Lots 413 - 552, Catalogue of Auction #103 Raritan Stamps, Inc

 
CANADA
 
PENCE ISSUES
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
413  2
1851, Prince Albert, top margin imperforate trial color proof of 6p in gray blue, vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, printed on India paper, no gum as issued, VF, Unitrade #2TCxi, C.v. CAD$500, Est. $150-$180
(Ph)
150.00
414  8
1857-64, Queen Victoria, imperforate plate proof of 1/2p in rose, printed on India paper and mounted on card, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade #8P, C.v. CAD$350, Est. $100-$120
(Ph)
100.00
 
FIRST CENTS ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
415  14
1859, Queen Victoria, two imperforate proofs in rose, one with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in black, printed on India paper, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade #14P, Pi, C.v. CAD$500, Est. $150-$180
(Ph)
150.00
416  15
1859, Beaver, 5c vermilion, usual centering for this issue, intact perforation and full OG, LH, fine, C.v. $800, Unitrade C.v. CAD$400, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
417  15
1859, Beaver, imperforate plate proof of 5c in vermilion, block of four, printed on India paper, no gum as issued, VF and scarce multiple, Unitrade #15P, C.v. CAD$1,200, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
418  15
1859, Beaver, two imperforate proofs of 5c in vermilion or in brown red, the last one with diagonal overprint SPECIMEN in carmine, printed on India paper, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade #15P, TC iii, C.v. CAD$750, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
419  16
1859, Prince Albert, imperforate plate proof of 10c in black brown and trial color proof of 10c in orange red, both printed on India and mounted on cards, minor facial imperfections, VF appearance of collectible quality items, Minuse and Pratt #16P3, 16TC3, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
420  16
1859, Prince Albert, imperforate plate proof of 10c in brown, vertical SPECIMEN overprint at right, apparently in pale black, printed on India paper, no gum as produced, VF, overprint in black is not listed either in Unitrade, Walsh or Minuse and Pratt, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
421  17
1859, Prince Albert, imperforate trial color proof of 10c in brownish purple, horizontal pair printed on India and mounted on card, no gum as issued, VF, Unitrade #17TCi, C.v. CAD$550, Est. $150-$180
(Ph)
150.00
422  18
1859, Queen Victoria, imperforate trial color proof of 12 1/2c in bluish green, horizontal pair printed on India paper, no gum as issued, VF, Unitrade #18TC, C.v. CAD $600, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
423  18
1859, Queen Victoria, two imperforate trial color proofs of 12 1/2c in black, first one with vertical overprint SPECIMEN in carmine at left, printed on India paper, no gum as issued, VF and scarce, Unitrade #18TCx , ix, C.v. CAD $1,300, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
424  19
1859, Jacques Cartier, imperforate proof of 17c in blue, block of four printed on India and mounted on card, no gum as issued, VF, Unitrade #19P, C.v. CAD$1,400++, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
425  19
1859, Jacques Cartier, top margin imperforate trial color proof of 17c in black, printed on India paper, fresh and VF; in addition trial color proof of 17c in green, printed on India and mounted on foreign card with minor facial yellowing at top, first one has Unitrade #19TCi, C.v. CAD $750, the other one listed in Minuse and Pratt #19TC1 a with C.v. $100, which is very high for such proofs, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
426  20
1859, Queen Victoria, imperforate trial color proof of 2c in dark rose, block of four printed on India paper and mounted on card, no gum as issued, VF, Unitrade #20TC, C.v. CAD$1,200++, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
427  20
1864, Queen Victoria, imperforate trial color proof of 2c in claret, horizontal pair printed on India paper and mounted on card, both with a dash in lower right "2" variety, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade #20TCi, C.v. CAD $700++,Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
 
LARGE QUEEN ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
428  25
1868, imperforate trial color proof of 3c in brown, printed on wove paper, no gum as issued, VF, BNA NSSC #17o, C.v. US$900, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
 
SMALL QUEEN ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
429  35
1873, Queen Victoria's face to the left, imperforate engraved essay of 1c in bright chrome yellow, left sheet margin horizontal pair printed on India and mounted on card, no gum as produced, VF and scarce, Walsh NSSC TESQx1, C.v. US$1,200 as singles, Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
400.00
430  36a
1872, 2c green, horizontal imperforate pair, nice margins all around, full OG, LH, VF, C.v. $650, Unitrade C.v. CAD $900, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
431 (*)   40
1877, 10c dull rose lilac, perforation 12, excellent centering, shallow thin (uneven paper), unused, no gum, VF appearance, C.v. $1,250, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,750, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
432 **   46
1893, Queen Victoria, Widow Weeds, 20c vermilion, intact perforation, post office fresh quality, full OG, NH (!), fine and very scarce, C.v. $1,750, Unitrade C.v. CAD$800, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
433 **/*   46 var
1893, Queen Victoria, Widow Weeds, 20c brown orange shade variety, unfolded block of four, full OG, top left stamp is LH, others are NH, fine and rare multiple, C.v. $5,650, Unitrade #46i, C.v. CAD$3,250 as singles, Est. $600-$700
(Ph)
600.00
434  47 var
1893, Queen Victoria, Widow Weeds, 50c deep blue, double frame line at top, large part of OG, F/VF, C.v. $400 as for a stamp without variety, Unitrade C.v. CAD$400, Est. $150-$200
View enlarged fragment.
(Ph)
150.00
435 (*)   47
1893, Queen Victoria, Widow Weeds, 50c deep blue, bottom sheet margin block of four, British American Bank Note Co, Ottawa imprint on the selvage, right stamps with pre-printed paper fold, fresh colors, unused, regummed, F/VF, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
 
QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
436  50-65
1897, 1/2c-$5, complete set of 16 imperforate plate proofs printed on India and mounted on cards, nice margins and very fresh unit, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$7,000, Est. $1,800-$2,000
(Ph)
1800.00
 
QUEEN VICTORIA "MAPLE LEAF" ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
437  66, 71
1897, imperforate plate proofs of 1c in black and 6c in brown, vertical and horizontal pairs respectively, both printed on India paper and mounted on cards, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD $700, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
438 **   67, 70-71
1897, 1c blue green, 5c blue on bluish paper and 6c brown, three well centered and post office fresh values, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $990, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,890, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
 
QUEEN VICTORIA "NUMERAL" ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
439 **   74 imp
1898, 1/2c black, vertical imperforate pair printed on vertical wove paper, nice margins, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade #74v, C.v. CAD$500, Est. $150-$180
(Ph)
150.00
440 **   75 imp
1898, 1c paler green, horizontal imperforate pair printed on vertical wove paper, enlarged margins, no gum as produced, VF, Unitrade #75iv, C.v. CAD$900, Est. $200- $250
(Ph)
200.00
441  77 imp
1898, 2c carmine, Die I, vertical imperforate pair printed on vertical wove paper, no gum as issued, VF, Unitrade #77iv, C.v. CAD$500, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
442  78
1898, die proof of 3c in carmine, printed on vertical wove paper with imprint "F-113" and "American Banknote Co. Ottawa", size 41x60mm, fresh quality, no gum as issued, VF and rare, Ex-G. Baillie Collection, Walsh NSSC65dp14,C.v. US$2,000, Est.$500-$600
(Ph)
600.00
443 **   81
1902, 7c olive yellow, beautiful color and nicely centered block of four, full original gum with slight wave on bottom stamps, NH, VF and scarce multiple, C.v. $1,200+ +, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,600 as singles, Est. $600-$700
(Ph)
600.00
 
IMPERIAL PENNY POSTAGE (CHRISTMAS ISSUE)
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
444 **   85-86, var
1898, Map of the British Empire, two of 2c in black, red and lavender or gray; two of 2c in black, red, and blue or deep blue, all with full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade #85, i, 86, b, C.v. CAD$810,Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
 
PROVISIONAL ISSUES
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
445 **   87, var
1899, one line black surcharge 2c on Queen Victoria "Maple Leaf" 3c carmine, block of 12 (6x2), representing narrow spacing of the surcharge between 3rd and 4th vertical rows, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade #87, i, C.v. CAD$1,260 as two strips of three with narrow spacing and 6 singles, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
 
KING GEORGE V "ADMIRAL" ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
446 **   104 var
1911, 1c green, wet printing, bottom sheet margin block of six, double B lathework under bottom left stamp, natural straight edge at left with a part of arrow at bottom, full OG, NH, fine, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,100 as block of 4 with lathework and a single with double lathework, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
447 **/*   107e
1923, 2c green, dry printing, top margin block of 12, imprint on selvage reads: "L.B.C. - OTTAWA - No.A-216 910 B-Y", four stamps are affected by pre-printed paper folds, full OG, NH (10) or VLH, F/VF, C.v. $480 as singles, Unitrade C.v. CAD$650 as single stamps, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
448 **   110b
1922, 4c olive yellow, wet printing, unfolded block of four, perfectly centered with strong color, full OG, NH, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,200, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
449 **   112
1920, 5c violet, wet printing, top sheet margin plate No. T4 OTTAWA - No.-A 22" block of ten, nicely centered and post office fresh, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,100++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,800 as singles, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
450 **   114
1924, 7c red brown, dry printing, top sheet margin imprint block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $260++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$420 as singles, Est. $120-$150
(Ph)
120.00
451 **   117, a
1922, 10c blue, wet and dry printings, two blocks of four of distinctly different shades, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,040++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,920 as singles, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
452 **   118
1924, 10c bister brown, dry printing, nicely centered block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $480++, Unitrade C.v. CAD $720 as singles, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
453 **   122
1925, $1 orange, dry printing, block of four, full OG, NH, F/VF, C.v. $860++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$960 as two VF and two fine singles, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
 
