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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 9,Perkins Bacon Trade Sample Sheet (1929 - First State), engraved, printed in yellowish green on thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.005") THE FULL UNSEVERED SHEET comprised of all nine values with denominations defaced and scar removed from the Four pence, similar traits on two pairs of Cape of Good Hope triangle "Hope Seated", four Chile "Columbus", one Ceylon "Chalon" and one Western Australia "Swan", faint wrinkles mentioned for the record. A glorious showpiece, VF A SPECTACULAR PERKINS BACON PROOF SHEET OF EXHIBITION CALIBER, VERY RARELY ENCOUNTERED UNSEVERED.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 9,Perkins Bacon Trade Sample Sheet (1929 - First State), engraved, printed in yellowish green on thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.005") THE FULL UNSEVERED SHEET comprised of all nine values with denominations defaced and scar removed from the Four pence, similar traits on two pairs of Cape of Good Hope triangle "Hope Seated", four Chile "Columbus", one Ceylon "Chalon" and one Western Australia "Swan", faint wrinkles mentioned for the record. A glorious showpiece, VF

A SPECTACULAR PERKINS BACON PROOF SHEET OF EXHIBITION CALIBER, VERY RARELY ENCOUNTERED UNSEVERED.
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirableTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirable
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirable
Est. $3,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate X,(1902 circa.) Perkins Bacon trade sample proofs that look very similar to issued 1857 or 1860 issue stamps, on yellowish wove paper (0.0035" thick), each with large margins. A striking group, VF Expertization: each with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (stating Minuse & Pratt 5P/9P, posthumous proof) The paper is a cross between the thick white wove paper of 1857 and the medium wove paper at times found on the 1860 issue. See Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 102.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate X,(1902 circa.) Perkins Bacon trade sample proofs that look very similar to issued 1857 or 1860 issue stamps, on yellowish wove paper (0.0035" thick), each with large margins. A striking group, VF Expertization: each with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (stating Minuse & Pratt 5P/9P, posthumous proof) The paper is a cross between the thick white wove paper of 1857 and the medium wove paper at times found on the 1860 issue. See Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 102.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate X,(1902 circa.) Perkins Bacon trade sample proofs that look very similar to issued 1857 or 1860 issue stamps, on yellowish wove paper (0.0035" thick), each with large margins. A striking group, VF Expertization: each with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (stating Minuse & Pratt 5P/9P, posthumous proof) The paper is a cross between the thick white wove paper of 1857 and the medium wove paper at times found on the 1860 issue. See Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 102.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate X,(1902 circa.) Perkins Bacon trade sample proofs that look very similar to issued 1857 or 1860 issue stamps, on yellowish wove paper (0.0035" thick), each with large margins. A striking group, VF Expertization: each with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (stating Minuse & Pratt 5P/9P, posthumous proof) The paper is a cross between the thick white wove paper of 1857 and the medium wove paper at times found on the 1860 issue. See Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 102.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate X,(1902 circa.) Perkins Bacon trade sample proofs that look very similar to issued 1857 or 1860 issue stamps, on yellowish wove paper (0.0035" thick), each with large margins. A striking group, VF

Expertization: each with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (stating Minuse & Pratt 5P/9P, posthumous proof)

The paper is a cross between the thick white wove paper of 1857 and the medium wove paper at times found on the 1860 issue. See Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 102.
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS The Herts Menu,(1906 - final defacement) Perkins Bacon trade sample proof, engraved, printed in bright green on very thin wove paper showing characteristic etched obliterating bar over "ONE SHILLING" at foot and defacing marks in top corner value tablets; noticeably scarcer than the other Herts menu sample proofs, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS The Herts Menu,(1906 - final defacement) Perkins Bacon trade sample proof, engraved, printed in bright green on very thin wove paper showing characteristic etched obliterating bar over "ONE SHILLING" at foot and defacing marks in top corner value tablets; noticeably scarcer than the other Herts menu sample proofs, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS The Herts Philatelic Society,(1906 - defaced die) Trade Sample Proof taken from the menu for banquet held in 1906 with black paper adherence on back from the actual menu, engraved and printed in red on white glazed surface cardboard (0.01" thick), complete diamond shaped sinkage area, most appealing, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS The Herts Philatelic Society,(1906 - defaced die) Trade Sample Proof taken from the menu for banquet held in 1906 with black paper adherence on back from the actual menu, engraved and printed in red on white glazed surface cardboard (0.01" thick), complete diamond shaped sinkage area, most appealing, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows: 1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72) 2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printer
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows:

1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72)

2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printer's pencil notation "Septr 15th / 56" in lower margin (20 printed); ex. Ben Goodfellow (March 1947; Lot 251), Robert H. Pratt (October 1986; Lot 25)

3p Exceptionally fresh (80 printed)

4p Lower left corner margin block of six, the largest known multiple (20 printed)

5p Upper right corner margin (40 printed)

6p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin at top left (20 printed)

6½p Upper left corner margin, card thin at top left (20 printed)

8p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printer's penciled notation "Septr 24th / 56" in lower margin (20 printed) ex. Sidney Harris (Part II, April 1970; Lot 52)

1sh Upper right corner margin; printer's penciled notation "Rose inks for 1250 sheets in all" in right margin (20 printed) ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 2, November 1968; Lot 572)

In addition, each block originated from the famous Dr. Chan Chin Cheung Newfoundland Collection sold at Christie's in September 1995; being lots 22 to 30.

Unitrade catalogue value totals $46,400 as single proofs only.

ALL OF THESE BLOCKS ORIGINATE FROM A UNIQUE SHEET PRINTED FOR EACH DENOMINATION. EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN BLOCKS. A LENGTHY SEARCH FOR COMPARABLES INDICATES THAT ONE OTHER SET MAY BE POSSIBLE, ASSUMING THAT THEY HAVE NOT SINCE BEEN CUT INTO PAIRS OR SINGLES AND THAT ONE HAS THE PATIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THEM ONE AT A TIME.

Est. $25,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 2,A Perkins Bacon "Abnormal" proof (1929) in black on yellowish wove paper (0.0045" thick) and measuring 63 x 70mm with full die sinkage, inconsequential corner crease upper right, characteristic guidelines in corners, plate scratch below "O" of "TWO" and some construction lines outside design at left which are the determining traits of this very scarce die proof, VF Provenance: Ralph Hart, May 1977; Lot 619 A similar proof is illustrated in Robert Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" on page 41.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 2,A Perkins Bacon "Abnormal" proof (1929) in black on yellowish wove paper (0.0045" thick) and measuring 63 x 70mm with full die sinkage, inconsequential corner crease upper right, characteristic guidelines in corners, plate scratch below "O" of "TWO" and some construction lines outside design at left which are the determining traits of this very scarce die proof, VF

Provenance: Ralph Hart, May 1977; Lot 619

A similar proof is illustrated in Robert Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" on page 41.
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 2i,A rare example of this sought-after classic stamp, ample margins and showing quite clearly the line through lower "2s" plate variety, trace of oxidation at top, ideal light grid cancellation; a challenging stamp, F-VF; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 2i,A rare example of this sought-after classic stamp, ample margins and showing quite clearly the line through lower "2s" plate variety, trace of oxidation at top, ideal light grid cancellation; a challenging stamp, F-VF; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 2i,A rare example of this sought-after classic stamp, ample margins and showing quite clearly the line through lower "2s" plate variety, trace of oxidation at top, ideal light grid cancellation; a challenging stamp, F-VF; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $9,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 3,Engraved Die Essay printed in black, stamp size (just along frame) on india paper, affixed to card. Displays the corrected lower left "3" (which is slanting in Die I) and other differences not present in the final die of the issued stamp including the lack of the outer delineation line surrounding the central vignette trefoil. A very rare initial die, not more than three exist according to R. Pratt, VF (Minuse & Pratt 3E-A) Provenance: Robert H. Pratt Newfoundland Pence Issues, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 8 We would like to point out that no actual die proof of the final die is known in private hands.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 3,Engraved Die Essay printed in black, stamp size (just along frame) on india paper, affixed to card. Displays the corrected lower left "3" (which is slanting in Die I) and other differences not present in the final die of the issued stamp including the lack of the outer delineation line surrounding the central vignette trefoil. A very rare initial die, not more than three exist according to R. Pratt, VF (Minuse & Pratt 3E-A)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt Newfoundland Pence Issues, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 8

We would like to point out that no actual die proof of the final die is known in private hands.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 4,A magnificent used example in flawless condition, just clear at top right to mostly oversized margins showing small portion of adjacent stamp at left, deep rich colour, sharp impression on pristine white paper and superb socked-on-nose barred grid cancellation. One of the most difficult stamps of Newfoundland to find in selected used condition, VF JUMBO; 1998 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 4,A magnificent used example in flawless condition, just clear at top right to mostly oversized margins showing small portion of adjacent stamp at left, deep rich colour, sharp impression on pristine white paper and superb socked-on-nose barred grid cancellation. One of the most difficult stamps of Newfoundland to find in selected used condition, VF JUMBO; 1998 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $7,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES Sperati Reproduction
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES Sperati Reproduction 'B' (First State) die proof, pencil signed by him on front; BPA cachet with number on reverse, excellent reference.
Est. $350
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 8,A very rare Engraved Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 29 x 35mm, unusually choice with large even margins; displaying the characteristic traits such as extension of guidelines at the four corners, also extension of the oval design into the "HT P" of "EIGHT PENCE", etc. A beautiful original Perkins Bacon die proof, ideal for a serious collection, XF Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 8,A very rare Engraved Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 29 x 35mm, unusually choice with large even margins; displaying the characteristic traits such as extension of guidelines at the four corners, also extension of the oval design into the "HT P" of "EIGHT PENCE", etc. A beautiful original Perkins Bacon die proof, ideal for a serious collection, XF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 285
Est. $4,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 8,A brilliant fresh mint sheet of twenty stamps, crease at lower right corner ending in a tear just touching stamp, tiny thin on position 4; nevertheless a beautiful sheet with nine stamps NEVER HINGED. Very few sheets remain intact, VF (Unitrade $19,000) Provenance: Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986, Lot 94 Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, Christie
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 8,A brilliant fresh mint sheet of twenty stamps, crease at lower right corner ending in a tear just touching stamp, tiny thin on position 4; nevertheless a beautiful sheet with nine stamps NEVER HINGED. Very few sheets remain intact, VF (Unitrade $19,000)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986, Lot 94
Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, Christie's, September 1995, Lot 63
Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, May 2006, Volume VII, Lot 302
St. Aylott, Eastern Auctions, August 2010, Lot 31

A RARE AND DESIRABLE SHEET - THE EIGHT-PENCE SCARLET VERMILION IS THE ONLY DENOMINATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND'S FIRST ISSUE THAT CAN STILL BE FOUND IN A FULL SHEET.
Est. $7,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 9,Engraved Die Essay in black on india paper, negligible india thins along edge, displaying the distinctive vertical and horizontal parallel lines in all four triangular corners, these were replaced by flower ornaments on the approved die and issued stamps. A very rare essay; allegedly ONE OF ONLY THREE KNOWN, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 9,Engraved Die Essay in black on india paper, negligible india thins along edge, displaying the distinctive vertical and horizontal parallel lines in all four triangular corners, these were replaced by flower ornaments on the approved die and issued stamps. A very rare essay; allegedly ONE OF ONLY THREE KNOWN, VF
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 9,A sensational used single with enormous margins very uncharacteristic of this value, most that exist have little to no margins, displaying a well etched impression on pristine fresh paper, rich colour with light even oxidation, light unobtrusive barred cancellation. The largest margined example we have had the pleasure to offer, it has graced two of the greatest British North America collections of the 20th century; pencil signed by Enzo Diena, XF GEM Expertization: 1979 Enzo Diena and 1997 Greene Foundation certificates Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack, Part 1, Harmer, Rooke & Co. December 1944; Lot 232 - aptly described as "Probably the finest existing copy." Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 7, H.R. Harmer, Inc., January 1970; Lot 25; where it brought US$3,700 hammer against a catalogue value then $1,400. Described "huge margins, beautiful rich impression, lightly pmkd. and superb in every respect. Probably as fine a 1sh as exists" Henry Schneider Collection of British America, Siegel, October 1996; Lot 268
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 9,A sensational used single with enormous margins very uncharacteristic of this value, most that exist have little to no margins, displaying a well etched impression on pristine fresh paper, rich colour with light even oxidation, light unobtrusive barred cancellation. The largest margined example we have had the pleasure to offer, it has graced two of the greatest British North America collections of the 20th century; pencil signed by Enzo Diena, XF GEM

Expertization: 1979 Enzo Diena and 1997 Greene Foundation certificates

Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack, Part 1, Harmer, Rooke & Co. December 1944; Lot 232 - aptly described as "Probably the finest existing copy."
Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 7, H.R. Harmer, Inc., January 1970; Lot 25; where it brought US$3,700 hammer against a catalogue value then $1,400. Described "huge margins, beautiful rich impression, lightly pmkd. and superb in every respect. Probably as fine a 1sh as exists"
Henry Schneider Collection of British America, Siegel, October 1996; Lot 268

Cat. $15,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11i,A nice unused single with excellent colour, large margined and showing part papermaker
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11i,A nice unused single with excellent colour, large margined and showing part papermaker's watermark at foot, VF; 2013 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11A,A choice, fresh mint pair with large margins, lightly hinged in margin only, stamps are VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11A,A choice, fresh mint pair with large margins, lightly hinged in margin only, stamps are VF NH
Cat. $720
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11Aii,A very rare example of the Perkins, Bacon "CANCELLED" handstamp overprint in black, four margined and fresh, one of only three examples documented in the census (Peter Jaffé handbook), VF (SG 11 £11,000) Expertization: 1979 RPS of London certificate Provenance: British North America, Stanley Gibbons Auctions, October 1981; Lot 264 Peter Jaffé Collection, Spink, July 2006 Highlands Collection, Part III, June 2019; Lot 99 Ormond & Pearson Hill, sons of Sir Rowland - the inventor of the postage stamp, sent a request to J.B. Bacon in 1861 for specimens of stamps printed by the firm for friends who were collectors. The printer provided up to 6 examples (in a block when available) of all recent issues. However, the situation did not sit well with Penrose Julyan, the Agent General for the Crown Colonies, who took offense to not being advised. Since these postage stamps were supplied to respected gentlemen and were cancelled to avoid any possibility of defrauding the government, Perkins, Bacon saw no misconduct in supplying them. In October 1861 however, the printer was instructed to return to the Crown Agents all dies, rollers and plates in their possession. By late the following year Perkins, Bacon had lost most of their Colonial stamp printing contracts to their rivals, De La Rue & Co.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11Aii,A very rare example of the Perkins, Bacon "CANCELLED" handstamp overprint in black, four margined and fresh, one of only three examples documented in the census (Peter Jaffé handbook), VF (SG 11 £11,000)

Expertization: 1979 RPS of London certificate

Provenance: British North America, Stanley Gibbons Auctions, October 1981; Lot 264
Peter Jaffé Collection, Spink, July 2006
Highlands Collection, Part III, June 2019; Lot 99

Ormond & Pearson Hill, sons of Sir Rowland - the inventor of the postage stamp, sent a request to J.B. Bacon in 1861 for specimens of stamps printed by the firm for friends who were collectors. The printer provided up to 6 examples (in a block when available) of all recent issues. However, the situation did not sit well with Penrose Julyan, the Agent General for the Crown Colonies, who took offense to not being advised. Since these postage stamps were supplied to respected gentlemen and were cancelled to avoid any possibility of defrauding the government, Perkins, Bacon saw no misconduct in supplying them. In October 1861 however, the printer was instructed to return to the Crown Agents all dies, rollers and plates in their possession. By late the following year Perkins, Bacon had lost most of their Colonial stamp printing contracts to their rivals, De La Rue & Co.
Cat. $16,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12A, 12Ai,A remarkable intact mint sheet of forty, bright colour and showing the papermaker
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12A, 12Ai,A remarkable intact mint sheet of forty, bright colour and showing the papermaker's watermark visible on two stamps and lower margin; folded between fourth and fifth columns, five unwatermarked stamps are hinged, all others never hinged. Only a handful of 5p sheets (of any printing) survive, VF

The constant Re-entry plate variety is shown at Position 34 with visible marks in top left floral and below "Crown".
Cat. $9,320
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12A,A fresh mint block with enormous margins, the lower pair is NH, VF+ VLH; 2018 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12A,A fresh mint block with enormous margins, the lower pair is NH, VF+ VLH; 2018 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $720
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12Aii,A fresh mint block with margin at top, beautiful colour; a scarce printing of the Five pence Heraldic, VF NH; 2010 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12Aii,A fresh mint block with margin at top, beautiful colour; a scarce printing of the Five pence Heraldic, VF NH; 2010 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 13,A large margined used single with bright colour and ideally cancelled by light unobtrusive grid cancel at foot. Superior to most examples we have seen, VF+; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 13,A large margined used single with bright colour and ideally cancelled by light unobtrusive grid cancel at foot. Superior to most examples we have seen, VF+; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 15ii,A very attractive example of this rare and sought-after classic stamp, showing "EY" of the papermaker
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 15ii,A very attractive example of this rare and sought-after classic stamp, showing "EY" of the papermaker's watermark "STACEY WISE / 1858", light thinning, possessing four unusually large margins and ideally cancelled by light grids. Few exist in any condition, VF appearance (Unitrade cat. $18,000)

Expertization: 1989 Greene Foundation certificate
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 16,A remarkable unused example displaying the unmistakable colour of this very elusive printing, displaying deep colour and strong impression, balanced margins all around. A rare stamp on virtually on everyone
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 16,A remarkable unused example displaying the unmistakable colour of this very elusive printing, displaying deep colour and strong impression, balanced margins all around. A rare stamp on virtually on everyone's wish-list, VF

Expertization: 2008 Greene Foundation certificate

According to Robert H. Pratt, the leading authority on the subject, only four sheets were printed - an error of colour (total of 480 stamps). Only a small number survive.
Cat. $16,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 17,A superb mint pair with sheet margin at left and very large margins on other sides, deep colour. A very scarce multiple in choice condition, XF LH; ex. Vincent Graves Greene Collection (July 1975; Lot 552)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 17,A superb mint pair with sheet margin at left and very large margins on other sides, deep colour. A very scarce multiple in choice condition, XF LH; ex. Vincent Graves Greene Collection (July 1975; Lot 552)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18,A fresh mint sheet of twenty stamps; light corner crease in top margin, a pristine VF NH sheet
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18,A fresh mint sheet of twenty stamps; light corner crease in top margin, a pristine VF NH sheet
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18ii, 20, 21, 22, 23,Five different blocks of four with lower left corner margin (ex 1sh top margin), the 4p watermarked "CEY W / 1858" reading up over all four stamps, VF-XF NH; 6p with 1994 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18ii, 20, 21, 22, 23,Five different blocks of four with lower left corner margin (ex 1sh top margin), the 4p watermarked "CEY W / 1858" reading up over all four stamps, VF-XF NH; 6p with 1994 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18ii, 20, 21, 22, 23,Five different blocks of four with lower left corner margin (ex 1sh top margin), the 4p watermarked "CEY W / 1858" reading up over all four stamps, VF-XF NH; 6p with 1994 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18ii, 20, 21, 22, 23,Five different blocks of four with lower left corner margin (ex 1sh top margin), the 4p watermarked "CEY W / 1858" reading up over all four stamps, VF-XF NH; 6p with 1994 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18ii, 20, 21, 22, 23,Five different blocks of four with lower left corner margin (ex 1sh top margin), the 4p watermarked "CEY W / 1858" reading up over all four stamps, VF-XF NH; 6p with 1994 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18ii, 20, 21, 22, 23,Five different blocks of four with lower left corner margin (ex 1sh top margin), the 4p watermarked "CEY W / 1858" reading up over all four stamps, VF-XF NH; 6p with 1994 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $3,280
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 19b + variety,A fresh mint corner block of four in the distinctive dark rich shade, shows Re-entry (Position 34) on lower right stamp with marks in top left floral and near "Crown", hinged on bottom left stamp leaving others including the variety NH, VF (Cat. as normal stamps) This plate variety is known on all printings of the Five pence Heraldic 1857 to 1862; however it is currently only listed on the 1857 first printing (Unitrade 5i).
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 19b + variety,A fresh mint corner block of four in the distinctive dark rich shade, shows Re-entry (Position 34) on lower right stamp with marks in top left floral and near "Crown", hinged on bottom left stamp leaving others including the variety NH, VF (Cat. as normal stamps)

This plate variety is known on all printings of the Five pence Heraldic 1857 to 1862; however it is currently only listed on the 1857 first printing (Unitrade 5i).
Cat. $1,120+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 20,A fresh mint sheet of twenty, nineteen stamps are NH; a nice sheet, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 20,A fresh mint sheet of twenty, nineteen stamps are NH; a nice sheet, VF LH
Cat. $1,170
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 20, 20ii,Mint sheet of twenty showing large portion of the papermaker
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 20, 20ii,Mint sheet of twenty showing large portion of the papermaker's watermark (STA)CEY WISE / 1858 letters reading up on nine stamps, hint of oxidation on top row, light corner crease and faint hinging in selvedge only. Scarce sheet showing such large portion of the watermark, stamps VF NH
Cat. $1,740
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 22i,A superb mint example with very large margins all around, showing nearly complete "ST" watermark letters of "STACEY WISE / 1858", XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 22i,A superb mint example with very large margins all around, showing nearly complete "ST" watermark letters of "STACEY WISE / 1858", XF NH
Cat. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 23,Mint sheet of twenty stamps, fresh, fold in top sheet margin clear of stamps, a scarce intact sheet, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 23,Mint sheet of twenty stamps, fresh, fold in top sheet margin clear of stamps, a scarce intact sheet, VF NH
Cat. $2,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES Large Die Essays by Perkins Bacon Co. engraver C. H. Jeens, oval engine-turned surrounding vignettes in black on india paper 60 x 45mm and 65 x 45mm respectively, both sunk on slightly larger card; minor ageing along edge visible from reverse only. An impressive lot that once graced the famous R. Pratt collection, VF (Minuse & Pratt 24E-A & 25E-Ab) Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both display his "RP" monogram visible under UV on back.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES Large Die Essays by Perkins Bacon Co. engraver C. H. Jeens, oval engine-turned surrounding vignettes in black on india paper 60 x 45mm and 65 x 45mm respectively, both sunk on slightly larger card; minor ageing along edge visible from reverse only. An impressive lot that once graced the famous R. Pratt collection, VF (Minuse & Pratt 24E-A & 25E-Ab) Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both display his "RP" monogram visible under UV on back.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES Large Die Essays by Perkins Bacon Co. engraver C. H. Jeens, oval engine-turned surrounding vignettes in black on india paper 60 x 45mm and 65 x 45mm respectively, both sunk on slightly larger card; minor ageing along edge visible from reverse only. An impressive lot that once graced the famous R. Pratt collection, VF (Minuse & Pratt 24E-A & 25E-Ab)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both display his "RP" monogram visible under UV on back.
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 33 x 30mm sunk on larger than usual card 57 x 48mm, showing ABNC imprint below and die number "482" above design; couple minute tone spots of no importance, a rare and desirable die proof, VF; ex. Robert H. Pratt (private sale)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 33 x 30mm sunk on larger than usual card 57 x 48mm, showing ABNC imprint below and die number "482" above design; couple minute tone spots of no importance, a rare and desirable die proof, VF; ex. Robert H. Pratt (private sale)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,“Goodall” Engraved Die Proof, printed in bluish green on india paper 35 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 36 x 37mm; shows ABNC imprint below design and die number "482" above. A desirable die proof in near issued colour, VF and rare Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV on reverse.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,“Goodall” Engraved Die Proof, printed in bluish green on india paper 35 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 36 x 37mm; shows ABNC imprint below design and die number "482" above. A desirable die proof in near issued colour, VF and rare

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV on reverse.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 35 x 31mm, sunk on card 56 x 48mm; showing ABNC imprint at foot and die number "482" above design. A beautiful die proof in choice condition, rare, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 35 x 31mm, sunk on card 56 x 48mm; showing ABNC imprint at foot and die number "482" above design. A beautiful die proof in choice condition, rare, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24, 25, 28,Top row from a trade sample sheet displaying three se-tenant proofs - the 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, engraved, printed in an amazing bright, deep yellow colour on yellowish horizontal mesh paper (0.003" thick), with large portion of ornamental margin at top; diagonal crease to 12c, an extraordinary and visually striking proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt PB-Aa)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24, 25, 28,Top row from a trade sample sheet displaying three se-tenant proofs - the 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, engraved, printed in an amazing bright, deep yellow colour on yellowish horizontal mesh paper (0.003" thick), with large portion of ornamental margin at top; diagonal crease to 12c, an extraordinary and visually striking proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt PB-Aa)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24, 25, 28,An exceptionally choice and visually striking sample sheet se-tenant strip of three proofs - 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, engraved, printed in a vibrant pink rose colour on white vertical mesh wove paper (0.003" thick), showing portion of ornamental lines at top. A rarely seen unsevered strip in choice condition, XF (Minuse & Pratt PB-Ab)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24, 25, 28,An exceptionally choice and visually striking sample sheet se-tenant strip of three proofs - 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, engraved, printed in a vibrant pink rose colour on white vertical mesh wove paper (0.003" thick), showing portion of ornamental lines at top. A rarely seen unsevered strip in choice condition, XF (Minuse & Pratt PB-Ab)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,A selection of seven different proofs including die proof stamp size in black; plate proofs in green on india and another on bluish india paper; four ABNC trade sample proofs in pale green on bond paper; and three gummed and perforated proofs in yellow brown, black on white wove and black on bluish chemical paper, last two pen cancelled by ABNC. Couple minor flaws; a very scarce group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,A selection of seven different proofs including die proof stamp size in black; plate proofs in green on india and another on bluish india paper; four ABNC trade sample proofs in pale green on bond paper; and three gummed and perforated proofs in yellow brown, black on white wove and black on bluish chemical paper, last two pen cancelled by ABNC. Couple minor flaws; a very scarce group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,A selection of seven different proofs including die proof stamp size in black; plate proofs in green on india and another on bluish india paper; four ABNC trade sample proofs in pale green on bond paper; and three gummed and perforated proofs in yellow brown, black on white wove and black on bluish chemical paper, last two pen cancelled by ABNC. Couple minor flaws; a very scarce group.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,A selection of seven different proofs including die proof stamp size in black; plate proofs in green on india and another on bluish india paper; four ABNC trade sample proofs in pale green on bond paper; and three gummed and perforated proofs in yellow brown, black on white wove and black on bluish chemical paper, last two pen cancelled by ABNC. Couple minor flaws; a very scarce group.
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,ABNC trade sample proof engraved in black on vertical mesh wove paper, gummed and perforated, very scarce thus, VF OG
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,ABNC trade sample proof engraved in black on vertical mesh wove paper, gummed and perforated, very scarce thus, VF OG
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,An extraordinary Engraved Progressive Die Proof of the vignette only, printed in black on india paper 118 x 82mm with full die sinkage with overlapping, untrimmed india on large card 130 x 108mm; on reverse slight foxing and pencil signed "C. Burt". In our opinion, one of the most impressive items related to the 1865-1897 Decimal era, an important and dazzling showpiece for anyone
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,An extraordinary Engraved Progressive Die Proof of the vignette only, printed in black on india paper 118 x 82mm with full die sinkage with overlapping, untrimmed india on large card 130 x 108mm; on reverse slight foxing and pencil signed "C. Burt". In our opinion, one of the most impressive items related to the 1865-1897 Decimal era, an important and dazzling showpiece for anyone's exhibit collection, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25PX-B)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale)
Gerald Wellburn, Sissons Sale 427, August 1983; Lot 473 - describing it as: "signed on reverse by the engraver C(harles) Burt believed to be unique."
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay in indigo on india paper 41 x 35mm, displaying nearly all the elements found on the issued stamp but reading "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" instead of "FIVE 5 FIVE" at top; couple negligible india thins. An impressive and very rare preliminary unissued die, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay in indigo on india paper 41 x 35mm, displaying nearly all the elements found on the issued stamp but reading "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" instead of "FIVE 5 FIVE" at top; couple negligible india thins. An impressive and very rare preliminary unissued die, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay in black on india paper 33 x 25mm, displaying nearly all the elements found on the issued stamp except it reads "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" at top, trivial natural unevenness to india characteristic of this fragile paper. A fabulous Die Essay being the preliminary design with unadopted inscriptions, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay in black on india paper 33 x 25mm, displaying nearly
all the elements found on the issued stamp except it reads "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" at top, trivial natural unevenness to india characteristic of this fragile paper. A fabulous Die Essay being the preliminary design with unadopted inscriptions, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)
Est. $1,250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay, stamp size, in green on india paper, just clear to small margins all around, displaying nearly all the elements found of the issued stamp except it reads "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" at top. A rare Die Essay and the first one we have seen in this colour, Fine (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay, stamp size, in green on india paper, just clear to small margins all around, displaying nearly all the elements found of the issued stamp except it reads "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" at top. A rare Die Essay and the first one we have seen in this colour, Fine (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Superb "Goodall" die proof, engraved, printed in black - issued colour, on india paper 35 x 28mm sunk on card 56 x 44mm, with die number "487" above design. An extraordinary proof in all respects, especially desirable in the issued colour, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Superb "Goodall" die proof, engraved, printed in black - issued colour, on india paper 35 x 28mm sunk on card 56 x 44mm, with die number "487" above design. An extraordinary proof in all respects, especially desirable in the issued colour, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in brownish red on india paper 35 x 30mm sunk on card 56 x 44mm, showing die number "487" above design. An outstanding and highly desirable die proof, rare, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in brownish red on india paper 35 x 30mm sunk on card 56 x 44mm, showing die number "487" above design. An outstanding and highly desirable die proof, rare, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 33 x 27mm, sunk on large card 55 x 43mm, with die number "487" above design; handstamped number on back. A remarkable and desirable die proof, rare and VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 33 x 27mm, sunk on large card 55 x 43mm, with die number "487" above design; handstamped number on back. A remarkable and desirable die proof, rare and VF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25Piii + variety,A choice plate proof block of six in brown on card mounted india paper, colour of issue, full ABNC imprint at top centre, lower right proof has the listed Major Re-entry (Pos. 14; Unitrade 25i) with distinctive marks in NEWFOUNDLAND, very attractive, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25Piii + variety,A choice plate proof block of six in brown on card mounted india paper, colour of issue, full ABNC imprint at top centre, lower right proof has the listed Major Re-entry (Pos. 14; Unitrade 25i) with distinctive marks in NEWFOUNDLAND, very attractive, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,An exceptional mint single with superb centering amidst four unusually large margins, amazing fresh colour and full original gum. Without doubt the FINEST EXAMPLE we have seen of very challenging stamp, a true condition rarity, XF LH GEM Expertization: 1993 PF certificate Provenance: "Crossings", Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 43 L.J. Vowles Collection of Newfoundland, H.R. Harmer, January 1949; Lot 55
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,An exceptional mint single with superb centering amidst four unusually large margins, amazing fresh colour and full original gum. Without doubt the FINEST EXAMPLE we have seen of very challenging stamp, a true condition rarity, XF LH GEM

Expertization: 1993 PF certificate

Provenance: "Crossings", Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 43
L.J. Vowles Collection of Newfoundland, H.R. Harmer, January 1949; Lot 55
Cat. $1,600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 26,A spectacular mint example, remarkably well centered with impressive large margins, the entire ABNC imprint ideally captured in at top, excellent colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, original gum somewhat disturbed from hinging. Superior to the majority of examples we have seen in the past; XF OG JUMBO; 1968 BPA cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 26,A spectacular mint example, remarkably well centered with impressive large margins, the entire ABNC imprint ideally captured in at top, excellent colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, original gum somewhat disturbed from hinging. Superior to the majority of examples we have seen in the past; XF OG JUMBO; 1968 BPA cert.
Cat. $1,200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 26 variety,A selected used example, very well centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, light grid cancellation clear from characteristic traits of Strong Re-entry (Position 34) with distinctive marks in "DLAND" of "NEWFOUNDLAND"; a nice stamp, VF+
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 26 variety,A selected used example, very well centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, light grid cancellation clear from characteristic traits of Strong Re-entry (Position 34) with distinctive marks in "DLAND" of "NEWFOUNDLAND"; a nice stamp, VF+
Cat. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Die Essay, engraved, printed in dark yellow brown on india paper 29 x 45mm with unadopted "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels, ABNC imprint captured at foot, minute india thin at top, a visually striking essay in well-above average condition, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Die Essay, engraved, printed in dark yellow brown on india paper 29 x 45mm with unadopted "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels, ABNC imprint captured at foot, minute india thin at top, a visually striking essay in well-above average condition, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Large Die Essay, engraved, printed in dull blue on india paper 30 x 35mm, with unadopted "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels; minute spot below "TW". A rare and striking die essay in excellent shape, much nicer than most (in any colour) that exist, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Large Die Essay, engraved, printed in dull blue on india paper 30 x 35mm, with unadopted "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels; minute spot below "TW". A rare and striking die essay in excellent shape, much nicer than most (in any colour) that exist, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Large Engraved Die Essays in green and in orange red, displaying "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels, on india paper 36 x 51mm and 33 x 42mm respectively, former with imprint at foot; both with india thinning, crease on former. Despite the imperfections, these are rare in any condition; subsequently reworked by ABNC in stages, ultimately producing the issued Newfoundland "TEN CENTS" stamp. Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both show "RP" monogram visible under UV lamp.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Large Engraved Die Essays in green and in orange red, displaying "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels, on india paper 36 x 51mm and 33 x 42mm respectively, former with imprint at foot; both with india thinning, crease on former. Despite the imperfections, these are rare in any condition; subsequently reworked by ABNC in stages, ultimately producing the issued Newfoundland "TEN CENTS" stamp. Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both show "RP" monogram visible under UV lamp.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Large Engraved Die Essays in green and in orange red, displaying "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels, on india paper 36 x 51mm and 33 x 42mm respectively, former with imprint at foot; both with india thinning, crease on former. Despite the imperfections, these are rare in any condition; subsequently reworked by ABNC in stages, ultimately producing the issued Newfoundland "TEN CENTS" stamp.

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both show "RP" monogram visible under UV lamp.
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A spectacular engraved Die Essay in brownish orange, on india paper die sunk on larger card 37 x 44mm, without top label, superb and extremely rare, XF (Minuse & Pratt 24E-B)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A spectacular engraved Die Essay in brownish orange, on india paper die sunk on larger card 37 x 44mm, without top label, superb and extremely rare, XF (Minuse & Pratt 24E-B)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Small Die Essay, engraved, printed in green with unadopted denomination "FIVE CENTS" in lower panel india paper 24 x 31mm. Visually striking, rarely seen in any colour, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-Bb)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Small Die Essay, engraved, printed in green with unadopted denomination "FIVE CENTS" in lower panel india paper 24 x 31mm. Visually striking, rarely seen in any colour, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-Bb)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Die Essay in deep black and Die Proof in black, both on card mounted india paper 25 x 31-32mm; the essay shows the unadopted denomination "FIVE CENTS" in lower panel, archival adhesive marks on back and slight toning; the die proof in the issued colour and in choice condition. An appealing duo, VF; essay backstamped "RP" (Robert H. Pratt) monogram visible under UV lamp. (Minuse & Pratt 25E-Bb, 27P2)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Die Essay in deep black and Die Proof in black, both on card mounted india paper 25 x 31-32mm; the essay shows the unadopted denomination "FIVE CENTS" in lower panel, archival adhesive marks on back and slight toning; the die proof in the issued colour and in choice condition. An appealing duo, VF; essay backstamped "RP" (Robert H. Pratt) monogram visible under UV lamp. (Minuse & Pratt 25E-Bb, 27P2)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Die Essay in deep black and Die Proof in black, both on card mounted india paper 25 x 31-32mm; the essay shows the unadopted denomination "FIVE CENTS" in lower panel, archival adhesive marks on back and slight toning; the die proof in the issued colour and in choice condition. An appealing duo, VF; essay backstamped "RP" (Robert H. Pratt) monogram visible under UV lamp. (Minuse & Pratt 25E-Bb, 27P2)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in black, issued colour on india paper 29 x 34mm, sunk on card 34 x 48mm; showing ABNC imprint at foot and die number "286" above design. A very attractive die proof in the issued colour, rare, XF; ex. Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV lamp.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in black, issued colour on india paper 29 x 34mm, sunk on card 34 x 48mm; showing ABNC imprint at foot and die number "286" above design. A very attractive die proof in the issued colour, rare, XF; ex. Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV lamp.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in brownish red on india paper 28 x 35mm sunk on card 46 x 56mm; light impression of ABNC imprint at foot and die number "286" above design. Outstanding in all respects, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in brownish red on india paper 28 x 35mm sunk on card 46 x 56mm; light impression of ABNC imprint at foot and die number "286" above design. Outstanding in all respects, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 28 x 31mm, sunk on card 46 x 56mm; shows light impression of ABNC imprint below and die number "286" above design. Very attractive die proof, superb in all respects, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 28 x 31mm, sunk on card 46 x 56mm; shows light impression of ABNC imprint below and die number "286" above design. Very attractive die proof, superb in all respects, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraver's sample book; two plate proofs in issued colour, one on card with imprint at foot; and also seven different ABNC trade sample proofs, three of which are gummed and perforated, one pen cancelled by ABNC. Very seldom seen items.
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Lower right margin plate proof block of twelve (4x3) in the issued colour on india paper; showing two full ABNC imprints, Re-entry (Position 80; Trimble Re-entry No. 2) visible on top right proof with doubling of lower right corner scroll ornament, VF (Unitrade 27P + variety; cat. as normal proofs)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Lower right margin plate proof block of twelve (4x3) in the issued colour on india paper; showing two full ABNC imprints, Re-entry (Position 80; Trimble Re-entry No. 2) visible on top right proof with doubling of lower right corner scroll ornament, VF (Unitrade 27P + variety; cat. as normal proofs)
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Right margin plate proof block of eighteen (6x3), colour of issue, on card mounted india paper, full ABNC imprint at upper right, VF (Unitrade 27Pi; cat. as single proofs)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Right margin plate proof block of eighteen (6x3), colour of issue, on card mounted india paper, full ABNC imprint at upper right, VF (Unitrade 27Pi; cat. as single proofs)
Cat. $2,160
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,An outstanding mint example, well centered within uncharacteristically wide margins, displaying radiant colour on bright fresh paper, full original gum NEVER HINGED. A wonderful stamp virtually impossible to improve upon, XF NH GEM; 2009 Sergio Sismondo certificate (Graded XF-Superb 95 OGnh)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,An outstanding mint example, well centered within uncharacteristically wide margins, displaying radiant colour on bright fresh paper, full original gum NEVER HINGED. A wonderful stamp virtually impossible to improve upon, XF NH GEM; 2009 Sergio Sismondo certificate (Graded XF-Superb 95 OGnh)
Cat. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in black on india paper 26 x 29mm, die sunk on larger card 34 x 54mm; showing light impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. An extraordinary proof and superb in all respects, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in black on india paper 26 x 29mm, die sunk on larger card 34 x 54mm; showing light impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. An extraordinary proof and superb in all respects, XF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 26 x 29mm, sunk on card 35 x 40mm; showing light impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. A rare and striking coloured die proof, VF+ Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), "RP" monogram visible under UV.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 26 x 29mm, sunk on card 35 x 40mm; showing light impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. A rare and striking coloured die proof, VF+

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), "RP" monogram visible under UV.
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in brownish red on india paper 30 x 30mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 52mm, shows albino die number "292" at bottom centre. Superb in all respects and most attractive, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in brownish red on india paper 30 x 30mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 52mm, shows albino die number "292" at bottom centre. Superb in all respects and most attractive, XF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark yellow brown on india paper 29 x 30mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 51mm; showing albino impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. A fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark yellow brown on india paper 29 x 30mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 51mm; showing albino impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. A fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 30 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 34 x 39mm; die number "292" visible at bottom centre. In pristine condition, rare, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 30 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 34 x 39mm; die number "292" visible at bottom centre. In pristine condition, rare, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,A selection of six different proofs: plate proofs in red brown, orange and claret (minor thin), three ABNC trade sample proofs in two shades of green, one with albino impression of scroll ornaments at top and one in blue, perforated and gummed, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,A selection of six different proofs: plate proofs in red brown, orange and claret (minor thin), three ABNC trade sample proofs in two shades of green, one with albino impression of scroll ornaments at top and one in blue, perforated and gummed, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,A selection of six different proofs: plate proofs in red brown, orange and claret (minor thin), three ABNC trade sample proofs in two shades of green, one with albino impression of scroll ornaments at top and one in blue, perforated and gummed, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,A selection of six different proofs: plate proofs in red brown, orange and claret (minor thin), three ABNC trade sample proofs in two shades of green, one with albino impression of scroll ornaments at top and one in blue, perforated and gummed, VF
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 29,A very well centered mint example, deep colour with full pristine original gum; VF+ NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 29,A very well centered mint example, deep colour with full pristine original gum; VF+ NH
Cat. $300
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 35 x 34mm, sunk on larger card 41 x 53mm, die number "489" visible above design. A desirable proof, rare, VF; ex. "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 50)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 35 x 34mm, sunk on larger card 41 x 53mm, die number "489" visible above design. A desirable proof, rare, VF; ex. "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 50)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 34 x 33mm, sunk on large card 45 x 56mm; die number "489" above design. In immaculate condition, rarely seen especially in such choice quality, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), "RP" monogram visible under UV. Ralph Hart, May 1977; Lot 780
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 34 x 33mm, sunk on large card 45 x 56mm; die number "489" above design. In immaculate condition, rarely seen especially in such choice quality, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), "RP" monogram visible under UV.
Ralph Hart, May 1977; Lot 780
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in dark yellow brown on india paper 35 x 33mm sunk on larger card than normally seen 44 x 56mm; die number "489" at top centre. An impressive die proof, rare, VF+
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in dark yellow brown on india paper 35 x 33mm sunk on larger card than normally seen 44 x 56mm; die number "489" at top centre. An impressive die proof, rare, VF+
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in brownish red on india paper 34 x 35mm, slight india thin at top, showing die number "489" above; a rare proof, VF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 67)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in brownish red on india paper 34 x 35mm, slight india thin at top, showing die number "489" above; a rare proof, VF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 67)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,A selection of ten different proofs, includes plate proofs in orange (2; one with SPECIMEN overprint), yellow orange, violet, an ABNC trade sample proof in bright green and five different coloured, perforated proofs, three of which are gummed and two ink cancelled by ABNC. An appealing and scarce grouping.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,A selection of ten different proofs, includes plate proofs in orange (2; one with SPECIMEN overprint), yellow orange, violet, an ABNC trade sample proof in bright green and five different coloured, perforated proofs, three of which are gummed and two ink cancelled by ABNC. An appealing and scarce grouping.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,A selection of ten different proofs, includes plate proofs in orange (2; one with SPECIMEN overprint), yellow orange, violet, an ABNC trade sample proof in bright green and five different coloured, perforated proofs, three of which are gummed and two ink cancelled by ABNC. An appealing and scarce grouping.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,A selection of ten different proofs, includes plate proofs in orange (2; one with SPECIMEN overprint), yellow orange, violet, an ABNC trade sample proof in bright green and five different coloured, perforated proofs, three of which are gummed and two ink cancelled by ABNC. An appealing and scarce grouping.
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30P,An upper right corner margin plate proof block of ten in issued colour on card mounted india paper, ABNC imprint at right, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30P,An upper right corner margin plate proof block of ten in issued colour on card mounted india paper, ABNC imprint at right, VF
Cat. $700
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30P + variety,Plate proof block of four in orange, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper, showing the Major Re-entry (Pos. 18) on lower left proof with doubling below first "N" in "NEWFOUNDLAND" and to the right of left "13" value ornament, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30P + variety,Plate proof block of four in orange, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper, showing the Major Re-entry (Pos. 18) on lower left proof with doubling below first "N" in "NEWFOUNDLAND" and to the right of left "13" value ornament, VF
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,An impressive mint single, very well centered within large margins, deep colour, full pristine original gum, without question one of the very finest mint examples one can hope to find and very scarce in such premium quality, XF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,An impressive mint single, very well centered within large margins, deep colour, full pristine original gum, without question one of the very finest mint examples one can hope to find and very scarce in such premium quality, XF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $900+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 30 x 29mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 50mm; showing die number "293" at bottom centre. A gorgeous die proof in pristine condition, rare, XF Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 30 x 29mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 50mm; showing die number "293" at bottom centre. A gorgeous die proof in pristine condition, rare, XF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 332
Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in brownish red on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on card 35 x 47mm; shows albino impression of die number "293" at bottom centre. A beautiful coloured die proof, VF and rare
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in brownish red on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on card 35 x 47mm; shows albino impression of die number "293" at bottom centre. A beautiful coloured die proof, VF and rare
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark yellowish brown on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on larger card 35 x 43mm; light impression of die number "293" at bottom centre. A beautiful die proof, rare and appealing, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark yellowish brown on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on larger card 35 x 43mm; light impression of die number "293" at bottom centre. A beautiful die proof, rare and appealing, VF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 30 x 30mm, sunk on larger card 36 x 53mm; shows albino die number "293" at bottom centre; light indent at top, a very appealing coloured die proof, VF and rare Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 30 x 30mm, sunk on larger card 36 x 53mm; shows albino die number "293" at bottom centre; light indent at top, a very appealing coloured die proof, VF and rare

