............. ............................... ................................................................................. .............. .......................$ 12,000 May 22 , 200 8

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•• •• •

••• • •

••• •• 2536

a sensational full pane of 50, containing four corner margin imprint and traffic light blocks of four, six marginal se-tenant blocks of four and five vertical pairs of #1292ii, original gum, Never Hinged, one stamp with an internal crease, otherwise Extremely Fine;

2536 EE** #1289-92b, 1990 39c Canadian Folklore, imperforate,

only 50 blocks and 20 vertical pairs are known . ............................. ..................................... ........................ .$3I ,750

2537 2537 ** #1343i, 1991 40c Basketball, blue omitted,

a striking right sheet-margin horizontal strip of three of this repellex error, the center stamp the error and the stamp to the right of it missing a bit of the blue as well, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; 1995 VG. Greene certificate. ............................................ $2,750

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2539

2538

EE** #l354a, 1992 10c Kinnikinnick, imperforate on three sides, bottom sheet-margin block of four (2x3), the bottom pair the error which is perforated at top, other stamps normal, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; with printer 's rejection mark mainly in the selvage as apparently always; only 25 such

2538

blocks are known. ........................................................................................... ....................................... ........... . $ 1,500 2539 EE** #1356i, 1991 42c Flag over Hills, imperforate, block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely

Fine and scarce.....................................................................................................................................................$2,000

.. • • ••

•• • •.. 2540

matched set of imprint and traffic light corner blocks of eight (2x4), original gum, Never Hinged,Very Fine; reportedly only a full sheet of 100 and a part sheet were found, therefore, this matched set is unique . ........... ............................. ............................. ..... for pairs $ 19,200

2540 EE** #1358ai, 1992 43c Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate,

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2542

** #1359f, 1994 43c Flag over Field, imperforate between, vertical pair from a booklet pane , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine .. ................................. .............................................................. ............................ $ 1,000 2542 BK** #1359f, 1994 43c Flag over Field, miscut error booklet pane of sixteen, imperforate between , unexploded booklet containing a full pane of sixteen instead of a pane of ten or a pane of 25 plus two labels, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and quite rare ; this double error booklet should have been guillotined using the wider setting into a pane of 25, instead it was trimmed using the narrow gui llotine setting of the ten stamp pane in error. for seven pairs and two pairs with labels ........................ .............................................$ 11,000 254 1

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2543

rn** #1359f , 1994 43c Flag over Field, imperforate between, a remarkable block of 35 (5x7) from the booklet sheet prepared for BK153A or B, containing fifteen error pairs , original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; rare as such a large multiple ..... ............. .......................... ............................................................ ............. .$15,000

2543

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2544

BP** #1359fi , 1992 43c Flag over Hills, booklet pane of ten, imperforate horizontally, an also miscut resulting in tabs at bottom, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine for this.... .................................................$5,000

2544

2545

l:E** #1359i, 1992 43c Flag over Field, imperforate , block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce.....................................................................................................................................................$2,000

2545

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2546

l:E** #1359ii , 1992 43c Flag over Hills, double impression , top right corner margin block of four,original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and striking; only a single pane of 100 reported.... ...........................................$8 ,000

2546

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2547

rn•• #1362ii, 1998 45c Flag over Building, imperforate, an amazing full pane of 120, with a wide vertical gutter at center , which yields twelve horizontal pairs with vertical gutter (#1362ii) , plus about half show a double impression of the red (Darnell # l 797c) , including on five or six gutter pair s (Darne ll # l 797e) , original gum , Never Hinged, Ex tremely Fine and impressive; three sheets were found, this may be the only one remaining intact. ........ ................................... ......... ..................................................... ............................................... .....$78,600

2547

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2549

2548

** #1362iiivar,Darnell #1797e, 1998 45c Flag over Building, imperforate, gutter pair, double impression of red, horizontal pair with a wide vertical gutter, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare, especially sound (Unitrade # 1362iii var; $2,750 without the doubling)..... ........................................................$4,500 2549 ** #1371i, 1991 84c Stanley Plum, imperforate, horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare.........................................................................................................................................................$2,000 : : ·······························:••· : 2548

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2550 EE** #1375c, 1995 $1.00 YorktownCourt House, dark blue inscription omitted, a stunning top right corner margin block of four, original gum, ever Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce, especially as a corner block; 1997 Saskatoon guarantee. .................................................................................................................................. $8,000

2550

255 1 2551 EE** #1375c, 1995 $1.00 YorktownCourt House, dark blue inscription omitted, a striking full pane of 25, the bottom row of five stamps the errors, having been caused by an upwards shift of the inscriptions, with the other twenty stamps showing "Canada $1" at bottom instead of at top, plus the inscription is also shifted a good deal to the left, original gum, Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine; a marvelous showpiece. errors ...................................................................................................................................... $8,250 for just the 111ajor May 22, 2008

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2552

** #1376a, 1994 $2.00 Provincial Normal School , inscriptions omitted, left sheet- margin single , original ever Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 68 examples are known . .......................................................... ...... $ 1,500

gum ,

2553

** #1376b, 1994 $2.00 Provincial Normal School, inscriptions inverted, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and eye-catching; quite a bit rarer than the Seaway invert as only 70 examples are known . .$ 12,000

2553

2554

** #1394a, 1991 42c Flag coil, imperforat e, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine . .............. ........

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OF CANADA

2556

"U nitrad e Cata log or Estimated Value"

2557

** #1394a, 1991 42c Flag coil, imperforate , strip of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine.......... . $450 2556 ** #1394a , 1991 42c Flag coil, imperforate , transition strip of six perforated at bottom , original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine .......................... ................................................ ........................... ............................................ $675 2557 ** #1395a, 1992 43c Flag coil, DF, imperforate , strip of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. .. $450 2555

2558 2558 2559

2559

** #1395iii, 1992 43c Flag coil, HB, imperforate, pair, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine ... ............ ** #1396a, 1995 45c Flag coil, HB, imperforate, pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine... ....

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2560

rn** #1441-42b, 1992 42c Canada in Space, hologram omitted, rare full pane of twenty , the ten center stam ps the errors , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; fewer than ten panes have been discovered . ...................................... ............. ............................................................................................................$25,000

2560

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2561

tE** #1441-42b, 1992 42c Canada in Space, hologram omitted, full pane of twenty, the bottom center horizontal pair the errors , original gum , ever Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare ; 1993 Darnell certificate. ........ $5,000

2561

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2562

PEE#1442P, 1992 42c Canada in Space, hologram proof, uncut right margin block of four, showing vertical gutter with proper spacing for application to the se-tenant stamps, Very Fine; only two panes of 60 exist in private hands.................................................................................................................................Estimate $ I,000-1,500

2562

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2563

** #1448-51 Var., 1992 42c Second World War - 1942, imperforate vertically, between stamps and sheet-margin and part perforate horizontally, right sheet-margin vertical se-tenant strip of four, with full sheet selvages at top and bottom, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; as yet unlisted in Unitrade .......................................................................................................................................Estin1ate $1,000-1,500

2563

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2564

BK** #1489b Var., 1993 43c Heritage Rivers, booklet pane of ten, imperforate , unexploded booklet of one pane completely imperforate and folded in proper places, original gum, Never Hinged, four stamps with light bend, still Very Fine; believed to be unique; as yet unlisted in Unitrade............... ..........Estimate $5,000-7,500

2564

••• •• I

2565

PB** #149598 Footnote, 1993 Prehistoric Life in Canada - Dinosaurs , imperforate , left margin imprint and traffic light se-tenant block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare.......................$4,,000

2565

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EE** #149598 Footnote , 1993 Prehistoric Life in Canada - Dinosaurs , imperforate , a remarkable full setenant pane of twenty, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and very rare. .........................................$19,750

2566

May 22, 2008

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2567

** #1499b, 1993 43c Christmas, imperforate between, right sheet-margin horizontal strip of three, the left pair the error, also imperforate vertically between stamp and sheet-margin at right (# l 499ii), original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and desirable combination strip. ........................................................................$2,800

2567

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13:l ** #1499b, 1993 43c Christmas, imperforate between, bottom right corner margin block of six, the left

horizontal pairs the errors, plus the right stamps are imperforate vertically between stamps and sheet-margins (#1499ii), original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ....................................................................................$4,500

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2570

•• • ••

13:l ** #1516i, 1994 88c Varley's"Vera",gold color shift, bottom left corner margin block of four, showing

a dramatic upward shift of the gold foil application across Vera's chest and maple leaves at bottom, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only two panes of sixteen reported. ........................................................ $3,750 2570 ** #1519 Var., 1994 43c Wheelchair Marathon, "Canada 43" in silver instead of gold, top right corner margin single, with traffic light also showing the silver instead of gold, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; apparently only thirteen were found; accompanied by Gratton letter of explanation and 1995 F.Q.P.certificate; as yet unlisted in Unitrade..... ........................................................................Estimate $ 1,500-2,000 May 22, 200 8

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2571 EE** #1521a, 1994 50c Diving, gold inscriptions omitted, a fantastic mint block of four (2x5), representing almost a third of the existing supply, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and very rare ; a mere 33 examples are recorded;accompanied by copies of 1996 B.P.A. and VG. Greene certificates .. ......................$20,000

2571

2572 2572

** #1522i, 1994 43c Cycling, gold omitted, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare. ........ $2,500

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2573

EE** #1535ii, 1994 52c Christmas unissued value, full pane of 50, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce....................................................................................................................................................$10,600

2573

2574

EE ** #1535ii, 1994 52c Christmas unissued value, another full pane of 50, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce. .................................................................................................................................$ 10,600

2574

2575

BK** #1553-57bVar,1995 43c Gulf in Canada booklet pane of ten, imperforate vertically, between pane and tab at left, complete booklet, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare...............Estimate $500-750

2575

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2576 2576 ** #1568-69 Var., 1995 45c Greetings, die cutting omitted,

vertical pair from the booklet pane of ten with greetings stickers, self-adhesive, Very Fine and rare; as yet unlisted in Unitrade......... ............Estimate $ I ,500-2,000

• • • • 2577

PB** #1683a, 2000 47c Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate, bottom right corner margin imprint and traffic light block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only four imprint blocks

2577

reported . ........................................... ............................................... .................................................................... $2,000

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2578

PB** # 1683a, 2000 47c Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate, a stunning top left corner margin imprint and traffic light block of sixteen (4x4), the bottom two horizontal rows completely imperforate, the second row with only a few vertical perforations and the top row grossly misperforated, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and very rare; from the sole sheet found near Elliott Lake, Ontario in May, 200 I . ..................................................................................................................................................for four pairs $3,600

2578

May 22, 2008

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2579

EE** #1683a, 2000 47c Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate, a remarkable full pane of 100, original gum, Never Hinged, vertical crease through the center mainly between the stamps but just affecting the bottom five, otherwise Very Fine; probably the only intact sheet. ........................................................................... ............$45,800

2579

2580

EE** #1683 ii, 1998 47c Queen Elizabeth II, imperforate at bottom, an impressive full pane of 100, the bottom two rows the errors, with the bottom row completely imperforate and the row above it imperforate at bottom and part perforate vertically, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare. ................................$6,600

2580

May 22, 2008

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2581

EE** #1702i , 1997 $8.00 Grizzly Bear, imperforate top selvage and top half of stamps, full pane of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; listed but as yet not priced...................Estimate $4,000-5,000

2581

.Ii .,

2582

BK** #1705ii, 1998 46c Flag over Iceberg , booklet pane of 30, die cutting omitted, complete booklet of 30 with die cutting omitted between the second and third horizontal rows, resulting in ten vertical pairs imperforate between, self-adhesive, Very Fine. ............................................................................ for ten error pairs $ I ,500

2582

2583

BK** #1705ii, 1998 46c Flag over Iceberg , booklet pane of 30, die cutting omitted, a remarkable uncut sheet of four panes, resulting in thirty vertical pairs with the horizontal die cutting omitted, self adhesive, Extremely Fine..................................................................................................................................................... $4,500