Part Perforated Coils (Sheet Form)
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
454 */U   126a, 128a, 130 var
1924-25, 1c yellow, 2c green, five blocks of four (3 - postally used) perforated 8 vertically, in addition FFC with 1c block of four and block of 3c carmine with vertical perf 8 and added horizontal perf 11? (postally used, not counted), all arranged on page from a collection, full OG, previously hinged or used, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$450, Est. $100-$150
(Ph)
100.00
 
Imperforate issues
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
455 */U   136-38
1924, 1c yellow, 2c green and 3c carmine, unused and used blocks of four for each value, plus three covers, each franked by appropriate block of four, neatly mounted on two pages from a collection, full OG, NH/hinged or used, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,750, Est. $300-$400
View Part 2.
(Ph)
300.00
 
Provisional Overprints
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
456 */U   139-40, var
1926, one and two-line surcharges 2 CENTS on 3c carmine, three blocks of four for each type of surcharge, three unused and three used, including strongly shifted and slanted one-line surcharge, plus registered cover from Owen Sound, ONT to Chicago, franked by block of 6 two-line surcharge, all mounted on two pages from a Collection, unused blocks with full OG, NH or hinged, F/VF, Unitrade #139-40, 139i, C.v. CAD $2,170++, Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
400.00
457 **   140
1926, two-line black surcharge 2c on 3c carmine, top sheet margin block of eight, selvage imprint reads: "T-7 -OTTAWA-No.-A115", full OG, NH (hinged on margin), VF, C.v. $500++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$800 as singles, Est. $200 -$250
(Ph)
200.00
 
Used Assortment of "Admiral" issue
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
458  104/35
1911-25, about 350 stamps generally in blocks of four or larger plus three covers with appropriate franking, altogether 15 different values, including 28 of 50c and 60 of $1, variety of listed and unlisted shades, cancellations and perforations, including 3c with perf 11 3/4x8 in block of 18, many scarce items, occasional flaws possible as always on postally used material, still F/VF, Est. $300-$400
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(Ph)
300.00
 
KING GEORGE V "SCROLL" ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
459 **/*   149-59
1928-29, 1c-$1, complete set of 11, full OG, NH or VLH (50c and $1), mostly VF (Bluenose counted as fine), Scott C.v. $930, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,296, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
460 **   159a
1929, Parliament Building, $1 olive green, vertical imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $975, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,350, Est. $400-$450
(Ph)
400.00
 
KING GEORGE V "ARCH/LEAF" ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
461 **/*   174
1930, Quebec Citadel, 12c gray black, four plate No.1 blocks of four from all corners, full OG, two top margin blocks - LH on margins, LL block is NH and LR block has top stamps LH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,250, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
 
GRAIN EXHIBITION
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
462  203, var
1933, blue overprint on Harvesting Wheat 20c brownish red, right sheet margin block of four, top left stamps has broken "X" in "EXHIBITION" variety, full OG, LH, VF, Unitrade #203, i, C.v. CAD$350, Est. $80-$100
(Ph)
80.00
 
JACQUES CARTIER
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
463 **   208, var
1934, 3c blue, horizontal strip of four with wide gutter in the middle, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade #208iv, C.v. CAD$800, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
 
KING GEORGE V SILVER JUBILEE ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
464  211-16
1935, plate proofs of 1c-13c, complete set of six in vertical pairs printed on India paper mounted on cards, neat penciled numbers on reverse, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,500++, Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
400.00
465  214
1935, Prince of Wales, large die proof of 5c in blue on India paper affixed over sunken die card, unfinished design without triangles in value tablets, proof size 75x83mm, card size 111x123mm, no gum as produced, VF and rare, a common stamp is included, Walsh NSSC 178dp2, C.v. US$1,500, Est. $400-$500
View comparison of proof and issued stamp.
(Ph)
400.00
466  214
1935, Prince of Wales, large die proof of 5c in blue on India paper affixed over sunken die card, imprint at bottom "X-G-591. Canadian Bank Note Co. Ltd", proof size 75x83mm, card size 152x205mm, red "For Approval"at the top, Engraving Order Department and A.L.S. Mar. 21, 1935 handstamps on reverse, minor stains on proof margins, no gum as produced, VF and rare, Walsh NSSC 178dp4, C.v. US$1,500, Est. $500-$600
View the backside.
(Ph)
500.00
467  214
1935, Prince of Wales, large die proof of the central vignette of 5c stamp in black, sunken die on India paper mounted on card, imprint at bottom reads: "HRH Prince of Wales. Bank of Canada. X-V-116. Canadian Bank Note Co. Ltd", proof size 90x97mm, card size 147x148mm, fresh, VF, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
 