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31i,An impressive mint example, unusually well centered for the issue, radiant colour and showing the elusive MAJOR RE-ENTRY (Pos. 9), light natural bend, full original gum. We doubt another example of this variety exists in such superior quality, VF+ NH JUMBO
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31i,An impressive mint example, unusually well centered for the issue, radiant colour and showing the elusive MAJOR RE-ENTRY (Pos. 9), light natural bend, full original gum. We doubt another example of this variety exists in such superior quality, VF+ NH JUMBO
Cat. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,National Bank Note Company Large Die Proof in blackish violet grey on india paper 50 x 60mm, die sunk on card measuring 69 x 81mm; "NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. N.Y." imprint below design, Newfoundland
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,National Bank Note Company Large Die Proof in blackish violet grey on india paper 50 x 60mm, die sunk on card measuring 69 x 81mm; "NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. N.Y." imprint below design, Newfoundland's only stamp engraved and printed by this company. A very rare and fabulous exhibition-worthy item, VF+

Provenance: St. Aylott Collection, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 91
Neville Clifford-Jones, Christie's, March 1993; Lot 1085
Gerald Wellburn, Sissons Sale 427, August 1983; Lot 514
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,An impressive lot of twelve different coloured plate proofs on india (one on card), plus another five different perforated and gummed proofs. The odd flaw, but overall nice condition for this beautiful and challenging assembly.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,An impressive lot of twelve different coloured plate proofs on india (one on card), plus another five different perforated and gummed proofs. The odd flaw, but overall nice condition for this beautiful and challenging assembly.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,An impressive lot of twelve different coloured plate proofs on india (one on card), plus another five different perforated and gummed proofs. The odd flaw, but overall nice condition for this beautiful and challenging assembly.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,An impressive lot of twelve different coloured plate proofs on india (one on card), plus another five different perforated and gummed proofs. The odd flaw, but overall nice condition for this beautiful and challenging assembly.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,An impressive lot of twelve different coloured plate proofs on india (one on card), plus another five different perforated and gummed proofs. The odd flaw, but overall nice condition for this beautiful and challenging assembly.
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32P, 32TCii, vi, vii, viii, ix,Selection of trial colour plate proof blocks on india paper - in red, yellow orange, blue green and blue and on card mounted india paper in black. Also plate proof blocks in two shades of violet. Blocks on india paper show minor translucent mounting spots on top pairs, a very scarce group, VF. (Unitrade cat. $2,840)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32P, 32TCii, vi, vii, viii, ix,Selection of trial colour plate proof blocks on india paper - in red, yellow orange, blue green and blue and on card mounted india paper in black. Also plate proof blocks in two shades of violet. Blocks on india paper show minor translucent mounting spots on top pairs, a very scarce group, VF. (Unitrade cat. $2,840)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32P, 32TCii, vi, vii, viii, ix,Selection of trial colour plate proof blocks on india paper - in red, yellow orange, blue green and blue and on card mounted india paper in black. Also plate proof blocks in two shades of violet. Blocks on india paper show minor translucent mounting spots on top pairs, a very scarce group, VF. (Unitrade cat. $2,840)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32P, 32TCii, vi, vii, viii, ix,Selection of trial colour plate proof blocks on india paper - in red, yellow orange, blue green and blue and on card mounted india paper in black. Also plate proof blocks in two shades of violet. Blocks on india paper show minor translucent mounting spots on top pairs, a very scarce group, VF. (Unitrade cat. $2,840)
92
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32P, 32TCii, vi, vii, viii, ix,Selection of trial colour plate proof blocks on india paper - in red, yellow orange, blue green and blue and on card mounted india paper in black. Also plate proof blocks in two shades of violet. Blocks on india paper show minor translucent mounting spots on top pairs, a very scarce group, VF. (Unitrade cat. $2,840)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 30 x 31mm, die sunk on unusually large size card 45 x 57mm, displaying albino die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design; negligible spot at right on card; an outstanding, rare and visually striking proof, VF+; ex. "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 64)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 30 x 31mm, die sunk on unusually large size card 45 x 57mm, displaying albino die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design; negligible spot at right on card; an outstanding, rare and visually striking proof, VF+; ex. "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 64)
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black in choice condition, on india paper 29 x 30mm die sunk on slightly larger card 29 x 40mm; light impression of die number "386" and ABNC imprint below design, superb, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black in choice condition, on india paper 29 x 30mm die sunk on slightly larger card 29 x 40mm; light impression of die number "386" and ABNC imprint below design, superb, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" engraved die proof in dark red on india paper 29 x 31mm, sunk on larger card 44 x 54mm, albino die number "386" and ABNC imprint below. Most "Goodall" proofs of this stamp are trimmed to smaller size; rare and appealing, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" engraved die proof in dark red on india paper 29 x 31mm, sunk on larger card 44 x 54mm, albino die number "386" and ABNC imprint below. Most "Goodall" proofs of this stamp are trimmed to smaller size; rare and appealing, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dull greenish blue on india paper 26 x 35mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 28 x 41mm, shows light impression of die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design; a beautiful and choice proof, XF and rare Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dull greenish blue on india paper 26 x 35mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 28 x 41mm, shows light impression of die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design; a beautiful and choice proof, XF and rare

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
Est. $1,250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 27 x 32mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 27 x 41mm; shows light impression of die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design, a superb example of this seldom encountered proof, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 27 x 32mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 27 x 41mm; shows light impression of die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design, a superb example of this seldom encountered proof, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
Est. $1,250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,Lot of nine items with a small die proof in black, slight edge ageing, eight plate proofs on india (one on card), india flaws on couple. A scarce and appealing group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,Lot of nine items with a small die proof in black, slight edge ageing, eight plate proofs on india (one on card), india flaws on couple. A scarce and appealing group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,Lot of nine items with a small die proof in black, slight edge ageing, eight plate proofs on india (one on card), india flaws on couple. A scarce and appealing group.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,Lot of nine items with a small die proof in black, slight edge ageing, eight plate proofs on india (one on card), india flaws on couple. A scarce and appealing group.
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 29 x 33mm die sunk on unusually larger card 40 x 56mm, die number "386" above design. Outstanding in all respects and very rare thus, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 97), "Zurich" (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 69)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 29 x 33mm die sunk on unusually larger card 40 x 56mm, die number "386" above design. Outstanding in all respects and very rare thus, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 97), "Zurich" (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 69)
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark red on india paper 30 x 33mm die sunk on unusually large card 43 x 55mm; showing die number "386" above design. A remarkable die proof, VF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 98), "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 68)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark red on india paper 30 x 33mm die sunk on unusually large card 43 x 55mm; showing die number "386" above design. A remarkable die proof, VF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 98), "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 68)
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 29 x 34mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 31 x 38mm, shows die number "386A" above design. An outstanding example of this rare proof, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 29 x 34mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 31 x 38mm, shows die number "386A" above design. An outstanding example of this rare proof, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33TCvii + variety,Trial colour plate proofs in green on gummed paper - two vertical strips of ten, two strips of five, a strip of three and a pair, faults on a few. One of the vertical strips shows "Tumbling Stones" (Position 11) plate variety; a very scarce large assembly of these unusual proofs, Fine All of these proofs once graced the famous Robert H. Pratt collection (private sale), described as "plate proofs for a display by the American Bank Note Co. on stamp paper"
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33TCvii + variety,Trial colour plate proofs in green on gummed paper - two vertical strips of ten, two strips of five, a strip of three and a pair, faults on a few. One of the vertical strips shows "Tumbling Stones" (Position 11) plate variety; a very scarce large assembly of these unusual proofs, Fine

All of these proofs once graced the famous Robert H. Pratt collection (private sale), described as "plate proofs for a display by the American Bank Note Co. on stamp paper"
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 34,A magnificent mint example of this notoriously difficult stamp, very well centered with brilliant post office fresh colour on pristine paper, intact perforations and full white shiny original gum, NEVER HINGED. A superb stamp that is, from our past experience, a true condition rarity, XF NH GEM Expertization: 2005 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: "Crossings" Collection, Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 61
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 34,A magnificent mint example of this notoriously difficult stamp, very well centered with brilliant post office fresh colour on pristine paper, intact perforations and full white shiny original gum, NEVER HINGED. A superb stamp that is, from our past experience, a true condition rarity, XF NH GEM

Expertization: 2005 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: "Crossings" Collection, Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 61
Cat. $3,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 28 x 35mm, die sunk on unusually large card 43 x 56mm, die number "386" above design. A superb and very rare die proof with great eye-appeal, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 114)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 28 x 35mm, die sunk on unusually large card 43 x 56mm, die number "386" above design. A superb and very rare die proof with great eye-appeal, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 114)
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in brown on india paper 29 x 33mm die sunk on unusually large size card 44 x 56mm, die number "386" above design, an outstanding proof, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 115)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in brown on india paper 29 x 33mm die sunk on unusually large size card 44 x 56mm, die number "386" above design, an outstanding proof, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 115)
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark red on india paper 29 x 30mm, die sunk on large card 44 x 56mm, small die number "386" above design. A very rare die proof, superb, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark red on india paper 29 x 30mm, die sunk on large card 44 x 56mm, small die number "386" above design. A very rare die proof, superb, XF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 31 x 36mm, showing die "386" number above design. A rare and appealing die proof, XF Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 31 x 36mm, showing die "386" number above design. A rare and appealing die proof, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 37,A remarkable mint example of this elusive stamp, very well centered for the issue with sharp impression on fresh wove paper, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. A most difficult stamp to obtain in such quality and grossly under-catalogued, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 37,A remarkable mint example of this elusive stamp, very well centered for the issue with sharp impression on fresh wove paper, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. A most difficult stamp to obtain in such quality and grossly under-catalogued, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $800+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 38,A superior quality mint example, extremely well centered with luxuriant colour and sharp impression on pristine fresh paper, full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. An outstanding stamp in all respects, XF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 38,A superior quality mint example, extremely well centered with luxuriant colour and sharp impression on pristine fresh paper, full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. An outstanding stamp in all respects, XF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 39,A spectacular mint example of this difficult stamp, as fresh as the day it was printed, very well centered with post office fresh colour, clear impression on bright white paper, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. A superb stamp in all respects, XF NH GEM; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 39,A spectacular mint example of this difficult stamp, as fresh as the day it was printed, very well centered with post office fresh colour, clear impression on bright white paper, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. A superb stamp in all respects, XF NH GEM; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate
Cat. $3,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 40,An exceptional mint single, precisely centered with remarkable large margins, superb post office fresh colour on pristine fresh paper and full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. Certainly among the very best mint examples that can possibly exist, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 40,An exceptional mint single, precisely centered with remarkable large margins, superb post office fresh colour on pristine fresh paper and full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. Certainly among the very best mint examples that can possibly exist, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 45a,A very attractive, brilliant fresh mint block, unusually well centered and with full pristine original gum; a gorgeous block in a distinctive shade, VF+ NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 45a,A very attractive, brilliant fresh mint block, unusually well centered and with full pristine original gum; a gorgeous block in a distinctive shade, VF+ NH
Cat. $720
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 48a,Imperforate pair with large even margins all around, ungummed as normally seen, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 48a,Imperforate pair with large even margins all around, ungummed as normally seen, VF
Cat. $400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 49b,A premium mint example of this challenging stamp, extremely well centered with rich colour on fresh paper, full unblemished original gum, XF NH; 2007 Greene Foundation cert. (margin at left has since been removed) ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 77)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 49b,A premium mint example of this challenging stamp, extremely well centered with rich colour on fresh paper, full unblemished original gum, XF NH; 2007 Greene Foundation cert. (margin at left has since been removed) ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 77)
Cat. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 1882 (November 2) Small envelope to Strathborne, Inverness County, Cape Breton (Canada), bearing a most unusual combination of a 2c green rouletted and a 3c pale blue (oxidized) tied by light mute grid cancels, envelope with light soiling and somewhat reduced at right, partial dispatch on reverse with St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 1882 (November 2) Small envelope to Strathborne, Inverness County, Cape Breton (Canada), bearing a most unusual combination of a 2c green rouletted and a 3c pale blue (oxidized) tied by light mute grid cancels, envelope with light soiling and somewhat reduced at right, partial dispatch on reverse with St. John's NO 1 and Halifax NO 5 82 transit backstamps. A very rare franking - of the three such combinations recorded in Sammy Whaley census, this cover is the only one paying the 5c UPU letter rate to Canada, Fine (Unitrade 38, 49a)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 1896 (February 18) Cover bearing 2c red orange Codfish pair and single, 3c violet brown and ½c Newfoundland Dog in black and in orange red, tied by clear grid cancels, light oval Registered St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 1896 (February 18) Cover bearing 2c red orange Codfish pair and single, 3c violet brown and ½c Newfoundland Dog in black and in orange red, tied by clear grid cancels, light oval Registered St. John's 18 FE 96, mailed to USA with neat Boston transit and Brooklyn receiver backstamps; pays the 5c UPU letter rate, plus 5c registration fee, VF (Unitrade 48, 52, 57, 58)
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 55,An extremely well centered mint example, great colour and full pristine original gum, XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 55,An extremely well centered mint example, great colour and full pristine original gum, XF NH
Cat. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 57,A centered mint example of this difficult stamp, brilliant fresh colour and full unblemished original gum, seldom seen this nice, VF+ NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 57,A centered mint example of this difficult stamp, brilliant fresh colour and full unblemished original gum, seldom seen this nice, VF+ NH
Cat. $360
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 59,A well centered mint plate block of six, full British American Bank Note Co. Montreal plate imprint in top margin, fresh and choice, hinged in selvedge only leaving all six stamps VF NH, a scarce plate block (Cat. as six singles)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 59,A well centered mint plate block of six, full British American Bank Note Co. Montreal plate imprint in top margin, fresh and choice, hinged in selvedge only leaving all six stamps VF NH, a scarce plate block (Cat. as six singles)
Cat. $3,600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 60e,A remarkable mint block with deep rich colour, imperforate horizontally in error; insignificant gum skips on right pair, VF OG, a rarely offered multiple
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 60e,A remarkable mint block with deep rich colour, imperforate horizontally in error; insignificant gum skips on right pair, VF OG, a rarely offered multiple
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,Complete set of plate proof blocks of four on card mounted india paper, all from the upper left corner position, most appealing and in choice condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,Complete set of plate proof blocks of four on card mounted india paper, all from the upper left corner position, most appealing and in choice condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,Complete set of plate proof blocks of four on card mounted india paper, all from the upper left corner position, most appealing and in choice condition, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,Complete set of plate proof blocks of four on card mounted india paper, all from the upper left corner position, most appealing and in choice condition, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,Complete set of plate proof blocks of four on card mounted india paper, all from the upper left corner position, most appealing and in choice condition, XF
Cat. $3,100
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,A fresh, unusually well centered mint set of fourteen with post office bright colours, each with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in red, VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,A fresh, unusually well centered mint set of fourteen with post office bright colours, each with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in red, VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,A fresh, unusually well centered mint set of fourteen with post office bright colours, each with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in red, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,A fresh, unusually well centered mint set of fourteen with post office bright colours, each with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in red, VF NH
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,An unusually nice mint set of fourteen, all very well centered with bright fresh colours, 10c LH, others VF-XF NH; a difficult set to assemble in such premium condition.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,An unusually nice mint set of fourteen, all very well centered with bright fresh colours, 10c LH, others VF-XF NH; a difficult set to assemble in such premium condition.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,An unusually nice mint set of fourteen, all very well centered with bright fresh colours, 10c LH, others VF-XF NH; a difficult set to assemble in such premium condition.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,An unusually nice mint set of fourteen, all very well centered with bright fresh colours, 10c LH, others VF-XF NH; a difficult set to assemble in such premium condition.
Cat. $1,120
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 74E-2,A choice, fresh mint single with doubled three-line "TWO / 2 / CENTS" trial surcharge in red, well centered within large margins, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 74E-2,A choice, fresh mint single with doubled three-line "TWO / 2 / CENTS" trial surcharge in red, well centered within large margins, VF LH
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 75,Type A (SG Type 36) surcharge in black and additionally in red, unused, centered low as usual, Fine; 1938 RPS of London and 1996 Greene Foundation certificates (SG Type 36 £1,000)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 75,Type A (SG Type 36) surcharge in black and additionally in red, unused, centered low as usual, Fine; 1938 RPS of London and 1996 Greene Foundation certificates (SG Type 36 £1,000)
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1897 (October 29) On Her Majesty
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1897 (October 29) On Her Majesty's Service Finance Department, St. John's official envelope with embossed Coat of Arms on backflap, bearing 2c Cabot and all three types of the 1c on 3c provisional surcharge in a lower right corner margin vertical pair with Type A at top, Type B with portion of BABN imprint in margin, all tied by circular mute grid cancels and oval Registered St. John's 29 OC 97 CDS, cover fold away from stamps and markings. Addressed to Conception Bay and redirected to Bonavista Bay, oval "R" registration handstamp and instructional markings REGISTERED and "TOO-LATE" are shown; on reverse Railway T.P.O. and two other partially legible transits. A rare and striking combination franking, few covers exist showing all three surcharge types, VF (Unitrade 62, 75-77) ex. Sidney Harris (Part I, October 1968; Lot 521)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 77,A remarkable corner margin mint single, the sought-after Type III surcharge, superbly centered with large margins, brilliant colour on bright fresh paper, naturally short gummed at right but NEVER HINGED. An eye-arresting example featuring superior attributes to most examples we have offered, XF NH; clear 2014 Greene Foundation cert. for a corner block from which this single originates.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 77,A remarkable corner margin mint single, the sought-after Type III surcharge, superbly centered with large margins, brilliant colour on bright fresh paper, naturally short gummed at right but NEVER HINGED. An eye-arresting example featuring superior attributes to most examples we have offered, XF NH; clear 2014 Greene Foundation cert. for a corner block from which this single originates.
Cat. $4,200
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF The ½c, 4c & 5c have printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF The ½c, 4c & 5c have printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF The ½c, 4c & 5c have printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF The ½c, 4c & 5c have printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF The ½c, 4c & 5c have printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF The ½c, 4c & 5c have printer
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF

The ½c, 4c & 5c have printer's penciled control numbers "26282", "26285" and "26283" respectively at lower right.
Est. $10,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printer
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printer's number) engraved above; mounted on individual archival card, minor mounting marks. A UNIQUE set of Die Proofs from the printer's reference book, a wonderful showpiece set, VF

Another trimmed set of die proofs in black is known, however, the original die numbers are not etched out.
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78P-85P, 84Pi,The original set of six in plate proofs in blocks of four on card mounted india paper; also includes a 4c slate violet shade block; 4c violet with tiny scissor cut between bottom pair, a choice set of proofs seldom seen in blocks, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78P-85P, 84Pi,The original set of six in plate proofs in blocks of four on card mounted india paper; also includes a 4c slate violet shade block; 4c violet with tiny scissor cut between bottom pair, a choice set of proofs seldom seen in blocks, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78P-85P, 84Pi,The original set of six in plate proofs in blocks of four on card mounted india paper; also includes a 4c slate violet shade block; 4c violet with tiny scissor cut between bottom pair, a choice set of proofs seldom seen in blocks, VF
Cat. $2,100
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,The complete set of forty-seven stamps, each with ABNC security punch and specimen overprint (various types and colours). All known printing orders are represented with shades, papers and gums used from 1897 and 1910. Generally only one sheet of each printing order was prepared, F-VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,The complete set of forty-seven stamps, each with ABNC security punch and specimen overprint (various types and colours). All known printing orders are represented with shades, papers and gums used from 1897 and 1910. Generally only one sheet of each printing order was prepared, F-VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,The complete set of forty-seven stamps, each with ABNC security punch and specimen overprint (various types and colours). All known printing orders are represented with shades, papers and gums used from 1897 and 1910. Generally only one sheet of each printing order was prepared, F-VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,The complete set of forty-seven stamps, each with ABNC security punch and specimen overprint (various types and colours). All known printing orders are represented with shades, papers and gums used from 1897 and 1910. Generally only one sheet of each printing order was prepared, F-VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,The complete set of forty-seven stamps, each with ABNC security punch and specimen overprint (various types and colours). All known printing orders are represented with shades, papers and gums used from 1897 and 1910. Generally only one sheet of each printing order was prepared, F-VF NH
Cat. $1,850
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A premium mint set, each stamp with superb centering, post office fresh colour and full pristine original gum, XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A premium mint set, each stamp with superb centering, post office fresh colour and full pristine original gum, XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A premium mint set, each stamp with superb centering, post office fresh colour and full pristine original gum, XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A premium mint set, each stamp with superb centering, post office fresh colour and full pristine original gum, XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A premium mint set, each stamp with superb centering, post office fresh colour and full pristine original gum, XF NH
Cat. $665+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78a,A very large margined imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, tied to piece by double ring Post Office / St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78a,A very large margined imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, tied to piece by double ring Post Office / St. John's East NF DE 16 1900 postmark, unusual and rarely seen, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Undated envelope (with unsealed backflap) endorsed "circular" and bearing a vertical pair of ½c Royal Family tied by clear St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Undated envelope (with unsealed backflap) endorsed "circular" and bearing a vertical pair of ½c Royal Family tied by clear St. John's roller cancel; pays the 1c circular rate to Germany, light creasing at foot, no backstamp. A very scarce foreign destination, non-letter mail rate combination, F-VF (Unitrade 78)
Est. $150+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 80b,A beautiful, fresh mint block of four imperforate horizontally, well centered for this elusive perforation error, full original gum relatively lightly hinged, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 80b,A beautiful, fresh mint block of four imperforate horizontally, well centered for this elusive perforation error, full original gum relatively lightly hinged, VF
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 83a,An unusually well centered mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally in error, sheet margin at top, VF+ VLH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 83a,An unusually well centered mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally in error, sheet margin at top, VF+ VLH
Cat. $600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84,Trial Colour Die Proof in deep green on india paper 46 x 48mm, die number "C-502" below design, tiny wrinkle at left; an exceedingly rare proof, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84,Trial Colour Die Proof in deep green on india paper 46 x 48mm, die number "C-502" below design, tiny wrinkle at left; an exceedingly rare proof, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84,Progressive Die Proofs of the central portrait in black and in red brown, both die sunk on india paper (95 x 116mm and 101 x 111mm respectively) and showing full die sinkage; slight india thinning as often seen on this fragile paper. A very impressive and exceedingly rare duo, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84,Progressive Die Proofs of the central portrait in black and in red brown, both die sunk on india paper (95 x 116mm and 101 x 111mm respectively) and showing full die sinkage; slight india thinning as often seen on this fragile paper. A very impressive and exceedingly rare duo, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84,Progressive Die Proofs of the central portrait in black and in red brown, both die sunk on india paper (95 x 116mm and 101 x 111mm respectively) and showing full die sinkage; slight india thinning as often seen on this fragile paper. A very impressive and exceedingly rare duo, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84a,A remarkably large margined imperforate pair, sheet margin at top and portion of adjacent stamp at right, bright colour, ungummed as often seen, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84a,A remarkably large margined imperforate pair, sheet margin at top and portion of adjacent stamp at right, bright colour, ungummed as often seen, XF
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraver's guidelines, the 8c and 10c show a portion of the papermaker's three-line "MONCKTON / BASTED MILLS / KENT watermark. An exceedingly rare set - perhaps one other may exist in private hands, VF (Unitrade 87-97)

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 448

The 6c Lord Bacon is Type II. The 9 cent and 10 cent have lightly etched "4903" and "4925" reverse numbers respectively at the upper right edge of the proof.
Est. $20,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)
Est. $7,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,The set of eleven (6c is Type II) affixed on ledger pieces, each stamp with Ultramar handstamp specimen (from Portuguese Colony in India, Goa). As UPU samples distributed to UPU members and handstamped locally to demonetize them; four stamps with surface faults, a very rare (if not unique) John Guy specimen set, F-VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,The set of eleven (6c is Type II) affixed on ledger pieces, each stamp with Ultramar handstamp specimen (from Portuguese Colony in India, Goa). As UPU samples distributed to UPU members and handstamped locally to demonetize them; four stamps with surface faults, a very rare (if not unique) John Guy specimen set, F-VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,The set of eleven (6c is Type II) affixed on ledger pieces, each stamp with Ultramar handstamp specimen (from Portuguese Colony in India, Goa). As UPU samples distributed to UPU members and handstamped locally to demonetize them; four stamps with surface faults, a very rare (if not unique) John Guy specimen set, F-VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,The set of eleven (6c is Type II) affixed on ledger pieces, each stamp with Ultramar handstamp specimen (from Portuguese Colony in India, Goa). As UPU samples distributed to UPU members and handstamped locally to demonetize them; four stamps with surface faults, a very rare (if not unique) John Guy specimen set, F-VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,The set of eleven (6c is Type II) affixed on ledger pieces, each stamp with Ultramar handstamp specimen (from Portuguese Colony in India, Goa). As UPU samples distributed to UPU members and handstamped locally to demonetize them; four stamps with surface faults, a very rare (if not unique) John Guy specimen set, F-VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,Complete set affixed to Dignitary Presentation Card 297 x 243mm, multi-coloured Flags and gold framing, inscribed "Compliments of the Government of Newfoundland" signed by Colonial Secretary and Prime Minister, in excellent condition with fresh colours, VF and scarce (Walsh DPC2a)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,Complete set affixed to Dignitary Presentation Card 297 x 243mm, multi-coloured Flags and gold framing, inscribed "Compliments of the Government of Newfoundland" signed by Colonial Secretary and Prime Minister, in excellent condition with fresh colours, VF and scarce (Walsh DPC2a)
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,A remarkably choice mint set of twelve including both 6c types, displaying post office fresh colours and full pristine white original gum, VF-XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,A remarkably choice mint set of twelve including both 6c types, displaying post office fresh colours and full pristine white original gum, VF-XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,A remarkably choice mint set of twelve including both 6c types, displaying post office fresh colours and full pristine white original gum, VF-XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,A remarkably choice mint set of twelve including both 6c types, displaying post office fresh colours and full pristine white original gum, VF-XF NH
Cat. $2,725+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (October 6) Clean cover bearing the set of eleven (6c is Type II) tied by light oval "R" handstamps in violet, same-ink double oval Registration Branch / Post Office St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (October 6) Clean cover bearing the set of eleven (6c is Type II) tied by light oval "R" handstamps in violet, same-ink double oval Registration Branch / Post Office St. John's, N.F. datestamp at foot, mailed to England with characteristic British crayon mark denoting registration, Liverpool, Newcastle and North Shields OC 16 transit backstamps; VF and attractive (Unitrade 87-97)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Two matching "W.J. Wilson" envelopes mailed registered from St. JohnTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Two matching "W.J. Wilson" envelopes mailed registered from St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Two matching "W.J. Wilson" envelopes mailed registered from St. John's, one franked with 1c to 5c and second franked with 8c to 15c, lithographed issue, former tied by grid cancels, and latter tied by oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, small portion of backflap missing; both with double ring St. John's OCT 20 1910 and MAR 2 1911 CDS with transit and arrival backstamps. An appealing pair of covers, VF (Unitrade 87/97)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (August 30) Blue envelope bearing a complete set of eleven (6c is Type I) all tied by oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, same-ink double ring St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (August 30) Blue envelope bearing a complete set of eleven (6c is Type I) all tied by oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, same-ink double ring St. John's AUG 30 1910 CDS, addressed to London with oval registered Liverpool 9 SP 10 and similar Paddington receiver backstamp, surface abrasion on front, vertical cover folds affect three stamps, nevertheless a very scarce complete set on cover mailed during first month of issue, Fine (Unitrade 87-97)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87c,A nicely centered mint horizontal pair imperforate vertically between, bright and fresh with full original gum, scarce this nice, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87c,A nicely centered mint horizontal pair imperforate vertically between, bright and fresh with full original gum, scarce this nice, VF NH
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87d,A well centered mint hinged pair imperforate horizontally between, deep colour, VF H
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87d,A well centered mint hinged pair imperforate horizontally between, deep colour, VF H
Cat. $600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87e,A well centered used pair imperforate vertically between, tiny thin spot at top right, partly legible St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87e,A well centered used pair imperforate vertically between, tiny thin spot at top right, partly legible St. John's JA 19 11 postmarks, very scarce in used condition, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 88c,A corner margin block of ten with "jubilee" line at foot, believed to be THE LARGEST EXISTING MULTIPLE of the very scarce and sought-after perforation gauge, centered to left as most are, full original gum strengthened by small hinges along a few split perfs, the four lower left stamps NEVER HINGED. An important showpiece of the John Guy issue, Fine; 2007 BPA certificate Provenance: Vestey Collection, Spink, October 2010, Lot 364
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 88c,A corner margin block of ten with "jubilee" line at foot, believed to be THE LARGEST EXISTING MULTIPLE of the very scarce and sought-after perforation gauge, centered to left as most are, full original gum strengthened by small hinges along a few split perfs, the four lower left stamps NEVER HINGED. An important showpiece of the John Guy issue, Fine; 2007 BPA certificate

Provenance: Vestey Collection, Spink, October 2010, Lot 364
Cat. $7,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 88c,A fresh mint single of the elusive perforation, centered a bit to left as usual, brilliant fresh colour, full original gum, barest trace of hinging, F-VF VLH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 88c,A fresh mint single of the elusive perforation, centered a bit to left as usual, brilliant fresh colour, full original gum, barest trace of hinging, F-VF VLH
Cat. $850
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 89,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 66mm; engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 89,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 66mm; engraver's etched marks surrounding design characteristic of this value, a very rare proof, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (October 19) A remarkably fresh On His Majesty
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (October 19) A remarkably fresh On His Majesty's Service Department of Agriculture and Mines, St. John's Newfoundland official mourning envelope (King Edward VII died in May) with embossed Coat of Arms on back, addressed to Exploits Harbour bearing a 3c brown olive tied by grid cancel, St. John's East split ring datestamp below and oval "R" registration handstamp at left; Deputy Minister's handstamp signature at lower left for free postage privilege but the inland registration fee of 3c had to be paid. A highly unusual franking and rate combination, VF and choice (Unitrade 89)
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1913 (August 2) Newfoundland Postal Telegraphs imprint stationery envelope bearing a vertical bisect of the 4c dull violet paying the 2 cent rate to the US, neatly tied by Searston split ring dispatch, second clear strike at left. The first such bisect we recall seeing and no doubt very rare, VF (Unitrade 90 variety)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1913 (August 2) Newfoundland Postal Telegraphs imprint stationery envelope bearing a vertical bisect of the 4c dull violet paying the 2 cent rate to the US, neatly tied by Searston split ring dispatch, second clear strike at left. The first such bisect we recall seeing and no doubt very rare, VF (Unitrade 90 variety)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 90i, 92ii,Two bright fresh mint singles, each imperforate vertically between sheet margin and stamp, very elusive, VF LHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 90i, 92ii,Two bright fresh mint singles, each imperforate vertically between sheet margin and stamp, very elusive, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 90i, 92ii,Two bright fresh mint singles, each imperforate vertically between sheet margin and stamp, very elusive, VF LH
Cat. $1,100
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 91,Engraved Trial Colour Proof in black on yellow glossy surfaced paper, guidelines visible at foot; highly unusual and the first such proof we recall seeing, no doubt very rare, VF (Minuse & Pratt 91TC5a)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 91,Engraved Trial Colour Proof in black on yellow glossy surfaced paper, guidelines visible at foot; highly unusual and the first such proof we recall seeing, no doubt very rare, VF (Minuse & Pratt 91TC5a)
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper 0.0055" thick measuring 45 x 66mm; with "Z" of COLONIZATION in correct position. A very rare proof, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper 0.0055" thick measuring 45 x 66mm; with "Z" of COLONIZATION in correct position. A very rare proof, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92,A superb mint block of four of this scarcer type, well centered with brilliant fresh colour and full immaculate original gum, XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92,A superb mint block of four of this scarcer type, well centered with brilliant fresh colour and full immaculate original gum, XF NH
Cat. $1,680
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92ii,A corner margin mint pair imperforate vertically between left margin and stamps, mild bend in left margin and very lightly hinged in top margin only, otherwise VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92ii,A corner margin mint pair imperforate vertically between left margin and stamps, mild bend in left margin and very lightly hinged in top margin only, otherwise VF NH
Cat. $3,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, iii,A spectacular mint imperforate plate proof block of twenty on thicker paper displaying left portion of papermaker
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, iii,A spectacular mint imperforate plate proof block of twenty on thicker paper displaying left portion of papermaker's three-line watermark "WHITEHEA(D MORRIS & C LTD) / LO(NDON) / SOUTH AF(RICA & EGYPT)" running through six stamps in lower two rows, also "C LTD" from a second watermark appears at top right, insignificant toning on a couple. A glorious showpiece of the utmost rarity, VF NH

Reportedly only two imperforate sheets were printed. This is one the two largest multiples we are aware of - the other was sold in Part One of the AFAB collection (March 2022; Lot 154).
Est. $3,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, iii,Top right corner margin imperforate plate proof block of eight on thicker paper showing papermaker
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, iii,Top right corner margin imperforate plate proof block of eight on thicker paper showing papermaker's watermark "EGYPT" of three-line WHITEHEAD MORRIS & C LTD / LONDON / SOUTH AFRICA & EGYPT, reading up along second column. Position 10 & 17 shows the "WF" joined varieties, full original gum. An impressive positional block, VF NH
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, 92Ai,A very well centered mint block, the lower left stamp shows the "WF" joined and the distinctive deformed "L" in "NEWFOUNDLAND" (Position 17), scarce, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, 92Ai,A very well centered mint block, the lower left stamp shows the "WF" joined and the distinctive deformed "L" in "NEWFOUNDLAND" (Position 17), scarce, VF NH
Cat. $1,620
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92Ai,A corner mint single showing the "WF" joined variety (Position 10), small hinge remnants in margin only, the stamp precisely centered and XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92Ai,A corner mint single showing the "WF" joined variety (Position 10), small hinge remnants in margin only, the stamp precisely centered and XF NH
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A,Post office fresh and very well centered mint block of four with deep colour on fresh paper, showing "jubilee" line in right margin, hinged in the margin only, all four stamps are XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A,Post office fresh and very well centered mint block of four with deep colour on fresh paper, showing "jubilee" line in right margin, hinged in the margin only, all four stamps are XF NH
Cat. $960+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 93,A very rare Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 66 x 45mm; engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 93,A very rare Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 66 x 45mm; engraver's guidelines below design, characteristic of this value, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 93i,A fresh, well centered mint single with the sought-after "MCSQUITO" plate variety, one of the scarcest plate varieties of Newfoundland, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 93i,A fresh, well centered mint single with the sought-after "MCSQUITO" plate variety, one of the scarcest plate varieties of Newfoundland, VF LH
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 94, 95,A spectacular engraved Composite Die Proof, consisting of pairs of the 9c and 10c values, printed in black on white glazed-surfaced wove paper 74 x 57mm; only one or two others exist in private hands (we offered a similar lot in AFAB Part One). A wonderful showpiece of this popular series, VF Robert H. Pratt commented: "this curious proof appears to be an attempt to create a block of 4 plate for transfer to a litho stone for the first submission proofs." The 10c pair shows an unshaded upper left corner frame on the left stamp; the right shows a strong re-entry throughout the left half.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 94, 95,A spectacular engraved Composite Die Proof, consisting of pairs of the 9c and 10c values, printed in black on white glazed-surfaced wove paper 74 x 57mm; only one or two others exist in private hands (we offered a similar lot in AFAB Part One). A wonderful showpiece of this popular series, VF

Robert H. Pratt commented: "this curious proof appears to be an attempt to create a block of 4 plate for transfer to a litho stone for the first submission proofs." The 10c pair shows an unshaded upper left corner frame on the left stamp; the right shows a strong re-entry throughout the left half.
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 95,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 66 x 46mm; showing letters "NT" of "MONCKTON / BASTED MILLS / KENT" watermark. A most appealing die proof, few exist, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 95,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 66 x 46mm; showing letters "NT" of "MONCKTON / BASTED MILLS / KENT" watermark. A most appealing die proof, few exist, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 66mm; tiny inclusion at left, very rare, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 66mm; tiny inclusion at left, very rare, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96,Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in green on gummed stamp paper, perforated 11, an attractive and very scarce multiple, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96,Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in green on gummed stamp paper, perforated 11, an attractive and very scarce multiple, VF NH
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96a,A remarkable corner margin mint imperforate pair, large margins on other sides, slight gum bend, lovely and fresh with deep colour, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96a,A remarkable corner margin mint imperforate pair, large margins on other sides, slight gum bend, lovely and fresh with deep colour, VF NH
Cat. $1,800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 97,A very rare Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 45 x 66mm; engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 97,A very rare Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 45 x 66mm; engraver's guidelines at right characteristic of this value, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XF
Est. $7,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+
Cat. $2,100+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)
Cat. $525+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDSTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDSTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDSTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDSTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDSTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDS
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDS
Cat. $525+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (March 24) W.J. Wilson cover bearing a complete set of John Guy engraved issues tied by light "R" registration handstamps in violet, same ink double-ring St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (March 24) W.J. Wilson cover bearing a complete set of John Guy engraved issues tied by light "R" registration handstamps in violet, same ink double-ring St. John's Reg. Div. CDS, sent to Birmingham with oval registered Liverpool 7 AP 11 transit backstamp, 9c has tear at top. A beautiful cover from this well-known correspondence, VF (Unitrade 98-103)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (February 7) Cover bearing a block of six of 6c Lord Bacon, cancelled by light oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, additional strike below and same-ink double ring St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (February 7) Cover bearing a block of six of 6c Lord Bacon, cancelled by light oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, additional strike below and same-ink double ring St. John's Reg. Div. FEB 7 1911 First Day of Issue postmark, mailed registered to England with oval Registered Liverpool 27 FE 11 transit backstamp; faint toning on a couple stamps and light vertical fold to cover, inconsequential as this is quite possibly THE ONLY EXISTING FIRST DAY COVER OF ANY 1910-1911 JOHN GUY ISSUE, VF (Unitrade 98)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98a, 100a, 103a,Three large margined imperforate pairs, each with split ring postmark, Botwood is legible on the 6c & 15c, an unusual trio (unpriced used in Unitrade), VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98a, 100a, 103a,Three large margined imperforate pairs, each with split ring postmark, Botwood is legible on the 6c & 15c, an unusual trio (unpriced used in Unitrade), VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98a, 100a, 103a,Three large margined imperforate pairs, each with split ring postmark, Botwood is legible on the 6c & 15c, an unusual trio (unpriced used in Unitrade), VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98a, 100a, 103a,Three large margined imperforate pairs, each with split ring postmark, Botwood is legible on the 6c & 15c, an unusual trio (unpriced used in Unitrade), VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99b, 100b, 101b, 103b,A remarkable lot of four different horizontal pairs imperforate vertically between, ungummed as issued. Rarely seen, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. for eight cent Provenance: The Ameer of Bahawalpur, Part 2, SG Auctions, February 1969; Lots 240, 243, 244, 246 Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99b, 100b, 101b, 103b,A remarkable lot of four different horizontal pairs imperforate vertically between, ungummed as issued. Rarely seen, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. for eight cent Provenance: The Ameer of Bahawalpur, Part 2, SG Auctions, February 1969; Lots 240, 243, 244, 246 Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99b, 100b, 101b, 103b,A remarkable lot of four different horizontal pairs imperforate vertically between, ungummed as issued. Rarely seen, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. for eight cent Provenance: The Ameer of Bahawalpur, Part 2, SG Auctions, February 1969; Lots 240, 243, 244, 246 Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99b, 100b, 101b, 103b,A remarkable lot of four different horizontal pairs imperforate vertically between, ungummed as issued. Rarely seen, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. for eight cent Provenance: The Ameer of Bahawalpur, Part 2, SG Auctions, February 1969; Lots 240, 243, 244, 246 Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99b, 100b, 101b, 103b,A remarkable lot of four different horizontal pairs imperforate vertically between, ungummed as issued. Rarely seen, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. for eight cent

Provenance: The Ameer of Bahawalpur, Part 2, SG Auctions, February 1969; Lots 240, 243, 244, 246
Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lots 457, 459, 462, 463
Robert H. Pratt (private treaty)
Cat. $6,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a/103a,Four selected imperforate pairs (8c, 9c, 10c and 15c) with bright colours, ungummed as issued, mostly with large margins; a nice group, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a/103a,Four selected imperforate pairs (8c, 9c, 10c and 15c) with bright colours, ungummed as issued, mostly with large margins; a nice group, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a/103a,Four selected imperforate pairs (8c, 9c, 10c and 15c) with bright colours, ungummed as issued, mostly with large margins; a nice group, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a/103a,Four selected imperforate pairs (8c, 9c, 10c and 15c) with bright colours, ungummed as issued, mostly with large margins; a nice group, VF-XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a/103a,Four selected imperforate pairs (8c, 9c, 10c and 15c) with bright colours, ungummed as issued, mostly with large margins; a nice group, VF-XF
Cat. $1,600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a variety,Two imperforate pairs (one vertical and one horizontal) with prominent vertical pre-printing paper crease varieties, ungummed as issued, unusual, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a variety,Two imperforate pairs (one vertical and one horizontal) with prominent vertical pre-printing paper crease varieties, ungummed as issued, unusual, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a variety,Two imperforate pairs (one vertical and one horizontal) with prominent vertical pre-printing paper crease varieties, ungummed as issued, unusual, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 101a,A remarkably large margined mint imperforate block, deep rich colour on fresh paper, unusually full original gum, VF NH, very few such blocks survive
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 101a,A remarkably large margined mint imperforate block, deep rich colour on fresh paper, unusually full original gum, VF NH, very few such blocks survive
Cat. $1,200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 101a,Remarkably choice, large margined mint imperforate pair with full original gum, XF NH and scarce thus
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 101a,Remarkably choice, large margined mint imperforate pair with full original gum, XF NH and scarce thus
Cat. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (May 2) Clean cover mailed registered from St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (May 2) Clean cover mailed registered from St. John's to Newark, New Jersey, franked with a well centered 15c slate green, tied by light dispatch, double-ring St. John's Reg. Div. May 3 1911 CDS in violet and same ink "R" registration handstamp, two US transit backstamps. A rare, unusually clean single franking of this high value, VF+ (Unitrade 103)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The complete set of eleven plate proofs in black on white wove paper or on white card, mostly large margined, choice, VF-XF The 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co. on thick white wove paper; the remaining denominations were engraved by Macdonald & Co. and printed by Alexander & Son on white card.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The complete set of eleven plate proofs in black on white wove paper or on white card, mostly large margined, choice, VF-XF The 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co. on thick white wove paper; the remaining denominations were engraved by Macdonald & Co. and printed by Alexander & Son on white card.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The complete set of eleven plate proofs in black on white wove paper or on white card, mostly large margined, choice, VF-XF The 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co. on thick white wove paper; the remaining denominations were engraved by Macdonald & Co. and printed by Alexander & Son on white card.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The complete set of eleven plate proofs in black on white wove paper or on white card, mostly large margined, choice, VF-XF