2583

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2584

** #l 737di , 45c R.C.M.P. souvenir sheet, gold embossed emblem omitted, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 2002 F.Q.P.certificate. ......................................................................................................................$ 1,000

2584

CANADA

2585

** #1767i, 1999 46c Year of the Rabbit, red and tagging omitted , original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only I 00 stamps were found. ......................................................................................................................$ 1,250

2585

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2586

PB** #1767i, 1999 46c Year of the Rabbit , red and tagging omitted , bottom right corner margin imprint and traffic light block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce; 2005 Saskatoon guarantee. ................................................................................................................................................for singles $5,000

2586

May 22 , 2008

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2587 EE*/ ** #l 767i, 1999 46c Year of the Rabbit, red and tagging omitted, an impressive full pane of 25, original gum, one stamp with an adhesion on gum and three with gum disturbance spots, these being the likely cause of the error when two sheets got stuck together, 21 stamps Never Hinged,Very Fine; believe to be the only intact sheet. ................................................................................................................................................ for singles $3 1,250

2587

CANADA

2588 ** #1768iv, 1999 95c Year of the Rabbit souvenir sheet, red and tagging omitted, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare................ .........................................................................................................$ 1,250

2588

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2589

** #1856 Var.,2000 95c Queen Mother,imperforate,full pane of nine, original gum, Never Hinged, bend 2589 EB in the selvage at far right, the stamps Extremely Fine; one of only two panes reported.............Es.timate$5,000-7,500

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2592

259 1

2590 ** #1878ii, 2000 47c Stylized Maple Leaf coil, blue inscriptions omitted, pair, self-adhesive, Very Fine.......................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,800 259 1 ** #1878ii, 2000 47c Stylized Maple Leaf coil, blue inscriptions omitted, strip of four, self-adhaesive, Very Fine. ............................................................................................................................................................ 3,600 2592 BK** #1881a Var.,2000 $1.05 White-tailed Deer booklet pane of six, die cutting inverted, resulting in

the bottom pair being imperforate between and at bottom and with the punch hole at bottom, Extremely Fine; a great rarity as only three were found.....................................................................................Estimate $ 1,500-2,000 May 22 , 200 8

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2593

PB** #1883a, 2001 47c Year of the Snake, gold omitted , bottom right corner margin imprint and traffic light block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only four panes of 25 are known. $9,500

2593

2594

EE ** #1883a , 2001 47c Year of the Snake, gold omitted , an amazing full pane of 25 of this rare error, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; one of only four panes reported . .............................................. ...$56,000

2594

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2595

BK** #1931i, 2002 48c Flag over Post Office booklet pane of ten, blue omitted, complete booklet containing ten errors, resulting in the background being bright mauve instead of deep blue, self-adhesive, Extremely Fine......... ............................................................................................................................................$5,000 2596 PB** #1932a, 2002 48c Golden Jubilee , imperforate, top left corner margin imprint and traffic light block of four, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 40 pairs were found . ........................................................................................................................................................for pairs $3,600 ** #1932a , 2002 48c Golden Jubilee , imperforate, full pane of sixteen, showing perforations only in the 2597 EB left sheet-margin (# l 932iv), original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare... .....................................$ 13,200

2595

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♦ 2599

2598

** 1932ai, 2002 48c Golden Jubilee, imperforate , gold date doubled, vertical pair, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 80 stamps have been discovered. .............................................. $2,000 2599 ** #1945a, 2002 $1.25 "Church and Horse", foil only, all other colors and tagging omitted, a stunning bottom left corner margin single which also shows the imprint omitted, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only sixteen examples are known ..................................................... ................................... ....... $2,000

2598

2003

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2600

EE** #1969i, 2003 48c Year of the Ram, gold omitted, full pane of 25, the left vertical column the errors, plus the gold is also missing from the left selvage, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only six sheets are known with gold omitted only on the left five stamps; 2003 VG. Greene certificate. ....................................................................................................................................................for singles $3,000

2600

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2601 EB** #1969i, 2003 48c Year of the Ram , gold omitted, full pane of 25, the left two vertical columns the

errors, plus the gold is also missing from the left sheet margin ; original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 2003 VG. Greene certificate . ....... .......................... ..................................................................................... .................. $6,200

2602

2602 PB** #200001c, 2003 48c National Emblems, imperforate, top left corner margin imprint and traffic light

block of four containing two se-tenant error pairs , original gum , Never Hinged , Extremely Fine. for two pairs .............. .................. .............. .............................................................................................. ............ $2,500 May 22, 2008

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2603

** #200001d, 2003 96c National Emblems souvenir sheet, imperforate, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine . ............................ ............................... .............................................. ........................................... $2,000

2603

.. 2604

BP** #2081b, 2004 85c Yellow Calla Lily booklet pane of six, black inscriptions omitted, and also showing the tagging shifted 5mm downwards , self-adh esive, Extremely Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate . ................ $ 1,000

2604

EE** #2201i, 2007 52c Year of the Pig, foil stampings omitted, full pane of 25 showing the gold foil and rainbow missing , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ..............................................Estimate $3,000-4,000

2605

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SEMI-POSTAL

2607

2606

** #B7i, 1975 8c+2c Fencing, imperforate horizontally, between stamps and sheet-margin and bottom EB pair partially perforated vertically, bottom left corner margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine.......................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,000 ** #BlOi, 1976 8c+2c Basketball, imperforate at top, between stamp and sheet-margin, top left corner 2607 EB margin block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine................................................................... $750 2606

COMPLETE

CANADA

BOOKLETS

POSTAGE

POSTES

CANADA

2609

2608

BK #BKl, 1900 2c Carmine English booklet, containing two panes of six (#77b), panes original gum, Never Hinged, the covers pristine, Very Fine and choice; as nice an example of this rare unexploded booklet as can be found.........................................................................................................................................................$6,750 2609 BK #BK4b, 1922 le Yellow French booklet, containing four panes of six (# I 05b), slogans inside, large capitals, panes original gum, Never Hinged, cover without the usual opening crease at the staple, but with an ms. notation on front, fresh and Fine. ........................................................................................................................ $700

2608

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2611

BK #BK7a , 1922 3c Brown French booklet, containing two panes of four with labels (#108a), cover in French with sans serif capitals and dark brown arms, cover with two vertical creases on front, panes with slight gum disturbance from interleaving, Fine; the only known French booklet; Ex. Rodgers, Jarrett, Siverts and Bayes. ..................................................................................................................................................................$2,000 26 11 BK #BK7b , 1922 3c Brown English booklet, containing two panes of four plus labels (# I 08a), sans serif capitals and black arms, cover without the usual opening crease at the staple, stamps original gum, Never Hinged, the booklet Very Fine and choice........................................................................................................... $1,125 2610

2612

2613

BK #BK9a, 1922 le Yellow, 2c Yellow green and 3c Brown French booklet , containing panes of four of each with labels (#105a, 107b, 108a), sans serif capitals with War Tax information, dull blue covers, panes original gum, Never Hinged, the booklet without the usual opening crease at the staple, but with minor edge wear and a partially erased notation at upper right, Fine and rare...............................................................................$ I ,200 2613 BK #BK9b, 1922 1c Yellow,2c Yellowgreen and 3c Brown English booklet, containing panes of four of each with labels (# 105a, 107b, I 08a), sans serif capitals with War Tax information, cover bright blue with dark blue tape, panes original gum, Never Hinged, cover without the usual opening crease at the staple, but with h.r. on back, Fine and scarce. .......................................................................................................................................... $650 2612

26 14

83 #BKlOc, 1923 le Yellow, 2c Yellow green and 3c Carmine English booklet, containing panes of four with tabs of each ( I 05a, 107b, 109a), slogans inside, small capitals, panes original gum, Never Hinged, cover without and opening crease at the staple, but with some minor edge wear and ms. notation on front cover, Fine............. $600

2614

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POST

26 16

26 15

BK #BKlOc, 1923 le Yellow, 2c Yellowgreen and 3c Carmine English booklet, containing panes of four of each with labels (105a, 107b, 109a), slogans inside, small capitals, panes original gum, Never Hinged, booklet without an opening fold at the staple, but with pencil notations erasure on the front cover, Fine. .............. $600 26 16 BK #BK19a, 1931 lc Deep green, 2c Dark brown and 3c Deep red English booklet, containing panes of four of each with labels (#163a, 166a, 167a), typographed cover without tape, panes original gum, Never Hinged, cover with vertical crease on front and pencil notations on back, Fine................................................. $600

2615

26 18

26 17

BK #BK21a, 1933 2c Black brown French booklet, containing two panes of six (# 196b), Type II inside information sheets, panes original gum, Never Hinged, cover with slight vertical crease and ms. notation on front cover, Fine and scarce. ................................................................................................................................ $900 2618 BK #BK24, 1935 le Green English booklet, containing four panes of six, panes original gum, Never Hinged, the covers uncreased and unmarked, clean and Very Fine.. ..................................................................$262.50

2617

CANADIAN POSTAGE STAMPS TIMBRESPOSTECANADIENS

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26 19

BK #BK63b, 1970 2c Green and 3c Dull purple booklet, containing a pane of eight plus two labels separated by a vertical and horizontal perforated gutter, Very Fine. .......................................................................... $200

2619

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BK #BK236A, 200001, 47c Flag and Inukshuk, printing omitted, complete booklet of ten showing only the tagging and die cutting, but all colors omitted, one with a small spot, otherwise Very Fine and rare; unlisted in Unitrade........... ......................................................................................................................Estimate $500-750

2620

AIR MAIL STAMPS

2621

P #ClP , 1928 Sc Brown olive, large die proof on India, 69x57 mm with "Canada" and die no. "X-G-192" imprint, mounted on full sized 229x 152 mm card, fresh and Extremely Fine......... ..................Estimate $750 -1,000

2621

2622

Pffi #ClP, 1928 Sc Brown olive, plate proof on India, a striking top right corner margin "OTTAWA- No. - l" and "915 - A" imprints block of ten (5x2), with large margins on the other two sides, tear in the top margin at the "No" of the imprint, otherwise Extremely Fine and rare (pairs catalog $2,000 alone) .................................................................................................................................................Estimate $2,000-3 ,000

2622

2623

** #Cla, 1928 Sc Brown olive imperforate , horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Very Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $525

2623

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2624

tE** #Cla, 1928 Sc Brown olive imperforate, handsome bottom sheet-margin block of four, with large margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine..... .................. $ 1,050

2624

2625

** #Clb, 1928 Sc Brown olive imperforate vertica lly, horizontal pair, well centered and margined, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and choice Very Fine. .......................................................................................... $450

2625

2627

2626

** #Cle, 1928 Sc Brown olive imperforate horizonta lly, vertical pair, post office fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. .................................................................................................................................... $450 2627 ** #Cle, 1928 Sc Brown olive imperforate horizontally, left sheet-margin part arrow vertical pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine....................................................................................................................... $450 2626

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2628

** #C3a, 1932 6c on Sc Brown olive, surcharge inverted, vertical pair, original gum , Never Hinged, natural s.e. at top , Fine ; 1990 F.P.Q.certificate . ........ .................. ............. .......... ..................... .................................. $450

2628

2629

2630

263 1

* #C3b, 1932 6c on Sc Brown olive, surcharge double, centered a bit to upper left which is typical for this error, original gum , lightly hinged, Fine for this . .. .. .. ...... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ....... .. .. .. ... .. .... .. ..... .. .. .... .... .. .. .... .. . $850 2630 * #C3c, 1932 6c on Sc Brown olive, surcharge triple, nicely centered within large margins, original gum , very lightly hinged, choice Very Fine; signed Sismondo and accompanied by a photocopy of his 2003 certificate for a block of four, this being the top left stamp and 2004 VG. Greene certificate as a single. ................ $500 2631 * #C3c, 1932 6c on Sc Brown olive, surcharge triple, large margins , original gum , Very Fine . ......... ....... $500