KING GEORGE V PICTORIAL ISSUE
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
468  217-27
1935, plate proofs on India paper mounted on cards of 1c-$1, complete set of 11, high values with sheet margins, no gum as produced, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,800, Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
400.00
469 **/*   223-26
1935, RCMP 10c carmine, Charlottetown 13c violet, Niagara Falls 20c olive green and Parliament in Victoria 50c dull violet, four top or bottom sheet margin blocks of six, each one with imprint reads: "CANADIAN BANKNOTE CO OTTAWA No. 1", all very well centered, full OG, NH (No.224) or LH, VF, Unitrade C.v.CAD$800, Est. $150- 200
(Ph)
150.00
 
KING GEORGE VI ISSUES
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
470 **   231c-36a
1937, Mufti issue, 1c-8c, imperforate complete set of six in horizontal pairs, a beautiful unit in every respect, full OG, NH, VF and rare in complete set, C.v. $2,550++ Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,600, Est. $1,000-$1,200
(Ph)
1000.00
471  241P-45P, C6P
1938, Pictorial issue, imperforate plate proofs of 10c-$1 and air mail stamp of 6c, complete set of five in horizontal (10c) or vertical pairs, printed on India paper and mounted on cards, no gum as produced, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,600++, Est. $400-$450
(Ph)
400.00
472 **   244-45 var
1938, Vancouver Harbor, 50c green; Chateau de Ramezay, $1 aniline violet, two blocks of four, both are perfectly centered with jumbo margins all around, full OG, NH, XF, Unitrade #244, 245i, C.v. CAD$1,200, Est. $250- $300
(Ph)
250.00
473 **   249-62
     War issue - Plate Blocks Collection
1942-43, 1c-8c and 10c-$1, the total is 430 blocks, including 79 matched sets (blocks from all four corners), by value – 1c – 98 blocks, 19 sets; 2c – 24 blocks, 6 sets; 3c carmine – 31 blocks, 5 sets; 3c rose violet – 95 blocks, 20 sets; 4c green black – 4 blocks, 1 set; 4c dark carmine – 129 blocks, 18 sets; 5c – 16 blocks, 4 sets; 8c – 4 blocks, 1 set; 10c – 7 blocks; 13c – 4 blocks, 1 set; 14c – 4 blocks, 1set; 20c – 6 blocks, 1 set; 50c – 4 blocks, 1 set; and $1 – 4 blocks, 1 set; occasional hinges or minor flaws possible, generally nice centering and perfect condition, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$10,900++, Est. $1,500-$2,000

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(Ph)
1500.00
 
Plate Blocks Selection
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
474 **/*   147/411
1927-63, 44 blocks of four or six, starting with two blocks of the Historical issue of 1927, including blocks of 10c and 12c of the "Scroll" issue (both with reinforced perforation), then blocks from all four corners of No. 241-243, one of each of No.272-73, four- corner blocks of 294, 312, 316, 321, 334, 411 and others, full OG, generally LH on margins with stamps are NH, VF centering overall, Unitrade C.v. CAD$4,000, Est. $500- $600
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(Ph)
500.00
 