The 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co. on thick white wove paper; the remaining denominations were engraved by Macdonald & Co. and printed by Alexander & Son on white card.
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The mint set of eleven with De La Rue & Co. archival defacement lines, bright fresh colours, seldom seen as a complete set, F-VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The mint set of eleven with De La Rue & Co. archival defacement lines, bright fresh colours, seldom seen as a complete set, F-VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The mint set of eleven with De La Rue & Co. archival defacement lines, bright fresh colours, seldom seen as a complete set, F-VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The mint set of eleven with De La Rue & Co. archival defacement lines, bright fresh colours, seldom seen as a complete set, F-VF NH
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,An extraordinary complete set of eleven, patiently selected over many years to assemble a set in the best grade possible, unusually well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, never hinged. Stamps from this set are among the toughest 20th Century Newfoundland stamps to find in premium condition; a marvelous set, XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,An extraordinary complete set of eleven, patiently selected over many years to assemble a set in the best grade possible, unusually well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, never hinged. Stamps from this set are among the toughest 20th Century Newfoundland stamps to find in premium condition; a marvelous set, XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,An extraordinary complete set of eleven, patiently selected over many years to assemble a set in the best grade possible, unusually well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, never hinged. Stamps from this set are among the toughest 20th Century Newfoundland stamps to find in premium condition; a marvelous set, XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,An extraordinary complete set of eleven, patiently selected over many years to assemble a set in the best grade possible, unusually well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, never hinged. Stamps from this set are among the toughest 20th Century Newfoundland stamps to find in premium condition; a marvelous set, XF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,An extraordinary complete set of eleven, patiently selected over many years to assemble a set in the best grade possible, unusually well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, never hinged. Stamps from this set are among the toughest 20th Century Newfoundland stamps to find in premium condition; a marvelous set, XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,An extraordinary complete set of eleven, patiently selected over many years to assemble a set in the best grade possible, unusually well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, never hinged. Stamps from this set are among the toughest 20th Century Newfoundland stamps to find in premium condition; a marvelous set, XF NH
Cat. $1,340+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a,Matching lower margin imperforate pairs with centre cross guidelines, rounded corner on one cent and light natural wrinkle on two cent. An attractive duo, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a,Matching lower margin imperforate pairs with centre cross guidelines, rounded corner on one cent and light natural wrinkle on two cent. An attractive duo, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a,Matching lower margin imperforate pairs with centre cross guidelines, rounded corner on one cent and light natural wrinkle on two cent. An attractive duo, VF
Cat. $900+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 105,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white glazed surfaced thick laid paper 33 x 43mm, showing uncleared extension of engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 105,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white glazed surfaced thick laid paper 33 x 43mm, showing uncleared extension of engraver's intersecting guidelines, a very rare De La Rue die proof, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 250), St. Aylott (August 2010; Lot 275)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 105,Trial colour small die proof in dark bluish green on vertical mesh white wove paper 22 x 31mm, characteristic margin at top, scarce, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 105,Trial colour small die proof in dark bluish green on vertical mesh white wove paper 22 x 31mm, characteristic margin at top, scarce, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 106, 112,Compound photographic die essay in grey on thick unsurfaced paper, without central vignettes and great eye-appeal as a result, the first one we recall offering, VF Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, May 2006
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 106, 112,Compound photographic die essay in grey on thick unsurfaced paper, without central vignettes and great eye-appeal as a result, the first one we recall offering, VF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, May 2006
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 109/114,6c, 8c, 9c, 12c & 15c Engraved Die Proofs by Macdonald & Co., printed in deep black, stamp size, on thick wove paper; also included are plate proof singles of the same denominations on distinctive bright white card. An extremely rare set of Macdonald & Co. die proofs, VF; 6c with 2012 Greene Foundation cert. The other values of this set, namely the 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c, were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 109/114,6c, 8c, 9c, 12c & 15c Engraved Die Proofs by Macdonald & Co., printed in deep black, stamp size, on thick wove paper; also included are plate proof singles of the same denominations on distinctive bright white card. An extremely rare set of Macdonald & Co. die proofs, VF; 6c with 2012 Greene Foundation cert. The other values of this set, namely the 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c, were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 109/114,6c, 8c, 9c, 12c & 15c Engraved Die Proofs by Macdonald & Co., printed in deep black, stamp size, on thick wove paper; also included are plate proof singles of the same denominations on distinctive bright white card. An extremely rare set of Macdonald & Co. die proofs, VF; 6c with 2012 Greene Foundation cert. The other values of this set, namely the 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c, were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 109/114,6c, 8c, 9c, 12c & 15c Engraved Die Proofs by Macdonald & Co., printed in deep black, stamp size, on thick wove paper; also included are plate proof singles of the same denominations on distinctive bright white card. An extremely rare set of Macdonald & Co. die proofs, VF; 6c with 2012 Greene Foundation cert. The other values of this set, namely the 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c, were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 109/114,6c, 8c, 9c, 12c & 15c Engraved Die Proofs by Macdonald & Co., printed in deep black, stamp size, on thick wove paper; also included are plate proof singles of the same denominations on distinctive bright white card. An extremely rare set of Macdonald & Co. die proofs, VF; 6c with 2012 Greene Foundation cert. The other values of this set, namely the 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c, were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 109/114,6c, 8c, 9c, 12c & 15c Engraved Die Proofs by Macdonald & Co., printed in deep black, stamp size, on thick wove paper; also included are plate proof singles of the same denominations on distinctive bright white card. An extremely rare set of Macdonald & Co. die proofs, VF; 6c with 2012 Greene Foundation cert.

The other values of this set, namely the 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c, were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co.
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 117,An outstanding stamp size engraved Die Essay in red and watercolour around the vignette on glazed surface paper. Caribou portrait facing right and inscribed "MONCHY" with denomination "3" in all corners; instead of "GUEUBECOURT" and value tablet in lower corners as on the issued stamp. Affixed to thick card 90 x 114mm, marked "B" and "Dupl" in left corners. An extraordinary essay that is believed to be one-of-a-kind, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 117,An outstanding stamp size engraved Die Essay in red and watercolour around the vignette on glazed surface paper. Caribou portrait facing right and inscribed "MONCHY" with denomination "3" in all corners; instead of "GUEUBECOURT" and value tablet in lower corners as on the issued stamp. Affixed to thick card 90 x 114mm, marked "B" and "Dupl" in left corners. An extraordinary essay that is believed to be one-of-a-kind, VF
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 119,An outstanding engraved Die Essay in red and partly painted around the vignette. Caribou facing right and inscribed "GUEUDECOURT" instead of facing left along with "UBIQUE" inscription as on issued stamp; affixed to thick card 90 x 114mm, marked "A" and "Dupl" in left corners. Exceptional in all respects, believed to be a one-of-a-kind item, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 119,An outstanding engraved Die Essay in red and partly painted around the vignette. Caribou facing right and inscribed "GUEUDECOURT" instead of facing left along with "UBIQUE" inscription as on issued stamp; affixed to thick card 90 x 114mm, marked "A" and "Dupl" in left corners. Exceptional in all respects, believed to be a one-of-a-kind item, VF
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 115-126,An exceptional mint set of twelve, very well centered, minor gum crease on 12c, bright fresh colours, VF-XF NH; 15c with 2014 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 115-126,An exceptional mint set of twelve, very well centered, minor gum crease on 12c, bright fresh colours, VF-XF NH; 15c with 2014 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 115-126,An exceptional mint set of twelve, very well centered, minor gum crease on 12c, bright fresh colours, VF-XF NH; 15c with 2014 Greene Foundation cert.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 115-126,An exceptional mint set of twelve, very well centered, minor gum crease on 12c, bright fresh colours, VF-XF NH; 15c with 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 115-126,An exceptional mint set of twelve, very well centered, minor gum crease on 12c, bright fresh colours, VF-XF NH; 15c with 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 127a,Well centered mint example with INVERTED SURCHARGE; only two panes of 25 were printed inverted in error, scarce, VF H; 2009 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 127a,Well centered mint example with INVERTED SURCHARGE; only two panes of 25 were printed inverted in error, scarce, VF H; 2009 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 128,Extremely well centered mint example with large margins, deep rich colour and full pristine original gum, hard to find in such top-quality, XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 128,Extremely well centered mint example with large margins, deep rich colour and full pristine original gum, hard to find in such top-quality, XF NH
Cat. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 128a,A beautifully centered mint example of the INVERTED SURCHARGE, only one sheet of 25 was printed, a rare major error missing from even the most advanced collections, VF H; 2013 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 128a,A beautifully centered mint example of the INVERTED SURCHARGE, only one sheet of 25 was printed, a rare major error missing from even the most advanced collections, VF H; 2013 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $4,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130, 130a, 130iii,A post office fresh, well centered mint pane (no outer selvedge as issued) showing constant Raised "E" variety (Pos. 24) and late stage of the surcharging with lower bar nearly missing and COMPLETELY OMITTED (Positions 14 and 15 respectively), very seldom seen, pristine original gum, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130, 130a, 130iii,A post office fresh, well centered mint pane (no outer selvedge as issued) showing constant Raised "E" variety (Pos. 24) and late stage of the surcharging with lower bar nearly missing and COMPLETELY OMITTED (Positions 14 and 15 respectively), very seldom seen, pristine original gum, VF NH
Cat. $1,320+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130a,Post office fresh, well centered mint block of four with partial and missing lower bars on top pair (Position 14 and 15), VF+ NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130a,Post office fresh, well centered mint block of four with partial and missing lower bars on top pair (Position 14 and 15), VF+ NH
Cat. $600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130a,A nicely centered and fresh mint vertical pair, lower bar COMPLETELY OMITTED (and rare thus) on bottom stamp (Position 15), VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130a,A nicely centered and fresh mint vertical pair, lower bar COMPLETELY OMITTED (and rare thus) on bottom stamp (Position 15), VF NH
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130ii,A striking used example of the missing "THREE" surcharge (Position 19 in the setting of twenty-five), on piece with socked on nose Botwood SP 22 20 postmark; very few exist most and none show the THREE completely missing, VF Provenance: 1995 Greene Foundation cert. THIRTEEN EXAMPLES WERE RECORDED BY NORRIS DYER (FROM POS. 18 & 19), MOST OF WHICH ARE MINT.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130ii,A striking used example of the missing "THREE" surcharge (Position 19 in the setting of twenty-five), on piece with socked on nose Botwood SP 22 20 postmark; very few exist most and none show the THREE completely missing, VF

Provenance: 1995 Greene Foundation cert.

THIRTEEN EXAMPLES WERE RECORDED BY NORRIS DYER (FROM POS. 18 & 19), MOST OF WHICH ARE MINT.
Cat. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF
Cat. $3,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove horizontal mesh paper in dark green, deep purple, brown and orange, each showing full (or nearly so) die sinkage, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove horizontal mesh paper in dark green, deep purple, brown and orange, each showing full (or nearly so) die sinkage, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove horizontal mesh paper in dark green, deep purple, brown and orange, each showing full (or nearly so) die sinkage, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove horizontal mesh paper in dark green, deep purple, brown and orange, each showing full (or nearly so) die sinkage, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove horizontal mesh paper in dark green, deep purple, brown and orange, each showing full (or nearly so) die sinkage, VF
Est. $1,250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 140,Large Trial Colour Die Proof printed in dark green on white wove unwatermarked paper 70 x 55mm; shows the complete die sinkage, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 140,Large Trial Colour Die Proof printed in dark green on white wove unwatermarked paper 70 x 55mm; shows the complete die sinkage, VF
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 141,Progressive Die Proof printed in brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 57mm; incomplete design with no horizontal shading lines around "12" value tablet, full die sinkage, light pencil notation "10 2" at top right, very scarce, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 141,Progressive Die Proof printed in brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 57mm; incomplete design with no horizontal shading lines around "12" value tablet, full die sinkage, light pencil notation "10 2" at top right, very scarce, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 147,De La Rue Die Proof printed in brown on thick white wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 44mm, scarce, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 147,De La Rue Die Proof printed in brown on thick white wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 44mm, scarce, VF
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 148,Three trial colour progressive die proofs in orange, dark green and lilac rose on white wove paper, stamp size (as are all known), with distinctive lock of hair and ornament at top left of "4" value tablet incomplete, very scarce, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 148,Three trial colour progressive die proofs in orange, dark green and lilac rose on white wove paper, stamp size (as are all known), with distinctive lock of hair and ornament at top left of "4" value tablet incomplete, very scarce, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 148,Three trial colour progressive die proofs in orange, dark green and lilac rose on white wove paper, stamp size (as are all known), with distinctive lock of hair and ornament at top left of "4" value tablet incomplete, very scarce, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 148,Three trial colour progressive die proofs in orange, dark green and lilac rose on white wove paper, stamp size (as are all known), with distinctive lock of hair and ornament at top left of "4" value tablet incomplete, very scarce, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 149,Official Artist
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 149,Official Artist's Handpainted and Photographic Die Essay on glossy paper encased within beveled frame 106 x 105mm; dated "14th April 1927" at top right; shortly thereafter the design was re-worked by Whitehead Morris for De La Rue essentially changing 30c and "Thirty Cents" to the adopted 5c and "Five Cents". A remarkable showpiece, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 149,De La Rue Progressive Die Proof in grey black on surfaced yellowish wove paper with horizontal mesh, characteristic small spur in scroll ornaments below upper "5" value tablets, a trait found on the first engraving; light crease, a rarely seen unfinished proof, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 149,De La Rue Progressive Die Proof in grey black on surfaced yellowish wove paper with horizontal mesh, characteristic small spur in scroll ornaments below upper "5" value tablets, a trait found on the first engraving; light crease, a rarely seen unfinished proof, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook)
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 151,Superb Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 63mm; showing full die sinkage, unusual etched "8 cents" (reversed) at top right; a fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 151,Superb Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 63mm; showing full die sinkage, unusual etched "8 cents" (reversed) at top right; a fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 151,De La Rue & Co. Progressive Die Proof in bluish green, showing DLR characteristic four berries in laurel branch in right frame, without lettering and denominations; diagonal crease and small thin do not detract, VF appearance; a most striking unfinished die, ideal for exhibition. (Minuse & Pratt erroneously list this progressive die proof under #178)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 151,De La Rue & Co. Progressive Die Proof in bluish green, showing DLR characteristic four berries in laurel branch in right frame, without lettering and denominations; diagonal crease and small thin do not detract, VF appearance; a most striking unfinished die, ideal for exhibition. (Minuse & Pratt erroneously list this progressive die proof under #178)
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 152,Trial Colour Die Proof in dark lilac on white wove unwatermarked paper 36 x 44mm; engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 152,Trial Colour Die Proof in dark lilac on white wove unwatermarked paper 36 x 44mm; engraver's guideline at right; a beautiful coloured die proof unlisted in Minuse & Pratt, VF and rare
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 154,Die Proof printed in dark red on white wove unwatermarked paper with clear horizontal mesh, measuring 40 x 51mm; superb in all respects and rare, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 154,Die Proof printed in dark red on white wove unwatermarked paper with clear horizontal mesh, measuring 40 x 51mm; superb in all respects and rare, XF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 156,De La Rue die proof in dark blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 53 x 40mm; a beautiful and choice example, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 156,De La Rue die proof in dark blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 53 x 40mm; a beautiful and choice example, XF
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 157,Large Die Proof in black, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 114 x 70mm, small guidelines at sides and full die sinkage. A very scarce original De La Rue die proof in black, VF Interestingly enough Robert H. Pratt had a very similar 10c die proof in black, also showing same printer
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 157,Large Die Proof in black, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 114 x 70mm, small guidelines at sides and full die sinkage. A very scarce original De La Rue die proof in black, VF

Interestingly enough Robert H. Pratt had a very similar 10c die proof in black, also showing same printer's ink offset at top right inside die sinkage
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160a,A remarkable mint block of the INVERTED SURCHARGE, bright fresh colour, barest trace of hinging at top, lower pair never hinged. Only a miniscule number of this error survive in multiples and we are unaware of a larger multiple, F-VF; 2002 Greene Foundation cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160a,A remarkable mint block of the INVERTED SURCHARGE, bright fresh colour, barest trace of hinging at top, lower pair never hinged. Only a miniscule number of this error survive in multiples and we are unaware of a larger multiple, F-VF; 2002 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $6,700
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160i,A well centered mint single with trial Type I surcharge IN BLACK showing wide spacing (5mm) between "CENTS" and horizontal bar, full original gum with barest trace of hinging, strong offset of surcharge on reverse; an elusive stamp, VF VLH; 1971 RPS of London and 2015 Greene Foundation certs.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160i,A well centered mint single with trial Type I surcharge IN BLACK showing wide spacing (5mm) between "CENTS" and horizontal bar, full original gum with barest trace of hinging, strong offset of surcharge on reverse; an elusive stamp, VF VLH; 1971 RPS of London and 2015 Greene Foundation certs.
Cat. $1,750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160ii,A post office fresh mint single showing the elusive Type II trial surcharge IN BLACK with narrow spacing (3mm) between "CENTS" and horizontal bar, full pristine original gum, F-VF NH; 2009 Sergio Sismondo cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160ii,A post office fresh mint single showing the elusive Type II trial surcharge IN BLACK with narrow spacing (3mm) between "CENTS" and horizontal bar, full pristine original gum, F-VF NH; 2009 Sergio Sismondo cert.
Cat. $2,685
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraver's guideline at top or left (from the final die), fresh with sharp impression on bright white paper. A gorgeous and very seldom encountered set, VF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 517
Est. $4,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 56 x 78mm; the final die with guideline at right and albino reversed die number "788" at top right, VF; ex. Robert H. Pratt with his "RP" monogram backstamp
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 56 x 78mm; the final die with guideline at right and albino reversed die number "788" at top right, VF; ex. Robert H. Pratt with his "RP" monogram backstamp
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163i,A well centered mint pair imperforate vertically between stamp and margin at right, scarce, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163i,A well centered mint pair imperforate vertically between stamp and margin at right, scarce, VF NH
Cat. $400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 164a,A lower left imperforate block with plate "3" at foot, natural pink smears in margin, very lightly hinged in the margin only, a rare imperforate plate block, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 164a,A lower left imperforate block with plate "3" at foot, natural pink smears in margin, very lightly hinged in the margin only, a rare imperforate plate block, VF
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Progressive Die Proof in light brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 72mm; full die sinkage. Incomplete frame, details and missing the portraits. A spectacular unfinished die proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt 165PX-B) This proof shows subtle differences (from the one offered in Part One - Lot 200), for example in lack of shading below THREE CENTS lettering and absence of horizontal lines below and above THREE CENTS frame.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Progressive Die Proof in light brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 72mm; full die sinkage. Incomplete frame, details and missing the portraits. A spectacular unfinished die proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt 165PX-B)

This proof shows subtle differences (from the one offered in Part One - Lot 200), for example in lack of shading below THREE CENTS lettering and absence of horizontal lines below and above THREE CENTS frame.
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Large Die Proof in brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 85 x 60mm; showing full die sinkage. The approval state without guideline and die number, superb in all respects, XF; 1975 Robson Lowe cert.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Large Die Proof in brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 85 x 60mm; showing full die sinkage. The approval state without guideline and die number, superb in all respects, XF; 1975 Robson Lowe cert.
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 78 x 54mm; the final die with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 78 x 54mm; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die number "790" at top left; "RP" (Robert H. Pratt) monogram handstamp on back. A lovely die proof, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in a deeper shade of black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 85 x 61mm full die sinkage; the final die with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in a deeper shade of black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 85 x 61mm full die sinkage; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die "790" number at top left, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,An engraved Progressive Die Proof in light brown on wove paper 24 x 29mm, without portraits, also the lettering and frame are incomplete, affixed on quadrille ledger piece annotated in pen "10.5.29", striking, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,An engraved Progressive Die Proof in light brown on wove paper 24 x 29mm, without portraits, also the lettering and frame are incomplete, affixed on quadrille ledger piece annotated in pen "10.5.29", striking, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165i,A bright fresh mint lower left block imperforate horizontally at foot and showing the plate number "2" at lower left, faint hinging on top left stamp only, choice and rare, F-VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165i,A bright fresh mint lower left block imperforate horizontally at foot and showing the plate number "2" at lower left, faint hinging on top left stamp only, choice and rare, F-VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 166,Perkins Bacon Progressive Die Proof in rose red on white wove unwatermarked paper 58 x 63mm, with striking elements unfinished such as the portrait, value tablets, frame foliage, etc., tiny paper inclusion at top; pencil dated "15-6-29" at foot. A very rare and dramatic unfinished die, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 166,Perkins Bacon Progressive Die Proof in rose red on white wove unwatermarked paper 58 x 63mm, with striking elements unfinished such as the portrait, value tablets, frame foliage, etc., tiny paper inclusion at top; pencil dated "15-6-29" at foot. A very rare and dramatic unfinished die, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 166,Perkins Bacon Die Proof in magenta, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 52 x 71mm; the approval state of the die without guideline and die number; a beautiful and scarce proof, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 166,Perkins Bacon Die Proof in magenta, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 52 x 71mm; the approval state of the die without guideline and die number; a beautiful and scarce proof, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 167,Large Die Proof in slate green, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 113 x 70mm, full die sinkage; the approved Perkins Bacon die with guideline at top, no die number, a superb proof rarely offered in this large size, VF+
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 167,Large Die Proof in slate green, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 113 x 70mm, full die sinkage; the approved Perkins Bacon die with guideline at top, no die number, a superb proof rarely offered in this large size, VF+
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 167,Perkins Bacon Die Proof printed in dark slate green, near issued colour, on white wove watermarked paper 44 x 40mm, showing engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 167,Perkins Bacon Die Proof printed in dark slate green, near issued colour, on white wove watermarked paper 44 x 40mm, showing engraver's guideline at top, VF
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 168,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black, on white wove unwatermarked paper 81 x 60mm; the final die with guideline at top and albino reversed die number "817", VF and choice
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 168,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black, on white wove unwatermarked paper 81 x 60mm; the final die with guideline at top and albino reversed die number "817", VF and choice
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 168,A fresh mint block of eight displaying the large perforated SPECIMEN, small portion of a second SPECIMEN (reading up) is shown at left, five stamps are NH, scarce, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 168,A fresh mint block of eight displaying the large perforated SPECIMEN, small portion of a second SPECIMEN (reading up) is shown at left, five stamps are NH, scarce, VF LH
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 169,Perkins Bacon Large Die Proof in dark violet, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 99 x 75mm, full die sinkage; the approved die with guideline at top, no die number, lightened pencil annotation including "Talbano Violet" and "30/8/29" visible at bottom, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 169,Perkins Bacon Large Die Proof in dark violet, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 99 x 75mm, full die sinkage; the approved die with guideline at top, no die number, lightened pencil annotation including "Talbano Violet" and "30/8/29" visible at bottom, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 169,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in light violet, paler shade than issued, on white wove unwatermarked paper 93 x 66mm, nearly full die sinkage; the final Perkins Bacon die with guideline at top and reversed albino die "813" number at top left, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 169,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in light violet, paler shade than issued, on white wove unwatermarked paper 93 x 66mm, nearly full die sinkage; the final Perkins Bacon die with guideline at top and reversed albino die "813" number at top left, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 171,Large Die Proof in black, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 74 x 52mm; the approved Perkins Bacon die with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 171,Large Die Proof in black, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 74 x 52mm; the approved Perkins Bacon die with engraver's guideline at top, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 172a,Well centered, bright fresh mint pair imperforate vertically between, an underrated pair much scarcer than catalogue indicate, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 172a,Well centered, bright fresh mint pair imperforate vertically between, an underrated pair much scarcer than catalogue indicate, VF NH
Cat. $1,200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 178,Perkins Bacon Die Proof in orange brown, near issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 81 x 57mm, almost full die sinkage; the final die with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 178,Perkins Bacon Die Proof in orange brown, near issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 81 x 57mm, almost full die sinkage; the final die with engraver's guideline and reversed die number "855" at top left, VF and scarce
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 182,Large Die Essay by Perkins Bacon, prepared but unissued, similar to that by De La Rue (Scott 158) but with subtle differences to the design shown such as slightly wider spacing between left frame and building, the weather vane on top of building is higher than on the issued De La Rue 28c stamp. Printed in dark green on white wove unwatermarked paper 73 x 97mm with full die sinkage; negligible soiling at lower right. An impressive unadopted die, VF and rare (Minuse & Pratt E-2 listed after #178)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 182,Large Die Essay by Perkins Bacon, prepared but unissued, similar to that by De La Rue (Scott 158) but with subtle differences to the design shown such as slightly wider spacing between left frame and building, the weather vane on top of building is higher than on the issued De La Rue 28c stamp. Printed in dark green on white wove unwatermarked paper 73 x 97mm with full die sinkage; negligible soiling at lower right. An impressive unadopted die, VF and rare (Minuse & Pratt E-2 listed after #178)
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 182,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 45 x 47mm; the approved Perkins Bacon die with characteristic guideline at right, VF and scarce
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 182,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 45 x 47mm; the approved Perkins Bacon die with characteristic guideline at right, VF and scarce
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 183,Die Proof printed in grey black, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 54 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and large portion of reverse albino reverse die "954" number at top right, fresh and VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 183,Die Proof printed in grey black, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 54 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and large portion of reverse albino reverse die "954" number at top right, fresh and VF
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 184c,A plate 4 upper right imperforate block, ungummed as issued, VF and fresh
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 184c,A plate 4 upper right imperforate block, ungummed as issued, VF and fresh
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 184c,Upper right imperforate Plate "4" block, minor gum wrinkling; very scarce especially with gum, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 184c,Upper right imperforate Plate "4" block, minor gum wrinkling; very scarce especially with gum, VF LH
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1941 (April 1) QM Provisional Detachment NFLD Base Command, St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1941 (April 1) QM Provisional Detachment NFLD Base Command, St. John's cover bearing 1c grey black Codfish Plate 5 and 4c Princess Elizabeth Plate 2 corner margin singles, American Forces in Newfoundland duplex left, addressed to Topeka, Kansas, deemed double weight - shortpaid 3 cent, with US postage due affixed and cancelled; customary double deficiency not being charged on Armed Forces mail. Highly unusual and most attractive, VF (Unitrade 184, 247)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two Die Proofs printed in black and in green on white wove watermarked paper, measuring 41 x 46mm and 50 x 57mm respectively, each with guideline at right, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two Die Proofs printed in black and in green on white wove watermarked paper, measuring 41 x 46mm and 50 x 57mm respectively, each with guideline at right, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two Die Proofs printed in black and in green on white wove watermarked paper, measuring 41 x 46mm and 50 x 57mm respectively, each with guideline at right, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof printed in rose, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 60 x 83mm, full die sinkage, penciled "15/9/31" by the engraver, trivial translucent spot above design; the approval state of the die without guideline and die number, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof printed in rose, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 60 x 83mm, full die sinkage, penciled "15/9/31" by the engraver, trivial translucent spot above design; the approval state of the die without guideline and die number, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof in rose, colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 87mm, full die sinkage, pencil annotation "Original Die" at lower right; the approved die with guideline at right, no die number, scarce and most appealing, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof in rose, colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 87mm, full die sinkage, pencil annotation "Original Die" at lower right; the approved die with guideline at right, no die number, scarce and most appealing, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Die Proof in rose, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 57 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and portion of albino reverse die number "967" at top right, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Die Proof in rose, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 57 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and portion of albino reverse die number "967" at top right, VF
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 60 x 69mm, die sinkage on two sides; the final die with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 60 x 69mm, die sinkage on two sides; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die number "967" at top right, scarce, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two fresh mint booklet panes of four, each imperforate horizontally between stamps and tab margin at top, one pane additionally shows TRIPLE horizontal perforations between rows, scarce, VF NH (Unitrade 185bi, 185biii)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two fresh mint booklet panes of four, each imperforate horizontally between stamps and tab margin at top, one pane additionally shows TRIPLE horizontal perforations between rows, scarce, VF NH (Unitrade 185bi, 185biii)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two fresh mint booklet panes of four, each imperforate horizontally between stamps and tab margin at top, one pane additionally shows TRIPLE horizontal perforations between rows, scarce, VF NH (Unitrade 185bi, 185biii)
Cat. $1,200
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186,Upper left trial colour plate "2" proof block printed in violet on white wove unwatermarked paper, couple light creases and negligible tone spots quite insignificant for this very rare (if not unique) plate number block, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186,Upper left trial colour plate "2" proof block printed in violet on white wove unwatermarked paper, couple light creases and negligible tone spots quite insignificant for this very rare (if not unique) plate number block, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186c,A mint upper left imperforate block of six with Plate "3" (reversed), lightly hinged in top margin only, very scarce, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186c,A mint upper left imperforate block of six with Plate "3" (reversed), lightly hinged in top margin only, very scarce, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186d,An impressive mint upper left plate 4 block imperforate vertically between pairs; hinge and staple holes in top margin only, a rare part perforated plate block, both pairs are VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186d,An impressive mint upper left plate 4 block imperforate vertically between pairs; hinge and staple holes in top margin only, a rare part perforated plate block, both pairs are VF NH
Cat. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186iii,Upper left imperforate plate "4" block of four, ungummed as issued, fresh and VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186iii,Upper left imperforate plate "4" block of four, ungummed as issued, fresh and VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 187,Large Die Proof in orange brown, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 78mm; the final die with guideline and reverse albino die number "966", VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 187,Large Die Proof in orange brown, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 78mm; the final die with guideline and reverse albino die number "966", VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 188-189,Three Die Proofs printed in black, deep violet and rose lake on white wove watermarked paper, from the final die with guideline at right, last two show part of reverse albino die number "969", appealing and seldom seen, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 188-189,Three Die Proofs printed in black, deep violet and rose lake on white wove watermarked paper, from the final die with guideline at right, last two show part of reverse albino die number "969", appealing and seldom seen, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 188-189,Three Die Proofs printed in black, deep violet and rose lake on white wove watermarked paper, from the final die with guideline at right, last two show part of reverse albino die number "969", appealing and seldom seen, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 188-189,Three Die Proofs printed in black, deep violet and rose lake on white wove watermarked paper, from the final die with guideline at right, last two show part of reverse albino die number "969", appealing and seldom seen, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189ai,Upper left plate "2" (reversed) and upper right plate "4" imperforate blocks, light bend on former, negligible toning spot on latter, in distinctively different shades, ungummed as issued, a scarce duo, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189ai,Upper left plate "2" (reversed) and upper right plate "4" imperforate blocks, light bend on former, negligible toning spot on latter, in distinctively different shades, ungummed as issued, a scarce duo, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189ai,Upper left plate "2" (reversed) and upper right plate "4" imperforate blocks, light bend on former, negligible toning spot on latter, in distinctively different shades, ungummed as issued, a scarce duo, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189ai,Upper right plate 4 imperforate block, ungummed as issued, select VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189ai,Upper right plate 4 imperforate block, ungummed as issued, select VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189b,Upper left Plate "2" (reversed) mint block imperforate horizontally between stamps, lightly hinged at top. Very scarce, attractive, F-VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189b,Upper left Plate "2" (reversed) mint block imperforate horizontally between stamps, lightly hinged at top. Very scarce, attractive, F-VF LH
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 190,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 63 x 93mm, full die sinkage, reverse albino die number "960" at top, a superb and very attractive proof, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 190,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 63 x 93mm, full die sinkage, reverse albino die number "960" at top, a superb and very attractive proof, XF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 190,Large Die Proof printed in violet, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 78mm, reverse albino die number "960" at top. A lovely proof of this popular stamp, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 190,Large Die Proof printed in violet, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 78mm, reverse albino die number "960" at top. A lovely proof of this popular stamp, VF
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191, 191a,Die Proofs of both dies printed in violet, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper measuring 59 x 76mm and 50 x 56mm, each portion of reverse albino die number ("960" and "1023" respectively), VF and scarce (Unitrade 191, 191a)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191, 191a,Die Proofs of both dies printed in violet, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper measuring 59 x 76mm and 50 x 56mm, each portion of reverse albino die number ("960" and "1023" respectively), VF and scarce (Unitrade 191, 191a)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191, 191a,Die Proofs of both dies printed in violet, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper measuring 59 x 76mm and 50 x 56mm, each portion of reverse albino die number ("960" and "1023" respectively), VF and scarce (Unitrade 191, 191a)
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper left plate number "2" (reversed) proof block on thick bond unwatermarked paper, superb and very scarce, XF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper left plate number "2" (reversed) proof block on thick bond unwatermarked paper, superb and very scarce, XF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper left plate "4" numbered proof block on white Bookend paper showing security "moiré" lines on back, very scarce, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper left plate "4" numbered proof block on white Bookend paper showing security "moiré" lines on back, very scarce, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper right plate proof block with small plate "5" number, on yellowish Bookend paper showing security "moiré" lines on back, very scarce, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper right plate proof block with small plate "5" number, on yellowish Bookend paper showing security "moiré" lines on back, very scarce, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,A superb plate proof pair in the issued colour on unwatermarked bond paper, showing remarkably strong and intricate lathework in the sheet margin, most appealing, XF
271
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,A superb plate proof pair in the issued colour on unwatermarked bond paper, showing remarkably strong and intricate lathework in the sheet margin, most appealing, XF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 192,Large Die Proof printed in blue, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 54 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and large portion of reverse albino die number "981" at top, fresh and choice, VF
272
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 192,Large Die Proof printed in blue, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 54 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and large portion of reverse albino die number "981" at top, fresh and choice, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 193iii,Mint vertical imperforate strip of four with margin at foot, showing a dramatic double printing error on bottom pair and lower margin, horizontal paper fold running through foot of second stamp (likely the cause of this remarkable printing error), the important lower pair is in choice VF NH condition
273
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 193iii,Mint vertical imperforate strip of four with margin at foot, showing a dramatic double printing error on bottom pair and lower margin, horizontal paper fold running through foot of second stamp (likely the cause of this remarkable printing error), the important lower pair is in choice VF NH condition
Cat. $1,875
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove watermarked paper 73 x 56mm; the final die with guideline at top and large portion of reverse die number "958", VF and scarce
274
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove watermarked paper 73 x 56mm; the final die with guideline at top and large portion of reverse die number "958", VF and scarce
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 76mm, wrinkling at left from pressure of die; the approval state of die without guideline and die number. A very appealing die proof, VF
275
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 76mm, wrinkling at left from pressure of die; the approval state of die without guideline and die number. A very appealing die proof, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Large Die Proof printed in reddish purple, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 103 x 68mm, die sinkage on three sides, penciled "13.7.31" date by engraver on back; the approved state of die with guideline at top, no die number, VF
276
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Large Die Proof printed in reddish purple, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 103 x 68mm, die sinkage on three sides, penciled "13.7.31" date by engraver on back; the approved state of die with guideline at top, no die number, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Progressive Die Proof printed in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 87 x 65mm; unfinished design with "Sea Too Rough" initial engraving, no "POSTAGE" imprint at top, and white outlined around "CAPE RACE" lettering. Full die sinkage, miniscule natural ink inclusion at right, a rare progressive die proof, VF
277
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Progressive Die Proof printed in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 87 x 65mm; unfinished design with "Sea Too Rough" initial engraving, no "POSTAGE" imprint at top, and white outlined around "CAPE RACE" lettering. Full die sinkage, miniscule natural ink inclusion at right, a rare progressive die proof, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Progressive Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 59mm, full die sinkage all around; an unfinished design with "Sea Too Rough" initial engraving, no "POSTAGE" imprint at top, and white outlined around "CAPE RACE" lettering, most appealing and an ideal companion to the similar proof in black, VF
278
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Progressive Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 59mm, full die sinkage all around; an unfinished design with "Sea Too Rough" initial engraving, no "POSTAGE" imprint at top, and white outlined around "CAPE RACE" lettering, most appealing and an ideal companion to the similar proof in black, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Trial Colour Die Proof in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 90 x 64mm, full die sinkage, minor wrinkle, otherwise in choice condition; the approval state of die (complete) without guideline and die number, VF
279
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Trial Colour Die Proof in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 90 x 64mm, full die sinkage, minor wrinkle, otherwise in choice condition; the approval state of die (complete) without guideline and die number, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Large Die Proofs printed in black and in green measuring 72 x 58mm and 78 x 57mm respectively, both on white wove watermarked paper and from the approved die with guideline at top, no die number. A very scarce duo, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Large Die Proofs printed in black and in green measuring 72 x 58mm and 78 x 57mm respectively, both on white wove watermarked paper and from the approved die with guideline at top, no die number. A very scarce duo, VF
280
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Large Die Proofs printed in black and in green measuring 72 x 58mm and 78 x 57mm respectively, both on white wove watermarked paper and from the approved die with guideline at top, no die number. A very scarce duo, VF
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197,Large Die Proof printed in grey, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 56mm; the final die with guideline at top and unusually strong reverse die number "962", very scarce, XF
281
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197,Large Die Proof printed in grey, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 56mm; the final die with guideline at top and unusually strong reverse die number "962", very scarce, XF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197a,A pristine, fresh and seldom seen mint imperforate block of four, XF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197a,A pristine, fresh and seldom seen mint imperforate block of four, XF NH
Cat. $1,050+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197c,A brilliant fresh, well centered mint vertical pair imperforate between, scarce this nice, VF+ NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197c,A brilliant fresh, well centered mint vertical pair imperforate between, scarce this nice, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,125
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 198a,A key mint imperforate pair with unusually large margins, bright fresh colour and full original gum, VF+ NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 198a,A key mint imperforate pair with unusually large margins, bright fresh colour and full original gum, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208,Large Die Proof printed in red brown on white wove watermarked paper 69 x 80mm, showing die sinkage at sides; the final die with guideline at right and reverse albino die number "1029", attractive and VF
285
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208,Large Die Proof printed in red brown on white wove watermarked paper 69 x 80mm, showing die sinkage at sides; the final die with guideline at right and reverse albino die number "1029", attractive and VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208b,A choice well centered mint block imperforate vertically between pairs, brilliant fresh colour, the lower pair is NH, very scarce, VF LH
286
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208b,A choice well centered mint block imperforate vertically between pairs, brilliant fresh colour, the lower pair is NH, very scarce, VF LH
Cat. $1,875
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208b,Post office bright fresh colour, well centered mint horizontal pair imperforate between in error, VF NH
287
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208b,Post office bright fresh colour, well centered mint horizontal pair imperforate between in error, VF NH
Cat. $1,125
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 209,ArtistTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 209,Artist
288
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 209,Artist's Essay - photographic vignette with superimposed frame handpainted in green and Chinese White, mounted in a beveled grey card 98 x 90mm, exceptionally appealing and UNIQUE, VF

Submittted by John Dickinson and Co. to Perkins, Bacon & Co. in London and elegantly capturing their craftsmanship, this is the original Artist's model, in essence the genesis of the 1932 First Resources Issue; other values exist - see Highlands Part One Lots 157-163.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 209a,Mint imperforate block of eight with sheet margin at left, a scarce multiple, VF NH
289
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 209a,Mint imperforate block of eight with sheet margin at left, a scarce multiple, VF NH
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 210,Die Proofs in black and in light blue, colour of issue on white wove watermarked paper measuring 57 x 49mm and 57 x 50mm respectively, both with guideline at top, both selected, fresh and VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 210,Die Proofs in black and in light blue, colour of issue on white wove watermarked paper measuring 57 x 49mm and 57 x 50mm respectively, both with guideline at top, both selected, fresh and VF
290
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 210,Die Proofs in black and in light blue, colour of issue on white wove watermarked paper measuring 57 x 49mm and 57 x 50mm respectively, both with guideline at top, both selected, fresh and VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 211b,A beautiful, post office fresh mint example of the INVERTED OVERPRINT, reads up instead of down as on normal stamps, displaying radiant colour and sharp impression on bright fresh paper, well centered with intact perforations all around, light natural gum bend, full original gum, lightly hinged. A rare stamp, especially desirable in such selected condition, VF LH Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 211b,A beautiful, post office fresh mint example of the INVERTED OVERPRINT, reads up instead of down as on normal stamps, displaying radiant colour and sharp impression on bright fresh paper, well centered with intact perforations all around, light natural gum bend, full original gum, lightly hinged. A rare stamp, especially desirable in such selected condition, VF LH

Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 547
Cat. $9,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 211 variety,Well centered mint example showing strong Kiss Print (partial doubling) of the lettering and obliterating bars, most unusual, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 211 variety,Well centered mint example showing strong Kiss Print (partial doubling) of the lettering and obliterating bars, most unusual, VF LH
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212/225,Nine different Engraved Die Proofs - 1c to 8c, 14c & 32c all in black on white wove watermarked paper; each the final die with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212/225,Nine different Engraved Die Proofs - 1c to 8c, 14c & 32c all in black on white wove watermarked paper; each the final die with engraver
293
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212/225,Nine different Engraved Die Proofs - 1c to 8c, 14c & 32c all in black on white wove watermarked paper; each the final die with engraver's guideline and part to complete reverse die number, all choice and VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212,Three different die proofs printed in slate, grey black and black respectively, each on white wove unwatermarked paper; the final die with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212,Three different die proofs printed in slate, grey black and black respectively, each on white wove unwatermarked paper; the final die with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212,Three different die proofs printed in slate, grey black and black respectively, each on white wove unwatermarked paper; the final die with engraver
294
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212,Three different die proofs printed in slate, grey black and black respectively, each on white wove unwatermarked paper; the final die with engraver's guideline at right and portion of reverse albino die "1096" number at top right, an attractive trio, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212a, 212i,Lower right corner imperforate block with positional guide dot and vertical lines at right, ungummed as issued; and nicely centered top sheet margin mint block showing full reverse offset on gum side, F-VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212a, 212i,Lower right corner imperforate block with positional guide dot and vertical lines at right, ungummed as issued; and nicely centered top sheet margin mint block showing full reverse offset on gum side, F-VF NH
295
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212a, 212i,Lower right corner imperforate block with positional guide dot and vertical lines at right, ungummed as issued; and nicely centered top sheet margin mint block showing full reverse offset on gum side, F-VF NH
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 213b,A pristine fresh mint example of the striking DOUBLE IMPRESSION ERROR, characteristic centering and especially desirable with two equally strong impressions, F-VF NH
296
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 213b,A pristine fresh mint example of the striking DOUBLE IMPRESSION ERROR, characteristic centering and especially desirable with two equally strong impressions, F-VF NH
Cat. $1,175
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 213iv,A visually striking and unusually choice mint corner block of twelve showing three full impressions of the large perforated SPECIMEN horizontally in upright position, very scarce and perhaps the largest remaining block, VF NH
297
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 213iv,A visually striking and unusually choice mint corner block of twelve showing three full impressions of the large perforated SPECIMEN horizontally in upright position, very scarce and perhaps the largest remaining block, VF NH
Cat. $2,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 214,Engraved Die Proof printed in yellow brown, colour of issue, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 60 x 66mm, near complete die sinkage; the final die with engraver
298
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 214,Engraved Die Proof printed in yellow brown, colour of issue, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 60 x 66mm, near complete die sinkage; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die "1097" number at right, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 214iii,An elusive mint single, imperforate vertically between stamp and right margin, F-VF NH
299
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 214iii,An elusive mint single, imperforate vertically between stamp and right margin, F-VF NH
Cat. $360
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 215,Die Proofs in black and in carmine (colour of issue) on white wove watermarked paper 58 x 46mm and on cream wove unwatermarked paper 67 x 53mm respectively, the latter shows reverse die number "1095" at top, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 215,Die Proofs in black and in carmine (colour of issue) on white wove watermarked paper 58 x 46mm and on cream wove unwatermarked paper 67 x 53mm respectively, the latter shows reverse die number "1095" at top, VF
300
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 215,Die Proofs in black and in carmine (colour of issue) on white wove watermarked paper 58 x 46mm and on cream wove unwatermarked paper 67 x 53mm respectively, the latter shows reverse die number "1095" at top, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 217,Trial Colour Die Proof in black on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 51mm, with guideline and reverse die number "1099", VF
301
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 217,Trial Colour Die Proof in black on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 51mm, with guideline and reverse die number "1099", VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 218a,A beautifully centered, fresh mint single, unusually well centered, characteristic natural printing ink smears, VF NH
302
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 218a,A beautifully centered, fresh mint single, unusually well centered, characteristic natural printing ink smears, VF NH
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 219b,A fresh mint imperforate pair with full original gum, VF NH, seldom encountered as such.
303
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 219b,A fresh mint imperforate pair with full original gum, VF NH, seldom encountered as such.
Cat. $1,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 220a,A choice mint imperforate pair with large even margins, brilliant fresh colour and showing only a faint trace of hinging, scarce and under-catalogued, XF VLH
304
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 220a,A choice mint imperforate pair with large even margins, brilliant fresh colour and showing only a faint trace of hinging, scarce and under-catalogued, XF VLH
Cat. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 222a, 222 proof,Lower right corner imperforate block of four on white wove watermarked paper, light horizontal creases, ungummed as issued; also a Plate Proof pair in claret, colour of issue, on thick yellowish wove unwatermarked paper, ample margins and very unusual (unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook, Glen Lundeen BNA proofs website and Walsh catalogue), VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 222a, 222 proof,Lower right corner imperforate block of four on white wove watermarked paper, light horizontal creases, ungummed as issued; also a Plate Proof pair in claret, colour of issue, on thick yellowish wove unwatermarked paper, ample margins and very unusual (unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook, Glen Lundeen BNA proofs website and Walsh catalogue), VF
305
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 222a, 222 proof,Lower right corner imperforate block of four on white wove watermarked paper, light horizontal creases, ungummed as issued; also a Plate Proof pair in claret, colour of issue, on thick yellowish wove unwatermarked paper, ample margins and very unusual (unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook, Glen Lundeen BNA proofs website and Walsh catalogue), VF
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 223,A rare engraved Progressive Die Proof printed in green and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 87 x 61mm, lacks all shading lines in the central vignette; light corner crease at top left, shows full die sinkage and an unusual engraver
306
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 223,A rare engraved Progressive Die Proof printed in green and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 87 x 61mm, lacks all shading lines in the central vignette; light corner crease at top left, shows full die sinkage and an unusual engraver's etched "IIA" marking at lower left. An appealing unfinished die proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt 223PX-C)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 224a,Mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at right, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 224a,Mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at right, VF NH
Cat. $600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 233,Progressive Die Essay showing an UNADOPTED DESIGN for the King
308
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 233,Progressive Die Essay showing an UNADOPTED DESIGN for the King's portrait, printed in grey black on wove paper 93 x 70mm and showing die sinkage on two sides. The details and features of King's portrait are rather crude when compared to the issued version. A highly interesting and remarkable proof, only the second such example we recall seeing, VF (Minuse & Pratt 233XI unlisted)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 122 x 81mm, showing full die sinkage, small thin at top well away from design; the final die with engraver
309
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 122 x 81mm, showing full die sinkage, small thin at top well away from design; the final die with engraver's cross guidelines on both sides and reverse albino die "1220" number at top left, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234c,A nicely centered mint pair imperforate horizontally between, with rich colour, faint hinging at top, very scarce and choice, VF LH; 2011 Murray Payne KGVI Expertizing cert.
310
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234c,A nicely centered mint pair imperforate horizontally between, with rich colour, faint hinging at top, very scarce and choice, VF LH; 2011 Murray Payne KGVI Expertizing cert.
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234i, ii,A post office fresh mint horizontal pair with sheet margin at top, imperforate vertically and showing the sought-after "CIGAR STUB" plate variety (Position 9) on left stamp, full pristine original gum. Two others exist. A fabulous KGVI era rarity, VF NH; ex. Graham Cooper KGVI Collection (December 2016; Lot 722)
311
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234i, ii,A post office fresh mint horizontal pair with sheet margin at top, imperforate vertically and showing the sought-after "CIGAR STUB" plate variety (Position 9) on left stamp, full pristine original gum. Two others exist. A fabulous KGVI era rarity, VF NH; ex. Graham Cooper KGVI Collection (December 2016; Lot 722)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235,Large Die Proof printed in bright ultramarine (issued colour) and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 96 x 77mm, nearly full die sinkage; the approval state of the die without engraver
312
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235,Large Die Proof printed in bright ultramarine (issued colour) and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 96 x 77mm, nearly full die sinkage; the approval state of the die without engraver's cross guidelines and die number. A choice and very attractive proof, VF+
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235a,A bright, fresh mint single, remarkably well centered for this elusive perforation - most examples we have observed are noticeably off-center. Superior in all respects and with full immaculate original gum, VF NH
313
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235a,A bright, fresh mint single, remarkably well centered for this elusive perforation - most examples we have observed are noticeably off-center. Superior in all respects and with full immaculate original gum, VF NH
Cat. $1,300
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235a, iii,A lovely mint vertical pair with the very scarce perforation variety as well as the Major Re-entry (Position 23) on lower stamp, well above average centering for this elusive perforation. A rare combination of plate variety and perforation, VF NH; ex. Graham Cooper KGVI Collection (December 2016; Lot 726) This plate variety (Pos. 23) is very similar to that found on Position 38, the latter slightly more prominent. Gibbons lists the Pos. 38 re-entry in this perforation at £4,000 (#259db).
314
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235a, iii,A lovely mint vertical pair with the very scarce perforation variety as well as the Major Re-entry (Position 23) on lower stamp, well above average centering for this elusive perforation. A rare combination of plate variety and perforation, VF NH; ex. Graham Cooper KGVI Collection (December 2016; Lot 726)

This plate variety (Pos. 23) is very similar to that found on Position 38, the latter slightly more prominent. Gibbons lists the Pos. 38 re-entry in this perforation at £4,000 (#259db).
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 236,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 98 x 57mm showing full die sinkage; the final die with engraver
315
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 236,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 98 x 57mm showing full die sinkage; the final die with engraver's cross guidelines on both sides and reverse die number "1221" at top left, choice, XF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 236c,A scarce mint horizontal pair, imperforate vertically, fresh with full original gum, Fine NH
316
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 236c,A scarce mint horizontal pair, imperforate vertically, fresh with full original gum, Fine NH
Cat. $2,250
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Large Die Proof of vignette and POSTAGE and NORTHERN SEAL imprints only, guidelines (vertical and horizontal) surround the vignette, printed in rose lake (near issued colour) and die sunk on wove paper 96 x 61mm. An exceptional progressive proof ideal for exhibition, VF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-A)
317
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Large Die Proof of vignette and POSTAGE and NORTHERN SEAL imprints only, guidelines (vertical and horizontal) surround the vignette, printed in rose lake (near issued colour) and die sunk on wove paper 96 x 61mm. An exceptional progressive proof ideal for exhibition, VF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-A)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Large Die Proof of vignette and King
318
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Large Die Proof of vignette and King's portrait printed in rose lake (near issued colour) and die sunk on wove paper 96 x 65mm; small corner crease at upper left of no importance, a remarkable proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-C)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Die Proof printed in claret and die sunk on thick laid "Parchment" paper 98 x 66mm, shows portion of "Eagle" watermark at top and full die sinkage. A visually striking unfinished proof, most noticeable around lettering, value tablets and portrait. A beautiful proof, ideal for exhibition, XF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-E)
319
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Die Proof printed in claret and die sunk on thick laid "Parchment" paper 98 x 66mm, shows portion of "Eagle" watermark at top and full die sinkage. A visually striking unfinished proof, most noticeable around lettering, value tablets and portrait. A beautiful proof, ideal for exhibition, XF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-E)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Large Die Proof printed in claret (deeper shade different than the issued colour) and die sunk on thick laid "Parchment" watermarked paper 97 x 63mm, showing nearly full die sinkage and large portion of papermaker
320
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Large Die Proof printed in claret (deeper shade different than the issued colour) and die sunk on thick laid "Parchment" watermarked paper 97 x 63mm, showing nearly full die sinkage and large portion of papermaker's "Eagle" watermark; the approval state of die without small etched cross guidelines and no die number. Attractive and very scarce, VF
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,An unusually well centered, post office fresh mint vertical strip of four, imperforate horizontally between centre pair, full pristine original gum, never hinged. As nice as they come for this difficult and elusive perforation variety, XF NH (Unitrade 239a)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,An unusually well centered, post office fresh mint vertical strip of four, imperforate horizontally between centre pair, full pristine original gum, never hinged. As nice as they come for this difficult and elusive perforation variety, XF NH (Unitrade 239a)
Cat. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 240a,A well centered mint pair imperforate horizontally between, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum, VF LH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 240a,A well centered mint pair imperforate horizontally between, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum, VF LH
Cat. $4,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 241,Large Die Proof in light blue, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 90 x 83mm; showing die sinkage on three sides; the final die with small cross etched marks on both sides and reverse die number "1225" at top left, choice, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 241,Large Die Proof in light blue, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 90 x 83mm; showing die sinkage on three sides; the final die with small cross etched marks on both sides and reverse die number "1225" at top left, choice, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 241a,Mint vertical strip of seven with margin at foot, IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY between second and third stamps in error, top stamp and lower pair LH, the key imperforate between pair is NH, Fine and rare
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 241a,Mint vertical strip of seven with margin at foot, IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY between second and third stamps in error, top stamp and lower pair LH, the key imperforate between pair is NH, Fine and rare
Cat. $6,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 242, i, variety,Lower right marginal mint strip of five, unusual extra line of horizontal perforations starting from right-half of second stamp to right of last stamp. Second stamp (Pos. 97) shows listed Re-entry plate variety, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 242, i, variety,Lower right marginal mint strip of five, unusual extra line of horizontal perforations starting from right-half of second stamp to right of last stamp. Second stamp (Pos. 97) shows listed Re-entry plate variety, VF NH
Est. $200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 242a, i,A bright, fresh imperforate block with sheet margin at foot, shows the listed Re-entry (Position 97) on lower left stamp with doubling of upper & lower left corner frames and left "2" of "25", ungummed as issued, VF (Cat. as two normal pairs)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 242a, i,A bright, fresh imperforate block with sheet margin at foot, shows the listed Re-entry (Position 97) on lower left stamp with doubling of upper & lower left corner frames and left "2" of "25", ungummed as issued, VF (Cat. as two normal pairs)
Cat. $800+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 243,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 123 x 65mm, nearly full die sinkage; the Final Die with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 243,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 123 x 65mm, nearly full die sinkage; the Final Die with engraver's cross guidelines at sides and reverse albino die "1224" number at top left, attractive and superb, XF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 243,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in slate purple, colour of issue, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 100 x 65mm, nearly complete die sinkage; the final die with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 243,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in slate purple, colour of issue, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 100 x 65mm, nearly complete die sinkage; the final die with engraver's cross guidelines at sides and reverse die "1224" number at top left, superb, XF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 245,Large Die Proof printed in green, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 90mm showing full die sinkage, trace of toning at left; the final die with tiny etched engraver
329
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 245,Large Die Proof printed in green, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 90mm showing full die sinkage, trace of toning at left; the final die with tiny etched engraver's cross guidelines above and below design and reverse albino die number "1238" at top left, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 245 variety,A well centered mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between in error - very rare and most striking, VF LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. This perforation error pair is currently unlisted in Unitrade. Only the 7c is listed and priced. Walsh lists the 2c (#228d), 3c & 7c.
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 245 variety,A well centered mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between in error - very rare and most striking, VF LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.

This perforation error pair is currently unlisted in Unitrade. Only the 7c is listed and priced. Walsh lists the 2c (#228d), 3c & 7c.
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246,Progressive Die Proof of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, engraved, printed in carmine and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 93mm. A fabulous and most dramatic proof, choice, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246,Progressive Die Proof of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, engraved, printed in carmine and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 93mm. A fabulous and most dramatic proof, choice, VF
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246,Large Die Proof printed in deep carmine and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 95mm, shows full die sinkage; the final die with tiny etched engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246,Large Die Proof printed in deep carmine and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 95mm, shows full die sinkage; the final die with tiny etched engraver's cross guidelines above and below design and reverse albino die "1239" number at top left, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246b,A choice example of the elusive perforation, face-free St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246b,A choice example of the elusive perforation, face-free St. John's CDS postmark, VF+
Cat. $750
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Four Progressive Die Proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in dark carmine, each with minute differences in design; printed on laid paper with three showing papermakerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Four Progressive Die Proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in dark carmine, each with minute differences in design; printed on laid paper with three showing papermakerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Four Progressive Die Proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in dark carmine, each with minute differences in design; printed on laid paper with three showing papermakerTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Four Progressive Die Proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in dark carmine, each with minute differences in design; printed on laid paper with three showing papermaker
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Four Progressive Die Proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in dark carmine, each with minute differences in design; printed on laid paper with three showing papermaker's watermark. A very rare group suitable for a serious collection, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Two different Progressive die proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame, printed in different shades of bluish green; the first with incomplete Crown and dress on watermarked (shows portion of an "Eagle) laid paper 76 x 112mm, full die sinkage; the second with complete Crown and finished dress on laid paper 88 x 89mm. A remarkable duo, VF and rareTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Two different Progressive die proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame, printed in different shades of bluish green; the first with incomplete Crown and dress on watermarked (shows portion of an "Eagle) laid paper 76 x 112mm, full die sinkage; the second with complete Crown and finished dress on laid paper 88 x 89mm. A remarkable duo, VF and rare
335
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Two different Progressive die proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame, printed in different shades of bluish green; the first with incomplete Crown and dress on watermarked (shows portion of an "Eagle) laid paper 76 x 112mm, full die sinkage; the second with complete Crown and finished dress on laid paper 88 x 89mm. A remarkable duo, VF and rare
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Progressive Die Proof with central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 66mm. An exceptional proof, XF (Minuse & Pratt 247PX-B, unlisted in black)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Progressive Die Proof with central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 66mm. An exceptional proof, XF (Minuse & Pratt 247PX-B, unlisted in black)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Progressive Die Proof, engraved, printed in light blue on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 70mm, inscriptions and vignette completed but no shading behind lettering, most striking and rarely encountered. A wonderful unfinished die proof, XF (Minuse & Pratt 247PX-C)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Progressive Die Proof, engraved, printed in light blue on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 70mm, inscriptions and vignette completed but no shading behind lettering, most striking and rarely encountered. A wonderful unfinished die proof, XF (Minuse & Pratt 247PX-C)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Large Die Proof, engraved, printed in light blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 96mm; the approval state of the die without small etched cross guidelines, no die number. A very scarce proof, VF
338
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Large Die Proof, engraved, printed in light blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 96mm; the approval state of the die without small etched cross guidelines, no die number. A very scarce proof, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,A spectacular plate proof block of thirty-six in deep blue, near issued colour, on bond unwatermarked paper, plate "2" number at top left and unusually strong, full lathework along left margin; couple negligible wrinkles. A great showpiece and a one-of-a-kind item, VF
339
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,A spectacular plate proof block of thirty-six in deep blue, near issued colour, on bond unwatermarked paper, plate "2" number at top left and unusually strong, full lathework along left margin; couple negligible wrinkles. A great showpiece and a one-of-a-kind item, VF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,An exceptional plate proof block with plate "2" number, printed on thinner unwatermarked Bookend "moiré" paper, displays a clear embossed (albino) impression from recess printing of SIX INVERTED FOUR CENT STAMPS visible in the margin and throughout the four printed stamps. A wonderful, one-of-a-kind item for the specialist, VF
340
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,An exceptional plate proof block with plate "2" number, printed on thinner unwatermarked Bookend "moiré" paper, displays a clear embossed (albino) impression from recess printing of SIX INVERTED FOUR CENT STAMPS visible in the margin and throughout the four printed stamps. A wonderful, one-of-a-kind item for the specialist, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,An upper left plate proof block of four in the issued colour on thick unwatermarked paper, with plate "2" number and lathework at left, an appealing and no doubt very scarce positional block, VF
341
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,An upper left plate proof block of four in the issued colour on thick unwatermarked paper, with plate "2" number and lathework at left, an appealing and no doubt very scarce positional block, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,A superb upper left plate proof block in a distinctive deep shade of blue, displaying the plate "2" number and remarkably wide lathework at left, on thick unwatermarked paper. A beautiful block that stands out, XF
342
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,A superb upper left plate proof block in a distinctive deep shade of blue, displaying the plate "2" number and remarkably wide lathework at left, on thick unwatermarked paper. A beautiful block that stands out, XF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247ii + variety,A highly unusual mint right sheet margin block of six, only the upper left and lower left stamps are watermarked, the other four stamps are UNWATERMARKED, lower block is NH. The first such multiple - of any Newfoundland issued stamp - that we recall seeing with such a dramatic misplacement of the watermark. A fabulous item for the specialist, VF LH; ex. Graham Cooper (December 2016; Lot 752)
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247ii + variety,A highly unusual mint right sheet margin block of six, only the upper left and lower left stamps are watermarked, the other four stamps are UNWATERMARKED, lower block is NH. The first such multiple - of any Newfoundland issued stamp - that we recall seeing with such a dramatic misplacement of the watermark. A fabulous item for the specialist, VF LH; ex. Graham Cooper (December 2016; Lot 752)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, in black on thick laid paper 66 x 101mm, full die sinkage. A very rare proof ideal for exhibition, VF
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, in black on thick laid paper 66 x 101mm, full die sinkage. A very rare proof ideal for exhibition, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof of central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in Prussian blue on thick laid paper 64 x 95mm; showing die sinkage on three sides. A beautiful preliminary die and very rare, VF
345
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof of central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in Prussian blue on thick laid paper 64 x 95mm; showing die sinkage on three sides. A beautiful preliminary die and very rare, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof showing the surrounding frame of the vignette unfinished, printed in bright green on thick laid paper with double-line "WHITE EAGLE" complete watermark lettering (reading up at right) measuring 65 x 102mm, full die sinkage. A visually striking coloured, unfinished die proof, very rare, VF
346
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof showing the surrounding frame of the vignette unfinished, printed in bright green on thick laid paper with double-line "WHITE EAGLE" complete watermark lettering (reading up at right) measuring 65 x 102mm, full die sinkage. A visually striking coloured, unfinished die proof, very rare, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Large Die Proof in dark ultramarine, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 82mm; the approval state of the die, annotation reads "Proof in progress Engraved by N.K. Wolfenden for Perkins Bacon & Co.", VF
347
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Large Die Proof in dark ultramarine, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 82mm; the approval state of the die, annotation reads "Proof in progress Engraved by N.K. Wolfenden for Perkins Bacon & Co.", VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Large Engraved Die Proof printed in dark ultramarine, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 95mm; the final die with guidelines and reverse die number "1237" at top, choice, VF
348
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Large Engraved Die Proof printed in dark ultramarine, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 95mm; the final die with guidelines and reverse die number "1237" at top, choice, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248b,A nicely centered mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between in error, very few exist, VF LH and rarely seen; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. ex. Robert H. Pratt collection (private treaty)
349
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248b,A nicely centered mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between in error, very few exist, VF LH and rarely seen; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. ex. Robert H. Pratt collection (private treaty)
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252,A superb Large Die Proof printed in dull blue, issued colour, on india paper 89 x 72mm, die sunk on full-size card 229 x 152mm; die "XG 3817" number below design, archive "MAR 1 - 1943" straightline handstamp in blue on reverse. Very seldom encountered and in pristine condition, XF
350
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252,A superb Large Die Proof printed in dull blue, issued colour, on india paper 89 x 72mm, die sunk on full-size card 229 x 152mm; die "XG 3817" number below design, archive "MAR 1 - 1943" straightline handstamp in blue on reverse. Very seldom encountered and in pristine condition, XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252i,Top left corner margin single imperforate vertically between left margin and stamp, in pristine condition, a unique positional stamp from the only sheet ever found with this striking perforation error, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252i,Top left corner margin single imperforate vertically between left margin and stamp, in pristine condition, a unique positional stamp from the only sheet ever found with this striking perforation error, VF NH
Cat. $900+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252i,Left margin pair imperforate vertically between sheet margin and left stamp, brilliant fresh mint, only 10 examples can exist, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252i,Left margin pair imperforate vertically between sheet margin and left stamp, brilliant fresh mint, only 10 examples can exist, VF NH
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253i-266ii, 269v, 270iii,Complete set plus 4c Princess Elizabeth and 5c Cabot, all in imperforate blocks with Waterlow security punch; 8c and 15c additionally with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253i-266ii, 269v, 270iii,Complete set plus 4c Princess Elizabeth and 5c Cabot, all in imperforate blocks with Waterlow security punch; 8c and 15c additionally with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253i-266ii, 269v, 270iii,Complete set plus 4c Princess Elizabeth and 5c Cabot, all in imperforate blocks with Waterlow security punch; 8c and 15c additionally with engraverTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253i-266ii, 269v, 270iii,Complete set plus 4c Princess Elizabeth and 5c Cabot, all in imperforate blocks with Waterlow security punch; 8c and 15c additionally with engraver
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253i-266ii, 269v, 270iii,Complete set plus 4c Princess Elizabeth and 5c Cabot, all in imperforate blocks with Waterlow security punch; 8c and 15c additionally with engraver's annotations. Usual natural gum creases and wrinkling as always with these Waterlow proofs. A scarce set. (Unitrade cat. $4,800 as VF hinged pairs)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253, 254, 255, 257,Matching set of four imperforate inter-panneau pairs; each with wide gutter (45mm) margin between and two plate numbers, portion of a larger plate number situated at top centre. A few archival annotations and customary Waterlow security punch. Usual wrinkling; 3c & 5c central fold severed with paste-up by the printer. A rare matched set of plate numbered positional pairs, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 344)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253, 254, 255, 257,Matching set of four imperforate inter-panneau pairs; each with wide gutter (45mm) margin between and two plate numbers, portion of a larger plate number situated at top centre. A few archival annotations and customary Waterlow security punch. Usual wrinkling; 3c & 5c central fold severed with paste-up by the printer. A rare matched set of plate numbered positional pairs, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 344)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253, 254, 255, 257,Matching set of four imperforate inter-panneau pairs; each with wide gutter (45mm) margin between and two plate numbers, portion of a larger plate number situated at top centre. A few archival annotations and customary Waterlow security punch. Usual wrinkling; 3c & 5c central fold severed with paste-up by the printer. A rare matched set of plate numbered positional pairs, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 344)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253, 254, 255, 257,Matching set of four imperforate inter-panneau pairs; each with wide gutter (45mm) margin between and two plate numbers, portion of a larger plate number situated at top centre. A few archival annotations and customary Waterlow security punch. Usual wrinkling; 3c & 5c central fold severed with paste-up by the printer. A rare matched set of plate numbered positional pairs, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 344)
354
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253, 254, 255, 257,Matching set of four imperforate inter-panneau pairs; each with wide gutter (45mm) margin between and two plate numbers, portion of a larger plate number situated at top centre. A few archival annotations and customary Waterlow security punch. Usual wrinkling; 3c & 5c central fold severed with paste-up by the printer. A rare matched set of plate numbered positional pairs, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 344)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 254,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 146mm, showing full die sinkage. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with characteristic circle at top and tiny crossed marks above and below design, no die number. A beautiful showpiece of great rarity, XF
355
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 254,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 146mm, showing full die sinkage. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with characteristic circle at top and tiny crossed marks above and below design, no die number. A beautiful showpiece of great rarity, XF

Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 254,A centre cross guideline mint block, trial colour in the distinctive apple green shade on gummed, watermarked and perforated Waterlow stamp paper. It has been reported only one sheet (100 stamps) printed, making this positional block one-of-a-kind, VF NH (Walsh 237ac)
356
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 254,A centre cross guideline mint block, trial colour in the distinctive apple green shade on gummed, watermarked and perforated Waterlow stamp paper. It has been reported only one sheet (100 stamps) printed, making this positional block one-of-a-kind, VF NH (Walsh 237ac)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 108 x 135mm, showing full die sinkage all around. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons adding their characteristic circle at top, tiny cross guidelines above and below design, no die number. In choice condition and very scarce, VF
357
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 108 x 135mm, showing full die sinkage all around. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons adding their characteristic circle at top, tiny cross guidelines above and below design, no die number. In choice condition and very scarce, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iii,An impressive left centre block, left pair is unwatermarked, positional guidelines and portion of plate number show in sheet margin, a rare positional block, VF NH
358
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iii,An impressive left centre block, left pair is unwatermarked, positional guidelines and portion of plate number show in sheet margin, a rare positional block, VF NH
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,Lower right plate "43967" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Rare and showing unusual scrollwork at foot on both sides, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
359
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,Lower right plate "43967" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Rare and showing unusual scrollwork at foot on both sides, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
Cat. $1,050+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,Lower left plate "43967" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Very rare and showing unusual scrollwork at foot on both sides, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
360
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,Lower left plate "43967" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Very rare and showing unusual scrollwork at foot on both sides, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
Cat. $1,050+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,A choice, well centered mint block with centre of sheet positional cross guideline and showing a strong, full reverse image offset on gum side variety, VF NH
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,A choice, well centered mint block with centre of sheet positional cross guideline and showing a strong, full reverse image offset on gum side variety, VF NH
Cat. $1,050+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255v,Matching left centre margin blocks, both displaying background without cross hatching, guidelines at left, one with guide dot and the other with plate "41418". An appealing and no doubt very rare duo, F-VF NH (Cat. $1,800 as singles)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255v,Matching left centre margin blocks, both displaying background without cross hatching, guidelines at left, one with guide dot and the other with plate "41418". An appealing and no doubt very rare duo, F-VF NH (Cat. $1,800 as singles)
362
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255v,Matching left centre margin blocks, both displaying background without cross hatching, guidelines at left, one with guide dot and the other with plate "41418". An appealing and no doubt very rare duo, F-VF NH (Cat. $1,800 as singles)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 256iii,A striking upper left mint block imperforate between stamps and top margin, a very rare perforation error and especially attractive as a positional corner block, VF VLH; ex. Graham Cooper (December 2016; Lot 780)
363
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 256iii,A striking upper left mint block imperforate between stamps and top margin, a very rare perforation error and especially attractive as a positional corner block, VF VLH; ex. Graham Cooper (December 2016; Lot 780)
Cat. $1,800+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257b,A superb mint lower right plate "43966" block of four, imperforate vertically in error, well centered and fresh; lower sheet margin with horizontal gum crease at foot. A very rare and desirable plate block with this striking perforation error, VF NH (Cat. as two pairs)
364
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257b,A superb mint lower right plate "43966" block of four, imperforate vertically in error, well centered and fresh; lower sheet margin with horizontal gum crease at foot. A very rare and desirable plate block with this striking perforation error, VF NH (Cat. as two pairs)
Cat. $1,800+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257iv,An impressive mint horizontal strip of four, imperforate vertically and showing interpanneau wide (45mm) gutter margin; customary central fold as do all known; displaying two positional guide dots and guidelines (left and right centre of the sheet), unusual and very scarce, VF NH
365
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257iv,An impressive mint horizontal strip of four, imperforate vertically and showing interpanneau wide (45mm) gutter margin; customary central fold as do all known; displaying two positional guide dots and guidelines (left and right centre of the sheet), unusual and very scarce, VF NH
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257 variety,Top margin mint strip of twenty showing clear doubling of the plate number "42543" at top centre, also doubling of cross guidelines in corners. Distinctive bold impression (resulting from a slightly overall blurry print), quite well centered as a large plate strip; according to Walsh this is the only known perforated example of this plate number, a fabulous showpiece, VF NH (Walsh 240k) Interestingly enough, the overall impression of the stamps very closely resembles the elusive double impression variety (of which K. Bileski reported only 36 examples). Can this plate strip be from the same sheet?THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257 variety,Top margin mint strip of twenty showing clear doubling of the plate number "42543" at top centre, also doubling of cross guidelines in corners. Distinctive bold impression (resulting from a slightly overall blurry print), quite well centered as a large plate strip; according to Walsh this is the only known perforated example of this plate number, a fabulous showpiece, VF NH (Walsh 240k) Interestingly enough, the overall impression of the stamps very closely resembles the elusive double impression variety (of which K. Bileski reported only 36 examples). Can this plate strip be from the same sheet?
366
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257 variety,Top margin mint strip of twenty showing clear doubling of the plate number "42543" at top centre, also doubling of cross guidelines in corners. Distinctive bold impression (resulting from a slightly overall blurry print), quite well centered as a large plate strip; according to Walsh this is the only known perforated example of this plate number, a fabulous showpiece, VF NH (Walsh 240k)

Interestingly enough, the overall impression of the stamps very closely resembles the elusive double impression variety (of which K. Bileski reported only 36 examples). Can this plate strip be from the same sheet?
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257vi,Lower right plate "43966" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Perhaps the only known LR block, F-VF NH (Cat. as four singles; as fine only)
367
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257vi,Lower right plate "43966" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Perhaps the only known LR block, F-VF NH (Cat. as four singles; as fine only)
Cat. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257vi,Lower left plate "43966" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number, very rare, F-VF NH (Cat. as four Fine singles only)
368
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257vi,Lower left plate "43966" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number, very rare, F-VF NH (Cat. as four Fine singles only)
Cat. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 258i,A well centered mint pair with and without watermark, the Coat of Arms watermark starts about half way through the right stamp, VF NH
369
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 258i,A well centered mint pair with and without watermark, the Coat of Arms watermark starts about half way through the right stamp, VF NH
Cat. $450
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 260,Large Die Proof in black on untrimmed and folded unwatermarked wove paper 223 x 118mm; reverse die "972" number at left. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with characteristic circle at right and distinctive crossed marks on both sides. An extremely rare complete, untrimmed proof, VF
370
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 260,Large Die Proof in black on untrimmed and folded unwatermarked wove paper 223 x 118mm; reverse die "972" number at left. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with characteristic circle at right and distinctive crossed marks on both sides. An extremely rare complete, untrimmed proof, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 260i,Lower right plate "43838" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number; stamps well centered, offset shifted, very rare, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
371
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 260i,Lower right plate "43838" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number; stamps well centered, offset shifted, very rare, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
Cat. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261a,Mint imperforate block of four showing cross guidelines and plate number "41789", top centre of the sheet; usual minor creasing, a very scarce positional multiple, VF NH; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; ex. Lot 337) It is believed only one imperforate sheet was printed without security punch holes, making this positional block UNIQUE.
372
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261a,Mint imperforate block of four showing cross guidelines and plate number "41789", top centre of the sheet; usual minor creasing, a very scarce positional multiple, VF NH; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; ex. Lot 337)

It is believed only one imperforate sheet was printed without security punch holes, making this positional block UNIQUE.
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261a,A fresh vertical mint imperforate pair, much scarcer than the Perkins Bacon printing, choice, VF+ NH
373
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261a,A fresh vertical mint imperforate pair, much scarcer than the Perkins Bacon printing, choice, VF+ NH
Cat. $450
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261c,A visually striking top margin mint block imperforate horizontally, showing cross guidelines in margin from top centre of the sheet position with portion of plate "41789" visible along top; minor wrinkles and a few supported perfs in selvedge only, Fine NH; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; ex. Lot 337) Similar to the fully imperforate block (offered in this sale), only one sheet (50 pairs) was printed by Waterlow & Sons showing the perforation error, making this positional block UNIQUE.
374
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261c,A visually striking top margin mint block imperforate horizontally, showing cross guidelines in margin from top centre of the sheet position with portion of plate "41789" visible along top; minor wrinkles and a few supported perfs in selvedge only, Fine NH; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; ex. Lot 337)

Similar to the fully imperforate block (offered in this sale), only one sheet (50 pairs) was printed by Waterlow & Sons showing the perforation error, making this positional block UNIQUE.
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 262 variety,Left centre margin mint block showing guidelines and part plate number "41794", printed in distinctive rose violet Aniline Ink variety (only one sheet printed). The only known positional plate block of the 15c on Aniline Ink, a great showpiece, Fine+ NH
375
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 262 variety,Left centre margin mint block showing guidelines and part plate number "41794", printed in distinctive rose violet Aniline Ink variety (only one sheet printed). The only known positional plate block of the 15c on Aniline Ink, a great showpiece, Fine+ NH
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 263,Large Die Proof engraved in black on unwatermarked wove paper 92 x 65mm; reverse (albino impression) die number "956" at top left; full die sinkage. The old Perkins Bacon die employed by Waterlow & Sons with their characteristic circle at left and small etched crossed marks at sides. A remarkable and rarely seen Waterlow die proof, VF
376
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 263,Large Die Proof engraved in black on unwatermarked wove paper 92 x 65mm; reverse (albino impression) die number "956" at top left; full die sinkage. The old Perkins Bacon die employed by Waterlow & Sons with their characteristic circle at left and small etched crossed marks at sides. A remarkable and rarely seen Waterlow die proof, VF
Est. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 263i,Lower left plate "41796" block, displaying a remarkably strong full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. In pristine condition and very rare, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
377
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 263i,Lower left plate "41796" block, displaying a remarkably strong full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. In pristine condition and very rare, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
Cat. $1,800+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 264,Large Die Proof in black on untrimmed and folded unwatermarked wove paper 133 x 215mm; reverse die number "1028" at left. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with their characteristic circle at right and small crossed marks at sides. An extremely rare complete untrimmed proof, VF
378
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 264,Large Die Proof in black on untrimmed and folded unwatermarked wove paper 133 x 215mm; reverse die number "1028" at left. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with their characteristic circle at right and small crossed marks at sides. An extremely rare complete untrimmed proof, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 264ii,Lower right plate "41765" block of six, well centered and fresh, displaying a strong full reverse offset variety on the gum side of most of the centre pair and all of the lower pair including the plate number; perf separation in the margin between first and second row. The only such plate block we are aware of, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
379
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 264ii,Lower right plate "41765" block of six, well centered and fresh, displaying a strong full reverse offset variety on the gum side of most of the centre pair and all of the lower pair including the plate number; perf separation in the margin between first and second row. The only such plate block we are aware of, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)
Cat. $1,800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 264ii,A selected mint single with sheet margin, showing a strong, full reverse offset on gum side, choice and quite elusive, VF NH
380
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 264ii,A selected mint single with sheet margin, showing a strong, full reverse offset on gum side, choice and quite elusive, VF NH
Cat. $450
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 265,Large Die Proof printed in black on unwatermarked wove paper 94 x 68mm, showing complete die sinkage; a secondary die made from the old die, reversed die number
381
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 265,Large Die Proof printed in black on unwatermarked wove paper 94 x 68mm, showing complete die sinkage; a secondary die made from the old die, reversed die number '17114' at top, characteristic circle at right and tiny cross guidelines at sides of design; small shallow thin near top, a rare Waterlow die proof, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 266,Large Die Proof printed in black on unwatermarked wove paper, die sinkage top and bottom, reverse albino die number
382
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 266,Large Die Proof printed in black on unwatermarked wove paper, die sinkage top and bottom, reverse albino die number '1232' at top right, characteristic small circle at left and tiny cross etched guidelines at sides. A rare Waterlow die proof, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Dark blue morocco covers with gold embossed "NEWFOUNDLAND" above, "INTERNATIONAL POSTAL UNION CONGRESS" at centre and "PARIS MAY 1947" in lower corners, contains 1941-1944 Resources set of fourteen plus 30c University and 7c airmail affixed inside covers, glassine interleave, small surface scuff on front cover, seldom seen, VF (Unitrade 253-266)
383
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Dark blue morocco covers with gold embossed "NEWFOUNDLAND" above, "INTERNATIONAL POSTAL UNION CONGRESS" at centre and "PARIS MAY 1947" in lower corners, contains 1941-1944 Resources set of fourteen plus 30c University and 7c airmail affixed inside covers, glassine interleave, small surface scuff on front cover, seldom seen, VF (Unitrade 253-266)
Est. $150+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 267,Large Die Proof printed in carmine, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper 89 x 76mm, affixed to larger CBN archival card; showing die "XG 3887" number and Canadian Bank Note Co. Limited imprint below design; rarely seen, VF
384
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 267,Large Die Proof printed in carmine, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper 89 x 76mm, affixed to larger CBN archival card; showing die "XG 3887" number and Canadian Bank Note Co. Limited imprint below design; rarely seen, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 268ii,Mint block of six, centre stamps with strong kiss print of surcharge resulting in triple printing, top centre stamp hinged, others NH, VF; 2016 Greene Foundation cert.
385
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 268ii,Mint block of six, centre stamps with strong kiss print of surcharge resulting in triple printing, top centre stamp hinged, others NH, VF; 2016 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $875
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 127 x 116mm, displaying the characteristic engraver
386
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 127 x 116mm, displaying the characteristic engraver's circular mark and tiny cross guidelines above and below stamp design. An impressive and rarely seen Waterlow die proof, VF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269a,A fresh mint imperforate pair, VF NH
387
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269a,A fresh mint imperforate pair, VF NH
Cat. $450
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269a variety,A visually striking mint lower margin imperforate strip of four showing the interpanneau wide (45mm) gutter margin between pairs, two plate number "43359", vertical fold at centre as do all known, natural gum wrinkling characteristic of Waterlow printings. A rare positional multiple without the Waterlow security archival punch and very rare thus; a great item for the specialist, VF NH (Unlisted in Unitrade; listed in Walsh as imperf gutter pair only) ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 397 as a gutter plate block of eight)
388
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269a variety,A visually striking mint lower margin imperforate strip of four showing the interpanneau wide (45mm) gutter margin between pairs, two plate number "43359", vertical fold at centre as do all known, natural gum wrinkling characteristic of Waterlow printings. A rare positional multiple without the Waterlow security archival punch and very rare thus; a great item for the specialist, VF NH (Unlisted in Unitrade; listed in Walsh as imperf gutter pair only) ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 397 as a gutter plate block of eight)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269a, variety,Upper right mint imperforate block of four, plate "43359", Major Printing Variety - a bold irregular ink line clearly marking where two different paper rolls were joined together. An impressive block, VF NH
389
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269a, variety,Upper right mint imperforate block of four, plate "43359", Major Printing Variety - a bold irregular ink line clearly marking where two different paper rolls were joined together. An impressive block, VF NH
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269b,Lower right corner margin block, imperforate vertically in error, well centered and fresh, natural gum wrinkling as usual for Waterlow printings; unusually showing an extra horizontal line of perforations in extended margin at foot, VF NH (Cat. as two pairs)
390
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269b,Lower right corner margin block, imperforate vertically in error, well centered and fresh, natural gum wrinkling as usual for Waterlow printings; unusually showing an extra horizontal line of perforations in extended margin at foot, VF NH (Cat. as two pairs)
Cat. $1,200
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269iv,Lower left plate "43359" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Very rare, F-VF NH (Cat. as Fine NH singles)
391
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 269iv,Lower left plate "43359" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Very rare, F-VF NH (Cat. as Fine NH singles)
Cat. $2,100
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270,Engraved Die Proof in black on bond paper, Waterlow & Sons security punch at top right, extremely rare, VF
392
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270,Engraved Die Proof in black on bond paper, Waterlow & Sons security punch at top right, extremely rare, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270b,Lower left mint plate "43476" imperforate block, gum wrinkling as usual on this imperforate issue, VF NH and scarce
393
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270b,Lower left mint plate "43476" imperforate block, gum wrinkling as usual on this imperforate issue, VF NH and scarce
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270b + variety,Upper left mint imperforate plate "43476" block with double row of horizontal perforations at top, usual gum wrinkling, VF NH and most unusual
394
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270b + variety,Upper left mint imperforate plate "43476" block with double row of horizontal perforations at top, usual gum wrinkling, VF NH and most unusual
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270b + variety,Upper right mint plate "43476" block of four showing a double row of horizontal perforations at top, minor gum wrinkling as always the case with this stamp; visually striking, VF NH
395
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270b + variety,Upper right mint plate "43476" block of four showing a double row of horizontal perforations at top, minor gum wrinkling as always the case with this stamp; visually striking, VF NH
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270ii,Mint single showing full reverse offset on gum side, VF NH
396
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270ii,Mint single showing full reverse offset on gum side, VF NH
Cat. $600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270iii,Five mint imperforate positional blocks, each Waterlow security punch and displaying plate number "43476" as follows: 1) top centre from first printing with plate number and guideline between top pair, believed to be the only known; 2) top centre from second printing with plate number, guide dot and guidelines, archival circular mark denoting revision; 3) same as 2) without archival markings; 4) upper right plate block; 5) lower left plate block. Condition is typical on these, with gum creases and wrinkles, block 2) has a thin and first three with archival mounting marks, last two are NH, a VF appearing and very rare group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270iii,Five mint imperforate positional blocks, each Waterlow security punch and displaying plate number "43476" as follows: 1) top centre from first printing with plate number and guideline between top pair, believed to be the only known; 2) top centre from second printing with plate number, guide dot and guidelines, archival circular mark denoting revision; 3) same as 2) without archival markings; 4) upper right plate block; 5) lower left plate block. Condition is typical on these, with gum creases and wrinkles, block 2) has a thin and first three with archival mounting marks, last two are NH, a VF appearing and very rare group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270iii,Five mint imperforate positional blocks, each Waterlow security punch and displaying plate number "43476" as follows: 1) top centre from first printing with plate number and guideline between top pair, believed to be the only known; 2) top centre from second printing with plate number, guide dot and guidelines, archival circular mark denoting revision; 3) same as 2) without archival markings; 4) upper right plate block; 5) lower left plate block. Condition is typical on these, with gum creases and wrinkles, block 2) has a thin and first three with archival mounting marks, last two are NH, a VF appearing and very rare group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270iii,Five mint imperforate positional blocks, each Waterlow security punch and displaying plate number "43476" as follows: 1) top centre from first printing with plate number and guideline between top pair, believed to be the only known; 2) top centre from second printing with plate number, guide dot and guidelines, archival circular mark denoting revision; 3) same as 2) without archival markings; 4) upper right plate block; 5) lower left plate block. Condition is typical on these, with gum creases and wrinkles, block 2) has a thin and first three with archival mounting marks, last two are NH, a VF appearing and very rare group.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270iii,Five mint imperforate positional blocks, each Waterlow security punch and displaying plate number "43476" as follows: 1) top centre from first printing with plate number and guideline between top pair, believed to be the only known; 2) top centre from second printing with plate number, guide dot and guidelines, archival circular mark denoting revision; 3) same as 2) without archival markings; 4) upper right plate block; 5) lower left plate block. Condition is typical on these, with gum creases and wrinkles, block 2) has a thin and first three with archival mounting marks, last two are NH, a VF appearing and very rare group.
397
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 270iii,Five mint imperforate positional blocks, each Waterlow security punch and displaying plate number "43476" as follows:

1) top centre from first printing with plate number and guideline between top pair, believed to be the only known;
2) top centre from second printing with plate number, guide dot and guidelines, archival circular mark denoting revision;
3) same as 2) without archival markings;
4) upper right plate block;
5) lower left plate block.