2629

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2632

* #C3c, 1932 6c on Sc Brown olive, surcharge triple, desirable bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair, showing the three surcharges well apart from each other, original gum , light h.r., Very Fine and striking ...... ......... $ 1,000

2632

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2633 EE* #C3d Var., 1932 6c on Sc Brown olive, pair, one without surcharge, top left corner margin block of four, the left vertical pair the error , having been caused by a foldover of the top left corner , resulting in part of the surcharge being on the gummed side, plus it shows a dramaticall y shifted surcharge (#C3ii) on the right pair, original gum , h.r., the bottom stamps Never Hinged, Very Fine and unique . ................ .................. .................. $ 1,575

2633

2634 EE** #C3ii, 1932 6c on Sc Brown olive, surcharge shifted, choice mint block of four showing the surcharge shifted well to the left, remarkably well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ..................... $ 1,000

2634

2635 ** #CSb, 1935 6c Red brown imperforate , handsome top right corner margin vertical pair, with large margins on the other two sides, original gum , Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem ; only 125 pair s were issued ; signed Sanabria . .. ....................................... ................................ ................. ............................................. ........... $ 1,200

2635

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2636

a very rare bottom sheet-margin arrow gutter block of four, being two vertical pairs separated by a wide vertical gutter, original gum, Never Hinged, vertical crease through the center of the gutter as often, otherwise Very Fine................................................................. $5,000

2636

EE** #C5iii, 1935 6c Red brown imperforate, gutter block,

2637 EE** #C5iii, 1935 6c Red brown imperforate, gutter block, a fantastic horizontal gutter block of eight, being two blocks of four separated by a wide vertical gutter at center, large even margins all around, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a very rare multiple indeed. ...................................................... $7400

2637

2638

P #C6P, 1938 6c Blue , plate proof on card, horizontal pair with vertical gutter, large margins, clean and Extremely Fine; only 32 pairs with vertical gutters exist outside the cross gutter block of sixteen................... $600

2638

2639

** #C6a, 1938 6c Blue imperforate, choice right sheet-margin horizontal pair, with oversized even margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem. ................................................$ 1,200

2639

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2640

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2641

" Unitrade Catalog or Estimated Value"

2642

** #C6a, 1938 6c Blue imperforate, handsome vertical pair, with uniformly large margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, bottom stamp with a tiny natural inclusion, Extremely Fine..... ................................$I ,200 2641 ** #C7a, 1943 6c Deep blue imperforate, handsome vertical pair, with uncommonly large margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 50 pairs were issued..... ............................$ I ,200 2642 ** #C8a, 1943 7c Deep blue imperforate, choice vertical pair, four uniformly large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 50 pairs were issued.....................................................................$ I ,200 2640

2643

** #C8a, 1943 7c Deep blue imperforate, handsome bottom sheet-margin vertical pair, with oversized margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem. ........................................ 1,200

2643

2644

** #C8a, 1943 7c Deep blue imperforate, horizontal pair, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only 50 pairs were issued... ..............................................................................................................................................$ 1,200

2644

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CANADA GEESE N SUDBURY.OSTARlO OUTAR0£S GANADIENNES., RtS D£ SUt:S~RY .C,NTARJ O CANADIAN BANK NOTE ,l.lM:-:-tr. OTTA\'JA NO}

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2645

PB* #C9i, 1946 7c Deep blue on thin tran sparent ribbed paper, top right corner margin imprint and plate no. 1 block of four, original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged,Very Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate ...................................................................................................................................... $ 1125

2645

AI R MA IL SP E C IAL D ELIVE RY STAMPS

2646

** #CE la , 1942 16c Bright ultramarin e imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, right stamp with fingerprint on gum, Very Fine; only 75 pairs were issued. ........................................$ 1,200

2646

2647

2648

** #CE2a, 1943 17c Bright ultramarine imperforate, choice bottom sheet-margin vertical pair, with oversized margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued.... ...............................................................................................................................................................$ 1,200 2648 EE** #CE2a, 1943 17c Bright ultramarin e imperforate, rare block of four, ample to large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; only 75 pairs were issued and few blocks remain. ......$2,400

2647

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2649

block of eight, containing two tete-beche blocks of four with a horizontal gutter between, full top and bottom selvages, strong and intact perforations, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine............................................................................. $2140

2649 EE** #CL 7c, Jack V. Elliot Air Service, 1926 (25c) Red on yellow, tete-beche ,

2650 PEE #CL9P, Elliot-Fairchilds Air Service, 1926 (25c) Black and yellow, plate proof on white paper , tete-

beche , block of eight comprised of two tete-beche blocks of four separated by a horizontal gutter, full sheet-

selvages, original gum, Never Hinged, bottom left stamp with a mild internal wrinkle, otherwise Extremely Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $2,600

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2651 2651 EE** #CL12b , Fairchild Air Transport Ltd., 1926 (25c) Ultramarine, tete-beche, one stamp darker

shade, block of four containing two horizontal tete-beche pairs with the invert on the right, being the bottom

two rows from the pane of ten, fresh and well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .......... $450

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2652

2652 P #CL42P, Yukon Airways and Explorations Co. Ltd., 1927 25c Black , reverse die proof , fresh and Extreme ly Fine...... ............ .................... ....................... ......... ............ ............................................................ ....... $450 2653 EB,â&#x20AC;˘ 1 #CL44, British Columbia Airways Ltd., 1928 Sc Ultramarine, full pane of 55, including two stamps with the "white dot" variety (#CL44a) , intact roulettes , no gum , Very Fine (no photo ).... ....................... .......... $630

2654

2654 ** #CL48c, Commercial Airways Ltd. , 1930 (10c) Black, imperforate , top left corner margin vertical pair,

with large even margins on the other three sides, pristine original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice .............. .................................................. .............. ....................... .................................. .............. .............. $375

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2655

EE** #CL52a, Canadian Airways Ltd., 1932 "10 Cents" surcharge on (10c) orange and blue, surcharge inverted, choice bottom right corner margin block of four, wonderfully fresh and well centered, original gum,

2655

Never Hinged, top left stamp with a trivial natural inclusion, Very Fine and rare; especially as a block. ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $6,000 AIR MAIL OFFICIAL

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2656

PB. #COla, 1946 7c Deep blue "O.H.M.S." overprint , no stop after "S", bottom left corner margin imprint and plate "No. l" block of four, excellent centering, original gum, top left stamp very lightly hinged, others including the error Never Hinged, Extremely Fine................................................................................... $240

2656

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2657 2657

PB** #CO la , 1946 7c Deep blue "O.H.M.S." overprint, no stop after "S", pos. 47, bottom left comer margin

in1printand plate ''No. 2" block of four, the bottom right stamp the error, originalgum, Never Hinged, Fine. ...... $285

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STAMPS

2658

#ElS, 1898 10c Blue green, handstamped "Specimen", deep rich color, original gum , lightly hinged, Fine and very rare ; 2001 VG. Greene certificate . .......... ............ ........................................ .................. Estimate $750-1,000

2658

2659 EE. /** #E2, 1922 20c Carmine, dry printing , fresh mint block of four, original gum , top stamps lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, top stamps Fine, the bottom pair Very Fine and choice ....... .......... $ 1,020

2659

2660 2660

** #E3a, 1927 20c Orange imperforate, horizontal pair , original gum , Never Hinged , fresh and Very

Fine ............. .......................... .............................................. ........................ ............ ......... ..................................... $375

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266 1 2661 EE** #E3a, 1927 20c Orange imperforate, handsome top sheet-margin part arrow block of four, with ample to large margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. .................. ........................ $750

2663

2662

2662 * #E3b, 1927 20c Orange imperforate vertically, horizontal pair, well centered and margined, original gum , lightly hinged, Extreme ly Fine. .................................................... .............................................................. $250 2663 ** #E3b , 1927 20c Orange imperforate vertically, right sheet-m argin horizonta l pair, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. ..................... ............................................. .................................................... $375

EE*/** #E3b, 1927 20c Orange imperforate vertically, top sheetmargin part arrow block of eight (4x2) , original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage and on the bottom left pair , the other thr ee pairs Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine .. ................. $.1375

2664

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2665

** #E3c, 1927 20c Orange imperforate horizontall y, flawles s vertica l pair, choice margin s and centering , original gum , Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem ... .................. ............................ ...................... .................. $375

2665

2666

2667

ffi*/ ** #E4, 1930 20c Henna brown, block of four, original gum , top left stamp lightly hinged and the other three Never Hinged, Very Fine........................ ........................... .............. ...................................... ...................... $700 2667 ** #ESa, 1932 20c Henna brown imperforate , vertical pair, large margin s, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; only 75 pair s were issued . ..................................................... ..................... .............................. $1,200

2666

2668

** #ESa, 1932 20c Henna brown imperforate, choice right sheet -margin horizontal pair, with uncommonly large even margin on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued ; 1980 P.F.certificate ... ............................ ............................................................ ................. ............. $1,200

2668

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2669

EE** #E5a, 1932 20c Henna brown imperforate, handsome bottom sheet-margin block of four, with large margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, each with owner's handstamp on gum, Very Fine; only 75 pairs were issued and few blocks remain. .............................................................................................. $2,400

2669

267 0

** #E6a, 1935 20c Dark carmine imperforate, choice horizontal pair, uniformly large margins all around, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued; Ex. Marden.........................$ 1,200

2670

267 1

** #E6a , 1935 20c Dark carmine imperforate, handsome left sheet-margin block of four, with large marEE gins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice; only 75 pairs were issued and few blocks remain intact today. .................................................................................................................... $2,400

267 1

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2672 ** #E7a, 1939 10c Dark green imperforate, right sheet-mar gin horizontal pair, with large even margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extreme ly Fine gem; only 75 pair s were issued ........... $1,200

2672

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2674

EE** #ES, 1938 20c Dark carmine, block of four, perfectly centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine...................................... ............................................................... ......... ......................... .............. .................. $350 2674 PB** #ES, 1938 20c Dark carmine, bottom left comer margin plate "No. 1 1046" block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine ............. ................................................... ...................... .............................. ........$412.50

2673

2675 ** #E8a, 1938 20c Dark carmine imperforate , vertica l pair, oversized even margins all around, original gum , Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 75 pairs were issued; 1980 P.F.certificate ......................... $ 1,200

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2677

** #E8a, 1938 20c Dark carmine imperforate, vertical pair , uniformly large margins , original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem ; only 75 pairs were issued . .............................................................................. $ 1,200 2677 EB** #E8a , 1938 20c Dark carmine imperforate , handsome and scarce block of four, large even margins , origina l gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; only 75 pairs were issued and few blocks remain intact today. $2,40 0

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2678

** #ElOa, 1942 10c Green imperforate, choice vertica l pair, uncommonly large margins , original gum , Never Hinged, an Extreme ly Fine gem; only 75 pair s were issued . ................................. ............ ................. ...... $ 1,200 2679 PB** #ElOa, 1942 10c Green imperforate , rare bottom left corner margin imprint and plate "No. 1 I 055K " block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, origina l gum, Never Hinged, mild crease in the bottom selvage well away from the stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine; only 75 pairs were issued . .. $3,937.50 2678

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2680 EB** #Fl , 1875 2c Orange , a remarkable left sheet-mar gin mint block of four, being wonderfu lly well centered for this , radiant rich color , original gum , Never Hinged, top left stamp with a light toned spot, otherwise Very Fine; multiples are seldom found this nice ................. ................ ............... ............................. for singles $ I ,800

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2681

** #Fla, 2c Vermilion, an especially choice mint example, precisely centered amid large margins, strong color on fresh white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2005 Gratton certificate . ................................................................................................................................................................ $660

2681

2682

** #Fla, 2c Vermilion, striking top sheet-margin "TWO CENTS" imprint vertical pair, attractively centered, strong color, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps both Never Hinged, top stamp with a natural printing smear at upper left, fresh and Very Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate . ....................................................................................................................................................for singles $ 1320