QUEEN ELIZABETH II MODERN ERRORS AND VARIETIES
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
475  
1950's, Liberty's Head, Canadian Bank Note Co. imperforate proofs of 2(c) in black, blue or green, four horizontal pairs on colored (3) or white paper, each one inscribed"Experiment" at top and "Specimen" at bottom, no gum as issued or full OG (green on white), NH, VF and very scarce group produced for testing purposes, Est. $300- $350
(Ph)
300.00
476 **   
1953(c), Indian Head imperforate essay of proposed design for multicolored 4c definitive stamp, bottom right corner sheet margin block of four, printed on gummed stamp paper, NH, VF, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
477  
1967, Baby Sisters, experimental stamps with no value indicated for test booklet, five blocks of four (two tete-beche blocks) and vertical tete-beche pair, colors - gray, bright blue and carmine, blocks in gray imperf vertically between stamps, others with straight edges, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Est. $400-$450
(Ph)
400.00
478  492
1969, Suzor-Cote "Return from the Harvest Field", set of six imperforate stage proofs of 50c in yellow, magenta, cyan, brown and two different mixed ones, all are bottom right corner margin singles with control signs and printer's crosses, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD $1,200, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
479 **   535a
1971, Maple Leaves in Spring, 6c multicolored, top sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $800, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,200, Est. 250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
480 **   556 var
1971, Christmas, Snowflakes, (10c) carmine, silver color omitted, top right corner sheet margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF, this error is not listed in Scott or Unitrade, Est. $200-$300
(Ph)
200.00
481 **   604a, var, 605a
1974, Caricature Definitives, Coil stamps, Queen Elizabeth II, 8c blue, two horizontal imperforate pairs on low fluorescent (LF) and hibrite (HB) papers, in addition 10c dark carmine, horizontal imperforate pair on dull fluorescent paper (DF), full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade #604a, iii, 605a, C.v. CAD $675, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
482 **   614a
1973, R.C.M.P. Musical Ride, 15c multicolored, enlarged margins imperforate block of four in premium quality in every respect, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $850++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,200 as two pairs, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
483 **   641a
1974, Telephone Centenary, 8c multicolored, right sheet margin vertical imperforate pair, vertical crease at right, still full OG, NH, VF appearance, only 100 imperf stamps were printed, C.v. $1,000, Unitrade C.v. CAD $2,000, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
484 **   716c
1978, Queen Elizabeth II, 14c black and dark violet, right margin single with red color is completely omitted and untagged ("Queen in Winter"), full OG, NH, VF and scarce, C.v. $1,000, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,500, Est. $300- $350
(Ph)
300.00
485 **   726b
1979, Fundy National Park, ($1) multicolored, a single with black inscription omitted and untagged, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $500, Unitrade C.v. CAD$750, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
486 **   727a
1979, Kluane National Park, ($2) multicolored, a single with silver inscription omitted, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $300, Unitrade C.v. CAD$400, Est. $80-$100
(Ph)
80.00
487 **   742b
1977, Christmas, 12c multicolored, a single with double impression of purple, blue and green, quadruple inscription in black, usually centered to the bottom left, full OG, NH, VF and very rare, C.v. $650, Unitrade C.v. CAD $900, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
488 **   774a
1978, Christmas, Virgin and Child by Hans Memling, 14c multicolored, bottom sheet margin single with black color omitted, confirmed by omission of "_c1978", full OG, NH, VF and rare, a common stamp is included for comparison, C.v. $1,000, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,500, Est. $400-$450
(Ph)
400.00
489 **   878 var
1981, Antique Mandora, (17c) multicolored, a single printed on gum side with omitted gold inscription and tagging, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only a half of 200 existing examples are remaining in sound condition, Unitrade #878i, C.v. CAD$2,000, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
500.00
490 **   888a
1981, Self-portrait by Frederic H. Varley, 17c multicolored, horizontal imperforate pair, enlarged margin at top, blue ink ringlet at bottom of left stamp, full original gum with minimal waves at right, NH, VF and scarce, C.v.$1,500, Unitrade C.v. CAD$2,000, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
491 **   907 var
1981, Non-denominated "A" definitive in red, top left corner sheet margin block of four printed on coated paper, ghost double impression, especially on "A", full OG, NH, VF, Est. $100-$150
(Ph)
100.00
492 **   924c
1983, "Maple Leaf in Winter" error on definitive stamp of 32c, beige background and tagging omitted, full OG, NH, VF, a common stamp is added for comparison, C.v. $1,050, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,500, Est. $400-$450
(Ph)
400.00
493 **   926B var
1987, Parliament Buildings, 36c multicolored, left sheet margin block of four, left pair imperforate at between stamps and selvage and partly imperforate horizontally, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade #926Bii, C.v. CAD$1,000, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
494 **   952a-53a
1985-87, Parliament Buildings, 34c red brown and 36c dark red, two vertical imperforate pairs, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $385, Unitrade C.v. CAD$575, Est. $150-$180
(Ph)
150.00
495 **   1165c
1988, Parliament, 38c multicolored, printed on gum side variety, bottom sheet margin block of four with sharp impression (only 100 stamps known), NH, VF, C.v. $360, Unitrade C.v. CAD$500 as singles, Est. $120-$150
(Ph)
120.00
496 **   1165d
1988, Parliament, 38c multicolored, double impression of all litho colors except black, right sheet margin block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $900++, Unitrade C.v. CAD $1,200 as singles, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
497 **   1166d
1989, Flag over the Clouds, 39c multicolored, right sheet margin imperforate block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,050++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,400, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
498 **   1167c
1990, Queen Elizabeth II, 39c multicolored with background in green, imperforate block of four with two labels (top part of a booklet pane of ten), control signs and imprint at top, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,000++,Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,400 as two imperf pairs, Est. $300- $400
(Ph)
300.00
499 **   1167d, var
1990, Queen Elizabeth II, 39c multicolored with green background, top part of wrong layout of booklet pane with imprint and color signs, containing five single stamps and three labels (4x2), imperforate at left and between 3rdand 4th rows, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,100 for pair imperf between and stamp and label imperf between, a single and label with imperf margin is not listed, Est. $300 -$350
(Ph)
300.00
500 **   1172h
1990, Pronghorn, 45c multicolored, left sheet margin imperforate block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,500++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$2,400 as two pairs, Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
400.00
501 **   1179d
1990, Beluga Whale, 78c multicolored, right sheet margin imperforate block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,700++, Unitrade C.v. CAD2,400 as two pairs, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
500.00
502 **   1182a
1989, McAdam Railway Station, $2 multicolored with orange background, vertical imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $850, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,200, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
503 **   1190b
1990, Flags, 1c x2, 5c and 40c, imperforate se-tenant booklet pane of four, control signs and imprint at the top selvage, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,350, Unitrade C.v. CAD $2,000, Est. $400-$450
(Ph)
400.00
504 **   1292b
1990, Legendary Creatures, 39c multicolored, imperforate top left corner sheet margin se-tenant block of four (plate block), control signs on the left selvage, perfect condition, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,250++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,000,Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
400.00
505 **   1292 var
1990, Legendary Creatures, Sasquatch and Werewolf, bottom sheet margin imperforate vertical se-tenant pair of 39c x2 multicolored, flawless quality, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$950, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
506 **   1359f var
1994, Flag over Prairie, 43c multicolored, booklet stamp, left margin single with label at the bottom, imperforate between stamp and label, full OG, NH, VF and rare, only a few exists, Unitrade #1359fii, C.v. CAD$2,000, Est. $400 -$450
(Ph)
400.00
507 **   1362c
1998, Flag over Building, 45c multicolored, bottom sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $550, Unitrade C.v. CAD$750, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
508 **   1394a-96a
1995, Flag, 42c red, 43c olive green and 45c blue green, three imperforate pairs of coil stamps, two of which printed on dull fluorescent (DF) paper and the last one on hibrite (HB) paper, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $400, Unitrade C.v. CAD$625, Est. $120-$150
(Ph)
120.00
509 **   1683a
2000, Queen Elizabeth II, 47c multicolored with blue background, right sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, complete inscription on selvage, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $600, Unitrade C.v. CAD$900, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
510 **   1932a
2003, Queen Elizabeth II, Golden Jubilee, 48c multicolored, top left corner sheet margin horizontal imperforate pair, control lights and imprint on the upper selvage, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,100, Unitrade C.v. CAD $1,800, Est. $350-$400
(Ph)
350.00
511 **   2008a
2003, Maple Leaves, 49c multicolored, self-adhesive coil stamps in right sheet margin block of four (two uncut vertical pairs) with die cutting omitted, control markings in blue on the edge, backing paper intact, VF, C.v.$300++,Unitrade C.v. CAD$400 as two pairs, Est. $120-$150
(Ph)
120.00
512 **   2069 imp
2004, Christmas, Santa's Sled, 49c multicolored, horizontal pair of self-adhesive booklet stamps with die cutting omitted, backing paper intact, VF and rare, this imperforate variety is not listed either in Scott or Unitrade, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
513 **   2069 var
2004, Christmas, Santa's Sled, 49c multicolored, horizontal pair of self-adhesive booklet stamps with wide 8mm gutter and die cutting omitted between stamps, backing paper intact, VF and rare, this variety is not listed in Scott or Unitrade, Est. $350-$400
(Ph)
350.00
514 **   2110 var
2005, Homer Watson Paintings, 50c and 85c multicolored, souvenir sheet of two with missing vertical perforation extending above and below of stamps, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, Unitrade #2110i, C.v. CAD$275, Est. $80-$100
(Ph)
80.00
515 ** B  2139b
2005, Flag and Views, 51c x10 multicolored, complete self- adhesive booklet of ten with die cutting omitted, booklet cover is intact, VF and scarce, C.v. $1,500, Unitrade #BK317ii, C.v. CAD$2,000, Est. $400-$450
(Ph)
400.00
516 ** B  2188b
2006, Queen Elizabeth II, complete booklet of ten "Permanent" self-adhesive stamps with die cutting omitted, post office fresh, VF, C.v. $900, Unitrade #BK340i, C.v. CAD$1,200, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
517 **   2710 var
2016, Burrowing Owl, single coil stamp with very light top impression of "CANADA 100" in yellow, backing paper intact, fresh and VF, Est. $100-$120
(Ph)
100.00
 