Condition is typical on these, with gum creases and wrinkles, block 2) has a thin and first three with archival mounting marks, last two are NH, a VF appearing and very rare group.
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES BK2a,Complete booklet in choice condition, contains well centered NH perf 13.2 panes of 1c green, 2c rose (3) and 3c orange brown, along with all advertising, VF+
398
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES BK2a,Complete booklet in choice condition, contains well centered NH perf 13.2 panes of 1c green, 2c rose (3) and 3c orange brown, along with all advertising, VF+
Cat. $1,200
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES BK3,Complete booklet with all five panes line perf 14 (small perf holes) - 1c grey black, 2c green Die I (3) and 3c orange brown, all well centered and fresh mint NH, with all advertising interleaves; front cover with light crease near staple line, VF
399
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES BK3,Complete booklet with all five panes line perf 14 (small perf holes) - 1c grey black, 2c green Die I (3) and 3c orange brown, all well centered and fresh mint
NH, with all advertising interleaves; front cover with light crease near staple line, VF
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES BK4a,Complete booklet containing Comb perf 13½ panes of 1c grey black, 2c bright green Die II (3) and 3c orange brown, all fresh mint NH and nicely centered, with all advertising pages and in an excellent state of preservation, VF+
400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES BK4a,Complete booklet containing Comb perf 13½ panes of 1c grey black, 2c bright green Die II (3) and 3c orange brown, all fresh mint NH and nicely centered, with all advertising pages and in an excellent state of preservation, VF+
Cat. $750
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1919 (April 12) Hawker Trans-Atlantic Pioneer Flight - an impressive intact airmail envelope endorsed "by Aeroplane", carried by pilots Hawker & Grieve on the attempted flight from St. John
401
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1919 (April 12) Hawker Trans-Atlantic Pioneer Flight - an impressive intact airmail envelope endorsed "by Aeroplane", carried by pilots Hawker & Grieve on the attempted flight from St. John's to London, franked with a quite well centered special five-line flight overprinted 3c reddish brown cancelled by St. John's APR 12 2PM 1919 wavy-line machine cancel. The stamp floated off following a crash into the sea and was re-positioned in place by a British postal clerk (as were virtually all known examples), British Officially Sealed label affixed on reverse postmarked London 30 MY 19; R. Calves guarantee signature. An unusually select and choice example of this world-renowned pioneer flight, VF (Unitrade C1; cat. $35,000)

Expertization: 1973 Roger Calves and 1980 Friedl certificates, latter signed by expert Herbert Bloch

A WONDERFUL PIONEER FLIGHT COVER - FEWER THAN 80 WERE FLOWN ON THIS FAMOUS ILL-FATED TRANS-ATLANTIC ATTEMPTED CROSSING. TO DATE ONLY ABOUT HALF OF THESE HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR.
Est. $15,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C2, C2a, C3b,A well centered and post office fresh mint block displaying three different surcharge types including the scarce without comma after "POST" and no period after "1919" (Position 14) on lower right stamp, full pristine original gum, XF NH
402
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C2, C2a, C3b,A well centered and post office fresh mint block displaying three different surcharge types including the scarce without comma after "POST" and no period after "1919" (Position 14) on lower right stamp, full pristine original gum, XF NH
Cat. $3,200
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C2b,A superb mint example of the scarcer surcharge type - without comma after "POST" and no period after "1919" (only found at Position 14 in the setting of twenty-five), XF NH GEM; 1983 Greene Foundation cert.
403
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C2b,A superb mint example of the scarcer surcharge type - without comma after "POST" and no period after "1919" (only found at Position 14 in the setting of twenty-five), XF NH GEM; 1983 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C3f,A precisely centered, fresh mint example with narrow spacing between "AIR" and "MAIL", no period after "1921" (only be found on two positions in the sheet of twenty-five), VF+ NH
404
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C3f,A precisely centered, fresh mint example with narrow spacing between "AIR" and "MAIL", no period after "1921" (only be found on two positions in the sheet of twenty-five), VF+ NH
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C3h,A large margined, choice mint example with narrow spacing between "AIR" and "MAIL" and period after "1921", brilliant fresh and VF+ NH
405
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C3h,A large margined, choice mint example with narrow spacing between "AIR" and "MAIL" and period after "1921", brilliant fresh and VF+ NH
Cat. $700
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C3i,An exceptionally well centered mint single with INVERTED OVERPRINT, originating from the best centered of the four sheets and furthermore displaying the scarcer overprint type - narrow spacing between "AIR" and "MAIL" and period after 1921, full original gum, relatively lightly hinged; three signatures on reverse including expert Herbert Bloch. An attractive example of this airmail rarity, VF LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Provenance" Collection (January 1983; Lot 2040) Only four positions in the pane of 25 subjects are found with this overprint type. Thus a maximum of 16 can possibly exist with the inverted overprint. However only a mere four copies will display this inverted overprint type very well centered amid the stamp design.
406
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C3i,An exceptionally well centered mint single with INVERTED OVERPRINT, originating from the best centered of the four sheets and furthermore displaying the scarcer overprint type - narrow spacing between "AIR" and "MAIL" and period after 1921, full original gum, relatively lightly hinged; three signatures on reverse including expert Herbert Bloch. An attractive example of this airmail rarity, VF LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Provenance" Collection (January 1983; Lot 2040)

Only four positions in the pane of 25 subjects are found with this overprint type. Thus a maximum of 16 can possibly exist with the inverted overprint. However only a mere four copies will display this inverted overprint type very well centered amid the stamp design.
Cat. $14,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1927 (May 21) De Pinedo Flight cover franked with a superbly centered example of this sought-after airmail rarity, tied by St. John
407
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1927 (May 21) De Pinedo Flight cover franked with a superbly centered example of this sought-after airmail rarity, tied by St. John's May 21 630PM 1927 machine cancellation, Trepassy MY 21 27 dispatch, addressed to St. John's with Trepassy TPO split ring and receiving St. John's MAY 25 slogan cancel applied at left. A rare May 21 return cover, discussed in the Dalwick and Harmer handbook on page 88, Extremely Fine (Unitrade C4; cat. $30,000)

Expertization: 2015 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Cyril H.C. Harmer, Harmers of London, February 2002, Lot 2058

A very similar cover from the same correspondence was in the noteworthy "Labrador" Collection of Newfoundland Airmails sold in 2003 (lot 3072). Other than these two covers, we are unaware of any others showing the St. John's May 21 6:30PM datestamp.
Est. $10,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1930 (September 25) "Columbia" Trans-Atlantic flight cover - The Royal Stores Limited St. John
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THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1930 (September 25) "Columbia" Trans-Atlantic flight cover - The Royal Stores Limited St. John's illustrated advertising cover, endorsed "Air Mail Columbia Hr Grace London, England" and mailed from St. John's to London, England, bearing a quite well centered example of the 50c on 36c olive green special airmail overprint (Position 4 in the setting of four), tied by St. John's SEP 25 1130AM 1930 slogan datestamp and showing a clear Harbour Grace AM OC 9 30 departure postmark on reverse, two vertical cover folds well away from the stamp. One of the very few existing illustrated advertising covers flown and franked with the "Columbia" pioneer airmail stamp, F-VF (Unitrade C5; cat. $15,000)

Expertization: 1996 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: C.W. Mackie, H.R. Harmer, London, April 1962; Lot 423

ACCORDING TO DALWICK & HARMER "NEWFOUNDLAND AIRMAILS" 332 LETTERS WERE CARRIED ON THE "COLUMBIA" FLIGHT; HOWEVER, ONLY 100 WERE FRANKED WITH THE SPECIAL AIRMAIL STAMP (C5). TO DATE ABOUT 50 HAVE BEEN RECORDED.
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Trial Colour Large Die Proofs printed in black on white wove unwatermarked paper, each with reverse die number and full die sinkage; a very scarce set, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Trial Colour Large Die Proofs printed in black on white wove unwatermarked paper, each with reverse die number and full die sinkage; a very scarce set, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Trial Colour Large Die Proofs printed in black on white wove unwatermarked paper, each with reverse die number and full die sinkage; a very scarce set, VF
409
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Trial Colour Large Die Proofs printed in black on white wove unwatermarked paper, each with reverse die number and full die sinkage; a very scarce set, VF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs printed in black on watermarked white wove paper, each with reverse die number; a very scarce set, VF Provenance: St. Aylott, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 450 THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs printed in black on watermarked white wove paper, each with reverse die number; a very scarce set, VF Provenance: St. Aylott, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 450 THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs printed in black on watermarked white wove paper, each with reverse die number; a very scarce set, VF Provenance: St. Aylott, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 450
410
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs printed in black on watermarked white wove paper, each with reverse die number; a very scarce set, VF

Provenance: St. Aylott, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 450
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Large Die Proofs in the issued colours on white wove unwatermarked paper, each showing full die sinkage and reverse die numbers, VF; ex. St. Aylott (August 2010; Lot 448) THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Large Die Proofs in the issued colours on white wove unwatermarked paper, each showing full die sinkage and reverse die numbers, VF; ex. St. Aylott (August 2010; Lot 448) THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Large Die Proofs in the issued colours on white wove unwatermarked paper, each showing full die sinkage and reverse die numbers, VF; ex. St. Aylott (August 2010; Lot 448)
411
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,A beautiful set of three Large Die Proofs in the issued colours on white wove unwatermarked paper, each showing full die sinkage and reverse die numbers, VF; ex. St. Aylott (August 2010; Lot 448)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,Set of three engraved trial colour plate proof singles in black on bond paper, each with large margins, choice, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,Set of three engraved trial colour plate proof singles in black on bond paper, each with large margins, choice, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,Set of three engraved trial colour plate proof singles in black on bond paper, each with large margins, choice, VF
412
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6-C8,Set of three engraved trial colour plate proof singles in black on bond paper, each with large margins, choice, VF
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6a,A very well centered mint lower left corner margin block of four, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY between pairs, minute gum wrinkle on top pair, a choice and rarely offered multiple, VF NH
413
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C6a,A very well centered mint lower left corner margin block of four, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY between pairs, minute gum wrinkle on top pair, a choice and rarely offered multiple, VF NH
Cat. $4,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C7,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black on yellowish unwatermarked wove paper 94 x 68mm, displaying the full die sinkage; the final die with engraver
414
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C7,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black on yellowish unwatermarked wove paper 94 x 68mm, displaying the full die sinkage; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse die number "920" at top, superb in all respects, XF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C7a,A nicely centered horizontal pair with brilliant fresh colour, imperforate vertically between, each stamp shows a clear Bay de Verde R.P.O. FE 1 31 split ring RPO postmark, unusual and very scarce thus, VF; ex. "Labrador" Collection of Newfoundland Airmails (February 2003; Lot 3107)
415
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C7a,A nicely centered horizontal pair with brilliant fresh colour, imperforate vertically between, each stamp shows a clear Bay de Verde R.P.O. FE 1 31 split ring RPO postmark, unusual and very scarce thus, VF; ex. "Labrador" Collection of Newfoundland Airmails (February 2003; Lot 3107)
Cat. $1,200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C9c,A selected mint imperforate pair with bright fresh colour and full original gum, scarce thus, VF NH
416
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C9c,A selected mint imperforate pair with bright fresh colour and full original gum, scarce thus, VF NH
Cat. $1,350
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C10a,Mint lower left block of four IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY BETWEEN pairs, light natural gum wrinkling as often seen, a rare multiple of this perforation error, VF NH
417
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C10a,Mint lower left block of four IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY BETWEEN pairs, light natural gum wrinkling as often seen, a rare multiple of this perforation error, VF NH
Cat. $5,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C11d,A well centered and choice mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally in error, full original gum, scarce this nice, VF+ NH
418
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C11d,A well centered and choice mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally in error, full original gum, scarce this nice, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,875
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C12,A fresh mint example with precise centering and full original gum, XF NH
419
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C12,A fresh mint example with precise centering and full original gum, XF NH
Cat. $800+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C12a,A beautiful mint example of INVERTED SURCHARGE error, nicely centered with bright colour on fresh paper, intact perforations all around, full pristine original gum, VF NH Expertization: 2002 BPA certificate for a full setting block of four from which it originates, being the upper left stamp.
420
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C12a,A beautiful mint example of INVERTED SURCHARGE error, nicely centered with bright colour on fresh paper, intact perforations all around, full pristine original gum, VF NH

Expertization: 2002 BPA certificate for a full setting block of four from which it originates, being the upper left stamp.
Cat. $60,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13-C17,An attractive and very scarce set of five Die Proofs, each in the colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper, all completed designs, VF and choiceTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13-C17,An attractive and very scarce set of five Die Proofs, each in the colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper, all completed designs, VF and choiceTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13-C17,An attractive and very scarce set of five Die Proofs, each in the colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper, all completed designs, VF and choiceTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13-C17,An attractive and very scarce set of five Die Proofs, each in the colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper, all completed designs, VF and choiceTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13-C17,An attractive and very scarce set of five Die Proofs, each in the colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper, all completed designs, VF and choice
421
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13-C17,An attractive and very scarce set of five Die Proofs, each in the colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper, all completed designs, VF and choice
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13a-C17a,A lovely set of five mint imperforate pairs, all in horizontal format and with sheet margin on one side, post office fresh colours, large margins and full original gum; a seldom seen set in especially nice condition, XF HTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13a-C17a,A lovely set of five mint imperforate pairs, all in horizontal format and with sheet margin on one side, post office fresh colours, large margins and full original gum; a seldom seen set in especially nice condition, XF HTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13a-C17a,A lovely set of five mint imperforate pairs, all in horizontal format and with sheet margin on one side, post office fresh colours, large margins and full original gum; a seldom seen set in especially nice condition, XF HTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13a-C17a,A lovely set of five mint imperforate pairs, all in horizontal format and with sheet margin on one side, post office fresh colours, large margins and full original gum; a seldom seen set in especially nice condition, XF HTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13a-C17a,A lovely set of five mint imperforate pairs, all in horizontal format and with sheet margin on one side, post office fresh colours, large margins and full original gum; a seldom seen set in especially nice condition, XF H
422
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C13a-C17a,A lovely set of five mint imperforate pairs, all in horizontal format and with sheet margin on one side, post office fresh colours, large margins and full original gum; a seldom seen set in especially nice condition, XF H
Cat. $3,300
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C14i,The distinctive and rarely seen error of colour, known as "Indian-yellow" and closely resembling a chrome yellow shade, well centered with bright colour, faint trace of a cancellation. Only a very small number exist and this is the first used example we have handled, VF; 2017 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade unpriced as used)
423
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C14i,The distinctive and rarely seen error of colour, known as "Indian-yellow" and closely resembling a chrome yellow shade, well centered with bright colour, faint trace of a cancellation. Only a very small number exist and this is the first used example we have handled, VF; 2017 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade unpriced as used)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C15,Progressive Die Proof printed in blue, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 63mm, full die sinkage, shows no shading at skyline; light soiling away from design, a very scarce unfinished proof, F-VF (Minuse & Pratt C15PX-E)
424
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C15,Progressive Die Proof printed in blue, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 63mm, full die sinkage, shows no shading at skyline; light soiling away from design, a very scarce unfinished proof, F-VF (Minuse & Pratt C15PX-E)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C17,Progressive Die Proof engraved in issued colour, without NEWFOUNDLAND at top, LABRADOR at foot and unfinished shading throughout design, small shallow thin of no importance, very appealing and rarely seen; also includes a choice example of the finished die proof, VF; ex. "Labrador" Collection of Newfoundland Airmails (February 2003; Lot 3199)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C17,Progressive Die Proof engraved in issued colour, without NEWFOUNDLAND at top, LABRADOR at foot and unfinished shading throughout design, small shallow thin of no importance, very appealing and rarely seen; also includes a choice example of the finished die proof, VF; ex. "Labrador" Collection of Newfoundland Airmails (February 2003; Lot 3199)
425
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C17,Progressive Die Proof engraved in issued colour, without NEWFOUNDLAND at top, LABRADOR at foot and unfinished shading throughout design, small shallow thin of no importance, very appealing and rarely seen; also includes a choice example of the finished die proof, VF; ex. "Labrador" Collection of Newfoundland Airmails (February 2003; Lot 3199)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C17,The set of five on individual first day covers, each stamp tied by St. John
426
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C17,The set of five on individual first day covers, each stamp tied by St. John's JUN 9 33 postmark and mailed to Halifax, Nova Scotia, VF (Unitrade C13-C17)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C18,A precisely centered, fresh mint pane of four with intact perforations and full original gum; seldom seen in such nice condition, VF+ NH
427
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C18,A precisely centered, fresh mint pane of four with intact perforations and full original gum; seldom seen in such nice condition, VF+ NH
Cat. $3,600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C18,A choice, well centered mint single, Position 1 in the setting, VF NH
428
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C18,A choice, well centered mint single, Position 1 in the setting, VF NH
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C18a,A mint example of this rarity, one of the four repaired copies recorded by Cyril Harmer, the repairs are barely discernible to the naked eye, gum redistributed. Two airmail expert backstamps - Kessler and Sanabria. F-VF appearing (Cat. $100,000 as sound; Gibbons price for repaired example £20,000) It has been reported, upon the discovery of the errors, they were ordered to be destroyed. However, two panes of four were saved. One had been torn and subsequently expertly repaired from which this example originates. Expertization: 1989 Enzo Diena certificate Provenance: Edward M. Gilbert, H.R. Harmer Inc., New York, October 2004; Lot 109
429
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES C18a,A mint example of this rarity, one of the four repaired copies recorded by Cyril Harmer, the repairs are barely discernible to the naked eye, gum redistributed. Two airmail expert backstamps - Kessler and Sanabria. F-VF appearing (Cat. $100,000 as sound; Gibbons price for repaired example £20,000)

It has been reported, upon the discovery of the errors, they were ordered to be destroyed. However, two panes of four were saved. One had been torn and subsequently expertly repaired from which this example originates.

Expertization: 1989 Enzo Diena certificate

Provenance: Edward M. Gilbert, H.R. Harmer Inc., New York, October 2004; Lot 109
Est. $20,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES A genuine mint block of 75c Labrador with fake surcharge - known as the St. John
430
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES A genuine mint block of 75c Labrador with fake surcharge - known as the St. John's forgery (faker was sentenced and sent to prison), each stamp handstamped "FORGERY". Quite deceptive and excellent reference
Est. $500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1941 (April 30) Bowaters Newsprint, Corner Brook cover, roughly opened tears at top, mailed unpaid to St. John
431
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1941 (April 30) Bowaters Newsprint, Corner Brook cover, roughly opened tears at top, mailed unpaid to St. John's; "T/8" penciled due marking double deficiency the current 4 cent domestic letter rate with Postage Due 1c yellow green pair, faulty on right stamp and 2c vermilion strip of three, tied by circular mute grid cancels. Rare usage solely franked with Newfoundland postage due stamps, Fine; 1997 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade J1, J2)
Est. $200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1941 (October 16) Clean cover sent shortpaid to St. John
432
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1941 (October 16) Clean cover sent shortpaid to St. John's bearing a 3c Royal Family (Scott 246) tied by light Bell Island Mines split ring datestamp, second clearer strike at left, pencil due "T2" along with uncancelled postage stamp 2c vermilion, perf 10-10½, attractive and scarce, VF (Unitrade J2, 246)
Est. $150+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES J7a,A top margin mint block imperforate vertically between on the two top pairs, light horizontal bend between as most do; hinged and some perf separation in the margin only, both key pairs are F-VF NH; a rare multiple.
433
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES J7a,A top margin mint block imperforate vertically between on the two top pairs, light horizontal bend between as most do; hinged and some perf separation in the margin only, both key pairs are F-VF NH; a rare multiple.
Cat. $3,600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,Engraved Die Proof printed in black on blue card (0.014" thick), measuring 46 x 59mm, in pristine condition and exceedingly rare - in fact the only such die proof we are aware of and outstanding in all respects. The issued stamp was printed on blue paper. XF GEM
434
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,Engraved Die Proof printed in black on blue card (0.014" thick), measuring 46 x 59mm, in pristine condition and exceedingly rare - in fact the only such die proof we are aware of and outstanding in all respects. The issued stamp was printed on blue paper. XF GEM
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,An uncharacteristically engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on bluish india paper 76 x 90mm, die sunk on large card 139 x 216mm; showing die "C-629" number below design; small india tear at foot and negligible bends well away from design, one of the largest existing die proofs of Newfoundland
435
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,An uncharacteristically engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on bluish india paper 76 x 90mm, die sunk on large card 139 x 216mm; showing die "C-629" number below design; small india tear at foot and negligible bends well away from design, one of the largest existing die proofs of Newfoundland's Officially Sealed stamp, a wonderful showpiece, VF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,An engraved Die Proof printed in black on india paper, with original die number "C-629" etched out and new number "26231" put in place, mounted on brown archival card. A one-of-a-kind item originating from ABNC printer
436
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,An engraved Die Proof printed in black on india paper, with original die number "C-629" etched out and new number "26231" put in place, mounted on brown archival card. A one-of-a-kind item originating from ABNC printer's file, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1ii,A choice, large margined plate proof single in black, colour of issue, on india paper, VF
437
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1ii,A choice, large margined plate proof single in black, colour of issue, on india paper, VF
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,A glorious mint example in superior quality, sheet margin displays the full ABNC plate imprint, adding to its remarkable appeal, radiant fresh colour, superb centering and lightly hinged in the selvedge only, stamp with full immaculate original gum and NEVER HINGED. By far the most attractive and FINEST MINT EXAMPLE we have ever seen, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation certificate
438
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1,A glorious mint example in superior quality, sheet margin displays the full ABNC plate imprint, adding to its remarkable appeal, radiant fresh colour, superb centering and lightly hinged in the selvedge only, stamp with full immaculate original gum and NEVER HINGED. By far the most attractive and FINEST MINT EXAMPLE we have ever seen, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation certificate
Cat. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1iii,A fresh mint single with ABNC security punch and small horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in red, some uncleared perfs at left, F-VF NH
439
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES OX1iii,A fresh mint single with ABNC security punch and small horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in red, some uncleared perfs at left, F-VF NH
Cat. $1,125
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES NFM1f,An extremely rare mint single with INVERTED and shifted three-line "Money Order / Stamp Tax / only." overprint in red (shifted horizontally), light evenly aged original gum with overall minor adherence, otherwise Very Fine; in fact, the only example we are aware of. (Van Dam suggested retail value is for used, mint is unpriced), ex. St. Aylott collection August 2010, lot 257.
440
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES NFM1f,An extremely rare mint single with INVERTED and shifted three-line "Money Order / Stamp Tax / only." overprint in red (shifted horizontally), light evenly aged original gum with overall minor adherence, otherwise Very Fine; in fact, the only example we are aware of. (Van Dam suggested retail value is for used, mint is unpriced), ex. St. Aylott collection August 2010, lot 257.
Cat. $2,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES NFM2,An exceedingly rare used example with four-line "MONEY / Order / Stamp Tax / only." overprint in red SIDEWAYS (reading up) with "MONEY" in capital letters. One of only two examples recorded, VF These stamps were affixed to documents and were almost invariably uncancelled; photocopy of 1992 Greene Foundation certificate (submitted by renowned revenue collector John Gaudio)
441
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES NFM2,An exceedingly rare used example with four-line "MONEY / Order / Stamp Tax / only." overprint in red SIDEWAYS (reading up) with "MONEY" in capital letters. One of only two examples recorded, VF

These stamps were affixed to documents and were almost invariably uncancelled; photocopy of 1992 Greene Foundation certificate (submitted by renowned revenue collector John Gaudio)
Cat. $3,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1889 3c Embossed, watermarked postal envelope 140 x 79mm, printed in pale blue instead of the issued violet, unused with gummed flap - of proof status according to accompanying 2014 RPS of London certificate. Most unusual and visually striking, VF (Unlisted in Webb stationery catalogue; Walsh EN2d)
442
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1889 3c Embossed, watermarked postal envelope 140 x 79mm, printed in pale blue instead of the issued violet, unused with gummed flap - of proof status according to accompanying 2014 RPS of London certificate. Most unusual and visually striking, VF (Unlisted in Webb stationery catalogue; Walsh EN2d)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note postal card Die Essay, engraved and printed in red violet on thick card 136 x 84mm, the unadopted design with no shading lines in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND", slight card creases in margins only. Scarce and appealing, VF (Webb P-E2; cat. $1,200)
443
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note postal card Die Essay, engraved and printed in red violet on thick card 136 x 84mm, the unadopted design with no shading lines in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND", slight card creases in margins only. Scarce and appealing, VF (Webb P-E2; cat. $1,200)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note postal card Die Essay engraved in brownish orange on india paper 136 x 85mm showing portion of unusual "H" etched letter at top right, die sunk on large card 228 x 153mm, the unadopted design with no shading lines in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND". Superb in all respects and exceedingly rare, XF (Webb P-E2c; cat. $1,200)
444
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note postal card Die Essay engraved in brownish orange on india paper 136 x 85mm showing portion of unusual "H" etched letter at top right, die sunk on large card 228 x 153mm, the unadopted design with no shading lines in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND". Superb in all respects and exceedingly rare, XF (Webb P-E2c; cat. $1,200)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note postal card Die Essay engraved in bluish green on india paper 139 x 86mm, die sunk on large card measuring 190 x 154mm, the unadopted design with no shading lines in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND". Visually striking and exceedingly rare, VF (Webb P-E2f; cat. $1,200)
445
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note postal card Die Essay engraved in bluish green on india paper 139 x 86mm, die sunk on large card measuring 190 x 154mm, the unadopted design with no shading lines in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND". Visually striking and exceedingly rare, VF (Webb P-E2f; cat. $1,200)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note Co. postal card uncut plate proof block of four printed in green, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper. Extremely rare - allegedly the only surviving uncut proof block, VF (Webb P8-P1b cat. $2,000)
446
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES American Bank Note Co. postal card uncut plate proof block of four printed in green, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper. Extremely rare - allegedly the only surviving uncut proof block, VF (Webb P8-P1b cat. $2,000)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Photographic essay, smaller in size, printed in black on coated paper affixed to ledger piece dated Jan 5 / 11; postal card die proof in vermilion, stamp size on india paper, thinned and small fault at top right; also a trial colour die proof in black on glazed surfaced paper showing large portion of surrounding design. A very scarce trio, F-VF (Webb P9-P2, P9-P4, plus unlisted photographic essay)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Photographic essay, smaller in size, printed in black on coated paper affixed to ledger piece dated Jan 5 / 11; postal card die proof in vermilion, stamp size on india paper, thinned and small fault at top right; also a trial colour die proof in black on glazed surfaced paper showing large portion of surrounding design. A very scarce trio, F-VF (Webb P9-P2, P9-P4, plus unlisted photographic essay)THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Photographic essay, smaller in size, printed in black on coated paper affixed to ledger piece dated Jan 5 / 11; postal card die proof in vermilion, stamp size on india paper, thinned and small fault at top right; also a trial colour die proof in black on glazed surfaced paper showing large portion of surrounding design. A very scarce trio, F-VF (Webb P9-P2, P9-P4, plus unlisted photographic essay)
447
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Photographic essay, smaller in size, printed in black on coated paper affixed to ledger piece dated Jan 5 / 11; postal card die proof in vermilion, stamp size on india paper, thinned and small fault at top right; also a trial colour die proof in black on glazed surfaced paper showing large portion of surrounding design. A very scarce trio, F-VF (Webb P9-P2, P9-P4, plus unlisted photographic essay)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS
448
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On three stockpages with a mesmerizing array of nearly 80 Perkins Bacon engraved trade sample proofs, a high percentage different in colour & paper type, some with defaced denomination, 4 pence proofs includes undefaced and some scarred at left - characteristic of Pratt Plate 1 (second state). A wonderful lot that has taken many years of patience and diligent searching to assemble, mostly VF throughout
Est. $10,000+
449
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A lovely range of mostly mint NH singles and pairs, plus a couple blocks; noted shades, watermarks, etc. Better stamps noted such as #1 NH large margins, 12A NH single and two pairs, 19 NH corner pair, 19a NH pair, 17ii unused, 21i NH pair and single, 22i NH pair, 23 NH First printing on thicker wove, etc. Also stockpage of various engraved Oneglia forgeries. Nice condition throughout.
Est. $1,500+
450
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On three stockpages with three different "Goodall" die proofs - 5c bluish green, affixed on non-contemporary card, 24c Queen Victoria in black and in greenish blue, both creased but sunk on large cards; a Die essay of 5c Prince Albert in brown, stamp sized on india; various trial colour and plate proofs from singles to blocks of four, noting an unusually comprehensive group of 5c Harp Seal in different colours. Condition from mixed to VF
Est. $2,500+
451
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On two stockpages with 1c Prince of Wales, first engraving - sixteen including two trial colours, perforated and gummed proofs; and re-engraved - ten including two pairs, 3c Queen Victoria, seven including a block in green; 6c Victoria, thirteen including blocks in yellow brown and orange. Also 2c Widow Queen postal stationery design on india with added perforations. Minor flaws to be expected in places.
Est. $750+
452
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On five stockpages, a valuable selection of mint stamps, some are NH, noting #28 (4), the elusive #33 unused redistributed gum to appear NH, #35 corner margin example and plate imprint block of six, 36 two shades, 41, 42, 43 (2), 47, 48a imperf pair, 51, 51a, 52 (2), 57 (4), 58 plate imprint block of eight with constant plate scratch variety, etc.; also various used singles and two covers - one bearing #33 (faulty) & 34. Overall condition is well-above average for these often difficult stamps. Well worth close examination.
Est. $2,500+
453
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A selection of mint (some NH) and used singles, also five NH blocks of four and a nice 24c used block; also 1c-60c SPECIMEN overprinted mint F-VF NH set.
Est. $500+
454
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Various mint, mostly select VF NH examples, including different printings of the 3c Queen Alexandra, plus a lower left block of emergency 1918 printing, a 1c carmine rose on thick paper, five ABNC specimen stamps, four unused imperforate pairs (½c, 2c, 3c and 4c), an unlisted 1c yellow green horizontal pair imperforate vertically, etc.
Est. $1,000+
455
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Both lithographed and engraved issues represented, most values represented mint NH, plus many used including socked-on-nose cancels; a few imperforate pairs; various listed and unlisted plate varieties; over 25 blocks of four (couple larger) mostly mint NH; a faulty large die proof of engraved 15c in black; a mixed-issue registered franking cover to Germany. Overall quality is generally selected.
Est. $2,000+
456
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Twenty-four Guy issue covers, starts with some low value multiple frankings, followed by better single and multiple frankings of higher denominations with Lithographed set of 11 on cover to Toronto, 8c single on registered mourning cover to USA, engraved 9c single on Crosbie Hotel cover to USA, 9c block on registered cover to USA, 15c single on large registered envelope to France, etc.
Est. $1,000+
457
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A nice display of choice mint singles, many are NH, we note tougher stamps such as #124b Prussian Blue mint LH (2013 Greene cert.), a few blocks including #126 XF NH, #127 VF NH pane of 25, #130a VF LH block, lower pair with varieties NH; imperf pairs #114a (2), 134a NH; 1911 Coronation Dignitary Presentation Card, some ageing but card is in great shape; three die proofs in black #105 on white glazed paper, #110 (large tear but very rare) and #143.
Est. $750+
458
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Thirty-four die proofs from First engravings by De La Rue to Re-engraved by Perkins Bacon, stamp size to large noting a few unfinished progressive proofs and trial colours, virtually all different; the odd fault, mainly sound and F-VF; a spectacular lot for an advanced collector.
Est. $4,000+
459
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On pages with various mint, high percentage NH noting better 1931 watermarked set NH, six part perforated / imperforate pairs including #163c NH + ungummed pairs, 163iii horizontal pair imperforate between LH, #165a and 166a ungummed, another 166a NH, 166i 4c imperforate between right margin and stamp, crease in margin, also a few 1929 provisionals, etc., light duplication; many stamps are selected and VF
Est. $750+
460
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An impressive lot of over 60 mostly different items including 1938 Royal Family 4c progressive die proofs (different colours) and a finished die proof, 1932-1938 Resources six die proofs (one stamp size), six different imperforate plate number blocks (proof or stamp paper) including 4c UL plate "2" (reversed) imperf block of 25 NH, various 1932-1938 Perkins Bacon plate proof pairs in black on bond paper, including scarcer 5c Caribou plate proof pair in black on gummed watermarked paper NH. Various plate proof pairs on security paper. Second Resources with a few imperforates, with and without Waterlow security punch, etc. Minor imperfections in places but mostly in sound condition. A useful lot of these popular definitive series.
Est. $4,000+
461
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Set of fifteen trial colour plate proof pairs (all values that exist) in black on wove bond unwatermarked paper, also includes a defaced single of the 6c Princess Elizabeth. A scarce group, VF
Est. $750+
462
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An impressive group of 17 different mint imperforate pairs of the First Resources Issue (Perkins Bacon), organized on two stockpages, needs 6c, 15c, 25c and 30c to complete. Over half are NH, others hinged or ungummed as issued. Also a 1938 Royal Family set of four imperforate pairs VF NH. A great opportunity to acquire a comprehensive lot of imperforates (Unitrade cat. $4,917)
Est. $1,500+
463
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Comprehensive lot comprised of several mint NH perforation varieties such as #183c, 183iv, 185iii pair, 187v in pane of four and vertical pair, 191g, 255v, 255ii, inverted watermark centerline block, 257ix, 269b, etc. Various printings, plate numbers, perforation and watermark varieties, booklet panes, complete booklets with BK2a, BK4a (2), etc. A great lot worth a close look.
Est. $1,000+
464
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On stockpages with five different die proofs, six imperforate pairs (3 different), various mint NH and used noting perf & watermark varieties, a set in NH blocks (except 7c & 20c), the 24c block inverted watermark, etc. Nice condition throughout.
Est. $500+
465
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Displayed on nine pages plus one frame, noting 1935 Jubilee perforated SPECIMEN set, 1943 30c University gutter margin NH strip of twenty, 1946 (March 21) 2c on 30c plate block on FDC, 1947 5c John Cabot aniline ink variety, various Inland Revenue stamps, etc.
Est. $250+
466
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Three die proofs: 10c & 48c in black, latter with stain at top, and 25c in issued colour; a set of plate proofs in issued colour and another in black (ex three low values), 48c imperf pair and various mint singles and blocks including plate varieties; mostly F-VF NH
Est. $750+
467
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Eleven different imperforate positional blocks on gummed, watermarked stamp paper - 2c UL & UR plate "43078", top centre (partial number), 3c top centre plate "43066" and left centre plate "41418", 8c UL plate "41601", 15c UR, LL, LR plate "41794", 24c UR plate "41795", 48c left centre plate "41793". Usual gum wrinkling; an elusive group.
Est. $1,000+
468
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A nice lot of 9 different, plus a Perkins Bacon printing 3c Royal Family with large portion of reverse offset (unlisted in Unitrade). The Waterlow printings showing full reverse offset image - 3c, 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 24c, 1947 4c Birthday and 5c Cabot. Also part reverse offset image on 7c block (top pair). F-VF NH
Est. $750+
469
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A useful lot, starts with Alcock & Brown and Halifax Airmails mint VF NH C2 (2), C2a, C3, C3b, also VF used C3, C3b; 1930-1931 Pictorial issues with $1 trial colour die proof in black, C6-C11 VF NH, C10c mint horizontal pair imperf vertically, C11e mint imperf pair, DO-X C12 VF LH; 1933 Labrador Airmail C13-C17 VF NH, C14a NH; a few oddities such as Balbo fake invert surcharge, miscut pair of C13iv; C13b, C13c & C17c with fraudulent perfs, etc. A valuable lot worth a close look.
Est. $3,000+
470
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Lot of 12 covers including 1921 Halifax Airmail flight covers, showing all six different overprint types (Scott C3b/C3j), 1932 $1.50 on $1 DO-X May 20 postmarked flight cover, etc.
Est. $750+
471
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Assortment on pages including singles with a few perf varieties, blocks noting 1949 watermarked 10c lower left block of 15 with period after DUE (Pos. 91), left-half sheet showing "LUE" (Pos. 23) and period after "DUE" (Pos. 91). Most are NH; also an elusive 2c vermilion postally used on OHMS Dead Letter Office returned envelope.
Est. $400+
472
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Thirty advertising covers, many illustrated and some quite elaborate, from Royal Family to Second Resources issues. Condition mixed on a few, mainly F-VF; a useful lot for the specialist with many scarce items.
Est. $750+
473
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Balance of collection, about 80 covers mainly 1930s & 1940s with interesting multiple frankings, registered, censored, several 1897-1908 Royal Family noting large cover with $1.15 franking, registered to the US, 1897 Provisional & Cabot franked covers. Worth a close look for better rates, elusive frankings, etc.
Est. $1,000+
474
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 30 mostly different items with plate proofs, specimen, unused and used. Noted better with postal envelope 3c & 5c SPECIMEN overprints, 1879 2c vermilion plate proof card on india paper, portion at lower right excised, 1904-1905 1c green KEVII & 2c vermilion Queen Alexandra plate proof postal cards on card mounted india paper, 1913 2c + 2c KGV Reply Letter Card unused, etc.
Est. $500+
475
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Displayed on three pages with write-up, including varieties, ten singles and two blocks, one of which shows the elusive broken "y" in "Money" and no period after "Only" (Van Dam NFM1e), plus a rare properly used example on Money Order receipt, stamp cancelled by mute ink cancel in red, double ring St. John's M.O.B. Mar 6 1915 datestamp at left. A great collection ideal for the specialist..
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 1,A nice used single with uncharacteristically large margins for the issue, portion of neighbouring stamp visible at foot, bright colour on flawless paper, neat centrally struck oval grid "1" numeral cancel of Saint John. A great stamp in all respects; two expert signatures on back, XF
476
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 1,A nice used single with uncharacteristically large margins for the issue, portion of neighbouring stamp visible at foot, bright colour on flawless paper, neat centrally struck oval grid "1" numeral cancel of Saint John. A great stamp in all respects; two expert signatures on back, XF
Cat. $700+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 2,An impressive lower margin plate proof strip of four printed in black on thin card, ample to large margins, printer
477
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 2,An impressive lower margin plate proof strip of four printed in black on thin card, ample to large margins, printer's penciled "30th June 1851" at foot, a great item for an advanced collection, VF (Cat. as single proofs)
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 1-3,Official reprint set of three in pairs on distinctive thin hard white wove ungummed paper, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 1-3,Official reprint set of three in pairs on distinctive thin hard white wove ungummed paper, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 1-3,Official reprint set of three in pairs on distinctive thin hard white wove ungummed paper, VF
478
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 1-3,Official reprint set of three in pairs on distinctive thin hard white wove ungummed paper, VF
Cat. $800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 5,"Goodall" Die Essay originating from the compound die, engraved, printed in orange on card mounted india paper 31 x 32mm. A fabulous essay in a radiant orange colour, very scarce, VF
479
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 5,"Goodall" Die Essay originating from the compound die, engraved, printed in orange on card mounted india paper 31 x 32mm. A fabulous essay in a radiant orange colour, very scarce, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,“Goodall” Die Essay in dark yellowish brown on india paper 28 x 23mm, sunk on card 57 x 30mm; the unadopted design with Locomotive facing left. A rare and desirable die essay; in pristine condition, XF
480
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,“Goodall” Die Essay in dark yellowish brown on india paper 28 x 23mm, sunk on card 57 x 30mm; the unadopted design with Locomotive facing left. A rare and desirable die essay; in pristine condition, XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,"Goodall" Die Essay, engraved, printed in greenish blue on india paper 31 x 24mm, sunk on slightly larger card measuring 34 x 29mm, showing unadopted locomotive facing left instead of right as issued. A rare and most appealing die essay, in pristine condition, XF
481
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,"Goodall" Die Essay, engraved, printed in greenish blue on india paper 31 x 24mm, sunk on slightly larger card measuring 34 x 29mm, showing unadopted locomotive facing left instead of right as issued. A rare and most appealing die essay, in pristine condition, XF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,"Goodall" Die Proof printed in brownish red on india paper 31 x 28mm die sunk on larger card 45 x 42mm, clear die "130" number above design, superb, XF
482
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,"Goodall" Die Proof printed in brownish red on india paper 31 x 28mm die sunk on larger card 45 x 42mm, clear die "130" number above design, superb, XF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,“Goodall” Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark greenish blue on india paper 30 x 28mm, sunk on card 45 x 43mm, small inclusion at left; shows die number “130" above design. A striking proof of the adopted design, VF
483
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6,“Goodall” Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark greenish blue on india paper 30 x 28mm, sunk on card 45 x 43mm, small inclusion at left; shows die number “130" above design. A striking proof of the adopted design, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6/11,Four different denominations - 1c, 10c, 12½c & 17c - in plate proof blocks of sixteen in issued colours on india paper, minor india paper wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation, VF (Unitrade cat. $8,125) Tiny penciled plate positions lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6/11,Four different denominations - 1c, 10c, 12½c & 17c - in plate proof blocks of sixteen in issued colours on india paper, minor india paper wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation, VF (Unitrade cat. $8,125) Tiny penciled plate positions lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6/11,Four different denominations - 1c, 10c, 12½c & 17c - in plate proof blocks of sixteen in issued colours on india paper, minor india paper wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation, VF (Unitrade cat. $8,125) Tiny penciled plate positions lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6/11,Four different denominations - 1c, 10c, 12½c & 17c - in plate proof blocks of sixteen in issued colours on india paper, minor india paper wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation, VF (Unitrade cat. $8,125) Tiny penciled plate positions lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.
484
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 6/11,Four different denominations - 1c, 10c, 12½c & 17c - in plate proof blocks of sixteen in issued colours on india paper, minor india paper wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation, VF (Unitrade cat. $8,125)