2682

2683

** #Flb, 1888 2c Rose carmine, a lovelymint example of this scarce and distinctive shade, post office fresh, nicely centered for this, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. .......................................................... $ 1350

2683

2684

EE** #F2, 1875 Sc Dark green, an exceptional mint block of four, post office fresh, luxuriant deep color on crisp clean paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine, the bottom pair both large-margined gems. ....................................................................................................................................................for singles $2,400

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2685

* #F2c, 1875 Sc Dark green imperforate,without gum as issued, vertical pair, large margins, rich color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine; only 200 pairs were issued. ..................................................................................$ 1,500

2685

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2686

PB. #F2c, 1875 Sc Dark green imperforate, a fabulousfull top marginimprintand "FIVE" blockoften, being the top two rows of the sheet with wide side selvages,huge margins at base, vivid 1ichcolor on fresh paper, original gum, severalh.r.'s, one vertical pair Never Hinged, tear in the selvage at top center, right pair with a naturaldiagonal crease and thinnedspot mostly in the selvagebut just touchingthe top left stamp, otherwiseExtremelyFine; a strikinglyhandsome multiple; only 200 pairs were issuedso few imprintblocks exist. ..................................for pairs $9,000

2686

2689

2688

2687

* #F3, 1876 Sc Dull blue, select mint single, particularly well centered for this difficult value, strong color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, choice Very Fine; quite elusive this nice. .................................... $600 2688 * #F3, 1876 Sc Dull blue, single showing ruled lines from the imprint in the top margin, large margins and nicely centered, original gum, h.r., Very Fine. .................................................................................................... $600 2689 * #F3, 1876 Sc Dull blue, attractive mint single, exceptionally well centered within larger margins than most, bright color, original gum, Ju ., choice Very Fine. .............................................................................................. $600 2687

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2690

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2691 EX

EB**#Jl , J3-S, 1906-28 le, 4c-10c Postage Due, fresh mint blocks of four, original gum, Never Hinged, le Fine, the others all Very Fine to Extremely Fine... ..........................................................................for singles $2,160

2691

2692 EX

2693

* #Jlb-J2b , JSb, 1906 le-2c, Sc Postage Due imperforate cplt., horizontal pairs, the le a bottom left corner sheet-margin pair and the Sc with sheet-margin at top, other margins mostly large, le tiny natural inclusion, fresh and Extremely Fine; only 100 sets of pairs were issued.............................................................................$ I ,500 2693 ** #J2c, 1928 2c Reddish violet, lathework Ty. A, handsome left sheet-margin single, well centered amid large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine and quite scarce................................................. $2,000 2692

2694

2695 EX

EB ** #J4ii, Sc Reddish violet thin paper, pyramid guide lines, top sheet margin block of eight, with pyramid guide lines block at left, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine and scarce. ........ $605 2695 ** #J6-10, 193032 le-lOc Postage Due cplt., original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine set. ........................ $480 2694

2696

** #Jlla, 1934 le Dark violet imperforate, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, with large to very large margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only I 00 pairs were issued..... .... $ 1,000

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2697

** #Jlla, 1934 le Dark violet imperforate, select vertical pair, uniformly large margins all around, original gum , Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem ; only 100 pairs were issued ........... ................... ..................... $ I ,000

2697

2699 EX

2698 EX

** #Jl5a-20a, lc-lOc Postage Due imperforate cplt., set of four horizontal pairs , the le , 4c and 10c with top or bottom sheet-margins showing part of the imprint and plate number , other margins quite large, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and hand some ; only 100 sets of pairs were issued . .................................. $ 1,500 2699 ** #Jl5a-20a, lc-lOc Postage Due imperforate cplt. , a gorgeous set of four corner sheet -margin horizontal pair s, all with large margins on the other two sides, original gum , 1c and 10c lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, each with owner 's handstamp on gum , Extremely Fine; only 100 sets of pairs were issued ... ............. ........................................ ............................................... ......................................... ........... $ 1,500

2698

2700 EX EE** #J15a-20a, lc-lOc Postage Due imperforate a choice set of blocks of four, each with large margins all around, original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome ; only 100 sets of pairs were issued and few blocks survive ....... .................... .......... ................... ................................... ............................ ................................ $3,000

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83** #MR2, 1915 2c Carmine, lathework Ty. B, lower right sheet of 100 with lathework in the bottom margin, generally well centered and fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, some perf. separations mainly in the selvage and not affecting the lathework block, Very Fine; very rare as a full sheet. .............................................$ I0,900

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** #MR2C, 1915 20c Olive green "WAR TAX" overprint, an impressive mint single, sporting lavishly large margins all around which are quite uncharacteristic of this, plus it is incredibly well centered within these oversized borders, luxuriant deep color, post office fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem with few rivals. ..................................................................................... ........................... $450 2703 PB* #MR2C, 1915 20c Olive green "WAR TAX" overprint, an exceedingly rare bottom margin "Ottawa No. - 3" imprint block of eight, deep rich color, original gum, lightly hinged at top, the bottom stamps Never Hinged, trivial crease in the selvage only, still Fine-Very Fine... ....................................................for singles $ 1,700

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EE**#MR2C, 1915 20c Olive green "WAR TAX" overprint, an amazing full sheet of 100, with "OTTAWA - No. - 3" imprint in the bottom margin, reasonably well centered, incredibly fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, some perf. separations as is to be expected, Fine-Very Fine; probably the only surviving full sheet. ....................................................................................................................for 70 Fine and 30 VF singles $24,000

2704

2705

EE ** #MR3a, 1916 2c+lc Carmine, Die II, a phenomenal mint block of four of this scarce and difficult stamp , extraordinarily well centered , deep rich color on fresh white paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice ; quite possib ly the finest block of four extant; 2003 VG. Greene certificate. ............................................................................................................................................................ $3,000

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* #MR4b, 1916 2c+ le Brown imperforate, Die I, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine. .......................................................................................................................................... $250 2707 * #MR4b, 1916 2c+ le Brown imperforate, Die I, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, uniformly large margins, Extren1elyFine. .................................................................................................................................... $250 2708 * #MR4b, 1916 2c+ le Brown imperforate, Die I, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, large margins, Extremely Fine. .................................................................................................................................................... $250 2706

2709 EB. #MR4b, 1916 2c+le Brown imperforate, Die I, without gum as issued, choice block of four, oversized even margins all around, Extremely Fine............................................................................................................. $500

2709

2710

* #MR4c, 1916 2c+le Brown imperforate, Die II, without gum as issued, handsome left sheet-margin horizontal pair, intense color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine; only 50 Die II pairs were issued ................. $2,000

2710

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2711 EX

** #Oli -O4i, 1949 le -4c "O.H.M.S." overprints, narrow spacing, left sheet-margin horizontal strips of three, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .......................................................................................... $25 1

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PB** #O6a, 1949 10c Olive "O.H.M.S." overprint, no stop after "S", pos. 47, bottom left corner margin imprint and plate "No. 2" block of four, the bottom right stamp the variety, excellent centering , origina l gum , Never Hinged, Extren1ely Fine..... ............. ............................................... ................ ................. ................ ........... $450

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BP** #O6a, 1949 10c Olive "O.H.M.S." overprint, no stop after "S", pos. 47 , bottom left corner margin imprint and plate "No. 2" block of four, the bottom right stamp the variety, choice centering , origina l gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ..... ........................... ................................. ...................... ................................ ...... $450

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PB. #O6a-O8a , 1949 10c-20c "O.H.M.S." overprints, no stop after "S", pos.47 , matched bottom left corner margin imprint and plate no. blocks of four, 1Oc "No. 2" and the others "No. l ", the bottom right stamps the varieties, beautifully centered, original gum , lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. .... .. ...... ....... ...... ...... .. .... .... .. .. . $787

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EE** #09, 1949 SOcDark blue green "O.H.M.S." overprint, block of four, beautifully centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine...... .............................................................................................................$1,320

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PB** #09 , 1949 SOcDark blue green "O.H.M.S." overprint, top left corner margin imprint and plate no. I block of four, beautifully centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and scarce. ......................$2,400

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PB** #09, 1949 SOcDark blue green "O.H.M.S." overprint, bottom right corner margin imprint and plate no. I block of four, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine and scarce........... ..............$2,400

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PB** #09 , 1949 SOc Dark blue green "O.H.M .S." overprint , an incredible matched set of imprint and plate no. 1 blocks of ten, being the top or bottom two rows of the panes, the bottom left plate block with no stop after "S" variety from pos. 47 (#09a), all extraordinarily well centered throughout, fresh and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice; a showpiece set and probabl y unique as such . ...........................$18,320

27 18

27 19

** #O9a, 1949 SOcDark blue green "O.H.M .S." overprint, no stop after "S", pos. 47, bottom sheet-margin part imprint vertical pair, the bottom stamp the variety, original gum, Never Hinged, bottom stamp with a natural inclusion, otherwise Very Fine and scarce...............................................................................................$ 1,680

27 19

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2720

PB** #O9a, 1949 SOcDark blue green "O.H.M.S." overprint , no stop after "S", pos. 47, bottom left corner margin imprint and plate "No. l" block of four, the bottom right stamp the variety, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare................................................................................................................................... $3,200

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PB** #010, 1949 $1.00 Red violet "O.H.M.S. overprint, matched set of imprint and plate no. 1 blocks of four, choice centering, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine set.......................................................$3,600

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2722 EX

PB** #010, 1949 $1.00 Red violet "O.H.M.S. overprint, matched set of imprint and plate no. 1 blocks of four, well centered, original gum, top left block lightly hinged in the selvage only, the others all Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine... ............................................................................................................................ $3,375

2722

2723

** #OlOa, 1949 $1.00 Red violet "O.H.M.S." overprint, no stop after "S", a flawless mint example of this rare error, perfectly centered amid symmetrical margins, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; as nice a copy as can exist. .................................................................................................................................. $4,500

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2724

EE*/** #O15Ac, 1950 Sc Deep blue "O.H.M.S." overprint, no stop after "S", the center stamp in a block of nine, original gum, two normal stamps lightly hinged, the error Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ................ $ 171

2724

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EE** #O15Ac, 1950 Sc Deep blue "O.H.M.S." overprint, no stop after "S", top left plate no. 2 pane of 100, pos. 78 the error, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ........................................................................ $521

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PB** #025, 1950 $1.00 Red violet "G" overprint, top left corner margin imprint and plate no. 1 block of four, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................................................... $ 1,000 2727 PB** #025, 1950 $1.00 Red violet "G" overprint, matched set of imprint and plate no. 1 blocks of four, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine set. .................................................. $4,000 2726

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EB ** #O26a, 1950 10c Fur Resources "G" overprint, one without "G", pos. 31, mint block of ten (2x5) containing the error in pos. 3, well centered, original gum, top pair lightly hinged, the rest including the error Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce; 2003 VG. Greene certificate. .................................................................. $ 1,300

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** #O26a , 1950 10c Fur Resources "G" overprint , one without "G", pos. 31, top left corner margin 2729 EE imprint and plate no. I block of sixteen (2x8), pos. 13 the error, original gum, hinged in the selvage and on the bottom pair, the rest including the error pair Never Hinged, some light gum toning not affecting the horizontal error pair, otherwise Fine and scarce...................................................................................................................$ 1,275 ** #O26a , 1950 10c Fur Resources "G" overprint , one without "G ", top left pane of 50, pos. 31 2730 EE the error , original gum, Never Hinged , five stamps with gum crease not affec tin g the error pair, Very Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $ 1,4 19

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PB** #0 27, 1951 $1.00 Fishing Resources "G" overprint , matched set of imprint and plate no. 1 blocks of four, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine set. ...................................... 4,000

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2733

PB** #0 32, 1953 $1.00 Totem Pole "G" overprint , matched set of imprint and plate no. 2 blocks of four, choice centering, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine set. .................................................................. $600

2733

2734

** #O46a, 1963 le Deep brown "G" overprint, double overprint , pos. 50, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare; only 80 copies were discovered . .......................... .............................. .................. .............. $1,500