AIR POST STAMPS
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
518 **   C1, var
1928, Airplane, Angels and Globe, top sheet margin block of four with partial imprint, upper right stamp with "swollen breast" variety (pos. 4, plate 2), full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$360 as singles, Est. $100-$150
(Ph)
100.00
519 **   C1b
1928, Airplane, Angels and Globe, 5c brown olive, top right corner sheet margin plate block of eight (4x2), imprint reads: "OTTAWA No.A-1. 91 5-A", imperforate vertically, gum soiling at left, still full OG, NH, VF and rare multiple, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,225++, Est. $800-$1,000
(Ph)
800.00
520 **   C1c
1928, Airplane, Angels and Globe, 5c brown olive, vertical pair imperforate horizontally, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $390, Unitrade C.v. CAD$525, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
521 **   C3, var
1932, Airplane, Angels and Globe, black surcharge 6c on 5c brown olive, top right corner sheet margin plate block of eight (4x2), imprint reads: "OTTAWA No.A-2. 915A", third stamp at the top row with "Swollen Breast"variety, full OG, NH (LH on margin), VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$660 as single stamps, Est. $200-$250
View enlarged fragment.
(Ph)
200.00
522 **/U   C1-9, CE1-4, var
     Air Post Collection
1928-49, 33 mostly mint stamps (2 - used), including all air mail with #C5iv, C9ii, mint and used booklet panes of #C9, four air mail special delivery and 7 air mail officials (5 with perfins and 2 with "O.H.M.S." or"G" overprints, all mint stamps with full OG, NH, except #C9ii, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$840, Est. $120-$150
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2, 3, 4, 5
(Ph)
120.00
 