Tiny penciled plate positions lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 7,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 26 x 29mm, sunk on card 45 x 47mm, showing light impression of ABNC imprint and die number "219" at foot; very attractive, VF
485
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 7,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 26 x 29mm, sunk on card 45 x 47mm, showing light impression of ABNC imprint and die number "219" at foot; very attractive, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 8,“Goodall” Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 29 x 35mm, sunk on card measuring 42 x 55mm, showing die number "97" above and ABNC (albino) imprint at foot; a superb and rare proof, VF
486
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 8,“Goodall” Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 29 x 35mm, sunk on card measuring 42 x 55mm, showing die number "97" above and ABNC (albino) imprint at foot; a superb and rare proof, VF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 8,Superb “Goodall” die proof, engraved, printed in brownish red on india paper 27 x 32mm, sunk on card 44 x 56mm; displaying clearly the die number "97" above and unusual albino impression of ABNC imprint at foot. A beautiful and rare proof, XF
487
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 8,Superb “Goodall” die proof, engraved, printed in brownish red on india paper 27 x 32mm, sunk on card 44 x 56mm; displaying clearly the die number "97" above and unusual albino impression of ABNC imprint at foot. A beautiful and rare proof, XF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 9,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in deep blue on india paper 32 x 37mm, originating from the Compound Die (composed of a 5c Connell at left and a 10c Victoria at right), remarkably choice and with vibrant colour, very scarce, XF
488
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 9,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in deep blue on india paper 32 x 37mm, originating from the Compound Die (composed of a 5c Connell at left and a 10c Victoria at right), remarkably choice and with vibrant colour, very scarce, XF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 9,Engraved Die Proof printed in vermilion, colour of issue on india paper 31 x 40mm; minute thin, still a very scarce and desirable proof in issued colour, VF
489
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 9,Engraved Die Proof printed in vermilion, colour of issue on india paper 31 x 40mm; minute thin, still a very scarce and desirable proof in issued colour, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof engraved in bluish green on india paper 31 x 26mm, sunk on card 47 x 29mm, showing the complete stamp and a progressive proof of the oval with inside lettering, visually striking and rare, XF; ex. Dr. Lewis Reford (Part Three, March 1951; Lot 1081)
490
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof engraved in bluish green on india paper 31 x 26mm, sunk on card 47 x 29mm, showing the complete stamp and a progressive proof of the oval with inside lettering, visually striking and rare, XF; ex. Dr. Lewis Reford (Part Three, March 1951; Lot 1081)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in black on india paper 31 x 26mm, sunk on card 57 x 32mm, shows the complete stamp with die number "129" below, at right a progressive proof with left portion of the oval with part of the lettering. A wonderful, eye-arresting proof, XF
491
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in black on india paper 31 x 26mm, sunk on card 57 x 32mm, shows the complete stamp with die number "129" below, at right a progressive proof with left portion of the oval with part of the lettering. A wonderful, eye-arresting proof, XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in slate black on india paper 31 x 26mm, sunk on card 56 x 31mm, showing die number "No. 129" below. The complete stamp and at right a progressive proof of the oval with part of inside lettering. A superb and striking proof, rare, XF
492
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in slate black on india paper 31 x 26mm, sunk on card 56 x 31mm, showing die number "No. 129" below. The complete stamp and at right a progressive proof of the oval with part of inside lettering. A superb and striking proof, rare, XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 31 x 26mm sunk on card 46 x 31mm, showing die number "No.129" and the complete stamp and a progressive proof of the oval with partial inside lettering. A superb and visually striking proof, XF
493
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 10,“Goodall” Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 31 x 26mm sunk on card 46 x 31mm, showing die number "No.129" and the complete stamp and a progressive proof of the oval with partial inside lettering. A superb and visually striking proof, XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 11,Superb "Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 25 x 30mm, sunk on card 38 x 56mm, albino impression of ABNC imprint at foot. A very fresh and desirable proof, ideal for exhibition, XF
494
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 11,Superb "Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 25 x 30mm, sunk on card 38 x 56mm, albino impression of ABNC imprint at foot. A very fresh and desirable proof, ideal for exhibition, XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 11,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in deep bluish green on india paper 26 x 31mm, sunk on card 40 x 56mm, albino impression of ABNC imprint at foot. A superb die proof, ideal for exhibition, XF
495
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 11,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in deep bluish green on india paper 26 x 31mm, sunk on card 40 x 56mm, albino impression of ABNC imprint at foot. A superb die proof, ideal for exhibition, XF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 11,"Goodall" Die Proof printed in brownish red on india paper 26 x 30mm die sunk on large card 41 x 56mm, albino (characteristic of the 17c) impression of ABNC imprint and die "78" number at foot, superb and choice, XF
496
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK 11,"Goodall" Die Proof printed in brownish red on india paper 26 x 30mm die sunk on large card 41 x 56mm, albino (characteristic of the 17c) impression of ABNC imprint and die "78" number at foot, superb and choice, XF
Est. $1,000+
497
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEW BRUNSWICK Small group of better items such as NB 5c green plate proof block of six (3x2) showing on both rows all three SPECIMEN types in carmine (Types D + C + B), Nova Scotia #3 XF used, #8 1868 8½c trade sample proof in deep magenta on wove in sound condition, PEI 1p trial colour plate proof pair on yellowish wove paper, etc.
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NOVA SCOTIA
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NOVA SCOTIA 10-13,The four high values - 5c, 8½c, 10c & 12½c - in plate proof blocks of twenty-five printed in issued colours on india paper, minor wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation for these fragile proofs, VF (Unitrade cat. $5,750) Tiny penciled plate positions are lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NOVA SCOTIA 10-13,The four high values - 5c, 8½c, 10c & 12½c - in plate proof blocks of twenty-five printed in issued colours on india paper, minor wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation for these fragile proofs, VF (Unitrade cat. $5,750) Tiny penciled plate positions are lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NOVA SCOTIA 10-13,The four high values - 5c, 8½c, 10c & 12½c - in plate proof blocks of twenty-five printed in issued colours on india paper, minor wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation for these fragile proofs, VF (Unitrade cat. $5,750) Tiny penciled plate positions are lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.THE AFAB COLLECTION - NOVA SCOTIA 10-13,The four high values - 5c, 8½c, 10c & 12½c - in plate proof blocks of twenty-five printed in issued colours on india paper, minor wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation for these fragile proofs, VF (Unitrade cat. $5,750) Tiny penciled plate positions are lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.
498
THE AFAB COLLECTION - NOVA SCOTIA 10-13,The four high values - 5c, 8½c, 10c & 12½c - in plate proof blocks of twenty-five printed in issued colours on india paper, minor wrinkles on a few, otherwise in an excellent state of preservation for these fragile proofs, VF (Unitrade cat. $5,750)

Tiny penciled plate positions are lightly annotated on reverse for each proof.
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA An outstanding intact LITHOGRAPHED Trade Sample Proof sheet, printed in deep brown lilac on thin white wove paper with clear horizontal mesh, showing nineteen different stamps - Province of Canada 1857 Half pence and 1855 Ten pence, Federal Bill Revenue 1865 Ten cent; New Brunswick 1860 Twelve and One Half cent; Newfoundland 1865 Two cent, Five cent, Ten cent, Twelve cent and Thirteen cent; Nova Scotia 1860-1863 One cent and Eight and One Half cents; plus seven different from Latin American countries. Faint wrinkle, overall in an excellent state of preservation and superb in all respects with radiant colour and clear impression on fresh paper. A spectacular showpiece, Extremely Fine (Minuse & Pratt PB-A) This trade sample sheet is similar to the one offered in AFAB Part One as Lot 387 (ex. Mayer). However, it is somewhat deeper in colour and has larger outer margins. A WONDERFUL INTACT SHEET, ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE IN THE DEEPER SHADE. THIS SHEET RANKS AMONG THE MOST EYE-CATCHING ITEMS EVER PRODUCED BY AMERICAN BANK NOTE AND WILL CERTAINLY BRIGHTEN ANYONE
499
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA An outstanding intact LITHOGRAPHED Trade Sample Proof sheet, printed in deep brown lilac on thin white wove paper with clear horizontal mesh, showing nineteen different stamps - Province of Canada 1857 Half pence and 1855 Ten pence, Federal Bill Revenue 1865 Ten cent; New Brunswick 1860 Twelve and One Half cent; Newfoundland 1865 Two cent, Five cent, Ten cent, Twelve cent and Thirteen cent; Nova Scotia 1860-1863 One cent and Eight and One Half cents; plus seven different from Latin American countries. Faint wrinkle, overall in an excellent state of preservation and superb in all respects with radiant colour and clear impression on fresh paper. A spectacular showpiece, Extremely Fine (Minuse & Pratt PB-A)

This trade sample sheet is similar to the one offered in AFAB Part One as Lot 387 (ex. Mayer). However, it is somewhat deeper in colour and has larger outer margins.

A WONDERFUL INTACT SHEET, ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE IN THE DEEPER SHADE. THIS SHEET RANKS AMONG THE MOST EYE-CATCHING ITEMS EVER PRODUCED BY AMERICAN BANK NOTE AND WILL CERTAINLY BRIGHTEN ANYONE'S COLLECTION.
Est. $15,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA A spectacular intact Engraved Trade Sample Proof sheet printed in golden yellow on thin white wove paper with horizontal mesh, showing nineteen different stamps including Province of Canada 1857 Half pence and 1855 Ten pence, Federal Bill Revenue 1865 Ten cent; New Brunswick 1860 Twelve and One Half cent; Newfoundland 1865 Two cent, Five cent, Ten cent, Twelve cent and Thirteen cent; Nova Scotia 1860-1863 One cent and Eight and One Half cents; plus seven different from Latin American countries. A fabulous sheet engraved in one of the most striking colours one can hope to find. Immaterial peripheral pinhole and flaws confined to the extra wide outer margins, Very Fine (Minuse & Pratt PB-A) Provenance: Frederick Mayer, October 2008; Lot 31 Paul Burega, April 1994; Lot 576 A FABULOUS SHEET CLEARLY ON THE SHORT-LIST OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE AND DESIRABLE PROOFS IN ALL OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PHILATELY. AMONG THE SMALL NUMBER OF SHEETS THAT SURVIVE INTACT, THIS EXAMPLE CAN EASILY BE CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST VISUALLY STRIKING.
500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA A spectacular intact Engraved Trade Sample Proof sheet printed in golden yellow on thin white wove paper with horizontal mesh, showing nineteen different stamps including Province of Canada 1857 Half pence and 1855 Ten pence, Federal Bill Revenue 1865 Ten cent; New Brunswick 1860 Twelve and One Half cent; Newfoundland 1865 Two cent, Five cent, Ten cent, Twelve cent and Thirteen cent; Nova Scotia 1860-1863 One cent and Eight and One Half cents; plus seven different from Latin American countries.

A fabulous sheet engraved in one of the most striking colours one can hope to find. Immaterial peripheral pinhole and flaws confined to the extra wide outer margins, Very Fine (Minuse & Pratt PB-A)

Provenance: Frederick Mayer, October 2008; Lot 31
Paul Burega, April 1994; Lot 576

A FABULOUS SHEET CLEARLY ON THE SHORT-LIST OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE AND DESIRABLE PROOFS IN ALL OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN PHILATELY. AMONG THE SMALL NUMBER OF SHEETS THAT SURVIVE INTACT, THIS EXAMPLE CAN EASILY BE CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST VISUALLY STRIKING.
Est. $15,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Engraved Trade Sample Proof Sheet printed in dark green on manila card, displaying nineteen different stamps including Province of Canada 1857 Half pence and 1855 Ten pence, Federal Bill Revenue 1865 Ten cent; New Brunswick 1860 Twelve and One Half cent; Newfoundland 1865 Two cent, Five cent, Ten cent, Twelve cent and Thirteen cent; Nova Scotia 1860-1863 One cent and Eight and One Half cents; plus seven different from Latin American countries. Peripheral faults including a tear and corner creases to this unusual paper type, a rare intact sheet, the engraved proofs and surrounding ornaments with very fine appearance (Minuse & Pratt PB-A). Provenance: Frederick Mayer, October 2008; Lot 38
501
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Engraved Trade Sample Proof Sheet printed in dark green on manila card, displaying nineteen different stamps including Province of Canada 1857 Half pence and 1855 Ten pence, Federal Bill Revenue 1865 Ten cent; New Brunswick 1860 Twelve and One Half cent; Newfoundland 1865 Two cent, Five cent, Ten cent, Twelve cent and Thirteen cent; Nova Scotia 1860-1863 One cent and Eight and One Half cents; plus seven different from Latin American countries.

Peripheral faults including a tear and corner creases to this unusual paper type, a rare intact sheet, the engraved proofs and surrounding ornaments with very fine appearance (Minuse & Pratt PB-A).

Provenance: Frederick Mayer, October 2008; Lot 38
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1P variety,Plate proof single in a bright shade on thicker india paper, sheet margin at foot, VF An interesting proof, which at first glance appeared to be a stamp on wove paper. It is also known as thick hard opaque paper variety.
502
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1P variety,Plate proof single in a bright shade on thicker india paper, sheet margin at foot, VF

An interesting proof, which at first glance appeared to be a stamp on wove paper. It is also known as thick hard opaque paper variety.
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1852 (June 28) Small envelope from Montreal to Boston, bearing a horizontal pair of 3p orange vermilion on handmade laid paper with visible laid lines, slightly touching frame on left stamp, otherwise well clear to large margins, each stamp with central concentric rings cancellation, double arc Montreal dispatch datestamp in red and same-ink border exchange "CANADA" arc just ties left-hand stamp; no backstamp as customary for mail to the United States. The right-hand stamp shows the Major Re-entry (Plate A; Pos. 47), the best known plate variety with strong doubling in and below "EE PEN", below three "3" numerals among other traits. A great cover - certainly one of the nicest (of the very few existing) covers bearing the sought-after and well-documented Major Re-entry, VF (Unitrade 1iii) Expertization: 1987 BPA certificate Provenance: Henry Schneider, Siegel, October 1996; Lot 39
503
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1852 (June 28) Small envelope from Montreal to Boston, bearing a horizontal pair of 3p orange vermilion on handmade laid paper with visible laid lines, slightly touching frame on left stamp, otherwise well clear to large margins, each stamp with central concentric rings cancellation, double arc Montreal dispatch datestamp in red and same-ink border exchange "CANADA" arc just ties left-hand stamp; no backstamp as customary for mail to the United States.

The right-hand stamp shows the Major Re-entry (Plate A; Pos. 47), the best known plate variety with strong doubling in and below "EE PEN", below three "3" numerals among other traits. A great cover - certainly one of the nicest (of the very few existing) covers bearing the sought-after and well-documented Major Re-entry, VF (Unitrade 1iii)

Expertization: 1987 BPA certificate

Provenance: Henry Schneider, Siegel, October 1996; Lot 39
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1854 (May 8) Orange cover bearing a large margined 6p brownish purple, imperforate with faint laid lines, unusually struck by superb Cobourg MAY 8 1854 double arc datestamp, cross border arc CANADA handstamp to Ohio, small flaws along edge of the envelope; no backstamp as customary for mail to the United States, Vincent G. Greene backstamp, Fine cover with VF+ stamp (Unitrade 2b) Provenance: Vincent Graves Greene, Sissons Sale 346, February 1975; Lot 30 William L. Moody III, H.R. Harmer Inc., May 1951; Lot 30
504
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1854 (May 8) Orange cover bearing a large margined 6p brownish purple, imperforate with faint laid lines, unusually struck by superb Cobourg MAY 8 1854 double arc datestamp, cross border arc CANADA handstamp to Ohio, small flaws along edge of the envelope; no backstamp as customary for mail to the United States, Vincent G. Greene backstamp, Fine cover with VF+ stamp (Unitrade 2b)

Provenance: Vincent Graves Greene, Sissons Sale 346, February 1975; Lot 30
William L. Moody III, H.R. Harmer Inc., May 1951; Lot 30
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 3TC,An Engraved Die Proof printed in dark violet brown on thin hard bond paper, the characteristic scarred die, with superb sharp impression on pristine paper. In immaculate condition and highly desirable, XF GEM Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
505
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 3TC,An Engraved Die Proof printed in dark violet brown on thin hard bond paper, the characteristic scarred die, with superb sharp impression on pristine paper. In immaculate condition and highly desirable, XF GEM

Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 688
Est. $10,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 3TC,Trial Colour Die Proof originating from the composite die in blue black on greyish very thin bond paper (0.0025" thick) with distinctive, characteristic "scar" at "CE" of PENCE. A visually striking coloured proof of which very few exist in this colour, very desirable and perfect for an advanced collection, VF Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
506
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 3TC,Trial Colour Die Proof originating from the composite die in blue black on greyish very thin bond paper (0.0025" thick) with distinctive, characteristic "scar" at "CE" of PENCE. A visually striking coloured proof of which very few exist in this colour, very desirable and perfect for an advanced collection, VF

Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 683 - as "deep indigo-blue".
Est. $10,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 3Pi,Plate proof single with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine on card mounted india paper, sheet margin at left and full even margins on other sides, VF+
507
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 3Pi,Plate proof single with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine on card mounted india paper, sheet margin at left and full even margins on other sides, VF+
Cat. $2,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 4d,A remarkable used example with ample to oversized margins, portion of adjacent stamp visible at left, showing large portion of Suspension Bridge OCT 11 large circular US-Canada border datestamp, unusual and striking, VF; ex. Vincent Graves Greene Collection (February 1975; Lot 97)
508
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 4d,A remarkable used example with ample to oversized margins, portion of adjacent stamp visible at left, showing large portion of Suspension Bridge OCT 11 large circular US-Canada border datestamp, unusual and striking, VF; ex. Vincent Graves Greene Collection (February 1975; Lot 97)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 4i + variety,A lightly cancelled example with deep rich colour, showing irregularly separated margins, the result of (according to enclosed photo-opinion signed by Fred Jarrett: "In my opinion this is an example of the trial perforation as mentioned in the report of the P.M.G."), used light indistinct four-ring numeral cancel. An interesting stamp, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 4i + variety,A lightly cancelled example with deep rich colour, showing irregularly separated margins, the result of (according to enclosed photo-opinion signed by Fred Jarrett: "In my opinion this is an example of the trial perforation as mentioned in the report of the P.M.G."), used light indistinct four-ring numeral cancel. An interesting stamp, VF
509
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 4i + variety,A lightly cancelled example with deep rich colour, showing irregularly separated margins, the result of (according to enclosed photo-opinion signed by Fred Jarrett: "In my opinion this is an example of the trial perforation as mentioned in the report of the P.M.G."), used light indistinct four-ring numeral cancel. An interesting stamp, VF
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 4,An appealing, large margined example showing portion of "Rawd(on)" plate imprint at foot, bright fresh colour and ideal light four-ring
510
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 4,An appealing, large margined example showing portion of "Rawd(on)" plate imprint at foot, bright fresh colour and ideal light four-ring '5' cancellation in blue of Brantford, VF+; 1994 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1858 (December 29) Small envelope mailed from Brantford, U.C. to New Baltimore, Macomb County, Michigan, bearing a noticeably large margined imperforate 6p grey violet on thick hard wove paper with clear trace of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson imprint at foot, slight surface rubbing, light centrally struck four-ring
511
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1858 (December 29) Small envelope mailed from Brantford, U.C. to New Baltimore, Macomb County, Michigan, bearing a noticeably large margined imperforate 6p grey violet on thick hard wove paper with clear trace of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson imprint at foot, slight surface rubbing, light centrally struck four-ring '5' with partially legible Brantford split ring dispatch at left, border exchange oval Canada 10 Cents and circular PAID in red, clear Windsor DE 31 1858 transit backstamp, from the Vincent G. Greene collection with his backstamp, VF (Unitrade 5d)

Expertization: 1984 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Vincent Graves Greene, Sissons Sale 346, February 1975; Lot 116
Dr. Lewis Reford, Part Three, Harmer, Rooke & Co., February 1951; Lot 308
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 7Pi, v,Plate proof block of four on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, shows a Strong Re-entry (Position 90) on upper right proof with very prominent doubling in left inner frameline and in oval next to and in "CANADA", VF
512
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 7Pi, v,Plate proof block of four on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, shows a Strong Re-entry (Position 90) on upper right proof with very prominent doubling in left inner frameline and in oval next to and in "CANADA", VF
Cat. $1,200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8,A large margined mint example, deep shade and possessing full original gum, relatively lightly hinged. A superior example, XF; 1981 Greene Foundation cert.
513
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8,A large margined mint example, deep shade and possessing full original gum, relatively lightly hinged. A superior example, XF; 1981 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8,A beautiful large margined example with deep colour, neatly struck four-ring
514
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8,A beautiful large margined example with deep colour, neatly struck four-ring '24' cancellation of Oakville, VF and most appealing; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8, variety,A visually striking strip of three showing large portion of (Raw)don, Wright, Hatch & Edson New (York) imprint at left, mostly margins all around except for bottom left, light diagonal crease on right pair, nevertheless with beautifully struck and unusually clear four-ring
515
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8, variety,A visually striking strip of three showing large portion of (Raw)don, Wright, Hatch & Edson New (York) imprint at left, mostly margins all around except for bottom left, light diagonal crease on right pair, nevertheless with beautifully struck and unusually clear four-ring '14' (Goderich, U.C.) cancellations; the centre stamp shows the Re-entry (Position 26 in the plate of 120 subjects) with doubling in "PE" of "PENCE", upper and lower left vertical frames, etc. A remarkable and important strip, Fine+

Provenance: Dr. Lewis L. Reford (Part One, February 1950; Lot 291) as a rejoined block of six (3x2), this being the lower strip of three.
Henry Lubke, First Portion, June 1992; Lot 285

The elusiveness of this plate variety - first mentioned in Fred Jarrett handbook (1929) only to be rediscovered recently (2015), can be explained by the fact it is only found on the plate of 120 subjects. The first two columns (which included the variety) were removed to produce the subsequent plate of 100 subjects, the size required for perforating.
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8b,A vertical pair of the distinctive rare paper type with prominent vertical ribbing, well clear to large margins all around, each stamp with centrally struck four-ring
516
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 8b,A vertical pair of the distinctive rare paper type with prominent vertical ribbing, well clear to large margins all around, each stamp with centrally struck four-ring '37' (Québec) cancellation; some ageing mostly visible from reverse, a very rare multiple, VF; clear 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $10,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA "The Globe" entire masthead dated June 12 1858, folded for presentation; not mailed from the Office of Publisher and bearing an imperforate Half penny rose on soft vertically ribbed paper, irregular margin at top clear of frameline and large margins on other sides, tied by light four-ring
517
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA "The Globe" entire masthead dated June 12 1858, folded for presentation; not mailed from the Office of Publisher and bearing an imperforate Half penny rose on soft vertically ribbed paper, irregular margin at top clear of frameline and large margins on other sides, tied by light four-ring '13' numeral cancel of Galt, sent to Dundas. In remarkable condition for its age, a very rare usage of the Half penny on VERTICALLY RIBBED PAPER, F-VF (Unitrade 8b)

Provenance: Sam Nickle, Christie's, March 1993; Lot 120
Vincent Graves Greene Collection, Sissons Sale 346, February 1975; Lot 156
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 9,A very scarce used example with large portion of PEMBINA postmark in black; a small supply of Canadian postage stamps were sent to Red River Settlement (now part of Manitoba) and mail passed through the US via Pembina, Minnesota. Ample margins, tiny edge thin at lower right mentioned for the record, VF; clear 2010 Greene Foundation cert.
518
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 9,A very scarce used example with large portion of PEMBINA postmark in black; a small supply of Canadian postage stamps were sent to Red River Settlement (now part of Manitoba) and mail passed through the US via Pembina, Minnesota. Ample margins, tiny edge thin at lower right mentioned for the record, VF; clear 2010 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 11,An exceptionally well centered example of this very difficult stamp, rich colour on bright fresh paper, perforations clear of design nearly all around, tiny corner crease at bottom right, centrally struck Hamilton JA 14 1859 double arc datestamp, a desirable feature seldom seen on this stamp with XF centering; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
519
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 11,An exceptionally well centered example of this very difficult stamp, rich colour on bright fresh paper, perforations clear of design nearly all around, tiny corner crease at bottom right, centrally struck Hamilton JA 14 1859 double arc datestamp, a desirable feature seldom seen on this stamp with XF centering; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 12vi,An immensely rare unused example showing the Major Re-entry (Plate A, Position 80) with strong doubling, very well centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, tiny pinpoint thin. An unusually attractive and exceptionally fresh unused example of Canada
520
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 12vi,An immensely rare unused example showing the Major Re-entry (Plate A, Position 80) with strong doubling, very well centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, tiny pinpoint thin. An unusually attractive and exceptionally fresh unused example of Canada's first perforated stamp with the prominent plate variety, VF, a great rarity (Catalogue value is for a normal unused single)

Expertization: 1968 RPS of London certificate

Provenance: Isleham Collection, Christie's Robson Lowe, October 1986; Lot 2118
J. Grant Glassco, Robson Lowe Ltd., July 1969; Lot 66 - described as sound
E. Carey Fox (First Portion), H.R. Harmer, Inc., May 1968; Lot 380

Currently priced in used condition only, a clear indication of its rarity. This plate variety is known and listed on all printings on the three pence from the 1851 laid paper to the 1859 perforated.
Cat. $25,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 12,A quite well centered example with intact perforations clear of design on three sides, rich colour and beautiful impression on fresh paper, light four-ring
521
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 12,A quite well centered example with intact perforations clear of design on three sides, rich colour and beautiful impression on fresh paper, light four-ring '13' (Galt; RF 7) cancellation in black, a lovely stamp, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade 12)
Cat. $1,600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1859 (July 18) Clean envelope from Montreal to Cote des Neiges bearing a 3p brown red, perf 11¾, intact perforations all around and tied by superb, four-ring
522
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1859 (July 18) Clean envelope from Montreal to Cote des Neiges bearing a 3p brown red, perf 11¾, intact perforations all around and tied by superb, four-ring '21' cancellation, neat Montreal double arc dispatch at left; no backstamp likely due to proximity of the addressee; paying the then current 5 cent domestic letter rate (effective July 1st, 1859) with a 3 pence stamp, a most appealing and beautiful cover transitional cover, VF (Unitrade 12i)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 14b,A very well centered mint example of this early printing, with beautiful rich colour on fresh paper, full original gum, relatively lightly hinged. A choice example of a difficult stamp, VF
523
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 14b,A very well centered mint example of this early printing, with beautiful rich colour on fresh paper, full original gum, relatively lightly hinged. A choice example of a difficult stamp, VF
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 14viii,A fabulous used example, very well centered within exceptionally large margins, rich colour on pristine fresh paper, light unobtrusive grid cancellation. A rarely seen jumbo, XF GEM
524
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 14viii,A fabulous used example, very well centered within exceptionally large margins, rich colour on pristine fresh paper, light unobtrusive grid cancellation. A rarely seen jumbo, XF GEM
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1863 (February 5) Folded printed circular bearing a superbly centered 1c deep rose, perf 12x11¾ tied by light four-ring
525
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1863 (February 5) Folded printed circular bearing a superbly centered 1c deep rose, perf 12x11¾ tied by light four-ring '19' cancellation of London, paying the circular rate to Cayuga, Paris D.P.O. FE 5 transit and Cayuga FE 6 arrival backstamps. The stamp shows a Re-entry (Whitworth Re-entry No. 3; Position 51) with doubling of top centre and upper corner framelines, mark in "O" of "POSTAGE"; a beautiful single-franking usage of a documented plate variety, XF (Unitrade 14viii variety; unlisted Re-entry) ex. Art Leggett (Cents Issue exhibit - private sale)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (January 5) Orange envelope in immaculate condition mailed registered from Toronto to Stratford, bearing a 5c vermilion and nicely centered pair of 1c rose, perf 12x11¾, lower stamp shows the "C" flaw plate variety (Pos. 37; Whitworth Flaw No. 15) with distinctive printing flaw below "C" of "CENT", tied by diamond grid cancels, straightline REGISTERED, Toronto split ring dispatch, prepays the 5c domestic letter rate and 2c registration. A scarce usage of this documented plate variety on a fresh and striking coloured envelope, VF (Unitrade 14vi, 14viii, 15)
526
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (January 5) Orange envelope in immaculate condition mailed registered from Toronto to Stratford, bearing a 5c vermilion and nicely centered pair of 1c rose, perf 12x11¾, lower stamp shows the "C" flaw plate variety (Pos. 37; Whitworth Flaw No. 15) with distinctive printing flaw below "C" of "CENT", tied by diamond grid cancels, straightline REGISTERED, Toronto split ring dispatch, prepays the 5c domestic letter rate and 2c registration. A scarce usage of this documented plate variety on a fresh and striking coloured envelope, VF (Unitrade 14vi, 14viii, 15)
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (September 11) Unusually clean and fresh cover endorsed "Via Woodstock", slightly reduced at left, bearing a select vertical strip of five of the 1c rose, perf 12x11¾, neatly tied by Ottawa duplex datestamps, faint G.W.R. split ring and clearer Woodstock SP 13 64 transit backstamps, Sweaburg, U.C. double arc receiver struck on obverse; a beautiful cover paying the 5 cent domestic letter rate, VF+ (Unitrade 14viii)
527
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (September 11) Unusually clean and fresh cover endorsed "Via Woodstock", slightly reduced at left, bearing a select vertical strip of five of the 1c rose, perf 12x11¾, neatly tied by Ottawa duplex datestamps, faint G.W.R. split ring and clearer Woodstock SP 13 64 transit backstamps, Sweaburg, U.C. double arc receiver struck on obverse; a beautiful cover paying the 5 cent domestic letter rate, VF+ (Unitrade 14viii)
Est. $400+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15,A complete plate proof sheet of 100 (State 10 - last printing) in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, showing the Major Re-entry (Pos. 28) with exceptional doubling of lettering, frames, ovals among other traits, plus the Rock in Waterfall (Pos. 53) plate variety, small india tear at bottom right mentioned for the record. A beautiful sheet also showing eight American Bank Note Co. New York imprints in the margins, VF
528
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15,A complete plate proof sheet of 100 (State 10 - last printing) in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, showing the Major Re-entry (Pos. 28) with exceptional doubling of lettering, frames, ovals among other traits, plus the Rock in Waterfall (Pos. 53) plate variety, small india tear at bottom right mentioned for the record. A beautiful sheet also showing eight American Bank Note Co. New York imprints in the margins, VF
Est. $7,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15 early printing,A selected mint example with amazing deep colour on fresh paper, nicely centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, full original gum; an attractive mint example of an early printing, F-VF H Stamp shows a prominent positional guide dot in "C" of "CENTS".
529
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15 early printing,A selected mint example with amazing deep colour on fresh paper, nicely centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, full original gum; an attractive mint example of an early printing, F-VF H

Stamp shows a prominent positional guide dot in "C" of "CENTS".
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A rare mint single of the Major Re-entry plate variety (Position 28; State 10) with very strong doubling throughout design, light vertical crease and minor adherence on gum, nevertheless very few mint examples of this important plate variety exist, Fine; 1992 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade cat. $3,750)
530
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A rare mint single of the Major Re-entry plate variety (Position 28; State 10) with very strong doubling throughout design, light vertical crease and minor adherence on gum, nevertheless very few mint examples of this important plate variety exist, Fine; 1992 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade cat. $3,750)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A quite well centered block of four and single on piece, cancelled by light grids; the block features the Major Re-entry (State 10; Position 28) at top right. It surfaced for only a few months during 1867-1868, showing exceptional doubling throughout entire design. One of the most sought-after plate varieties of Canada, especially desirable in a block, VF and very scarce Literature: Illustrated in Boggs "The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada" on page 204 Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 10, H.R. Harmer, Inc., December 1970; Lot 358 Art Leggett (Cents Issue exhibit - private sale)
531
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A quite well centered block of four and single on piece, cancelled by light grids; the block features the Major Re-entry (State 10; Position 28) at top right. It surfaced for only a few months during 1867-1868, showing exceptional doubling throughout entire design. One of the most sought-after plate varieties of Canada, especially desirable in a block, VF and very scarce

Literature: Illustrated in Boggs "The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada" on page 204

Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 10, H.R. Harmer, Inc., December 1970; Lot 358
Art Leggett (Cents Issue exhibit - private sale)
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A well centered example of the Major Re-entry (Position 28, State 10) with very strong doubling throughout design, deep rich colour, light duplex grid cancels, much nicer than normally encountered, VF; 1997 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Crossings" BNA (February 1999; Lot 1041)
532
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A well centered example of the Major Re-entry (Position 28, State 10) with very strong doubling throughout design, deep rich colour, light duplex grid cancels, much nicer than normally encountered, VF; 1997 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Crossings" BNA (February 1999; Lot 1041)
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A quite well centered single with perforations well clear on three sides, showing the Major Re-entry (Pos. 28; State 10), with bold impression and deeper shade really accentuating the strong doubling throughout the design, socked-on-nose Toronto NO 21 67 split ring in upright position. A very early date (Whitworth earliest observed date is Nov. 19), a great stamp for the specialist, VF; ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 7, January 1970; Lot 980)
533
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A quite well centered single with perforations well clear on three sides, showing the Major Re-entry (Pos. 28; State 10), with bold impression and deeper shade really accentuating the strong doubling throughout the design, socked-on-nose Toronto NO 21 67 split ring in upright position. A very early date (Whitworth earliest observed date is Nov. 19), a great stamp for the specialist, VF; ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 7, January 1970; Lot 980)
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A selected vertical strip of three, the top stamp displays the distinctive Major Re-entry (Position 28, State 10) with prominent doubling throughout design, rich colour, lightly cancelled with double arc datestamps, a very scarce multiple with the sought-after plate variety, Fine+; ex. Alfred Caspary (October 1956; Lot 161), Art Leggett (Cents Issue exhibit - private sale)
534
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 15v,A selected vertical strip of three, the top stamp displays the distinctive Major Re-entry (Position 28, State 10) with prominent doubling throughout design, rich colour, lightly cancelled with double arc datestamps, a very scarce multiple with the sought-after plate variety, Fine+; ex. Alfred Caspary (October 1956; Lot 161), Art Leggett (Cents Issue exhibit - private sale)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1868 (February 26) Clean small envelope to Oneida, Ontario, slightly reduced at right, bearing a 5c deep vermilion with Major Re-entry (Pos. 28; State 10) with very prominent doubling throughout, tied by light concentric rings, partially legible small town double arc dispatch with filled-in "Feby 26 / 68" manuscript date; on reverse clear Hamilton FE 27 transit backstamp; unusually clean and choice, VF (Unitrade 15v) ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 10, December 1970; Lot 359), Sam Nickle (March 1993; Lot 437)
535
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1868 (February 26) Clean small envelope to Oneida, Ontario, slightly reduced at right, bearing a 5c deep vermilion with Major Re-entry (Pos. 28; State 10) with very prominent doubling throughout, tied by light concentric rings, partially legible small town double arc dispatch with filled-in "Feby 26 / 68" manuscript date; on reverse clear Hamilton FE 27 transit backstamp; unusually clean and choice, VF (Unitrade 15v) ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 10, December 1970; Lot 359), Sam Nickle (March 1993; Lot 437)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1863 (March 7) Orange cover bearing a large margined 5c vermilion perf 11¾x12, well centered and showing prominently the "Log in Waterfall" plate variety (Pos 50; State 3), shortly-lived as the variety was quickly corrected, tied by Hamilton duplex datestamp well clear of the variety, mailed to Port Hope with receiver backstamp, slightly reduced at right, some ageing at edges and folds away from stamp, F-VF (Unitrade 15vi; cat. $1,250 for the stamp) ex. Art Leggett (Cents Issue exhibit - private sale)
536
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1863 (March 7) Orange cover bearing a large margined 5c vermilion perf 11¾x12, well centered and showing prominently the "Log in Waterfall" plate variety (Pos 50; State 3), shortly-lived as the variety was quickly corrected, tied by Hamilton duplex datestamp well clear of the variety, mailed to Port Hope with receiver backstamp, slightly reduced at right, some ageing at edges and folds away from stamp, F-VF (Unitrade 15vi; cat. $1,250 for the stamp) ex. Art Leggett (Cents Issue exhibit - private sale)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1867 (March 13) Orange cover to Kiddville, Kentucky, bearing a vertical pair of 5c vermilion, perf 12, lower stamp shows the elusive "Rock in Waterfall" (Pos. 54; State 9) plate variety, both stamps slightly soiled, cancelled by light concentric rings, lower stamp further tied by partly legible double arc dispatch with clear MR 13 1867 date - the earliest observed date of this variety according to Whitworth handbook. An important cover with the sought-after "Rock in Waterfall" variety, Fine (Unitrade 15vii)
537
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1867 (March 13) Orange cover to Kiddville, Kentucky, bearing a vertical pair of 5c vermilion, perf 12, lower stamp shows the elusive "Rock in Waterfall" (Pos. 54; State 9) plate variety, both stamps slightly soiled, cancelled by light concentric rings, lower stamp further tied by partly legible double arc dispatch with clear MR 13 1867 date - the earliest observed date of this variety according to Whitworth handbook. An important cover with the sought-after "Rock in Waterfall" variety, Fine (Unitrade 15vii)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (August 16) Cover mailed from Stoney Creek, C.W. to Newbury bearing a 5c bright vermilion, perf 11¾x12 showing the "Split Beaver" plate variety (Pos. 90; State 4) tied by light concentric rings, clear double arc dispatch below, slight soiling to cover only; Hamilton transit backstamp. A very scarce usage of this short-lived and well-documented variety, F-VF (Unitrade 15viii)
538
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (August 16) Cover mailed from Stoney Creek, C.W. to Newbury bearing a 5c bright vermilion, perf 11¾x12 showing the "Split Beaver" plate variety (Pos. 90; State 4) tied by light concentric rings, clear double arc dispatch below, slight soiling to cover only; Hamilton transit backstamp. A very scarce usage of this short-lived and well-documented variety, F-VF (Unitrade 15viii)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 16Pii,Plate proof single in black brown on india paper, diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, large margined and choice; VF
539
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 16Pii,Plate proof single in black brown on india paper, diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, large margined and choice; VF
Cat. $600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 17, vii,An exceptional used single, very well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, portion of imprint in left margin and centrally struck four-ring
540
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 17, vii,An exceptional used single, very well centered within uncharacteristically large margins, portion of imprint in left margin and centrally struck four-ring '627' (Ottawa Legislative Senate RF 9 - very rare), cancel slightly touched up. A great item, VF+ JUMBO
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 18,"Goodall" Die Proof engraved in greenish blue on india paper 23 x 24mm die sunk on card 34 x 39mm, superb in all respects, XF and rare Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
541
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 18,"Goodall" Die Proof engraved in greenish blue on india paper 23 x 24mm die sunk on card 34 x 39mm, superb in all respects, XF and rare

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 813
Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 680
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 18Piii,Plate proof single on india paper in deep yellow green with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in black, VF
542
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 18Piii,Plate proof single on india paper in deep yellow green with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in black, VF
Cat. $450
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1866 (March 1) Blue folded cover in clean, fresh condition, endorsed "Per Canadian Mail" bearing a 12½c deep green, perf 12 with wing margin at left, tied by diamond grid cancel with Toronto split ring dispatch at left, pays the single letter rate via Allan Line to Glasgow, Scotland, neat unframed GLASGOW PAID MR 16 1866 receiver, attractive and VF (Unitrade 18ii)
543
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1866 (March 1) Blue folded cover in clean, fresh condition, endorsed "Per Canadian Mail" bearing a 12½c deep green, perf 12 with wing margin at left, tied by diamond grid cancel with Toronto split ring dispatch at left, pays the single letter rate via Allan Line to Glasgow, Scotland, neat unframed GLASGOW PAID MR 16 1866 receiver, attractive and VF (Unitrade 18ii)
Est. $200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 19,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in deep bluish green on india paper 26 x 31mm die sunk on card 29 x 43mm, an impressive die proof in choice condition, VF Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
544
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 19,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in deep bluish green on india paper 26 x 31mm die sunk on card 29 x 43mm, an impressive die proof in choice condition, VF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 814
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 19b,A brilliant fresh mint imperforate pair, clear margin at right to ample margined on other three sides as often seen on these scarce imperforates, ungummed as issued; pencil signed by expert Peter Holcombe on reverse, Fine+; 1959 PF and 1986 Holcombe certificates
545
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 19b,A brilliant fresh mint imperforate pair, clear margin at right to ample margined on other three sides as often seen on these scarce imperforates, ungummed as issued; pencil signed by expert Peter Holcombe on reverse, Fine+; 1959 PF and 1986 Holcombe certificates
Cat. $4,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 20TC, v, vi,Top and bottom margin plate proof strips of three on card mounted india paper, full plate imprint on each, former shows dash in lower right "2" variety on all three positions and latter clearly showing the elusive scratch on QueenTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 20TC, v, vi,Top and bottom margin plate proof strips of three on card mounted india paper, full plate imprint on each, former shows dash in lower right "2" variety on all three positions and latter clearly showing the elusive scratch on Queen
546
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 20TC, v, vi,Top and bottom margin plate proof strips of three on card mounted india paper, full plate imprint on each, former shows dash in lower right "2" variety on all three positions and latter clearly showing the elusive scratch on Queen's neck plate flaw (Position 97) on left stamp. An attractive duo, VF (Cat. as normal proofs)
Cat. $1,800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 20,Impressive example of the first printing, superior centering within unusually large margins, faint diagonal pressed crease, light central grid cancellation, VF JUMBO; ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 10, December 1970; Lot 486 - as sound)
547
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 20,Impressive example of the first printing, superior centering within unusually large margins, faint diagonal pressed crease, light central grid cancellation, VF JUMBO; ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 10, December 1970; Lot 486 - as sound)
Est. $200+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21-30,A selected set of ten used singles, hand-picked for better centering, overall freshness and superior condition; the 1c brown red and 6c brown are on Bothwell paper, the ½c shows the "spur" in scroll left of H plate variety, VF (Unitrade 21-30; cat. $1,780)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21-30,A selected set of ten used singles, hand-picked for better centering, overall freshness and superior condition; the 1c brown red and 6c brown are on Bothwell paper, the ½c shows the "spur" in scroll left of H plate variety, VF (Unitrade 21-30; cat. $1,780)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21-30,A selected set of ten used singles, hand-picked for better centering, overall freshness and superior condition; the 1c brown red and 6c brown are on Bothwell paper, the ½c shows the "spur" in scroll left of H plate variety, VF (Unitrade 21-30; cat. $1,780)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21-30,A selected set of ten used singles, hand-picked for better centering, overall freshness and superior condition; the 1c brown red and 6c brown are on Bothwell paper, the ½c shows the "spur" in scroll left of H plate variety, VF (Unitrade 21-30; cat. $1,780)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21-30,A selected set of ten used singles, hand-picked for better centering, overall freshness and superior condition; the 1c brown red and 6c brown are on Bothwell paper, the ½c shows the "spur" in scroll left of H plate variety, VF (Unitrade 21-30; cat. $1,780)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21-30,A selected set of ten used singles, hand-picked for better centering, overall freshness and superior condition; the 1c brown red and 6c brown are on Bothwell paper, the ½c shows the "spur" in scroll left of H plate variety, VF (Unitrade 21-30; cat. $1,780)
548
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21-30,A selected set of ten used singles, hand-picked for better centering, overall freshness and superior condition; the 1c brown red and 6c brown are on Bothwell paper, the ½c shows the "spur" in scroll left of H plate variety, VF (Unitrade 21-30; cat. $1,780)
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21 variety,A spectacular used example with light socked-on-nose concentric rings cancel, very well centered with incredibly large margins and distinctive bright white paper adding to its overall appeal, a record-setting stamp, XF JUMBO GEM; 1997 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Crossings" BNA (February 1999; Lot 1074)
549
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 21 variety,A spectacular used example with light socked-on-nose concentric rings cancel, very well centered with incredibly large margins and distinctive bright white paper adding to its overall appeal, a record-setting stamp, XF JUMBO GEM; 1997 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Crossings" BNA (February 1999; Lot 1074)
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1869 (May 14) Envelope with albino embossing of C. & W. Wurtele Merchants Quebec on backflap, bearing Large Queen 1c deep orange, irregular perfs at top and 2c blue green on Bothwell paper, both tied by two-ring
550
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1869 (May 14) Envelope with albino embossing of C. & W. Wurtele Merchants Quebec on backflap, bearing Large Queen 1c deep orange, irregular perfs at top and 2c blue green on Bothwell paper, both tied by two-ring '34' cancellations, P.O. Chatham, NB MY 14 1869 double arc dispatch at left, sent to Dalhousie, NB with next-day receiver backstamp. Peripheral cover faults and some soiling at foot, this is the ERD of the two-ring '34' of Chatham, New Brunswick (previous ERD was June 5, 1869), Fine appearance with VF 2-ring strikes (Unitrade 23a, 24ii)
Est. $350+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 24b,A magnificent mint example with superior centering, radiant colour and sharp impression on bright fresh paper, intact perforations with a few uncleared perf discs, displaying overall freshness unlike majority of examples we have seen, remarkably full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. Without a doubt, easily ranking among the finest Two cent Large Queens one can possibly hope to find. Outstanding in all respects, XF NH GEM Expertization: 2002 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Dr. Choi-Lok Tang, Shreves, September 2006; Lot 713 - realized US$3,500 against a then Unitrade catalogue value of $2,400. Gerald Firth, Sissons Sale 305, November 1971; Lot 106 a block of sixteen from which this stamp originates (being the fourth stamp of the second row)
551
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 24b,A magnificent mint example with superior centering, radiant colour and sharp impression on bright fresh paper, intact perforations with a few uncleared perf discs, displaying overall freshness unlike majority of examples we have seen, remarkably full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. Without a doubt, easily ranking among the finest Two cent Large Queens one can possibly hope to find. Outstanding in all respects, XF NH GEM