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2735

** #046a , 1963 le Deep brown "G" overprint, double overprint, an exceedingly rare block of four, EB pos. 29-30, 39-40, being the only multiple to show pressure lines from the plate, mostly on the bottom right stamp, exceptionally well centered, strong and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; only 80 stamps were discovered and this is reported to be one of only five intact blocks . .................. for singles $6,000

2735

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2737

2736

* #047a , 1963 2c Green "G" overprint, one without "G", top sheet-margin vertical pair, the top stamp the error, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine and rare; 1966 R.P.S. certificate. ........................................$ I,000 2737 ** #047a , 1963 2c Green "G" overprint , one without "G", eye-catching top sheet-margin vertical strip of three, the top stamp the error, also showing a strongly shifted overprint on the other three stamps (#O47iii), well centered, strong and intact, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; signed Bileski... ......................................$ 1,950

2736

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2738 PB** #0242 Var., 1937 13c Deep blue, perforated small "0 HM S", perfin omitted, an extremely rare

top left corner margin imprint and plate no. 1 block of four, the top pair with the perforated "O H M S" omitted, original gum, Never Hinged, bottom left stamp with some tiny light stain spots, otherwise Very Fine; only three sheets with this error were discovered, therefore only six plate blocks and three vertical pairs could exist. ................ ............................................ ......................................................................... ......... Estimate $ 1,500-2,000 OFFICIALLY

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2739

1902 Victoria on bluish paper, seldom seen mint block of four, vivid rich color, full slightly disturbed original gum, Fine and scarce...................................................................................................................$1,600

2739 EE. #OX2,

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2740

as issued, a visually striking bottom right corner margin horizontal pair, with generous margins on the other two sides, Extremely Fine and rare; only 25 pairs were issued. ..........................................................................................................................................$5,000

2740 * #OX2a, 1902 Victoria on bluish paper imperforate, without gum

2741

** #OX3, 1907 Victoria on white paper, a superb mint example, flawlessly centered amid balanced margins, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine. ...................................................... $375

2741

2742

P #OX4P,1913 Brown black, plate proof on India mounted on card, large even margins, striking color and impression, Extremely Fine and rare; only a single proof sheet is known... ................................Estimate $ 1000-1500

2742

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2743

2744

** #PWF4a, 1944 Black on red rouletted , vertical pane of five, post office fresh and well centered, pristine original gum , Never Hinged, Extreme ly Fine and scarce, especia lly this choice..................................... $3,600 2744 ** #PWF6a, 1946 Black on red rouletted, vertica l pane of five , wonderfu lly fresh and intact , original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine . ................................. ......................... ....................... ............................... ...................$337 .50 2743

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2745

* #2, 1860 2 112d Dull rose, select mint sing le, well centered when compared to the others, exceptionally fresh , with strong color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp clean paper , full origina l gum , lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice ; signed Calves................................... ........... ....................................... ........ .......... ........... . $875

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2746 EE. / ** #2, 1860 2 112dDull rose, right wing-margin mint block of six (3x2), exceptionally fresh, with strong color, full clean original gum, bottom left pair and top right stamp Never Hinged, top left pair with tiny h.r. reinforcement, top stamps with light horizontal crease, bottom left stamp with some trimmed perfs. and bottom right stamp with a couple pulled perfs., otherwise Very Fine; a rare block from the Mayfair pane; Ex.-Carr... $5,250

2746

2748

2747

* #4, 1865 10c Blue, a truly exceptional mint single, being in a state of preservation which few others enjoy, generous even margins all around, rich color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, full clean original gum, relatively lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; a condition rarity; 1977 Brandon certificate... ................$7,500 2748 * #4, 1865 10c Blue, handsome and choice left sheet-margin mint example, with generous even margins on the other three sides, rich color and prooflike impression on bright paper, original gum, h.r., vertical crease entirely in the margin and well away from the stamp, Extremely Fine; rarely encountered with original gum; signed "AD" (Diena) and accompanied by 1964 B.P.A. certificate..... ..............................................................$7,500

2747

2749

0 #4, 1865 10c Blue, an eye-arresting used example in a quality that we would not have thought existed until we encountered the single offered here, being the beneficiary of the largest margins possible, including a partial sheet-margin at left and probably at base, wonderfully bright and fresh, beautifully cancelled by blue "Paid" in double oval, dealer's handstamp on reverse shows through slightly at lower left (not noted on either certificate),. simply Superb; unquestionably one of the very finest used singles extant; 1973 Diena and 1978 R.P.S. cert1f1cates............................................................................................................................................................$ 1,250

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2751

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2752

* #10, 1867-71 10c on 3d Lilac rose, remarkably fresh mint single, strong color on crisp clean paper, full original gum which has only been lightly hinged, Fine and attractive. ..............................................................$4,500 2751 * #12, 1867-71 50c on 3d Violet, particularly fresh mint single, strong color on white paper, full clean original gum, Fine; 1982 Brandon certificate................. ..........................................................................................$2,250 2752 * #13, 1867-71 $1 on 3d Green, select mint single, marvelously fresh and well centered, bright color on crisp white paper, full clean original gum which has only been very lightly hinged, Very Fine; 1992 P.F.certificate; Ex.-Marden............................... .................................................................................................................. $3,750 2750

72754

2753

** #18, 1869 $1 on 3d Green, an incomparable top interpane margin mint single, being in a state of preservation which belies its nearly 150 of age, plus it is nicely centered for this issue, with lovely bright color on crisp white paper, pristine original gum, hinged in the margin only, the stamp itself Never Hinged, Very Fine; one of the finest mint singles extant and a rare opportunity for the collector who seeks only never hinged stamps; 1990 VG. Greene certificate...................................................................................................................$4,500

2753

NEW BRUNSWICK POSTALISSUES 2754 0 #2, 1851 6d Olive yellow, desirable used example, ample to mostly large margins all around, radiant rich

color on uncommonly fresh paper, only faintly cancelled,Very Fine; 1998 VG. Greene certificate...... ........... $ 1,500

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2755

PEE#6-llP , 1860 lc-17c Cents issue , plate proofs on India, mounted on card, matched set of top right corner margin blocks of eight (4x2) , with large margins on the other two sides, the 1c and 2c values with imprints , incredibly fresh and clean , an Extremely Fine set. ............ ..................... ..................... ....................for singles $3,575

2755

2756

EE. #7a, 1860 2c Orange , imperforate horizontally, without gum as issued, rare block of four, strong and intact , excellent centering and wide top and bottom margins , Very Fine to Extremely Fine ; only 50 pairs are possible , ............................ ................................... ....................................... .............................. .......... for pairs $ 1900

2756

NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL

ISSUES

2757 2757

* #5, 1857 5d Brown violet, ample to mostly large margins , deep rich color, original gum , Very Fine ; 1993

VG. Greene certificate.. .................. .................... ......................................... ........................................................ $400

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2759

2758 * #7, 1857 6 112d Scarlet vermilion, a gorgeous mint example of this rare stamp, boasting lavishly large

even margins all around, rich luxuriant color on bright paper, part original gum, Extremely Fine; one of the nicer copies avai!able; 2001 VG. Greene certificate. .................................................................................................$ 12,000 2759 (*> #7, 1857 6 112d Scarlet vermilion, a desirable unused example of this rarity, with uniform margins all around, eye-catching intense color on fresh paper, Very Fine and attractive; 1992VG. Greene certificate. ....$6,000

2760

l:E* #8, 1957 8d Scarlet vermilion, a stunning top left corner sheet-margin mint block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, extraordinarily fresh, full clean original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome. .......................................................................................................................... for singles $2,000

2760

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2761

an extraordinary full sheet of twenty, with generous to huge sheet selfresh, full original gum, hinged in the top and bottom selvages and incredibly and color rich gloriously vages, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and eye-catching; one of the very nineteen other the stamp, one on very lightly A. Diena and accompanied by his 1968 certificate . signed today; intact remaining still few sheets ....................................................................................................................................................for singles $29,000

276 1 EB*/** #8, 1957 8d Scarlet vermilion,

2762 EB** #llA, 1860 3d Green, triangular mint block of four, with large even margins all around, incredibly fresh, luxuriant deep color on crisp white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; quite scarce this nice......................................................................................................................... for singles $ I ,200

2762

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#12i, 1860 4d Orange , watermarked, a pleasing used example clearly showing a large part of the "1858" watermark, four generous symetrica l margins , strong color on fresh paper , neat open grid cancel, Very Fine. $1800

2763

2764

2765

EE* #19, 1861 Sd Reddish brown, block of four, large margins all around including a bit of the sheet-mar gin at top, wonderfully fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine .......................... ...........for singles $360 2765 ** #22, 1861 8d Rose , flawless mint single , lavishly large margins all around, bright and fresh, original gum , Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem. .............. ........ ....... ..... ........... .. ...... ... .......... ........ ..... .. ..... ....... ............. .... $200 2764

2766 PEE #25Pi , 1865 Sc YeUow brown, plate proof on India, mounted on card, right margin imprint block of four, with amp le to mostly large margins on the other three sides , bright and fresh, Very Fine to Extremely Fine ; 2005 Gratton cert ificate ..... .............................................................................................. .................. for singles $360

2766

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2767

* #27a, 1865 10c Black on thin yellowish paper, an impressive mint single, possessing lavishly large margins which are quite uncharacteristic of this, plus it is surprisingly well centered amid these massive borders, original gu1n, h.r., Extremely Fine. ...................................................................................................................... $500

2767

2768

EE** #28, 1870 12c Pale red brown,a lovely bottom sheet-margin imprint block of fifteen (5x3), decent centering for this difficult issue, wonderfully fresh, with strong and intact perforations, original gum, Never Hinged, bottom right stamp with a diagonal crease, otherwise Fine and scarce............................. for singles $ 1,350

2768

2769

EE*/** #31, 1865 24c Blue on thin paper, left sheet-margin imprint block of twelve (6x2), well centered for this always difficult value, good color, strong and intact, wonderfully fresh, original gum, left pair h.r., right pair lightly hinged and the other eight stamps Never Hinged, Very Fine for this... ................................for singles $ 19,600

2769

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2770 Hl** #56, 1887 1/2c Rose red, a

remarkable full sheet of 100, with top and bottom imprints, rather well centered, original gum, some hinge reinforcements in the top and bottom selvages, the stamps all Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine; one of the last surviving sheets... ............................................for 20 VF and 80 Fine singles $2,160 2771 ** #59, 1894 10c Black , wide top sheet-margin part imprint pair, wonderfullyfresh, with an especially choice stamp at left, original gum, Never Hinged, right stamp Fine and the left stamp an Extremely Fine jumbo. ...... $690

2772 EX

mounted on card, complete set of margin or corner margin blocks of twenty, large margins, all are wonderfully fresh and clean, an Extremely Fine and handsome set. ....................................................................................................................................................for singles $15,500

2772 PHl #61-74P, 1897 lc-60c Cabot, plate proofs on India

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2773 EX 2773

#61-74S , 1897 lc-60c Cabot, diagonal red "Specimen" overprint cplt., incredibly fresh and well centered,

original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine set. ................................................................................................ $1,500

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2774 EX

cplt.,blocks of four, all with bottom Hinged,Fine-VeryFine set. ....$6,000 Never gum, l origina centered, well and fresh wonderfully , s.e. 3c except sheet-margins

2774

EB #61-74 S, 1897 lc-60c Cabot, diagonal red "Specimen " overprint

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2775

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ner margin blocks of eight, except the 1c just a top margin block of eight, generally well centered and very fresh, all but 1c, 2c, 4c, 8c, 12c and 24c with boxed violet "Return to/ Issue Room/ To be held for reference" handstamp in the top selvage and on three of four top stamps, some perf. separations in the selvages, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine to Extremely Fine set. ................................................for singles $12,000