SPECIAL DELIVERY STAMPS
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
523 **/*   E1-11, E1 var, E2a
1898-1946, 13 values, including the first issue with and without shading on "10", the second issue represents dry and wet printings, choice centering, all with full OG, NH, except No.2a (LH), VF, C.v. CAD $2,640, Est. $350-$400
(Ph)
350.00
524 **   E3
1927, Confederation, 20c orange, block of four, strong color and well centered, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$600++, Est. $120-$150
(Ph)
120.00
525 **   CE1-4, E3/11
     Selection of Multiples
1927-46, 11 blocks of four with premium centering, including four plate blocks for Air Mail Special Delivery and seven for Special Delivery, including Confederation 20c orange, all with full OG, NH,VF, Unitrade C.v. is over CAD$1,300, Est. $200-$250
View Part 2.
(Ph)
200.00
 
REGISTRATION STAMPS
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
526 **   F1-3
1875-76, 2c orange, 5c dark green and 8c dull blue, complete set of three, full OG with slight waves on 8c stamp, fine (5c and 8c) to very fine (2c), scarce never hinged, C.v. $4,610, Unitrade C.v. CAD $2,850, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
500.00
527 **   F1
1875, 2c orange, top sheet margin vertical pair with partial imprint, missing three tips of perforation at right on top stamp, full OG with some creases on the selvage and slight vertical wave through the stamps, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$900++, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
528 **/*   F1a
1875, 2c vermilion, left sheet margin block of four, part of imprint on the selvage, full OG, NH (left stamps), VLH (upper right), hinged (bottom right), fine and scarce multiple, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,000++, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
529  F1b
1888, 2c rose carmine, bottom sheet margin block of four with large part of B.A.B.N. imprint, lower left stamp with minor corner imperfection, fresh multiple with large part of OG, F/VF (bottom stamps with jumbo margins), Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,500 as singles, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
530 (*)   F1b var
1888, 2c pale red, unfolded bottom sheet margin block of four with large part of B.A.B.N. imprint on selvage, very nice centering, unused, no gum, VF appearance, Unitrade C.v. $2,000 as hinged singles, Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
531 **/*   F1b var
1888, 2c carmine, right sheet margin block of four, very slight gum crease is affecting two right stamps, full OG, NH (3) and LH, F/VF and rare multiple of this beautiful shade, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,500 as singles of rose carmine shade, Est. $600-$750
(Ph)
600.00
532 **   F2
1876, 5c dark green, top left corner sheet margin block of four with partial imprint and counter "FIVE" on selvage with addition plate scratch above counter, full OG with slight usual gum waves, NH, F/VF, C.v. $1,120++, UnitradeC.v.CAD$1,800++, Est. $300-$400
(Ph)
300.00
533 **/*   F2
1876, 5c dark green, top sheet margin block of six with full imprint and reversed "R" indicating this block was printed from the re-entered plate I, full OG with some perf reinforced vertically at left, one stamp is NH, fine and rare multiple, Unitrade C.v. CAD$900 as singles, Est. $300- $400
(Ph)
300.00
534  F2a
1888, 5c blue green, block of four, very slight gum crease affecting right stamps, full OG, mainly LH, fine and scarce multiple, Unitrade C.v. CAD$480++, Est. $120-$150
(Ph)
120.00
535 **   F3
1876, 8c dull blue, strong color and intact perforation, fresh full OG, NH, fine and rare, C.v. $4,000, Unitrade C.v. CAD$2,100, Est. $400-$500
(Ph)
400.00
 
POSTAGE DUE STAMPS
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
536 **   J10
1930, Numerals, the second issue, 10c dark violet, perforation 11, block of four in post office fresh quality, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $880++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,280 as singles, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
537 **   J10a
1930, Numerals, 10c dark violet, the second issue, top left corner sheet margin plate block of four, imperforate horizontally, positions 1-2/11-12, right pair slightly off center due to slanting vertical perforation in the middle, full OG, NH (hinged on margin), VF and unique item, ex-M. Roberts Collection, Unitrade C.v. CAD$6,000, Est. $1,200 -$1,500
(Ph)
1200.00
538 **   J15a-16a, J17a, J20a
1935, Numerals, the fourth issue, 1c, 2c, 4c and 10c, imperforate set of four in horizontal imperforate pairs (only these values exist imperf), full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $1,300, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,800, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
500.00
539 **   J1-40
     Collection on Hingeless Pages
1906-78, 41 mint stamps, including 21 values of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th issues and 20 stamps of "Red Dues" with the first set of 7 (1967) and then one of each for issues of 1969-78, full OG, NH, VF, Unitrade C.v. is about CAD $1,500, Est. $250-$300
View Part 2.
(Ph)
250.00
 