Expertization: 2002 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Dr. Choi-Lok Tang, Shreves, September 2006; Lot 713 - realized US$3,500 against a then Unitrade catalogue value of $2,400.
Gerald Firth, Sissons Sale 305, November 1971; Lot 106 a block of sixteen from which this stamp originates (being the fourth stamp of the second row)
Cat. $5,600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 24i,An attractive mint single of this distinctive scarcer shade, very well centered with wide margins. A very nice example of this challenging late printing, VF OG; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
552
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 24i,An attractive mint single of this distinctive scarcer shade, very well centered with wide margins. A very nice example of this challenging late printing, VF OG; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $4,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 25,A spectacular mint example of this tremendously difficult stamp, in superior quality, extremely well centered with wonderful "warm" colour on fresh paper, clean hinging, the choicest mint three cent Large Queen we have seen in a very long time, XF OG GEM; 1986 and 2022 Greene Foundation certificates This stamp is harder to find in choice mint condition than one might think - we have often seen reperforated and regummed examples masquerading as sound.
553
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 25,A spectacular mint example of this tremendously difficult stamp, in superior quality, extremely well centered with wonderful "warm" colour on fresh paper, clean hinging, the choicest mint three cent Large Queen we have seen in a very long time, XF OG GEM; 1986 and 2022 Greene Foundation certificates

This stamp is harder to find in choice mint condition than one might think - we have often seen reperforated and regummed examples masquerading as sound.
Cat. $6,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 26,A superb mint example with brilliant colour and sharp impression, as fresh as it was when bought over the post office counter nearly 150 years ago, displaying full, dull, streaky white original gum, lightly hinged. A remarkable stamp in all respects, XF LH GEM Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate
554
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 26,A superb mint example with brilliant colour and sharp impression, as fresh as it was when bought over the post office counter nearly 150 years ago, displaying full, dull, streaky white original gum, lightly hinged. A remarkable stamp in all respects, XF LH GEM

Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate
Cat. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 27,An unusually choice mint example displaying superior centering to what we are accustomed to seeing on the Six cent, large part original gum, faint disturbance. One of the most challenging denominations of the series. Rich colour and large margins, VF OG; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
555
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 27,An unusually choice mint example displaying superior centering to what we are accustomed to seeing on the Six cent, large part original gum, faint disturbance. One of the most challenging denominations of the series. Rich colour and large margins, VF OG; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $6,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 28,A beautiful, post office fresh mint single with superb rich colour, sharp impression on pristine fresh paper, one shortish perf at foot, remarkably well centered with full original gum. A great stamp, as fresh as the day it was printed, VF+ LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
556
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 28,A beautiful, post office fresh mint single with superb rich colour, sharp impression on pristine fresh paper, one shortish perf at foot, remarkably well centered with full original gum. A great stamp, as fresh as the day it was printed, VF+ LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 29,A pristine fresh plate proof single printed directly to thin white card, choice, XF
557
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 29,A pristine fresh plate proof single printed directly to thin white card, choice, XF
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 29,An exceptional mint example, precisely centered with large margins, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum, scarce this nice, XF LH GEM
558
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 29,An exceptional mint example, precisely centered with large margins, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum, scarce this nice, XF LH GEM
Cat. $240+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 29d,A very scarce imperforate plate block, showing nearly complete British American Bank Note Co. Montreal & Ottawa imprint, vertical crease between pairs, only a few plate blocks exist, VF NH (cat. as two NH pairs)
559
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 29d,A very scarce imperforate plate block, showing nearly complete British American Bank Note Co. Montreal & Ottawa imprint, vertical crease between pairs, only a few plate blocks exist, VF NH (cat. as two NH pairs)
Cat. $6,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 31,A very attractive example of this sought-after stamp, displaying characteristic deeper colour on thicker fibrous paper, nearly flawless with "two very minute thin spots" mentioned on the certificate which frankly are invisible to the naked eye (even under magnifying glass), ideal concentric rings cancellation, quite well centered and much nicer than most that we have handled, F-VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
560
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 31,A very attractive example of this sought-after stamp, displaying characteristic deeper colour on thicker fibrous paper, nearly flawless with "two very minute thin spots" mentioned on the certificate which frankly are invisible to the naked eye (even under magnifying glass), ideal concentric rings cancellation, quite well centered and much nicer than most that we have handled, F-VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $9,250
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 34a,A large margined used imperforate pair showing large portion of double ring Ottawa datestamp in blue, most unusual, VF; 2009 Greene Foundation cert.
561
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 34a,A large margined used imperforate pair showing large portion of double ring Ottawa datestamp in blue, most unusual, VF; 2009 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 35,A choice mint example as the day it was printed, well centered with full immaculate original gum; a great stamp, XF NH
562
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 35,A choice mint example as the day it was printed, well centered with full immaculate original gum; a great stamp, XF NH
Cat. $180+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1885 (November 30) Clean cover franked with a vertically bisected 2c green, Montreal printing perf 12, nicely tied by Halifax duplex; pays one cent local drop letter rate. An elusive bisect usage, unauthorized but tolerated by the post office, VF (Unitrade 36c; cat. $3,000) Expertization: 1980 PF certificate: "it is a genuine philatelic usage". Provenance: Henry Schneider, Siegel, October 1996; Lot 135
563
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1885 (November 30) Clean cover franked with a vertically bisected 2c green, Montreal printing perf 12, nicely tied by Halifax duplex; pays one cent local drop letter rate. An elusive bisect usage, unauthorized but tolerated by the post office, VF (Unitrade 36c; cat. $3,000)

Expertization: 1980 PF certificate: "it is a genuine philatelic usage".

Provenance: Henry Schneider, Siegel, October 1996; Lot 135
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 36i, 36vi,An appealing used pair with segmented cork cancels, right stamp shows the elusive, unmistakable Major Re-entry (Position 97 of the "Montreal" plate) with distinguishable features such as mangled "CENTS", doubling in both lower "2s", in Queen
564
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 36i, 36vi,An appealing used pair with segmented cork cancels, right stamp shows the elusive, unmistakable Major Re-entry (Position 97 of the "Montreal" plate) with distinguishable features such as mangled "CENTS", doubling in both lower "2s", in Queen's neck; tiny corner crease on left stamp, the key right stamp is sound and very well centered with large margins, choice, VF+
Cat. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1870 (March 8) An unusually clean and superb registered cover mailed from Truro, Nova Scotia to Acadia Mines, Pictou County, bearing Large Queen 2c green and the elusive Small Queen 3c copper red, perf 12½, the stamp quite well centered with large margins and tied by an outstanding strike of the two-ring
565
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1870 (March 8) An unusually clean and superb registered cover mailed from Truro, Nova Scotia to Acadia Mines, Pictou County, bearing Large Queen 2c green and the elusive Small Queen 3c copper red, perf 12½, the stamp quite well centered with large margins and tied by an outstanding strike of the two-ring '54' cancellation, equally well-struck Truro double arc dispatch datestamp at left, instructional two-line REGISTERED LETTER No___ handstamp with manuscript registry number "244"; paying the 3c letter rate plus the 2c registration. A wonderful cover of the utmost rarity and beauty, XF GEM (Unitrade 24, 37d)

Provenance: S.J. Menich, Firby Auctions, June 2000; Lot 25
Dale-Lichtenstein ???????


Literature: Illustrated in Winthrop Boggs "The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada" handbook on page 278.

Census: According to Keenlyside, only six covers bearing 2c Large Queen and the 3c Small Queen perf 12½ have been reported.
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 38,A nice mint example of this elusive shade, very well centered with portion of BABN imprint in top margin, light hinging in selvedge only, full smooth off-white original gum characteristic of a late Montreal printing, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
566
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 38,A nice mint example of this elusive shade, very well centered with portion of BABN imprint in top margin, light hinging in selvedge only, full smooth off-white original gum characteristic of a late Montreal printing, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $3,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 39,A select top margin mint single with great colour on fresh paper, well centered and large margined, lightly hinged in the selvedge only; a beautiful stamp that will stand out in anyone
567
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 39,A select top margin mint single with great colour on fresh paper, well centered and large margined, lightly hinged in the selvedge only; a beautiful stamp that will stand out in anyone's collection, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 41variety,A visually striking major misperforation variety resulting in lower value tablets shown at top, mint NH; a dramatic stamp. 1991 Greene Foundation cert. (as Scott 37)
568
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 41variety,A visually striking major misperforation variety resulting in lower value tablets shown at top, mint NH; a dramatic stamp. 1991 Greene Foundation cert. (as Scott 37)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 42,An incredibly large margined mint example, very well centered with rich colour on yellowish wove paper characteristic of a late Ottawa printing, full original gum, NEVER HINGED. A great stamp that will stand out in anyone
569
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 42,An incredibly large margined mint example, very well centered with rich colour on yellowish wove paper characteristic of a late Ottawa printing, full original gum, NEVER HINGED. A great stamp that will stand out in anyone's collection, XF NH JUMBO; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $900+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 45,Select mint example with deep rich colour on fresh paper, quite well centered with full original gum, never hinged and nearly VF
570
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 45,Select mint example with deep rich colour on fresh paper, quite well centered with full original gum, never hinged and nearly VF
Cat. $1,650
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1896 (May 6) A spectacular cover bearing every postage stamp that was in circulation at the time - the 15c Large Queen (bluish grey shade), Small Queen Ottawa printings complete from ½c black to 10c rose carmine and the 1893 20c & 50c Widow Weeds, cancelled by oval "R" registration handstamps, mailed from Hamilton to Stapleton, New York, dispatch, transit and arrival backstamps. A terrific frontispiece for any Small Queen collection, VF (Unitrade 30b, 34/45a, 46-47)
571
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1896 (May 6) A spectacular cover bearing every postage stamp that was in circulation at the time - the 15c Large Queen (bluish grey shade), Small Queen Ottawa printings complete from ½c black to 10c rose carmine and the 1893 20c & 50c Widow Weeds, cancelled by oval "R" registration handstamps, mailed from Hamilton to Stapleton, New York, dispatch, transit and arrival backstamps. A terrific frontispiece for any Small Queen collection, VF (Unitrade 30b, 34/45a, 46-47)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,An extraordinary Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in lake - the adopted colour of the One dollar denomination, die sunk directly to remarkable full-size card 226 x 151mm, ABNC pencil notation "29" at top right (a colour code identification among the 36 different trial colours submitted). Outstanding in all respects, XF (Minuse & Pratt 53TC1b)
572
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,An extraordinary Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in lake - the adopted colour of the One dollar denomination, die sunk directly to remarkable full-size card 226 x 151mm, ABNC pencil notation "29" at top right (a colour code identification among the 36 different trial colours submitted). Outstanding in all respects, XF (Minuse & Pratt 53TC1b)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,An exceptional Trial Colour Large Die Proof, printed in deep dark violet - colour and impression similar to the issued 8 cent; die sunk directly on card 127 x 101mm. Archival adhesive brush marks on back and trifle spots at right, a very rare coloured die proof, VF
573
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,An exceptional Trial Colour Large Die Proof, printed in deep dark violet - colour and impression similar to the issued 8 cent; die sunk directly on card 127 x 101mm. Archival adhesive brush marks on back and trifle spots at right, a very rare coloured die proof, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,Large Trial Colour Die Proof in green - colour of the issued two cent denomination, on india paper 70 x 45mm, small spot of natural unevenness of india paper but essentially sound and showing die sinkage on both sides. A rare and striking coloured proof ideal for the specialist, VF
574
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,Large Trial Colour Die Proof in green - colour of the issued two cent denomination, on india paper 70 x 45mm, small spot of natural unevenness of india paper but essentially sound and showing die sinkage on both sides. A rare and striking coloured proof ideal for the specialist, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,Trial Colour Large Die Proof, engraved, printed in black (the colour of the half cent stamp) on india paper 55 x 45mm, rare, VF
575
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 53,Trial Colour Large Die Proof, engraved, printed in black (the colour of the half cent stamp) on india paper 55 x 45mm, rare, VF
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 55,An impressive, post office fresh mint example, very well centered with large margins; difficult to find this nice, VF+ NH
576
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 55,An impressive, post office fresh mint example, very well centered with large margins; difficult to find this nice, VF+ NH
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 56,A choice mint single with amazing deep rich colour on fresh paper, VF+ NH
577
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 56,A choice mint single with amazing deep rich colour on fresh paper, VF+ NH
Cat. $600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 59,A precisely centered mint example, a sought-after corner margin position, with lovely deep colour and large margins, negligible corner gum bend. An impressive stamp, VF+ NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
578
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 59,A precisely centered mint example, a sought-after corner margin position, with lovely deep colour and large margins, negligible corner gum bend. An impressive stamp, VF+ NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,350
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 60,A premium mint example with sheet margin at left, well centered, brilliant colour and full unblemished original gum; a very nice stamp, VF NH
579
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 60,A premium mint example with sheet margin at left, well centered, brilliant colour and full unblemished original gum; a very nice stamp, VF NH
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 61,An attractive, fresh mint example of this sought-after high value, nicely centered with full pristine original gum, VF NH; 1990 Greene Foundation cert.
580
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 61,An attractive, fresh mint example of this sought-after high value, nicely centered with full pristine original gum, VF NH; 1990 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $3,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 64,An impressive lower margin mint single with balanced margins, unusually true rich colour, negligible natural gum bend, full original gum, NEVER HINGED. A highly select mint example of this coveted high value, VF+ NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
581
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 64,An impressive lower margin mint single with balanced margins, unusually true rich colour, negligible natural gum bend, full original gum, NEVER HINGED. A highly select mint example of this coveted high value, VF+ NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $6,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 65,A post office fresh mint single of this sought-after high value, rich colour on fresh paper, nicely centered, small faint trace of fingerprint on gum, full original gum, VF NH; clear 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
582
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 65,A post office fresh mint single of this sought-after high value, rich colour on fresh paper, nicely centered, small faint trace of fingerprint on gum, full original gum, VF NH; clear 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $6,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 67,An outstanding mint example, precisely centered with noticeably large margins, deep rich colour and full pristine original gum; as nice as they come, XF NH GEM
583
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 67,An outstanding mint example, precisely centered with noticeably large margins, deep rich colour and full pristine original gum; as nice as they come, XF NH GEM
Cat. $240+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1898 (December 24) Cover to Saginaw, Michigan bearing two ½c Jubilee and a 2c Map, right stamp with perf flaws due to placement, cover tear at lower left; tied by Acton DE 24 98 squared circles, a fourth clearer strike at lower left. An unusual franking paying the 3c letter rate to USA on Christmas Eve, Fine (Unitrade 50, 85) ex. Nels Pelletier (May 1982; Lot 561), Jim Hennok (December 2005; Lot 2063)
584
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1898 (December 24) Cover to Saginaw, Michigan bearing two ½c Jubilee and a 2c Map, right stamp with perf flaws due to placement, cover tear at lower left; tied by Acton DE 24 98 squared circles, a fourth clearer strike at lower left. An unusual franking paying the 3c letter rate to USA on Christmas Eve, Fine (Unitrade 50, 85) ex. Nels Pelletier (May 1982; Lot 561), Jim Hennok (December 2005; Lot 2063)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1899 (February 24) 3c Queen Victoria postal envelope uprated with 3c Jubilee and two shades of the 2c Map tied by Montreal postmarks, paying 10c double UPU letter rate to Switzerland with London MR 4 transit and Chaux de Fonds 6 III 99 receiver backstamps. An unusual Map stamp cover, VF (Unitrade 86, 86b, 53, Webb EN10)
585
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1899 (February 24) 3c Queen Victoria postal envelope uprated with 3c Jubilee and two shades of the 2c Map tied by Montreal postmarks, paying 10c double UPU letter rate to Switzerland with London MR 4 transit and Chaux de Fonds 6 III 99 receiver backstamps. An unusual Map stamp cover, VF (Unitrade 86, 86b, 53, Webb EN10)
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Prepared by Perkins Bacon Company, London, engraved by American Bank Note Company; a Large Die Essay in deep red on thick white wove paper (0.005" thick), showing colourless numerals in lower corners. A rare and desirable King Edward VII die essay, VF
586
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Prepared by Perkins Bacon Company, London, engraved by American Bank Note Company; a Large Die Essay in deep red on thick white wove paper (0.005" thick), showing colourless numerals in lower corners. A rare and desirable King Edward VII die essay, VF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Prepared by Perkins Bacon Company, London, engraved by American Bank Note Company; a Large Die Essay in bluish green on thick white wove paper (0.0055" thick), showing colourless numerals in lower corners. Light ageing at right and trivial stain spots, nevertheless a rare die essay, Fine (Minuse & Pratt 89E-Ae)
587
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Prepared by Perkins Bacon Company, London, engraved by American Bank Note Company; a Large Die Essay in bluish green on thick white wove paper (0.0055" thick), showing colourless numerals in lower corners. Light ageing at right and trivial stain spots, nevertheless a rare die essay, Fine (Minuse & Pratt 89E-Ae)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Plate essay block in dark grey on gummed white wove paper with vertical mesh, showing colourless numerals in lower corners; minor gum wrinkling at lower left, lower pair is NH. Seldom encountered as a block, VF OG
588
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Plate essay block in dark grey on gummed white wove paper with vertical mesh, showing colourless numerals in lower corners; minor gum wrinkling at lower left, lower pair is NH. Seldom encountered as a block, VF OG
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Large Die Proof printed in dark green, colour of issue, on india paper 64 x 82mm, die sunk on larger card 102 x 177mm; showing die "F-166" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. Rarely offered, VF
589
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 89,Large Die Proof printed in dark green, colour of issue, on india paper 64 x 82mm, die sunk on larger card 102 x 177mm; showing die "F-166" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. Rarely offered, VF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1910 (March 1) Pepto Mangan multi-coloured advertising card with Roman theme and printed message regarding medicine on back, bearing 1c green KEVII, Montreal Style 4 inverted precancel addressed to St. Denis with neat St. Denis Riv. Richelieu, Que MR 1 10 split ring receiver on back. Superb in all respects, XF (Unitrade 89xx)
590
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1910 (March 1) Pepto Mangan multi-coloured advertising card with Roman theme and printed message regarding medicine on back, bearing 1c green KEVII, Montreal Style 4 inverted precancel addressed to St. Denis with neat St. Denis Riv. Richelieu, Que MR 1 10 split ring receiver on back. Superb in all respects, XF (Unitrade 89xx)
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1905 (March 6) Frictionless, Bearing Metal multi-coloured advertising envelope bearing pair of 1c green KEVII cancelled by light grids, Fergus MR 6 05 CDS dispatch at centre, addressed to Moncton, NB with receiver backstamp, a nice cover with bright colours, VF (Unitrade 89)
591
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1905 (March 6) Frictionless, Bearing Metal multi-coloured advertising envelope bearing pair of 1c green KEVII cancelled by light grids, Fergus MR 6 05 CDS dispatch at centre, addressed to Moncton, NB with receiver backstamp, a nice cover with bright colours, VF (Unitrade 89)
Est. $150+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90,Large Die Proof printed in carmine, colour of issue, on india paper 61 x 73mm die sunk on larger card 102 x 100mm; die "F-167" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design; in immaculate condition. We have not offered a two cent die proof in the issued colour for many years, XF; ex. Alan Selby "ASTOC" KEVII Collection, Firby, March 2007; Lot 527
592
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90,Large Die Proof printed in carmine, colour of issue, on india paper 61 x 73mm die sunk on larger card 102 x 100mm; die "F-167" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design; in immaculate condition. We have not offered a two cent die proof in the issued colour for many years, XF; ex. Alan Selby "ASTOC" KEVII Collection, Firby, March 2007; Lot 527
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90c,A scarce imperforate block in the distinctive deeper shade, ungummed as issued, VF; customary small ink marks between stamps (allegedly done by Fred Jarrett on many of the Type I imperforates from Plate 1).
593
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90c,A scarce imperforate block in the distinctive deeper shade, ungummed as issued, VF; customary small ink marks between stamps (allegedly done by Fred Jarrett on many of the Type I imperforates from Plate 1).
Cat. $2,200
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90f,A remarkable mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between stamps and at foot - believed to one of only four known; tiny surface scape on top stamp, full original gum, lightly hinged. A rarity of the KEVII definitive series, Fine LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. (Cat. as fine)
594
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90f,A remarkable mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between stamps and at foot - believed to one of only four known; tiny surface scape on top stamp, full original gum, lightly hinged. A rarity of the KEVII definitive series, Fine LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. (Cat. as fine)
Cat. $5,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90iv, v,The set of three mint blocks of four with matching sheet margin at foot: bright shade (Plate 31) with black line; deeper carmine shade (Plate 32) with black line; and (Plate 43) with red line. Slight wrinkles or bends on two but nevertheless in well-above average condition for these elusive imperforates, VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90iv, v,The set of three mint blocks of four with matching sheet margin at foot: bright shade (Plate 31) with black line; deeper carmine shade (Plate 32) with black line; and (Plate 43) with red line. Slight wrinkles or bends on two but nevertheless in well-above average condition for these elusive imperforates, VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90iv, v,The set of three mint blocks of four with matching sheet margin at foot: bright shade (Plate 31) with black line; deeper carmine shade (Plate 32) with black line; and (Plate 43) with red line. Slight wrinkles or bends on two but nevertheless in well-above average condition for these elusive imperforates, VF NH
595
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90iv, v,The set of three mint blocks of four with matching sheet margin at foot: bright shade (Plate 31) with black line; deeper carmine shade (Plate 32) with black line; and (Plate 43) with red line. Slight wrinkles or bends on two but nevertheless in well-above average condition for these elusive imperforates, VF NH
Cat. $2,700
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90xxxiv,Experimental Coil horizontal pair with vending machine rouletting (Type II), sheet margin at left, rouletting well clear of design and well centered as a result, bright fresh colour and full original gum, NEVER HINGED. Rarely seen in such premium quality, VF NH; 1996 Greene Foundation cert. (as old 90xi number)
596
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 90xxxiv,Experimental Coil horizontal pair with vending machine rouletting (Type II), sheet margin at left, rouletting well clear of design and well centered as a result, bright fresh colour and full original gum, NEVER HINGED. Rarely seen in such premium quality, VF NH; 1996 Greene Foundation cert. (as old 90xi number)
Cat. $6,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1904 (April 25) "True Fruit" Soda Fountain Requisites superb multi-coloured cover with original letter enclosed, franked with 2c carmine, small perf flaw, tied by Toronto machine cancellation, Manchester, NH, USA receiver backstamp; a remarkable cover with bright colours that really stands out, VF (Unitrade 90)
597
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1904 (April 25) "True Fruit" Soda Fountain Requisites superb multi-coloured cover with original letter enclosed, franked with 2c carmine, small perf flaw, tied by Toronto machine cancellation, Manchester, NH, USA receiver backstamp; a remarkable cover with bright colours that really stands out, VF (Unitrade 90)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 91,An engraved Large Die Proof printed in the issued colour, on india paper 62 x 74mm, die sunk on larger card 76 x 86mm; die "F-168" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. Corner crease at top left and small mounting mark at right, inconsequential and outside the die sinkage area. A very rare KEVII die proof, VF
598
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 91,An engraved Large Die Proof printed in the issued colour, on india paper 62 x 74mm, die sunk on larger card 76 x 86mm; die "F-168" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. Corner crease at top left and small mounting mark at right, inconsequential and outside the die sinkage area. A very rare KEVII die proof, VF
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 92,An engraved Large Die Proof printed in the issued colour on card mounted india paper 65 x 75mm; die "F-169" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. Nearly full die sinkage, archival adhesive marks on back as it was originally affixed to "INDEX" card; small part of "IN" of "INDEX" handstamp in green visible at foot. A very rare KEVII die proof, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1999; Lot 621), Sir Gawaine Baillie (Sale VII - BNA, May 2006; Lot 1280)
599
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 92,An engraved Large Die Proof printed in the issued colour on card mounted india paper 65 x 75mm; die "F-169" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. Nearly full die sinkage, archival adhesive marks on back as it was originally affixed to "INDEX" card; small part of "IN" of "INDEX" handstamp in green visible at foot. A very rare KEVII die proof, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1999; Lot 621), Sir Gawaine Baillie (Sale VII - BNA, May 2006; Lot 1280)
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 92iii,A well centered plate strip of five with full "OTTAWA - No - 2" imprint and printing order "93" at right, characteristic colour and impression of the last printing, folded along perforations between second and third stamps and tiny negligible gum inclusion on second stamp. A lovely plate imprint strip with the three right-hand stamps particularly well centered, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $4,500 as singles)
600
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 92iii,A well centered plate strip of five with full "OTTAWA - No - 2" imprint and printing order "93" at right, characteristic colour and impression of the last printing, folded along perforations between second and third stamps and tiny negligible gum inclusion on second stamp. A lovely plate imprint strip with the three right-hand stamps particularly well centered, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $4,500 as singles)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 92iii,A spectacular mint example, superb centering with equally impressive balanced large margins, brilliant colour on fresh paper, sheet margin at right and full immaculate original gum. A great stamp that will stand out in anyone
601
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 92iii,A spectacular mint example, superb centering with equally impressive balanced large margins, brilliant colour on fresh paper, sheet margin at right and full immaculate original gum. A great stamp that will stand out in anyone's collection, XF NH GEM
Cat. $900+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 93,A superb Large Die Proof printed in brown lilac, colour of issue, on india paper 62 x 75mm die sunk on larger card 146 x 213mm; die "F-170" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. An impressive and highly desirable large die proof of great rarity, XF; ex. Dr. Alan Selby "ASTOC" KEVII Collection, Firby, March 2007; Lot 530
602
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 93,A superb Large Die Proof printed in brown lilac, colour of issue, on india paper 62 x 75mm die sunk on larger card 146 x 213mm; die "F-170" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. An impressive and highly desirable large die proof of great rarity, XF; ex. Dr. Alan Selby "ASTOC" KEVII Collection, Firby, March 2007; Lot 530
Est. $3,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 94,Large Die Proof printed in olive green, colour of issue, on india paper 60 x 62mm die sunk on large card 142 x 213mm; die "F-178" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. A superb die proof, very few exist in the issued colour, XF; ex. Dr. Alan Selby "ASTOC" KEVII Collection, Firby, March 2007; Lot 517
603
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 94,Large Die Proof printed in olive green, colour of issue, on india paper 60 x 62mm die sunk on large card 142 x 213mm; die "F-178" number and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. A superb die proof, very few exist in the issued colour, XF; ex. Dr. Alan Selby "ASTOC" KEVII Collection, Firby, March 2007; Lot 517
Est. $3,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 94i,An extremely well centered mint example with wide margins, deep vivid colour easily distinguishable from the more common olive green shade, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. The nicest gum we have seen of this tough stamp, rarely encountered in such superior quality, XF NH Expertization: 1994 Greene certificate for a strip of three from which it originates. Provenance: "Crossings" Collection, Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 325
604
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 94i,An extremely well centered mint example with wide margins, deep vivid colour easily distinguishable from the more common olive green shade, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. The nicest gum we have seen of this tough stamp, rarely encountered in such superior quality, XF NH

Expertization: 1994 Greene certificate for a strip of three from which it originates.

Provenance: "Crossings" Collection, Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 325
Cat. $4,725+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 95i,A superb mint example with outstanding colour - the deepest and most radiant shade we recall seeing on this key stamp, amazingly fresh on pristine paper, well centered with full original gum and very lightly hinged. A wonderful stamp for someone seeking top quality without paying a large premium for NH status, XF VLH GEM
605
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 95i,A superb mint example with outstanding colour - the deepest and most radiant shade we recall seeing on this key stamp, amazingly fresh on pristine paper, well centered with full original gum and very lightly hinged. A wonderful stamp for someone seeking top quality without paying a large premium for NH status, XF VLH GEM
Cat. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyoneTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyoneTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyoneTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyoneTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyoneTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyoneTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyoneTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyone
606
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,Engraved Large Die Proofs, the complete set of eight denominations in the issued colours, the hardened dies with full imprint and respective die number below designs, on india paper 70-77 x 61-63mm, die sunk on large cards 230 x 152-155mm (ex the two cent 139 x 107mm). A lovely set that will stand out in anyone's collection, VF-XF
Est. $7,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, SothebyTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2) Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby
607
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96-103,An exceptionally rare and choice set of eight Engraved Trial Colour Die Proofs, printed in black stamp size on thin white card (0.01" thick), each in pristine condition with sharp impression. Very few sets (almost invariably stamp size) exist printed in black, this set is one of finest, VF-XF (Minuse & Pratt 96TC2-103TC2)

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 1304
Senator Henry D. Hicks, Maresch Sale 259, November 1991; Lot 754
Est. $6,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96,Large Die Essay printed in black brown, displaying the unissued "King in Civilian Dress" (as opposed to the Military Uniform on the issued stamp); printed on india paper 76 x 63mm, die sunk on large card 153 x 93mm, rounded corners at right from a presentation album, die "F-192" and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. An outstanding die essay of great rarity, about half a dozen exist, XF showpiece (Minuse & Pratt 96E-Aa)
608
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 96,Large Die Essay printed in black brown, displaying the unissued "King in Civilian Dress" (as opposed to the Military Uniform on the issued stamp); printed on india paper 76 x 63mm, die sunk on large card 153 x 93mm, rounded corners at right from a presentation album, die "F-192" and American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint below design. An outstanding die essay of great rarity, about half a dozen exist, XF showpiece (Minuse & Pratt 96E-Aa)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1915 (January 15) "Business as usual" multi-coloured flags and bulldog advertising cover, franked with 2c carmine Admiral tied by St. John, NB CDS to Springhill, NS with receiver CDS. Colourful and attractive, VF (Unitrade 106)
609
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1915 (January 15) "Business as usual" multi-coloured flags and bulldog advertising cover, franked with 2c carmine Admiral tied by St. John, NB CDS to Springhill, NS with receiver CDS. Colourful and attractive, VF (Unitrade 106)
Est. $150+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Royal blue leather 255 x 163mm with gold embossed Canada Coat of Arms and inscribed "CANADIAN POSTAGE STAMP ISSUES" below with surrounding frameline, "A. L. Schomp" at lower right corner. Two-post booklet holding 18 pages and glassine interleaves, engraved inscriptions at foot of each page indicating stamps shown - 1927 Confederation, 1927 Special issue, Regular Issue 1928 (Scroll), Regular Issue 1930 (Arch), Regular Issue 1932 (Medallion), 1935 Regular Issue (KGV Pictorial), etc. In all 85 stamps affixed to pages; some edge wear to booklet. Very few of these booklets were custom-made for a select group of people; to the best of our knowledge this is the first such limited edition booklet we have seen, F-VF
610
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Royal blue leather 255 x 163mm with gold embossed Canada Coat of Arms and inscribed "CANADIAN POSTAGE STAMP ISSUES" below with surrounding frameline, "A. L. Schomp" at lower right corner. Two-post booklet holding 18 pages and glassine interleaves, engraved inscriptions at foot of each page indicating stamps shown - 1927 Confederation, 1927 Special issue, Regular Issue 1928 (Scroll), Regular Issue 1930 (Arch), Regular Issue 1932 (Medallion), 1935 Regular Issue (KGV Pictorial), etc. In all 85 stamps affixed to pages; some edge wear to booklet. Very few of these booklets were custom-made for a select group of people; to the best of our knowledge this is the first such limited edition booklet we have seen, F-VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 149c, 150c, 153c,A remarkable top margin set of three imperforate tête-bêche strips of twelve with 4.5mm vertical gutter between the booklet panes of six, Two cent with "2 TOP 916 AA" plate inscription; 2c & 5c light wrinkles or gum bends mostly confined to selvedge. A great set ideal for a serious collection, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $7,425)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 149c, 150c, 153c,A remarkable top margin set of three imperforate tête-bêche strips of twelve with 4.5mm vertical gutter between the booklet panes of six, Two cent with "2 TOP 916 AA" plate inscription; 2c & 5c light wrinkles or gum bends mostly confined to selvedge. A great set ideal for a serious collection, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $7,425)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 149c, 150c, 153c,A remarkable top margin set of three imperforate tête-bêche strips of twelve with 4.5mm vertical gutter between the booklet panes of six, Two cent with "2 TOP 916 AA" plate inscription; 2c & 5c light wrinkles or gum bends mostly confined to selvedge. A great set ideal for a serious collection, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $7,425)
611
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 149c, 150c, 153c,A remarkable top margin set of three imperforate tête-bêche strips of twelve with 4.5mm vertical gutter between the booklet panes of six, Two cent with "2 TOP 916 AA" plate inscription; 2c & 5c light wrinkles or gum bends mostly confined to selvedge. A great set ideal for a serious collection, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $7,425)
Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 454piv + variety,Upper left corner block of four, field stock, misguillotined and thus showing the entire gutter margin between panes, unusual, VF NH
612
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 454piv + variety,Upper left corner block of four, field stock, misguillotined and thus showing the entire gutter margin between panes, unusual, VF NH
Est. $150+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 457piii + variety,Left margin mint block of ten showing dramatic underinking culminating on both stamps in the fourth column, most unusual, VF NH
613
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 457piii + variety,Left margin mint block of ten showing dramatic underinking culminating on both stamps in the fourth column, most unusual, VF NH
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 460aiii,Complete booklet (BK61d) containing the very scarce booklet pane of 25 stamps, plus two labels, well centered with intact perforations on both sides, natural straight edge at foot. One of the key items of the 1967 Centennial series, VF NH
614
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 460aiii,Complete booklet (BK61d) containing the very scarce booklet pane of 25 stamps, plus two labels, well centered with intact perforations on both sides, natural straight edge at foot. One of the key items of the 1967 Centennial series, VF NH
Cat. $4,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1078 variety,Mint horizontal strip of five, last stamp with CANADA 34 omitted (shows the faintest trace of blue), scarce and striking, VF NH
615
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1078 variety,Mint horizontal strip of five, last stamp with CANADA 34 omitted (shows the faintest trace of blue), scarce and striking, VF NH
Est. $300+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1442b,Mint plate imprint sheet of twenty in pristine condition - the MISSING HOLOGRAM ERROR ON ALL TEN STAMPS, exceedingly rare, VF NH; 1996 K. Bileski cert.
616
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1442b,Mint plate imprint sheet of twenty in pristine condition - the MISSING HOLOGRAM ERROR ON ALL TEN STAMPS, exceedingly rare, VF NH; 1996 K. Bileski cert.
Cat. $25,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA BK75T1,Complete booklet contains UNTAGGED pane of 18 stamps, choice, VF NH and scarce
617
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA BK75T1,Complete booklet contains UNTAGGED pane of 18 stamps, choice, VF NH and scarce
Cat. $750
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA BK81T1, BK81T2,Two complete booklets - plain cover & wavy-line cover, each with untagged 17c green pane of 25 stamps + two imprint labels, scarce duo, VF NHTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA BK81T1, BK81T2,Two complete booklets - plain cover & wavy-line cover, each with untagged 17c green pane of 25 stamps + two imprint labels, scarce duo, VF NH
618
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA BK81T1, BK81T2,Two complete booklets - plain cover & wavy-line cover, each with untagged 17c green pane of 25 stamps + two imprint labels, scarce duo, VF NH
Cat. $1,500
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA BK81T2,Complete booklet with wavy-line cover, contains UNTAGGED 17c green pane of 25 stamps + two imprint labels, coloured counter mark on spine of booklet (appears on every 50th for accounting purposes), VF NH (Cat. as regular untagged booklet)
619
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA BK81T2,Complete booklet with wavy-line cover, contains UNTAGGED 17c green pane of 25 stamps + two imprint labels, coloured counter mark on spine of booklet (appears on every 50th for accounting purposes), VF NH (Cat. as regular untagged booklet)
Cat. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1918 (June 23) Captain Brian A. Peck Montreal to Toronto flight cover, bearing Admiral War Tax 2c+1c brown, Die II tied by clear triangular INAUGURAL SERVICE Via Service Aerial Mail, Montreal 23 / 6 / 18 handstamp flight cachet in red, second strike at left. The flight was postponed until the following day and finally reached Toronto around 5pm after two stops. Backstamped Toronto JUN 24 18 CDS; light bend to cover at foot. This is the FIRST DOMESTIC FLIGHT which was authorized by the Canadian Post Office to carry mail; a historically significant pioneer flight cover, F-VF and rare (AAMC PF-6; Unitrade MR4)
620
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1918 (June 23) Captain Brian A. Peck Montreal to Toronto flight cover, bearing Admiral War Tax 2c+1c brown, Die II tied by clear triangular INAUGURAL SERVICE Via Service Aerial Mail, Montreal 23 / 6 / 18 handstamp flight cachet in red, second strike at left. The flight was postponed until the following day and finally reached Toronto around 5pm after two stops. Backstamped Toronto JUN 24 18 CDS; light bend to cover at foot. This is the FIRST DOMESTIC FLIGHT which was authorized by the Canadian Post Office to carry mail; a historically significant pioneer flight cover, F-VF and rare (AAMC PF-6; Unitrade MR4)
Est. $1,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA CL9,A remarkable plate proof sheet in red and yellow on white wove paper, displaying tête-bêche centre rows with wide gutter margin between. A rare intact proof sheet, perhaps one or two others exist, VF NH
621
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA CL9,A remarkable plate proof sheet in red and yellow on white wove paper, displaying tête-bêche centre rows with wide gutter margin between. A rare intact proof sheet, perhaps one or two others exist, VF NH
Cat. $8,750
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA CL9,A remarkable plate proof sheet in black and yellow on white wove paper displaying tête-bêche centre rows with wide gutter margin between; one stamp with natural paper inclusion. A very rare intact proof sheet, perhaps one or two others exist, VF NH
622
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA CL9,A remarkable plate proof sheet in black and yellow on white wove paper displaying tête-bêche centre rows with wide gutter margin between; one stamp with natural paper inclusion. A very rare intact proof sheet, perhaps one or two others exist, VF NH
Cat. $8,750
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1927 (July 1) Red Lake - Sioux Lookout flight cover franked with pair of 1c yellow Admiral, Die I tied by Red Lake JUL 1 split ring departure, additional strike ties a (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two with HORIZONTAL (5c) RED LAKE handstamp (Type D) in violet, shows centrally struck Sioux Lookout JUL 4 arrival CDS, as well as on left 1c yellow stamp and on reverse. A highly desirable overprint variety on cover, extremely rare and VF (Unitrade CL21bi; AAMC CL21-2700b; about 5 pieces carried)
623
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1927 (July 1) Red Lake - Sioux Lookout flight cover franked with pair of 1c yellow Admiral, Die I tied by Red Lake JUL 1 split ring departure, additional strike ties a (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two with HORIZONTAL (5c) RED LAKE handstamp (Type D) in violet, shows centrally struck Sioux Lookout JUL 4 arrival CDS, as well as on left 1c yellow stamp and on reverse. A highly desirable overprint variety on cover, extremely rare and VF (Unitrade CL21bi; AAMC CL21-2700b; about 5 pieces carried)
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in dark brown on india paper 67 x 63mm, die sunk on full-size card measuring 225 x 151mm; the hardened die with die "F-126" number and ABNC imprint below design. A superb and very scarce die proof of Canada
624
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in dark brown on india paper 67 x 63mm, die sunk on full-size card measuring 225 x 151mm; the hardened die with die "F-126" number and ABNC imprint below design. A superb and very scarce die proof of Canada's first special delivery, VF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1,Plate proof pair printed in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, ample to large margins with sheet margin at top, scarce (only 73 are known from the 1990 ABNC Archive sales), VF
625
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1,Plate proof pair printed in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, ample to large margins with sheet margin at top, scarce (only 73 are known from the 1990 ABNC Archive sales), VF
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black, stamp size on card, affixed to slightly larger archival piece, VF and very rare
626
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black, stamp size on card, affixed to slightly larger archival piece, VF and very rare
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1ii,An impressive mint example, clearly showing the no shading in value tablet variety, well centered within large margins, exceptionally fresh with full unblemished original gum. A very difficult stamp to obtain in such top-quality - in our opinion undercatalogued as such, XF NH
627
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E1ii,An impressive mint example, clearly showing the no shading in value tablet variety, well centered within large margins, exceptionally fresh with full unblemished original gum. A very difficult stamp to obtain in such top-quality - in our opinion undercatalogued as such, XF NH
Cat. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E2,Engraved Die Proof, stamp size and printed in black directly to white card (0.011" thick), superb colour and amazingly sharp impression, very rare, XF
628
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E2,Engraved Die Proof, stamp size and printed in black directly to white card (0.011" thick), superb colour and amazingly sharp impression, very rare, XF
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E4,An unused example with SPECIMEN (inverted) handstamp overprint in violet, applied by a receiving Postal Administration, unusual, VF; 1977 BPA cert.
629
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E4,An unused example with SPECIMEN (inverted) handstamp overprint in violet, applied by a receiving Postal Administration, unusual, VF; 1977 BPA cert.
Est. $150+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E10,Large Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on india paper 113 x 73mm, die sunk on full-size card 226 x 152mm; showing die "XG 752" number and CBN imprint below design, additionally shows unusual double ring CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO LTD / OTTAWA / JUN 15 1942 datestamp in red along with pencil annotation "rec
630
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA E10,Large Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on india paper 113 x 73mm, die sunk on full-size card 226 x 152mm; showing die "XG 752" number and CBN imprint below design, additionally shows unusual double ring CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO LTD / OTTAWA / JUN 15 1942 datestamp in red along with pencil annotation "rec'd from Canada O-928" and "Printed + engraved in Canada" on reverse. A beautiful example of this very scarce die proof and in immaculate condition, XF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F1b,A scarce top margin Plate "A" strip of ten with full BABN imprint and counter at top left (unusual legible reverse offset of the counter shows at top right), perf separation between third and fourth columns, hinged in margin only, characteristic deep shade of late Montreal printing, Fine NH (Cat. $5,000 as single stamps)
631
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F1b,A scarce top margin Plate "A" strip of ten with full BABN imprint and counter at top left (unusual legible reverse offset of the counter shows at top right), perf separation between third and fourth columns, hinged in margin only, characteristic deep shade of late Montreal printing, Fine NH (Cat. $5,000 as single stamps)
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F1i,A fabulous right sheet margin mint block of eight with full BABN imprint, remarkably well centered with exceptional colour on fresh paper (an elusive shade that superseded the deep rose carmine shade just a few months later), full original gum, faint gum disturbance, two stamps NH. A visually striking plate imprint block, VF+ (Cat. as eight singles)
632
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F1i,A fabulous right sheet margin mint block of eight with full BABN imprint, remarkably well centered with exceptional colour on fresh paper (an elusive shade that superseded the deep rose carmine shade just a few months later), full original gum, faint gum disturbance, two stamps NH. A visually striking plate imprint block, VF+ (Cat. as eight singles)
Cat. $2,400
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F2,Two large margined plate proof singles in the known distinctive shades - green and yellow green, both on printed on thin white card; a scarce and attractive duo, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F2,Two large margined plate proof singles in the known distinctive shades - green and yellow green, both on printed on thin white card; a scarce and attractive duo, XF
633
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F2,Two large margined plate proof singles in the known distinctive shades - green and yellow green, both on printed on thin white card; a scarce and attractive duo, XF
Cat. $2,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F2a + variety,A top margin block of four with small portion of BABN imprint at left, vertical perforations are DOUBLED, disturbed part original gum with some paper adherence and perf separation in places strengthened by hinges, nevertheless visually striking and rare, Fine
634
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F2a + variety,A top margin block of four with small portion of BABN imprint at left, vertical perforations are DOUBLED, disturbed part original gum with some paper adherence and perf separation in places strengthened by hinges, nevertheless visually striking and rare, Fine
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F3,An exceedingly rare engraved Die Proof printed in blue on distinctive thin hard bond paper with horizontal mesh (0.003" thick), ample large margins all around. We know of only one other die proof of the Eight cent RLS in the issued colour, part of the famous Simpson, Lussey unique set. A glorious showpiece of the Registered Letter Stamps, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
635
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA F3,An exceedingly rare engraved Die Proof printed in blue on distinctive thin hard bond paper with horizontal mesh (0.003" thick), ample large margins all around. We know of only one other die proof of the Eight cent RLS in the issued colour, part of the famous Simpson, Lussey unique set. A glorious showpiece of the Registered Letter Stamps, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J1-J5,The complete set of five engraved trial colour die proofs, printed in black on card, stamp sized with ample margins all around, individually affixed to small archival cards, an extremely rare set, VF (Minuse & Pratt J1TC2a-J5TC2a as stamp size)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J1-J5,The complete set of five engraved trial colour die proofs, printed in black on card, stamp sized with ample margins all around, individually affixed to small archival cards, an extremely rare set, VF (Minuse & Pratt J1TC2a-J5TC2a as stamp size)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J1-J5,The complete set of five engraved trial colour die proofs, printed in black on card, stamp sized with ample margins all around, individually affixed to small archival cards, an extremely rare set, VF (Minuse & Pratt J1TC2a-J5TC2a as stamp size)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J1-J5,The complete set of five engraved trial colour die proofs, printed in black on card, stamp sized with ample margins all around, individually affixed to small archival cards, an extremely rare set, VF (Minuse & Pratt J1TC2a-J5TC2a as stamp size)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J1-J5,The complete set of five engraved trial colour die proofs, printed in black on card, stamp sized with ample margins all around, individually affixed to small archival cards, an extremely rare set, VF (Minuse & Pratt J1TC2a-J5TC2a as stamp size)
636
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J1-J5,The complete set of five engraved trial colour die proofs, printed in black on card, stamp sized with ample margins all around, individually affixed to small archival cards, an extremely rare set, VF (Minuse & Pratt J1TC2a-J5TC2a as stamp size)
Est. $3,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J3, J5,Large Die Proofs printed in violet, colour of issue on india paper 58-60 x 53-55mm, die sunk on large card 227 x 150mm, with die numbers "XG 188" and "XG 189" respectively; under-rated die proofs that were issued in 1928; other values from the first issue came into circulation in 1906, only a miniscule number exist, exceedingly rare in large format, XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J3, J5,Large Die Proofs printed in violet, colour of issue on india paper 58-60 x 53-55mm, die sunk on large card 227 x 150mm, with die numbers "XG 188" and "XG 189" respectively; under-rated die proofs that were issued in 1928; other values from the first issue came into circulation in 1906, only a miniscule number exist, exceedingly rare in large format, XF
637
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J3, J5,Large Die Proofs printed in violet, colour of issue on india paper 58-60 x 53-55mm, die sunk on large card 227 x 150mm, with die numbers "XG 188" and "XG 189" respectively; under-rated die proofs that were issued in 1928; other values from the first issue came into circulation in 1906, only a miniscule number exist, exceedingly rare in large format, XF
Est. $2,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J10,A superb mint example, unusually well centered with pristine original gum; hard to find, XF NH
638
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J10,A superb mint example, unusually well centered with pristine original gum; hard to find, XF NH
Cat. $320+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J11-J14,A remarkable set of five engraved British American Bank Note Company die proofs - stamp size as customary, printed in dark violet, colour of issue, on thick white glazed surface paper; each affixed to characteristic BABN thick cards 137-147 x 99-102mm. A very rarely offered complete set ideal for exhibition, VF Each proof has archival markings and / or handstamps as follow: 1c - boxed Assistant Deputy / Postmaster General APR 20 1934 handstamp and initialed, on back oval BABN Ottawa APR 19 1934 datestamp 2c - initialled "LJG" and dated "28/11/33" in pencil, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 28 1933 datestamp 4c - similar to the 2c 10c - similar to 2c, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 29 1933 No die proofs from the BABN Co. exist in large format. All proofs were reduced to stamp size.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J11-J14,A remarkable set of five engraved British American Bank Note Company die proofs - stamp size as customary, printed in dark violet, colour of issue, on thick white glazed surface paper; each affixed to characteristic BABN thick cards 137-147 x 99-102mm. A very rarely offered complete set ideal for exhibition, VF Each proof has archival markings and / or handstamps as follow: 1c - boxed Assistant Deputy / Postmaster General APR 20 1934 handstamp and initialed, on back oval BABN Ottawa APR 19 1934 datestamp 2c - initialled "LJG" and dated "28/11/33" in pencil, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 28 1933 datestamp 4c - similar to the 2c 10c - similar to 2c, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 29 1933 No die proofs from the BABN Co. exist in large format. All proofs were reduced to stamp size.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J11-J14,A remarkable set of five engraved British American Bank Note Company die proofs - stamp size as customary, printed in dark violet, colour of issue, on thick white glazed surface paper; each affixed to characteristic BABN thick cards 137-147 x 99-102mm. A very rarely offered complete set ideal for exhibition, VF Each proof has archival markings and / or handstamps as follow: 1c - boxed Assistant Deputy / Postmaster General APR 20 1934 handstamp and initialed, on back oval BABN Ottawa APR 19 1934 datestamp 2c - initialled "LJG" and dated "28/11/33" in pencil, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 28 1933 datestamp 4c - similar to the 2c 10c - similar to 2c, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 29 1933 No die proofs from the BABN Co. exist in large format. All proofs were reduced to stamp size.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J11-J14,A remarkable set of five engraved British American Bank Note Company die proofs - stamp size as customary, printed in dark violet, colour of issue, on thick white glazed surface paper; each affixed to characteristic BABN thick cards 137-147 x 99-102mm. A very rarely offered complete set ideal for exhibition, VF Each proof has archival markings and / or handstamps as follow: 1c - boxed Assistant Deputy / Postmaster General APR 20 1934 handstamp and initialed, on back oval BABN Ottawa APR 19 1934 datestamp 2c - initialled "LJG" and dated "28/11/33" in pencil, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 28 1933 datestamp 4c - similar to the 2c 10c - similar to 2c, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 29 1933 No die proofs from the BABN Co. exist in large format. All proofs were reduced to stamp size.
639
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA J11-J14,A remarkable set of five engraved British American Bank Note Company die proofs - stamp size as customary, printed in dark violet, colour of issue, on thick white glazed surface paper; each affixed to characteristic BABN thick cards 137-147 x 99-102mm. A very rarely offered complete set ideal for exhibition, VF