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2775

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2777

E* #74E, 1897 "Two/2/Cents" essay surcharge in red on 60c Black, double surcharge, original gum, very lightly hinged, Fine and scarce; 1999 VG. Greene certificate (see Pratt & Minuse pg. 105)......... Estimate $400-500 2777 * #82a, 1898 2c Vermilion imperforate, horizontal pair, ample to mostly large margins all around, original gum, Very Fine and scarce. .................................................................................................................................. $400 2776

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2778 C8l #82a, 1898 2c Vermilion imperforate, horizontalstrip of three, clear to mostlylarge marginsall around,tied by two strikesof opengrid,"R" in ovaland bold "Manuels,Newf'd" c.d.s.with ms. "Aug21, 02" date insertedby hand, "C.B. RailwayT.P.O."transitat left and on reverseand St. Johns arrivalbackstan1p , coverwith horizontaland vertical pocketfoldswell awayfrom the adhesives,VeryFine; a rare registeredusage of the in1perforates ..... ..Estin1ate $750 -1,000 2779 EE ** #87, 1910 le Guy, full sheet of 100, containing all the constant varieties which have been meticulously annotated in pencil in the selvages, folded through the center horizontally and vertically but still intact, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, Very Fine; a lovely item for the specialist (no photo)..... .......................................................................................................................... Estin1ate $500 -750

2778

2780

** #87c, 1910 le Guy, imperforate between , horizontal pair, perf. 12xl 1, post office fresh and well centered, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. ...................................................................................... 1,000

2780

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** #87vi, 1910 le Guy, "NFW" variety, imperforate between, horizontal pair, perf. 12xl2, the left stamp being the variety, choice centering and margins, wonderfully fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, tiny inclusion in the margin between the stamps, Extremely Fine... ..........................................................................................$1,,200 2782 ** #92Ab , 1910 6c Guy lithographed imperforate, Ty. II, superb horizontal pair, large margins all around, deep rich color on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a mere 50 pairs were issued..... $900

278 1

2784 EX

2783

** #96a, 1910 12c Guy lithographed imperforate, handsome bottom right corner margin horizontal pair, with oversized margins on the other two sides, deep rich color on crisp white paper, original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem, only 100 pairs were issued.... .......................................................................................$1,000 .. #98-103, 1911 6c-15c Guy engraved cplt., a very select set of mint blocks of four, having been chosen 2784 EE for both their centering and freshness, crisp and intact, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine or better; a nicer set of blocks would be a challenge to locate; Ex.-Marden...........................................for singles $4,320

2783

2785 EX

* #98a -103a, 1911 6c-15c Guy engraved imperforate cplt., without gum as issued except 8c and 10c original gum, horizontal pairs of each, large even margins all around, the 6c with a sheet-margin at left, 8c and l 0c lightly hinged, an Extremely Fine set...................................................................................................................$2,400

2785

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2787

2786 * #lOOa, 1911 9c Guy engraved imperforate ,

without gum as issued, choice horizontal pair, with lavishly large margins all around, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine................................................................................. $400 2787 * #lOla , 1911 10c Guy engraved imperforat e, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, large margins all around, Extremely Fine. ...................................................................................................................................... $400

2788

* #102a , 1911 12c Guy engraved imperforate , eye-catching bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair, with extravagantly wide margins on the other three sides, rich color on crisp clean paper, simply Superb............... $400

2788

2789

83* #102a , 1911 12c Guy engraved imperforate , without gum as issued, handsome bottom right comer margin block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine. ............................................................................................................................................................for pairs $800

2789

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2790 EX

* #104a, lOSa, 108a, 1911 lc, 2c and Sc Royal Family imperforate, without gum as issued, matching top 2790 EE left corner margin blocks of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine; only 50 pairs of each were issued...............................................................................................for pairs $2,400 * #104a, lOSa, 108a, 114a, 1911 lc, 2c, Sc and lSc Royal Family imperforate, without gum as issued, 2791 EE fresh blocks of four, each with large margins all around, Extremely Fine...... ...................................for pairs $2,700

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2792

EE**#llOa , 1911 Sc Royal Family, peacock blue, handsome and choice top right corner margin block of four, beautifully centered, original gum, hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, fresh and Very Fine to Extremely Fine; 1994 VG, Greene certificate; Ex.-Dunn................................................... for singles $880

2792

2794 EX

2793 EX

2793 * #11Sa-26a, 1919 lc-36c Trail of the Caribou imperforate cplt., horizontal pairs, each with large even margins all around, fresh and Extremely Fine; only 50 sets were issued. ..........................................................$4,200 2794 * #11Sa-26a, 1919 lc-36c Trail of the Caribou imperforate cplt., horizontal pairs, each with large even margins all around, fresh and Extremely Fine; only 50 sets were issued... ........................................................$4,200 May 22 , 200 8

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2795 EX * #131b -32b, 134a-42a, 1923-24 lc-2c and 4c-15c Pictorials imperforate, without gum as issued except le and 2c original gum, horizontal pairs except le a vertical pair, each with large margins, several with sheetmargins including 15c a bottom right comer margin pair, le and 2c Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ............... $2,950

2795

2796

2797

* #160a, 1929 3c on 6c Grey black, Ty. II surcharge, inverted surcharge, fresh mint example of this rare error, original gum , very lightly hinged, Very Fine; only 75 stamps were printed ................... .......................... $1,200 2797 EE*/ ** #160ii, 1929 3c on 6c Grey black, black Ty. II surcharge, handsome and choice block of four of this rarity, beautifully centered throughout , wonderfully fresh , with strong and intact perforations, original gum , top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ; one of the few blocks remaining intact today ; 1979 P.F. and 1997 B.P.A. certificates ............... .......................... ........ ................ for singles $7,700 2796

2798 EE** #163i, 1929-31 le Green, imperforate at right between stamp and sheet-margin , block of four containing two errors , original gum , Never Hinged, fresh and Fine . .. ...... .. .... .. .. ............ ...... .. ............ ............ .... .. .... $525

2798

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2799 EE*/** #165i, 1929-31 3e Deep red brown, imperforate at bottom between stamp and sheet-margin, block of four containing two errors, original gum, top stamps lightly hinged but the errors Never Hinged, Fine... .$437.50

2799

2800 2800 * #183b, 1932 le Green imperforate, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, with large even margins on the other three sides, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine................................................................... $450

2801 2801 ** #183e, 1932 le Green imperforate between, vertical pair, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Very Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $375 May 22, 2008

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2802 EE** #183c, 1932 le Green imperforate between, a remarkable uncut booklet strip of ten vertical pairs imperforate horizontally and showing the margin gutter at top and bottom and the sheet-margin at right , generally well centered, original gum , Never hinged, some perf. separations , Very Fine and rare multiple . ............................................................................. .................................................. .............. ...........for pairs $3.750

2802

2803

2804

*/ ** #184a, 186iii, 187di 189a, 190a,.}c -5c Definitives imperforate, horizontal pairs , each with oversized margins all around, original gum , c-3c Never Hinged and 4c-5c very lightly hmged, Extremely Fine . $635 2804 ** #186d, 1932 le Green imperforate between, Die I, horizontal pair, choice centering , original gum , Never Hinged, fresh and Extremel y Fine ... .......................................................................................................... $300 2803

2805

2806

* #191g Var., 1932 Sc Deep violet imperforate vertically, Die II, horizontal pair, large margins and well centered, original gum , lightly hinged, Extremel y Fine; 2005 Gratton certificate. ........ ...... ...... ........ ................ $300 2806 EE** #193a, 1932 10c Olive black imperforate, block of four, large margins , original gum , Never Hinged, Extrernely Fine .... ........................ .............. .............................................................................................for pairs $360 2805

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** #194a , 1932 14c Intense black imperforate , vertical pair, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged,

Extremely Fine. .................................................................................................................................................... $300

2808 2808

P #196P, 1932 20c Grey green, large die proof, 92x62mm, Very Fine and scarce..................................$:400-500

2809

* #197a, 1932 25c Grey imperforate, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, with large to huge margins on the other three sides, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. ........................................................................ $250

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EE** #197c, 1932 25c Grey imperforate between , block of four containing two vertical pairs, well centered and margined, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare.... .............................................for pairs $ 1,500 2811 ** #199a, 1937 48c Red brown imperforate , vertical pair, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .................................................................................................................................................... $225 28 10

2812 2812 ** #208a, 1932 7c Red brown imperforate between ,

horizontal pair, excellent centering, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and quite scarce. ................................................................................................ $900

2813

EE**#209a , 1932 8c Orange red imperforate , handsome bottom left corner margin block of four, with large margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ....................................for pairs $450

2813

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2814

** #210a, 1932 24c Light blue imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extren1elyFine..................................................................................................................................................... $375

28 14

2815

** #210b, 1932 24c Light blue, double impression, a lovely mint example of this rare error, with both impressions quite strong, fresh and well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and striking......... $3,000

2815

2817

2816 EX

tE** #212-25, 1933 lc-32c Gilbert cplt., select mint blocks of four, each having been chosen for its superior centering and freshness, crisp and intact, original gum, ever Hinged, an Extremely Fine set. ......................................................................................................................................................for singles $1, 140 28 17 rnâ&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ #212i, le Gilbert, full offset image on the gummed side, block of four, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate......... ............................................................................................................ $720 2816

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2818

** #218a, 1933 8c Brownish red, error of color, bottom sheet-margin single, original gum, Never Hinged, nearly Very Fine; only 200 are believed to exist; 2005 Gratton certificate......................................................... $675

2818

2819

2821 EX

** #224a, 1933 24c Gilbert imperforate, horizontal pair, large margins , original gum , Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. .............. ............................................ ......................................................................................... . $375 2820 EE** #226-29, 1935 4c-24c Silver Jubilee, part sheets of 42 , 48 and 48 respectively and a full sheet of 60 of the 24c value, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine (no photo) ... ............ .................. .................................... $2,043 2821 ** #245a-48a, 1938 2c-7c Royal Family imperforate cplt., horizontal pairs , each with large margins , original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine set. ........................................ ........................................................ $900 2819

2822 2822 EE** #253a, 1941

le Dark grey imperforate, top sheet-margin block of four with guide marker, large mar-

gins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine ...............................................................................

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2823

EE** #255iv, 1941 3c Rose carmine, full offset image on gummed side, block of four, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. ................................................................................................for singles $1050

2823

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2824

PB** #263i, 1941 20c Green, full offset image on the gummed side, rare bottom left corner margin plate no. 41796 block of four, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine. .......................... for singles $ I,800

2824

2825

EE** #269iii, 1947 4c Light blue, vertical gutter, block of eight containing two horizontal gutter strips of four with imperforate margins at ends, off center as always and usual vertical creases in the gutter, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine and rare; only ten strips of four exist . ............................................ for two strips of four $3,000

2825

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STAMPS

2 CENTS 3 CENTS

~ontents : 12sTAMPs

" Unitrade Catalog or Estimated Value"

CENT

2826

BK #BK2, 1932 40c Unexploded booklet, containing le green pane of four (#183a), three 2c rose panes of four (# l 85a) and 3c orange brown pane of four (#187c), all perf , 13, fresh and clean, panes orig inal gum , Never Hinged, Extre1nely Fine .............................. ................. ............................................................................. ........... $ 1,250

2826

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STAMPS

2 CENTS 3 CENTS

\ ~.pot ents: 12STAM PS .