WAR TAX STAMPS
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
540 **   MR1
1915, King George V, 1c deep green, top sheet margin plate block of eight, "295-OTTAWA - No. A- 2" imprint on the selvage, perf reinforcement at top right and tiny gum wave on the upper right stamp, fresh quality item, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $660++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$960, value for singles in both catalogs, Est. $200- $250
(Ph)
200.00
541  
1915, black diagonal overprint "Inland Revenue War Tax" on King George V 5c blue, block of four, very well centered for this difficult stamps, full OG, central hinge, F/VF, Unitrade #MR2B i, C.v. CAD$840 as singles, Est. $150-$200
(Ph)
150.00
542 **/*   
1915, black diagonal overprint "War Tax" on 20c olive green, block of four, nicely centered, full OG, NH (bottom stamps) or hinged, VF, Unitrade #MR2C, C.v. CAD$1,800 as singles, Est. $350-$400
(Ph)
350.00
543 **/*   MR3-5, var
1915-16, King George V, 2c+1c, six values, dark carmine and rose red (Die I), carmine (Die II), brown and yellow brown (Die II), carmine perf 12x8 (Die I), much better centering then usually encountered, full OG, NH (#MR3a is VLH), mostly VF, C.v. $890, Unitrade C.v. CAD$1,170 (MR3a counted as fine), Est. $200-$250
(Ph)
200.00
544 **   MR4 var
1916, King George V, 2c+1c yellow brown, Die II, unfolded and well centered block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $330, Unitrade #MR4 i, C.v. CAD$480 as singles, Est. $100-$150
(Ph)
100.00
545  MR4 var
1916, King George V, 2c+1c yellow brown, two bottom sheet margin singles of wet printing, Die II, both with lathework type B, one has inverted lathework (vertical fold), full/large part of OG, hinged, Unitrade C.v. CAD $3,160, Est. $300-$350
(Ph)
300.00
546 **   MR5
1916, King George V, 2c+1c carmine, perforation 12x8, Die I, beautiful block of four, full OG, NH, VF, C.v. $690++, Unitrade C.v. CAD$960 as singles, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
 
OFFICIALLY SEALED STAMPS
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
547 **   OX1
1879, Dead Letter Office, light brown shade, top sheet margin block of four with B.A.B.N. imprint, some perf separation in the middle, full OG, NH (hinged only in selvage), fine and rare multiple, Green Foundation certificate, Unitrade C.v. CAD$3,000, w/o 3 times premium for plate block, Est. $1,500-$2,000
View the certificate.
(Ph)
1500.00
548  OX1 var
1879, Dead Letter Office, deep brown shade, block of four, full original gum with small natural creases, F/VF and rare nicely centered multiple, Green Foundation certificate, C.v. $2,200 as singles, Est. $500-$600
View the certificate.
(Ph)
500.00
549 **   OX3
1907, Queen Victoria, Dead Letter Office, black on white paper, top sheet margin block of four, partial imprint on selvage, full OG, NH, F/VF, $1,800++, Unitrade C.v. CAD $2,200 (two stamps fine, two - VF), both values as singles, Est. $500-$600
(Ph)
500.00
550  OX4
1913, Dead Letter Office, imperforate plate proof in brown black, printed on card mounted India paper, nice margins all around, no gum as issued, VF, Unitrade C.v. CAD$800, Est. $250-$300
(Ph)
250.00
 
REVENUE STAMPS
Tobacco Tax
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
551 **   
1940-42, 10 booklet panes of New Brunswick, representing issues with Lorraine Cross and Coat of Arms, both 2c of the 1st set with "Tabaoco" variety on position 3; and 7 panes of Prince Edward Island, including both prints of 2c, gray green and blue green paper of 3c, paper shade of 4c, all have no gum as issued, NH, VF, van Dam #NBT7-14, PET1-6, var, C.v. is over $650, Est. $120-$150
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2, 3, 4
(Ph)
120.00
 
British Columbia Duck stamps
Lot   Cat.#
Description
 
Est.$
552 **   
1947, Mallards Rising, 50c yellow and blue, rouletted, booklet pane of four and two singles, one with broken "D" variety, booklet and error stamps with full OG, NH, remained single is unused, no gum, van Dam #BC D2, C.v. CAD$485, Est. $100-$120
View enlarged fragment.
(Ph)
100.00

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