CENT

2827 2827

BK #BK2 , 1932 40c Unexploded booklet , a similar lot. ..................... ............. .......... ................................ .. $ 1,250

I I

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CENT

2 CENTS 3 CENTS

2828 2828

BK #BK2, 1932 40c Unexploded booklet, another similar lot. ................. ............ ............. .......................... $ 1,250

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"U nitr ade Cata log or Estimated Value"

] CENT

2 CENTS 3 CENTS

2829 2829 BK #BK3, 1932 40c Unexploded bookJet, containing le grey black pane of four (#184b), three 2c green

panes of four (#186b) and 3c orange brown pane of four (#187b), all perf. 14, fresh and clean, panes original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine...................................................................................................................$ 1,000

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4 Stamps 3 Cents 2830 2830 BK #BK4 , 1932 40c Unexploded bookJet, containing le grey black pane of four (#184a), three 2c green

panes of four (#186a) and 3c orange brown pane of four (#187a), all perf. 13 1/2, fresh and clean, panes original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. ............................................................................................................ $800

2831

** #C2, 1919 $1.00 on 15c Scarlet, rich luxuriant color on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine....................................................................................................................................................................... $600

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& CURTIS

BARRISTERS BANK

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NOVA

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- AT-LAW

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l!tUILD ING

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. TFA:1rMAlNnc 1...===..:-t JUNE 14 TH 1919

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2832 i:gi #C2, 1919 $1.00 on 15c Scarlet , tied by bold "St. Johns , N 'fld/Jun 14, 1929/Commemorating/First/Trans Atlantic/ Air-Mail/June 14th 1919" slogan machine cancel to pristine cover addressed locally, Extremely Fine .... . $ 1,500

2832

2833

2834

EE** #C2, C2a, C2b, C2ii, 1919 $1.00 on 15c Scarlet, scarce combination block of four, the top left stamp without comma after "Post" and without period after " 1919" (#C2b ), top right stamp norma l (#C2), bottom left stamp without comma after "Post" (#C2a) and the bottom right stamp with small comma after "Post" (#C2i i), strong and intact perforations , origina l gum , Never Hinged, Fine -Very Fine ... ........for Fine singles $2,440 2834 ** #C2a, 1919 $1.00 on 15c Scarlet, without comma after "Post", wonderfully fresh , pri stine original gu1n, Never Hinged, Very Fine .... ..................................... ................ .................................................................... $660

2833

2835

* #C3, C3h, 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/to Halifax, .S./1921 " overprint, wide setting without stop and narrow setting with stop, horizontal combination pair, choice centering , original gum , left stamp lightly hinged and right stamp small h.r., Extremely Fine ..... ................................................................. ................... for singles $520

2835

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2836 83** #C3, C3b, C3d, C3j, 1921 35c Red "Air Mail/to Halifax, N.S./1921" overprint,post office fresh mint block of four containing four overprint types, top left stamp wide setting with " l " of " 1921" below "f" of "Halifax" (#C3d), the top right stamp narrow setting with " l " of " 1921" below "f" of "Halifax" (#C3j), bottom left stamp wide setting without stop (#C3) and bottom right stamp wide setting with stop (#C3b), nicely centered, crisp and intact perforations, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine................................................. $325 0

2836

2837 2837

* #C3a, 1921 35c Red, "Air Mail/to Halifax, N.S./1921" overprint, wide setting without stop, inverted

overprint, a lovely mint example of this air post rarity, beautifully centered, rich color on fresh white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; only four panes of 25 received the inverted overprint, of these only 40 are the wide setting no stop variety offered here, this copy comes from sheet 1 which yields the best centerd examples, signed Bloch and accompanied by 1981 P.F.certificate; Ex.-Colonel Green.......................$7,500

The Postmaster, Rome,

ITALY,

2838 ~ #C4, 1927 60c Black "Air Mail/De Pinedo/1927" overprint, nicely centered, tied by clear "St. Johns, N'fld/May 20, 1927" wavy line machine cancel to flown cover to Rome, Italy, bold "Trepassey/May 21, 27" transit postmark and "Roma Centro/15.6.27" arrival backstamp, fresh and Extremely Fine; a mere 300 stamps were overprinted,of these 225 were used on covers, of which it is estimated that approximately100 have survived; accompanied by a letter to the Postmaster in Rome requesting that four of the five covers being sent be returned and two original photographs, one of De Pinedo with the Italian Consul at Trepassey and the other of his airplane the "Santa Maria" afloat in Trepassey harbour.......................... ....................................................$25,000

2838

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2839 2839 ** #CS, 1930 36c Olive green "Trans-Atlantic/ Air Mail/By B.M./ "Columbia "/September/1930/Fifty

Cents" surcharge, pos. 2 in the setting of four, a seldom seen post office fresh mint example, being considerably better centered than the vast majority, vivid rich color on crisp clean paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged,Very Fine; one of the finest mint singles extant;only 300 stamps were sold, with 100 having been used on flight covers, leaving a mere 200 mint stamps available;signed Roumet, Sanabria and Holcombe and accompanied by the latter's 1994 certificate... .............................................................................................................$21,000

2840

* #CS, 1930 36c Olive green "Trans-Atla ntic/Air Mail/By B.M./"Columbia "/September/1930/Fif ty Cents" surcharge, pos. 4 in the setting of four, select mint single, well centered when compared to the others,

2840

deep rich color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine; only 300 stamps were sold, of which 100 were used on flight covers, leaving a mere 200 copies available to collectors; singed Kessler and Roig and accompanied by 2002 B.P.A.certificate............. ...............................................................................................$12,000

2841 2841 ** #CS, 1930 36c Olive green "Trans-Atla ntic/Air Mail/By B.M./"Columbia "/September/1930/Fift y

Cents" surcharge, pos. 3 in the setting of four, an exceptionally fresh mint example of this air post rarity, deep luxuriant color on crisp white paper, nicely centered, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Fine; only 300 stamps were issued, of which I 00 were used on flight covers, with never hinged examples being very few and far between; 1990 A.PS. certificate..........................................................................................................................$14,000 May 22, 2008

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" Unitrade Cata log or Estimated Value"

T . J. OU LEY 8r:CO . L TO . T H • R&L I AeLl :--

J [ WELLER S 6 O PT ICIA N S

Dunh111 J..imited , ·essrs . Ali're 137 - 143 1£1gh Street , 11ott1ng Rill Gnte ,

London , 1. 11 .

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It.·. Grace to Lona.on, ;;ng:J_and • .;eptenber

1930 .

2842

t8:I #CS, 1930 36c Olive green "Trans-Atlantic/Air Mail/By B.M./"Columbia"/September/1930/Fifty Cents" surcharge, pos. 1 in the setting of four, tied by "St. Johns, N'fld /Sep 25, 1930" first day of issue slo-

2842

gan machine cancel to flown cover to London, England, bold "Harbour Grace, Newfd/Oct 9 30" transit backstamp, cover with vertical fold at center and a bit roughly opened at top, Fine and rare; only 100 covers were flown; 2002 B.P.A. certificate.. ..........................................................................................................................$17,500

2843

*/** #C6 Var., 1931 lSc Brown, imperforate at bottom between stamps and sheet-margin, block of EB four, original gum, top stamps h.r., bottom pair with the variety Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine and rare ................................................................................................................................................. Estimate $750-1,000

2843

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2844

* #C6a, 1931 15c Brown, imperforate between, horizontal pair, fresh , original gum , lightly hinged, Very Fine for this; only ten pairs are known, 2003 Sismondo certificate ... ........................................... .................. . $1,200

2844

2845

* #C6b, 1931 15c Brown, imperforate between, vertica l pair, excellent centering for this, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine; only ten pairs are known; 2003 Sismondo certificate ............................. $ I ,200

2845

2846

** #C7a, 1931 50c Green, imperforate between , right sheet -margin horizontal pair, nicely centered and fresh , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine; only ten pairs are known ......................................... ................ $2,550

2846

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Lot

2847

" Unitrade Catalog or Estimated Value"

2848

* #C7b, 1931 50c Green, imperforatebetween, vertical pair, fresh, original gum, tiny trace of hinging, Very Fine for this; only 10 pairs are known. .............................................................................................................. $ 1,700 2848 ** #C7c, 1931 50c Green imperforate, top sheet-margin vertical pair, with large even margins on the other three sides, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps Never Hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine.......................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,350 2847

2849

* #CS Var., 1931 $1.00 Blue, imperforate at right between stamp and sheet-margin, excellent centering, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine. ................................................................ Estimate $500-750

2849

2850

** #C8c, 1931 $1.00 Blue imperforate, handsome top left corner margin vertical pair, with large even margins on the other two sides, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine; 1982 R.P.S. certificate... $ 1,350

2850

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2851

"Unitrade Catalog or Estimated Value"

2852

* #C9a, 1931 15c Brown, imperforate between, horizontal pair, beautifully centered, original gum , light h.r., choice Very Fine and rare ; only ten pairs are known; signed Kessler ; Ex .-Harris ... ............... ................. $ 1,200 2852 * #Clla, 1931 $1.00 Blue, imperforate between, vertical pair, near perfect centering , original gum , lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and rare ; only ten pairs are known; 2003 Sismondo certificate .......................... ... $ 1,250 2851

2853

** #C12, 1932 $1.50 on $1.00 Trans-Atlantic, post office fresh and well centered, original gum , Never Hinged, choice Very Fine; 1984 Friedl certificate; Ex.-Marden . ............. ........................................................... $800 2854 EB*/** #C12 Footnote, 1932 $1.00 Trans-Atlantic, scarce full sheet of 20, strong and intact , original gum which is slightly disturbed mainly in the selvages but lightly affecting some stamps , Very Fine ; this stamp was prepared in the U.S. in 1932 under contract with Newfoundland authorities , however the contact was cancelled and the stamp never issued (no photo) ... .................................... ............................................................... .Scott $500

2853

2855

* #C12a, 1932 $1.50 in $1,00 Trans-Atlantic, surcharge inverted, a premium quality mint example of this sought-after air post invert rarity, exceptionally well centered for this and wonderfully fresh , original gum , quite lightly hinged, Extremely Fine ; with only 40 examples believed to have been produced this is a key item to any important air post or Newfoundland collection ; 1984 R.P.S. certificate .. .......................................... ........$30,000

2855

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" Unitrad e Ca ta log or Estimated Value"

2856 2856

EE**

#C12i, 1932 $1.50 on $1.00 Trans-Atlantic, slanting surcharge, a very rare mint block of four, rep-

resenting the full setting of the surcharge, with noticeably slanting surcharge, wonderfully fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; only a couple of blocks remain intact . ....................... ....................... for singles $7,200

EWFOUND

2857 EX

* #C13a-17a, 1933 5c-75c Labrador imperforate cplt., vertical pairs , each with large even margins all around, very fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Sc with natural paper crease, otherwise an Extremely Fine set. ................................................................................................................................................................$3,000

2857

2858 EX

** #C13a -17a, 1933 5c-75c Labrador imperfora te cplt., matched set of top left corner margin horizontal pairs, each with large even margins on the other two sides, original gwn, Never Hinged, except 60c and 75c lightly binged in the selvage only, fresh and Extremely Fine. ............................................................................$4,800

2858

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2859

* #C13b Var., 1933 Sc Labrador, imperforate vertically, horizontal pair with imperforate margins at the sides , excellent centering, original gum , very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only a few exist; 2005 Gratton certificate as N.H . ........................ ............................ ........................ ........... ....................... ........... ......... $ 1,600

2859

2860

** #Cl3b, 1933 Sc Labrador, imperforate between, horizontal pair, fresh and well centered, original gum , Never Hinged, choice Very Fine and rare ; only 20 pairs are believed to exist. .................. .............................. $2,400

2860

2861

2862

** #C13c, 1933 Sc Labrador, imperforate between, vertical pair , po st office fresh , original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and very rare ... ................. ............................................... .......................... .................... ........ $2,400 2862 EE* #Cl4a, 1933 10c Labrador imperforate, yellow orange shade , without gum as issued, an amazing full sheet of 50, fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine; quite likely the only intact sheet remaining ..... .................... $6,250

2861

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2863 2863

2864

** #Cl 7c, 1933 75c Labrador, imperforate between, vertical pair showing and interesting ink smear, fresh

and well centered, original gum , Never Hinged, Very Fine and rare ....................... ....................................... ..... $2,400 2864 EB** #J7a, 1949 10c Dark violet, imperforate between, top sheet-margin block of six (2x3) , containing two vertical error pairs at top, the top right stamp showing the dot under " l " in " IO" variety, original gum , hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine and rare; only 30 pairs are recorded . ..................................... ................................. ................... .................. ................................... ....for two pairs $3,500

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.••

•• 2865

** #OXl , 1905 Black on blue, a superb mint right sheet -margin imprint single of this scarce and difficult seal, flawlessly centered, incredibl y fresh, unblemished original gum , hinged in the selvage only, the seal Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a true gem copy in every regard . .............. ............ .......................... ............................ $2,000

2865

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...

2866 EX

2866 R #1, 2, 5, 7R, 1851 ld Brown , 3d Blue , 6d Dark green and 1/- Violet black, reprints on hard white

paper, without gum as produced, the matched set of corner margin blocks from all four positions, each with ample to large margins on the other two sides, very fresh and Extremely Fine; unique. for singles ............................................................................................................................................................$8,000

2867

seldom seen mint example, four margins ranging from huge at top to well clear at left, deep rich color and crisp impression, part original gum, Very Fine for this; 1947 R.P.S. certificate ...................................................................................................................................................................$9,000

2867 * #1, 1851 ld Red brown on blue ,

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EDWARD

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2868

EE** #4iii, 1862 l d Yellow orange on yellowish paper, a fantastic full sheet of 30 in a remarkable state of preservation, incredibly fresh, intact perforations, centered a bit to right but not objectionably so, original gum, Never Hinged, bottom left corner of selvage missing, Fine and very rare; one of only two sheets recorded , the other being heavily reinforced; 1999VG. Greene certificate....................................................... for singles $18,000

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** #Sd, 1862 2d Rose, imperforate horizontally, post office fresh right sheet-margin

2869

vertical pair, with large imperf. margins at top and bottom, rich color on crisp white paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce. ...................................................... $ 1,000

2869

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2870

EE** #Sd, 1862 2d Rose, imperforate horizontally, wide top margin block of four, deep rich color on fresh white paper, crisp and intact, original gum, fingerprint on gum, Never Hinged, Fine.. .....................................$ 1,200

2870

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* #6iii, 1862 3d Blue imperforate , gutter pair, horizontal pair, large to very large margins all around, bright and fresh, original gum, trivial h.r., Very Fine and very rare; probably only six pairs exist. for Fine ................................................................................................................................................................$ 1,250

2871

2872

* #6v, 1862 3d Blue imperforate , tete beche horizontal gutter pair, without gum as always, large margins all around, rich color, small faults as all have, Very Fine appearance; only six such pairs a thought to

2872

exist. ........................................ ............................................................................................... ............................. $ 1,750 May 22, 2008

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2873 EE #9TC, 1868 4d Pale blue, trial color plate proof on stamp paper, printed on both sides, block of four, the top left stamp showing break in shading lines in front of Queen's nose (#9ii), ample to mostly large margins all around, reverse with full impression of 1862 3d Blue (#6), Very Fine; rare and unusual, probably only a single sheet of 60 was printed. ....................................................................................................Estimate $ 1000-1,500

2873

2874

** #9vi, 1868 4d Black on yellow ish, imperforate between, horizontal strip of three, well centered, remarkably fresh, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and very rare; only six strips are

2874

recorded . .................................. ...................... ................................................... ........... ...................................... $ 1,875

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(d) PAYMENT FO R PURCHASES

5. 6.

Payment for lots. including those on which opinions are desired (Condi tion of ale 8). shall be as follows : (a) Floor Bidd ers. Payment of the purchas e price , or such part there of as Harn1ers shall require , shall be made by the purchaser in such manner as Harmers may determine . Th e nam e and addre ss of the purchaser of each lot sha ll be give n to the auctio neer immediatel y follow ing the sa le of such lot. (b) Ma il Bidd ers. A successf ul ma il bidder wil l be notifi ed of lots purchased. Befo re Harmers wi ll send such lots, paym ent in full must be rece ived by Hann ers within three (3) business days of receipt of the aforesaid notifica tion by the ma il bidd e r. Howeve r, a pur cha ser known to Har mers, or who furnishes sa 1isfac to1y references, may at Han n ers option, have purcha ses deli vered or forwarded for immedi ate payment (by a dollar draft on a U.S. bank in the case of ove rseas purcha sers). Mailed delivery will be to the addre ss on the bid sheet and proof by Harmers of receipt of a sendin g at the adv ised address sha ll constitute delivery. A ll charges for handlin g, delivery and insurance (ob tained by Hanne rs on behalf of the pur chaser) shall be added to the purcha se price: a minimum charge ofS 1.00 will be made. Risk of loss in transit shall be on the purcha ser. (c) Where an opinion of a genera lly recognized authority is desired , the time for payment may be exte nded in accord with and subject to Condition of Sale 8. Title shall not pass to the purchaser until full payment ha been received by Hann ers as age nts for the consignor or vendor. (a) Purchase rs agree to pay for lots as specified in Co ndition o f Sale 4 (or as the same may be modified by Co nditi on of Sale 8), and no credi t is ex tended ; a late payme nt charge of 2% per month sha ll be added if payme nt is not made in acco rdance with the afore sa id condi tions. Thi s is 24% per year. (b) In the eve nt that -abidder shall fai l to compl y w ith these Co ndition s of Sal e ("Non-Co mpl ying Bidder "), the n, as to any lot with respect to which such failure to compl y occ urs. Hanner s may. in its sole discretion . re-offer such lot during the same auction or at an auction at a later tim e. or by pri vate treaty at such time as Harn1ers , in its so le discretion, deems appropri ate and the on-Com plying Bidder shall be liable for the defic iency. if any, betwee n the hammer price and the net pro ceeds o f a sa le to a subsequent purchaser. whe ther at auction or by pri vate treaty, as we ll as for a ll costs and expenses of both sa les, all other charges due thereunder. includi ng commissions w ith respect to both sa les. whether payab le 10 Ham1ers or to a third party and a ll incidental dam ages. It shall be in Harmers' so le discretion to dctcrrninc whether to re-offe r the lot theretofo re hammer ed-d own to a Non -Comp lying Bidd er at the same auction , or by private treaty in due co urse. or at a subse quent auction co nduct ed by Harmer . In no event sha ll any surplu s arising from the sa le of a re-offered lot be payab le to a No n-Co mplying Bidder . {c) A defaulting purchase r shall be deemed to have gra nted Ham1ers a security interest in property in Harmers possess ion owned by such purchaser. Harmers shall have a ll of the rights affo rded a sec ured party under the New York Uni fom1 Co mm erc ia l Co de with respect to such propert y an may app ly agains t such ob liga tions all moni es held or rece ived by it for the account of. or due from Harrners to such purchaser. (d) If Harmers take s any lega l steps to sec ure payment of a delinquent acco unt, the defa ultin g pur chaser sha ll be liab le for all legal and other expe nses incurred by Hann ers to sec ure such payment, inc ludin g but not limited to a reaso nable allowance for attorneys· fees. For purposes of this para gra ph. the tern, lega l steps shall be deem ed to include any and a ll consultation by Hann ers wit h its attorneys with respec t to all mancrs aris ing out of a delinquentaccount.

(e) Payme nt is accepted in the forn1 of cash , check or credit card (Visa or MasterCa rd only). When pay ing via a credit card an add itional 2% buyer' s premium will be charged.

(e)

for on premises inspec tion prior to the auc tion dat e, and, upon wr itten request and at Harn1ers di cretion, for inspection by postal view ing (a ll as detai led elsew here in this Cata logue) . Each lot is sold as ge nuin e and correc tly described , based on indiv idua l desc ription as modified by any spec ific notat ions in this Cata logue, including but not restricted to the sec tion e ntitled "K ey to Ca ta logu ing". Qua lity. Any lot wh ich a pur chase r co nsiders to be incorrec tly desc ribed may be return ed to Harmers w ithin two weeks of its recei pt by such purchaser ("Re turnin g Purcha ser" ), provid ed, howeve r, that the same is received by Harn1ers witJ1in four weeks of the date of the auction; howeve r, Hanne rs may. in its discretio n. refuse acce ptance of such return ed lot. If an opi nion of a ge nera lly recog nized aut hority is desired, the period o f time within which a lot must be received by Harn1ers will be ex tended in acco rdance with Co nditi on of Sa le 8. In the eve nt that a disput e cannot be resolved by refe rence to a genera lly recog nized auth ority. and Ham1ers thereupon undertakes to re-offer the lot with a description identica l to the descrip tion disputed , the Rem rning Purchase r shall be liable for the defic iency, if any. betw een the proceed s of the sa le to the Remrnin g Purchase r and the proceeds of a sa le to a subsequent purchaser, as well a for all cos ts and expen ses of the re-sa le, including co mmi ssion, and all inc identa l damages. Any lot, the desc ripti on of which is disputed , must be returned intact in the condition rece ived by the purchaser. The follow ing lots are not returnable exce pt at the disc retion of Hann ers: (i) lots from purchasers who attended the ex hibiti on of the lots; (ii) lots exa min ed by postal viewe rs; (iii) lots on accou nt of the ir appeara nce, if they a re illustrated in this Cata logue: (iv) lots desc ribed as hav ing repa irs. defects or faults- for any reason: (v) U.S. sta mps (through 1918) for reasons of paper inclusions, (vi) no enca psulat ed stamps unl ess origina lly offe red in this co ndition . Authenticity. Any lot which is dec lare d other w ise than genui ne by a ge nerally recog nized authority is return ab le, pro vided such lot is rece ived by Hanner s within four weeks of the date of the a uction. Proof that a ge nerally recog nized authority decline s to expre ss an opinion is norn1a lly gro unds for the return of a lot. Expe nses incurred in the submi ssio n and the return of a lot und er Co nditions of Sale 7-9 are not refunded . EXTENS ION OF TI ME

Successfu l bidders who wish to submit an item for expertization mu st specify their request in one of the following ways: I) when subm itting the ir bid , 2) by ca lling our o ffices within 24 hours o f the end o f the sale, or 3) within 5 days of rece ipt of the lot(s). All lots being se nt for expe rtization must be sent by H.R. Harmer. Inc. , exc lusively. If it is decided by the buye r after he has rece ived the items that an expert opini on is needed, the items must be returned to the offices of H.R. Harn1er, Inc ., at the buyer's expense . Payment in full is expected for all item s being sent for experti zatio n. If a mutu a lly acce ptabl e ex pert detern1ines an item is not as desc ribed, then H.R. Harmer, Inc. will refund the full purch ase price and the buyer·s premium for the item. !fa lot is altered, it cannot be return ed. Lots with cenifi cates from the P.F. or the P.S.E. less than 5 year s old, are not e ligib le for re-s ubmi ss ion. Lot may not be relllrne d for rea sons of grade, if that grade is different from that stated in the de scripti on.

Expe nses of certifica tion shall be borne by the purcha ser exce pt where a lot is certifi ed other than as described and is re turned to Harmers in acco rdance w ith Co ndition of Sale 8.

EXPENSES OF CE RT I FI CAT ION

SALES TAX

I 0. Unless exe mpted by law, a purcha se r sha ll pay Co nnecticut or ew York State and loca l sa les taxes. or any co mpensa ting use taxe s of any other State . AP PLI CABLE LAW, JURI SDI CT ION, ETC.

11. Al l matters arising out of this auctio n shall be gove rned by the laws of the State of ew York without g iving effect to the choice of law principles thereof. 12. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this auction shall be sen led by arb itration in the City of ew York , State of ew York in accorda nce with the Rules of the America n Arb itrat ion Associatio n and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrat or or Arbitrators may be entered in any Co urt hav ing jurisdiction. 13. T he purc haser at this auction (a) co nse nts and submit s to the j urisdiction of the Cou rts o f the Stat e of New York and of the Co urts of the United State s for a j udic ia l district within the territori al limit s of the State of New York for all matters arising out of this auction sale. includin g, without limi tation, any action or

proceeding instituted for the enforcement of any right , remed y, obligation and liability ari ing und er or by reaso n thereof; and (b) consent s and subm its to the venue of uch action or proceedi ng in the City and Co unty of ew York (or such j udicial d istrict of a Cow1 of the Un ited State s as sha ll include the same).

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