Each proof has archival markings and / or handstamps as follow:
1c - boxed Assistant Deputy / Postmaster General APR 20 1934 handstamp and initialed, on back oval BABN Ottawa APR 19 1934 datestamp
2c - initialled "LJG" and dated "28/11/33" in pencil, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 28 1933 datestamp
4c - similar to the 2c
10c - similar to 2c, on back oval BABN Ottawa NOV 29 1933

No die proofs from the BABN Co. exist in large format. All proofs were reduced to stamp size.
Est. $2,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1952 (November 28) Large brown envelope 377 x 242mm from Department of Veterans Affairs, folded vertically for presentation, sent registered mail from Sackville, NB to Moncton and bearing an impressive block of ten of 10c Drying Furs, overprinted "G" official, left stamp in second row shows the overprint error (Pos. 31), each stamp attractively tied by Sackville CDS dispatch. A very scarce commercial usage of the missing "G" official, F-VF (Unitrade O26a)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1952 (November 28) Large brown envelope 377 x 242mm from Department of Veterans Affairs, folded vertically for presentation, sent registered mail from Sackville, NB to Moncton and bearing an impressive block of ten of 10c Drying Furs, overprinted "G" official, left stamp in second row shows the overprint error (Pos. 31), each stamp attractively tied by Sackville CDS dispatch. A very scarce commercial usage of the missing "G" official, F-VF (Unitrade O26a)THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1952 (November 28) Large brown envelope 377 x 242mm from Department of Veterans Affairs, folded vertically for presentation, sent registered mail from Sackville, NB to Moncton and bearing an impressive block of ten of 10c Drying Furs, overprinted "G" official, left stamp in second row shows the overprint error (Pos. 31), each stamp attractively tied by Sackville CDS dispatch. A very scarce commercial usage of the missing "G" official, F-VF (Unitrade O26a)
640
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1952 (November 28) Large brown envelope 377 x 242mm from Department of Veterans Affairs, folded vertically for presentation, sent registered mail from Sackville, NB to Moncton and bearing an impressive block of ten of 10c Drying Furs, overprinted "G" official, left stamp in second row shows the overprint error (Pos. 31), each stamp attractively tied by Sackville CDS dispatch. A very scarce commercial usage of the missing "G" official, F-VF (Unitrade O26a)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX1,An impressive, post office fresh mint example of this notoriously difficult stamp, nicely centered with deep rich colour, full pristine original gum, NEVER HINGED. One of the hardest Canadian stamps to find in such premium quality, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
641
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX1,An impressive, post office fresh mint example of this notoriously difficult stamp, nicely centered with deep rich colour, full pristine original gum, NEVER HINGED. One of the hardest Canadian stamps to find in such premium quality, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $3,750
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1887 (February 12) 3c red postal envelope (140 x 80mm) mailed registered from Welland, Ont. to Hamilton, bearing 2c orange, indicia and RLS cancelled by circular grids, Welland dispatch and oval "R" registration handstamp struck at centre, Hamilton receiver on back; then entering Dead Letter Office with three different DLO markings on back, one of which is a US DLO marking (Mar 31 87), opened and sealed with two examples of 1879 Brown Officially Sealed Stamps at top, instructional "UNCLAIMED" marking struck on both sides of the envelope, minor soiling at left immaterial for such a great rarity. An impressive and very rare Officially Sealed cover, ideal for exhibition, VF (Unitrade F1, OX1, Webb EN4) Provenance: Horace Harrison, R. Lee Auctions, October 2003; Lot 275 Literature: Illustrated and discussed in Harrison, Arfken and Lussey "Canada
642
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1887 (February 12) 3c red postal envelope (140 x 80mm) mailed registered from Welland, Ont. to Hamilton, bearing 2c orange, indicia and RLS cancelled by circular grids, Welland dispatch and oval "R" registration handstamp struck at centre, Hamilton receiver on back; then entering Dead Letter Office with three different DLO markings on back, one of which is a US DLO marking (Mar 31 87), opened and sealed with two examples of 1879 Brown Officially Sealed Stamps at top, instructional "UNCLAIMED" marking struck on both sides of the envelope, minor soiling at left immaterial for such a great rarity. An impressive and very rare Officially Sealed cover, ideal for exhibition, VF (Unitrade F1, OX1, Webb EN4)

Provenance: Horace Harrison, R. Lee Auctions, October 2003; Lot 275

Literature: Illustrated and discussed in Harrison, Arfken and Lussey "Canada's Registered Mail 1802-1909" seminal work on page 260 figure 370. The three authors recorded only three OX1 covers in their combined 130+ years of collecting!

Est. $3,500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX2,Large margined plate proof single printed in black, colour of issue on card mounted india paper, VF+
643
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX2,Large margined plate proof single printed in black, colour of issue on card mounted india paper, VF+
Cat. $1,000
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX4,Trial Colour Die Proof in black, stamp size with large even margins, printed on thin card affixed on archival card; with superb impression and very rare in this colour, VF+
644
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX4,Trial Colour Die Proof in black, stamp size with large even margins, printed on thin card affixed on archival card; with superb impression and very rare in this colour, VF+
Est. $1,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX4P,Plate proof printed in brown black, issued colour, on card mounted india paper, with even margins all around, choice and exceptionally fresh, VF
645
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX4P,Plate proof printed in brown black, issued colour, on card mounted india paper, with even margins all around, choice and exceptionally fresh, VF
Cat. $800
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX4,A premium mint example of this difficult stamp, with unusually intact perforations, precise centering, brilliant fresh colour and full pristine original gum. Without question, one of the very finest mint examples we have seen, XF NH
646
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA OX4,A premium mint example of this difficult stamp, with unusually intact perforations, precise centering, brilliant fresh colour and full pristine original gum. Without question, one of the very finest mint examples we have seen, XF NH
Cat. $600+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (April 8) Ten cent dark brown embossed indicia postal envelope mailed from Toronto to New York, cancelled by diamond grid of Toronto with split ring dispatch at left, paying the current 10c letter rate to the US; no backstamp as customary. A scarce, clean usage of the Ten cent Nesbitt envelope, VF (Webb EN2)
647
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA 1864 (April 8) Ten cent dark brown embossed indicia postal envelope mailed from Toronto to New York, cancelled by diamond grid of Toronto with split ring dispatch at left, paying the current 10c letter rate to the US; no backstamp as customary. A scarce, clean usage of the Ten cent Nesbitt envelope, VF (Webb EN2)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FB18-FB36,Complete set of sixteen in issued colour plate proof blocks of four on india (the 20c exists in brown and lilac only), a great set in pristine condition, VF-XFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FB18-FB36,Complete set of sixteen in issued colour plate proof blocks of four on india (the 20c exists in brown and lilac only), a great set in pristine condition, VF-XF
648
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FB18-FB36,Complete set of sixteen in issued colour plate proof blocks of four on india (the 20c exists in brown and lilac only), a great set in pristine condition, VF-XF
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FB18-FB36,Set of 15 different values in issued colour plate proof blocks, slightly touching top frame on 1c & 50c blocks, otherwise all with large margins, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FB18-FB36,Set of 15 different values in issued colour plate proof blocks, slightly touching top frame on 1c & 50c blocks, otherwise all with large margins, VF
649
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FB18-FB36,Set of 15 different values in issued colour plate proof blocks, slightly touching top frame on 1c & 50c blocks, otherwise all with large margins, VF
Est. $500+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.
650
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FEG1-FEG7,The complete set of seven Large Die Proofs printed in vermilion, also a Trial Colour Large Die Proof of the 50 cent in blue (never issued). All on india paper with die number above design and die sunk on full-size cards 230 x 153mm; the $1 with small tear and corner card crease at top. A beautiful set of this very scarce die proofs, VF

Although the die proof of the 50 cent in blue is known (included with the set here), the other values - 60c, $2, $3 and $10 in blue - do not exist as proofs in any form.
Est. $5,000+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FPS6a,Fresh, reasonably centered mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally, scarce, F-VF NH
651
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FPS6a,Fresh, reasonably centered mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally, scarce, F-VF NH
Cat. $900
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FSC10,A well centered example with large margins, red serial number "020180" (early as red serial numbers started at "020001"), single-punch cancelled, VF
652
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FSC10,A well centered example with large margins, red serial number "020180" (early as red serial numbers started at "020001"), single-punch cancelled, VF
Cat. $1,200
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FSC14, 14a,With serial numbers "0001269" and "0018100" in purple and in blue respectively, both with single-punch cancel and in unusually choice condition, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FSC14, 14a,With serial numbers "0001269" and "0018100" in purple and in blue respectively, both with single-punch cancel and in unusually choice condition, VF
653
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FSC14, 14a,With serial numbers "0001269" and "0018100" in purple and in blue respectively, both with single-punch cancel and in unusually choice condition, VF
Cat. $1,150
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FWS5b, 6a, 15,The three different booklet panes of eight, choice and fresh, VF NH
654
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA FWS5b, 6a, 15,The three different booklet panes of eight, choice and fresh, VF NH
Cat. $930
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Manitoba MV1a,The complete mint pane of ten, not often seen, VF LH
655
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Manitoba MV1a,The complete mint pane of ten, not often seen, VF LH
Cat. $325
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Qu?bec QST1-QST8,Complete set of eight plate proof singles, plus a 1913 Bilingual $10 purple plate proof, all in issued colours on card mounted india paper, choice, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Qu?bec QST1-QST8,Complete set of eight plate proof singles, plus a 1913 Bilingual $10 purple plate proof, all in issued colours on card mounted india paper, choice, VFTHE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Qu?bec QST1-QST8,Complete set of eight plate proof singles, plus a 1913 Bilingual $10 purple plate proof, all in issued colours on card mounted india paper, choice, VF
656
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Qu?bec QST1-QST8,Complete set of eight plate proof singles, plus a 1913 Bilingual $10 purple plate proof, all in issued colours on card mounted india paper, choice, VF
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD1,Mint single with rouletting on two sides (the upper right stamp in the pane), tiny thin at top, a scarce and sought-after stamp, VF OG (Van Dam cat. $2,500)
657
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD1,Mint single with rouletting on two sides (the upper right stamp in the pane), tiny thin at top, a scarce and sought-after stamp, VF OG (Van Dam cat. $2,500)
Est. $750+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD2a,A brilliant fresh mint booklet pane of four, XF NH
658
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD2a,A brilliant fresh mint booklet pane of four, XF NH
Cat. $350
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD3,A choice mint example with fresh colours, VF NH
659
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD3,A choice mint example with fresh colours, VF NH
Cat. $260
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD3c,A selected, fresh mint imperforate sheet of five, scarce, VF NH
660
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation BCD3c,A selected, fresh mint imperforate sheet of five, scarce, VF NH
Cat. $2,400
661
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA Wildlife Conservation PC1-PC5,The set of six in singles and in blocks of four (PC6 as pane of five; natural gum skip on one stamp), some stamps perforated on all sides, VF NH (Van Dam cat. $900+)
Est. $250+
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS
662
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Selection of 24 stamps consisting of eleven singles and five pairs plus a BABN engraved vignette of a Beaver on india affixed to archival ledger piece. Mostly sound, including different papers, colours / shades, cancels, one is an 1859 perforated. Also two covers: 1855 Quebec to Kingston with vertical pair, lower stamp with Re-entry (B42) and 1856 Brantford to Hamilton single with blue concentric rings and CDS.
Est. $1,500+
663
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Neat lot of six different engraved vignettes, similar portraits / model used for 6p, 7½p & 12p and 10p stamps; also twelve stamps including #7a pinpoint thin otherwise XF, #8 mint (two with oxidized colour, one NH), #8a two used pairs with faults, one pair shows Re-entry (Pos. 58), #9 plate imprint single, small faults part OG. Also three covers: a #2 nice which may or may not originate on OC 15 1851 cover to New York; a #8 single on blue handmade wrapper Toronto to Cornwall; a #9 large margined example on cover does not originate.
Est. $5,000+
664
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 30 stamps on a stockpage, noting better such as 1c "Q" Flaw, 1c "E" Flaw (4), 1c deep rose on very thick paper, 5c Major Re-entry (Pos. 28), overall ageing, 12½c horizontal stitch watermark, centered top left; various shades and perfs, cancels including 12½c with grid in Green. A few flaws but mainly sound and F-VF
Est. $750+
665
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On stockpages or blank hingeless pages, often with diagram of location of re-entries, plate flaws or varieties. Many better varieties are shown such as Major Re-entry (Pos. 28; State 10, three used examples, one in a pair); major plate scratches (State 4; Pos. 65 and 75) both used on a cover, plus single used (Pos. 65), Log in Waterfall on two singles (two different states); Rock in Waterfall single; plus other lesser known but no less desirable varieties & plate flaws for the specialist. In addition the lot includes five used blocks of four and a block of six (all plated), a mint single and pair, latter creased, many choice used singles with cancellation interest (four-ring cancel section is offered separately in this auction). A great lot with in-depth coverage on this popular stamp, F-VF
Est. $2,000+
666
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Lot of 18 covers mostly bearing a 5c Beaver franking, noted clean small town cancelled covers, the elusive "Gouge" flaw (Whitworth PF123) on small cover to PEI postmarked Montreal DE 9 67, a superb large margined example on cover, also noted a strip of four on legal cover from Vienna, C.W. FE 12 68 (4-time domestic rate) and two registered covers with single 5c and pair of 1c rose. Condition from mixed to VF
Est. $750+
667
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Two old-time binders displaying 240 stamps in mounts on pages 5 x 7 inches, each with a large diagram and annotation of characteristics of the plate position (and state) along with Whitworth numbered plate flaws or re-entries when appropriate. Each page ranges from one stamp to five examples. A remarkable lot that has taken countless hours to plate and identify.
Est. $1,500+
668
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 20 stamps on 4 pages with mostly different numeral cancels, all originally purchased from K. Bileski stock with his notes & observations. Strikes are generally legible to clear, the odd flaw to be expected; a useful lot.
Est. $250+
669
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Interesting lot of about 20 different engraved vignettes, includes portraits of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Coat of Arms, Beaver, etc. Some with archival numbers, a few with imprint and / or die number. Condition mixed to very fine; an appealing lot that will "dress up" any collection.
Est. $750+
670
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On three stockpages, starts with a few Large & Small Queens including #22b part OG, #26 mint dull OG (Greene cert.), #30 LR corner position 100 with light plate crack in right margin, #47 LH, #62 SPECIMEN overprint VF OG, #63 OG, #91 worn plate NH, #95 mint NH sheet margin at foot, #99 & 102 VF NH, a few plate multiples, proofs and imperforates including two 20TC pairs with constant varieties, #22 & 27 plate proofs, #41a, #85a & 86a, #90xxxi strip of four (1979 Greene cert.), etc.
Est. $2,500+
671
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A nice selection on two stockpages, nearly all used, mostly sound and selected for different printings, shades, cancels, etc. Noted ½c black jumbo margined on unusually thick paper, mint ½c black later printing vertical mesh paper (Greene cert. stating Bothwell paper), 3c red strip of three with 2-ring '14', an amazing 12½c with huge margins, 15c red lilac nice grid cancelled pair, 3c laid paper, etc. The odd flaw but mainly sound and selected throughout.
Est. $1,000+
672
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A clean lot of 58 mint NH singles, mostly different with a high percentage in the 1897-1908 period noting better such as Small Queen ½c (2), 1c, 2c, corner margin 6c, 10c brown red, Jubilee ½c, 8c, 10c, 15c, Leaf 5c, Numeral ½c-10c, Edward 10c, Québec 20c, first and second postage due issues to the 10c, 2c scarlet vermilion RLS (F1b), etc. The odd gum problem or bend, mainly VF NH throughout.
Est. $2,500+
673
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Over 100 singles on pages with write-up and one stockpage, plus 6 covers. Myriad shades from pale blue grey of 1893 to deep violet black of 1897, various cancels and postmarks, etc. Condition varies from mixed to very fine; a great lot for the student.
Est. $300+
674
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Ten vignettes engraved by ABNC and BABN, in black on india, some card mounted. Portrait used as a model for 1893 Widow Weeds, Jubilee, Leaf & Numeral series. A few faults quite immaterial for these; several are no doubt scarce.
Est. $350+
675
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Over 50 booklet panes mostly KGV era mint NH, about 30 different including shades / printings, gum varieties, etc., noting 2c rose carmine Admiral, four NH booklet panes of six, all squat printings - in four distinctive shades (rare thus). Centering from Fine to Very Fine; a useful lot.
Est. $1,000+
676
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Most years present from 1966 to 1981, each still in the original K. Bileski retail envelope with typewritten notes. Includes matched sets of plate blocks, tagged, FDC, etc., VF, excellent coverage of the subject.
Est. $250+
677
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Lot of eight different, in coil pairs or strips including normal, misperf, imperforate, double perf and one strip of eight with normal and misperf which resulted from mis-alignment of one test stamp overlapping another, unusual. A scarce group.
Est. $250+
678
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Small mint NH assortment on a stockpage noting CL18, CL24, CL25e Malformed - Filled "O" variety, etc. Also mint pane of CL8 VLH, odds & ends.
Est. $250+
679
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Group of about 30 first flight cacheted covers including Commercial Airways, Cherry Airlines, Yukon Airways, Western Airways. Various flights, legs, cachets; couple varieties noted, etc. Clean lot; original retail was $1,200.
Est. $500+
680
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On three stockpages with mint 2c (42), 5c (4) and 8c. Various shades / printings on the 2c including blocks of four or larger, noting better left margin BABN imprint 2c rose carmine strip of four. Condition variable throughout; needs close examination.
Est. $750+
681
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A used assortment on stockpages with 2c (about 140) and 5c (35), nice range of shades and cancels; unchecked for plate varieties or perfs. Condition varies from mixed to very fine
Est. $200+
682
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Neat lot of 28 covers, Small Queen to Admiral era frankings. Various advertising themes with many multi-coloured, a couple Patriotics. Mainly clean F-VF condition.
Est. $1,000+
683
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Over 100 covers, cards and postal envelopes on stockpages in a Lighthouse binder. From Small Queen era to WWII censored mail (POW). Noted excellent late Queen Victorian era, unusual frankings, stationery to exotic destinations, squared circles, small town split ring CDS, registered mail, etc. Also noted 3c Small Queen cover to Henry Morgan, letter content enclosed shows the entire "Alexr. Pirie & Sons" Script Watermark, unusual and an excellent reference. Worth a closer look.
Est. $1,000+
684
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Eleven essential works: Vincent Graves Greene titles on Canada Pence, Cents, Large Queen (1st edition) and Small Queen (1st edition), Pratt Newfoundland Pence, Newfoundland Air Mails 1984 edition, Minuse & Pratt Essays and Proofs of British North America (scarce), Robson Lowe - Volume V - North America deluxe edition in two parts in hardcase, Firby Capex '96 Gems of Canadian Philately, The Lindemann Collection of Canada Large Queens, hardcover (scarce), The Work of Jean de Sperati, reprint edition 1997. Also 20 different important related auction catalogues 1958-1990, many being name-sales, most with prices realized. A useful lot.
Est. $350+
685
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS The famous series of 10 sales by H.R. Harmer, Inc, New York, 1968-1970, includes all four dedicated to British North America (#2, 5, 7, 10), as well as famous sales of Mauritius, Ceylon, British Guiana, South America, etc. Bound in two volumes with prices realized and auction preview. A must-have "name-sale" series.
Est. $250+
686
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Five Part 1950-1951 auction catalogues by Harmer, Rooke & Co. Inc, photocopy of prices realized enclosed, deluxe leatherbound. One of the most extensive Canadian collections ever sold at auction; included a 2 cent Laid Paper.
Est. $200+
687
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On hingeless blank pages with 64 pairs and 38 blocks of four (plus $3 plate proof block of six and strip of three with ABNC imprints). Appears all different, both issued and myriad trial colours on 1c to 50c and an impressive assay of bicoloured combinations on the high values, a valuable and desirable lot, VF
Est. $3,500+
688
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Three rare die proofs sunk on large cards - Gas Inspection 1897 $10 in brown, Electric Light Inspection 1900 50c Effigy in black with INDEX CARD handstamp and Weights & Measures 1897 20c in green. All handstamped "SPECIMEN" diagonally noting imperforate plate 1 block of FE10, Gas Inspection perforated Plate 1 blocks of FG18, 19, 22, Weights & Measures mint Plate 1 blocks of FWM34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 53, plus SPECIMEN singles of virtually all aforementioned blocks. An unusual and no doubt very rare assortment, mostly NH throughout
Est. $1,500+
689
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On quadrilled pages with mint, used and overprinted cancelled / specimen stamps, etc. A few others on two cards. Noted very scarce mint FU24a OHMS perfin with horizontal "CANCELLED" overprint, FU105 mint NH, specimen sets - FU1-13, 14-27, 56-64, 65-73, 87-95, etc. Clean condition throughout - seldom offered with such excellent coverage. (Van Dam cat. $5,941)
Est. $1,250+
690
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Mostly on blank hingeless pages noting better Supreme Court stamps such as Van Dam FSC2 mint NH, used FSC10, 12, 13, 19, 20a, mint NH FSC22 sheet of 20, etc. A few Excise Tax booklets / panes, FX45 $100 Excise Tax large die proof, Postal Note Die Proofs of FPS1, 3, 7 in issued colours, very scarce. Inspection stamps, Consular stamps, etc.
Est. $1,500+
691
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Dawson Mining Court 10c, 25c, $1 & $2 NH singles; Territorial Court Plate 1 blocks of four and singles of 10c, 25c, 50c & $2. Each stamp with diagonal SPECIMEN handstamp; many are NH. A rare and appealing group.
Est. $500+
692
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Excellent representation of Saskatchewan Law and Inspection stamps, noted also British Columbia BCL63a & 63b, various Quebec revenues including Unemployment 15c counterfeit. Retail envelopes from K. Bileski containing odds & ends. Some Duck stamps including BC 1947 50c booklet pane of 4 with pristine NH gum, etc.
Est. $750+
693
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Nearly 140 tobacco stamps in various shapes and sizes from small format to long strips, emphasis on 1897 series, virtually all without serial number (unfinished proofs) a high percentage with SPECIMEN handstamp. Also die proofs - two from KGV era 100 Cigarettes and 30 Cigars Series A and a third Liquor related. Some long strips folded or have faults as usual, but overall nice for these. Many multiples and also singles with plate number imprint. A desirable lot for the tobacco stamp enthusiast, Fine to Very Fine; a neat lot well worth viewing to further appreciate.
Est. $1,500+
694
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A selection of earlier mint and used stamps on cards, noting nice 3c Large Queen on 1869 cover, 2c blue Leaf UPU card to Japan, used #44ii Major Re-entry, F3 8c RLS used (3), etc. Also a large assortment of mint and used on K. Bileski stockpages with various mint NH issues from 1953 to early 1980s. Inspect.
Est. $250+
695
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Various K. Bileski retail envelopes with various oddities, noting selection of 1992 Canada in Space hologram sheetlets varieties, etc. Inspect.
Est. $350+
696
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Emphasis on Elizabethan era, a strong showing of booklets with myriad varieties, noted better such as BK39b, BK63b, BK75T1 untagged, BK80bii (5), Tagging varieties - many items have K. Bileski notes, 726ii pair, 1035aT1 untagged, other untagged and one-bar tagged, etc. Also an unusual Marianne 1950s Experiment Specimen imperforate sheetlet of 12, etc. Inspect.
Est. $500+
697
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS On stockpages in a binder with a hundreds from Small Queens to 1960s including varieties, coils, back-of-book. Postmark / Cancel interest throughout, overall nice condition throughout. Worth a close look.
Est. $500+
698
THE AFAB COLLECTION - CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Thousands of stamps, mint NH or used, plus large accumulation of modern era booklets, numerous Bileski offers still intact in their characteristic green or rose envelopes, varieties, etc. Substantial face value. Inspect.
Est. $750+
NEW SOUTH WALES
NEW SOUTH WALES B1-B2,Mint set with bright fresh colours, quite well centered with full original gum, small hinging on low value, key value very lightly hinged, F-VF (SG 280-281 £305)
1001
NEW SOUTH WALES B1-B2,Mint set with bright fresh colours, quite well centered with full original gum, small hinging on low value, key value very lightly hinged, F-VF (SG 280-281 £305)
Cat. $300
NEW SOUTH WALES B2,A choice used single with bright colours, centrally struck Woonona JY 11 1897 CDS postmark, VF (SG 281 £250)
1002
NEW SOUTH WALES B2,A choice used single with bright colours, centrally struck Woonona JY 11 1897 CDS postmark, VF (SG 281 £250)
Cat. $240
BARBADOS
BARBADOS 102, 110, 111,Three mint sheets of 50: includes 1906 watermark Crown CC 1f black & grey, 1907 watermark multiple Crown CA 1f black & grey and 2p black & orange. First sheet has overall vertical perforation flaws from buckling, second with some perf separation and flaws along vertical perforations at centre; last sheet with light gum crease along seventh column, but in otherwise great condition. Hinged in selvedge only, stamps NH, F-VF (SG 145, 158, 161; Scott 2022 cat. $1,935 for the two multiple CA sheets as hinged singles; other sheet not counted)
1003
BARBADOS 102, 110, 111,Three mint sheets of 50: includes 1906 watermark Crown CC 1f black & grey, 1907 watermark multiple Crown CA 1f black & grey and 2p black & orange. First sheet has overall vertical perforation flaws from buckling, second with some perf separation and flaws along vertical perforations at centre; last sheet with light gum crease along seventh column, but in otherwise great condition. Hinged in selvedge only, stamps NH, F-VF (SG 145, 158, 161; Scott 2022 cat. $1,935 for the two multiple CA sheets as hinged singles; other sheet not counted)
Est. $350+
BRAZIL
BRAZIL 56, 59,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proofs, engraved and printed in a lovely dark shade of purplish grey on white wove paper with vertical mesh. Brazil se-tenant pair with ABNC imprint and ornament scroll in lower margin; also other countries sample proofs from the same sheet with Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru & El Salvador. Nicaragua & El Salvador proofs with horizontal crease, otherwise VF
1004
BRAZIL 56, 59,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proofs, engraved and printed in a lovely dark shade of purplish grey on white wove paper with vertical mesh. Brazil se-tenant pair with ABNC imprint and ornament scroll in lower margin; also other countries sample proofs from the same sheet with Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru & El Salvador. Nicaragua & El Salvador proofs with horizontal crease, otherwise VF
Est. $500+
BRAZIL 56, 59,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proofs, LITHOGRAPHED, printed in brown lilac thin horizontal mesh wove paper, a distinctive dark rich colour with bold impression. The se-tenant pair with ABNC imprint and ornament scroll in lower margin; also sample proofs from the same sheet with Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru & El Salvador. Sound and selected quality, VF
1005
BRAZIL 56, 59,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proofs, LITHOGRAPHED, printed in brown lilac thin horizontal mesh wove paper, a distinctive dark rich colour with bold impression. The se-tenant pair with ABNC imprint and ornament scroll in lower margin; also sample proofs from the same sheet with Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru & El Salvador. Sound and selected quality, VF
Est. $500+
BRITISH GUIANA
BRITISH GUIANA 103-104 + variety,An unused pane of twelve perforated SPECIMEN diagonally, done so to prevent fraud on the government - Type I (three masts) on six positions and Type II (two masts) on other six. Originating from Second Setting (First printing) showing the elusive "1" with foot variety at Position 7 (SG 162c), a few mild creases hardly visible from the front, fresh, ungummed as issued, F-VF (SG 162/164 £1,005; no premium added for se-tenant pairs and as a complete pane)
1006
BRITISH GUIANA 103-104 + variety,An unused pane of twelve perforated SPECIMEN diagonally, done so to prevent fraud on the government - Type I (three masts) on six positions and Type II (two masts) on other six. Originating from Second Setting (First printing) showing the elusive "1" with foot variety at Position 7 (SG 162c), a few mild creases hardly visible from the front, fresh, ungummed as issued, F-VF (SG 162/164 £1,005; no premium added for se-tenant pairs and as a complete pane)
Est. $500+
CORFU
1007
CORFU On Scott pages, plus a few duplicates used on piece, multiples, etc. Noted Scott N30, NC2, NC6, NC11, etc. Overall nice condition, F-VF (Scott 2022 US$4,128)
Est. $750+
CYRENAICA
1008
CYRENAICA Nice clean collection on hingeless G.B.E. Italian-made pages, high degree of completion with regulars, semi-postals and airmails, from first issues to 1950 Autonomous State 1m-500m NH set of 13. Noted better 1924 5l Manzoni high value full original gum, appears NH (cat. as hinged). A lovely collection, F-VF (Scott 2022 US$1,482 + Sassone listed items)
Est. $350+
1009
CYRENAICA Mounted on Scott pages noting 1930 Agriculture airmail set, 1933 Balbo set of two, 1934 Rome - Buenos Aires, 1934 airmail semi-postal set of 10, 1950 Autonomous State 500m used, etc. Also 1950 postage due set (mint LH). F-VF (Scott 2022 US$3,260)
Est. $600+
EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA
EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 17-29A,Set of 14 complete to the 10 rupee, all in fresh mint blocks of four; the ½a-8a with horizontal serifed SPECIMEN overprint in black, high values with local SPECIMEN handstamp in violet applied diagonally, F-VF NH (SG 17-31)EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 17-29A,Set of 14 complete to the 10 rupee, all in fresh mint blocks of four; the ½a-8a with horizontal serifed SPECIMEN overprint in black, high values with local SPECIMEN handstamp in violet applied diagonally, F-VF NH (SG 17-31)
1010
EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 17-29A,Set of 14 complete to the 10 rupee, all in fresh mint blocks of four; the ½a-8a with horizontal serifed SPECIMEN overprint in black, high values with local SPECIMEN handstamp in violet applied diagonally, F-VF NH (SG 17-31)
Est. $1,500+
EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 40-54,An impressive complete set of 20 fresh mint pairs (ex 20r blue as two singles), each stamp with local SPECIMEN handstamp in violet applied horizontally or diagonally, all with full original gum, F-VF NH; an appealing and scarce set. (SG 44-63)EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 40-54,An impressive complete set of 20 fresh mint pairs (ex 20r blue as two singles), each stamp with local SPECIMEN handstamp in violet applied horizontally or diagonally, all with full original gum, F-VF NH; an appealing and scarce set. (SG 44-63)EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 40-54,An impressive complete set of 20 fresh mint pairs (ex 20r blue as two singles), each stamp with local SPECIMEN handstamp in violet applied horizontally or diagonally, all with full original gum, F-VF NH; an appealing and scarce set. (SG 44-63)
1011
EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA 40-54,An impressive complete set of 20 fresh mint pairs (ex 20r blue as two singles), each stamp with local SPECIMEN handstamp in violet applied horizontally or diagonally, all with full original gum, F-VF NH; an appealing and scarce set. (SG 44-63)
Est. $3,000+
ERITREA
1012
ERITREA A beautiful mint collection offered intact, on hingeless G.B.E. Italian-made album pages, high degree of completion including regulars, semi-postals, airmails, dues and parcel post. Nearly all overprinted early definitives are present including a few duplicates, also overprint varieties (some unlisted in Scott), better postage dues with 1903 10 lira overprint at top, 1920 20c overprint at bottom, 1903 50 lira & 100 lira, parcel post 1916 3 lira, 1917-1924 5c - 10 lira, etc. Majority are selected sound mint with fresh colours, F-VF; not often seen this comprehensive. (Scott 2022 US$17,460 + Sassone listed items)
Est. $3,500+
1013
ERITREA Mounted on Scott pages starting with complete 1892 overprinted issue, excellent representation of regular issues, semi-postals and other back-of-book, noting 1903 postage due set to the key 10 lira. A few flaws to be expected on earlier issues, generally F-VF (Scott 2022 US$8,744)
Est. $1,500+
FIUME
1014
FIUME In mounts on computer printed pages, going well beyond a one-of-each mint collection including different printings of overprints, surcharges, shades, perforations, shifts, double prints, inverts, imperforates, etc. Starts with a strong showing of 1918 Overprinted Hungary, then from 1919 a high degree of completion including a very impressive group of listed and unlisted varieties. Particularly strong 1920 Gabriele d'Annunzio & Anniversary issue with myriad overprints and surcharges. Although questionable overprints are to be expected (and sold on that merit) this is a beautiful collection which has been carefully assembled; numerous stamps with guarantee backstamps or signed. High catalogue value and worth close examination.
Est. $1,500+
FRANCE
FRANCE 226,A brilliant fresh mint souvenir sheet of four, slight corner gum bend at foot but overall condition is superior to many of the known sheetlets, full pristine original gum; a key souvenir sheet, VF NH (Yvert 1 € 5,500)
1015
FRANCE 226,A brilliant fresh mint souvenir sheet of four, slight corner gum bend at foot but overall condition is superior to many of the known sheetlets, full pristine original gum; a key souvenir sheet, VF NH (Yvert 1 € 5,500)
Cat. $3,750
FRANCE 246,A superior mint example with precise centering, bright fresh colours and full pristine original gum, seldom encountered this nice, XF NH; 2002 Roger Calves and Samuel Gautre certificates (Yvert 257A € 1,600 + 60% premium for well centered)
1016
FRANCE 246,A superior mint example with precise centering, bright fresh colours and full pristine original gum, seldom encountered this nice, XF NH; 2002 Roger Calves and Samuel Gautre certificates (Yvert 257A € 1,600 + 60% premium for well centered)
Cat. $1,325+
FRANCE B10,A superb mint corner margin single, remarkably well centered for the issue, which is known for its poor centering, displaying post office fresh colour and full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED; R. Calves guarantee handstamp on back. An outstanding stamp in all respects, virtually impossible to improve upon, XF NH GEM (Yvert 155 € 5,500 + 25% premium for well centered)
1017
FRANCE B10,A superb mint corner margin single, remarkably well centered for the issue, which is known for its poor centering, displaying post office fresh colour and full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED; R. Calves guarantee handstamp on back. An outstanding stamp in all respects, virtually impossible to improve upon, XF NH GEM (Yvert 155 € 5,500 + 25% premium for well centered)
Cat. $4,000+
FRANCE C15,A selected mint single with rich colour, nicely centered, VF LH (Yvert 15 € 800)
1018
FRANCE C15,A selected mint single with rich colour, nicely centered, VF LH (Yvert 15 € 800)
Cat. $625
1019
FRANCE An impressive lot in two stockbooks from 1876-1878 Type I stamps to 1900 2fr, many hundreds, denominations from 1c to 5fr. A few of each to several dozen, assembled for postmarks noting various types, RPO, coloured cancels, small towns and a few offices overseas. A wonderful lot that will appeal to the student or advanced collector alike. Mixed condition in places, but overall quite nice throughout, often with very fine to superb strikes.
Est. $750+
FRENCH COLONIES
1020
FRENCH COLONIES Organized in a thick stockbook starting with dozens of General Issues 1859-1880s, duplicated used with much postmark interest from various colonies and offices, Peace & Commerce issues, various denominations and colonies. Most colonies represented with a strong showing of Indo-China, colonies in Africa, Asia, Middle East, etc. Emphasis on pre-1920s with certain places up to 1960s. Condition from mixed to mainly F-VF. A remarkable lot deserving careful attention, high catalogue value.
Est. $1,000+
GIBRALTAR
GIBRALTAR 59, 59a-64,High value set of six on chalk surfaced paper, plus 2sh green and blue on ordinary paper, bright fresh colours, F-VF LH (SG 62-64, 62a, 72-74 £1,750)GIBRALTAR 59, 59a-64,High value set of six on chalk surfaced paper, plus 2sh green and blue on ordinary paper, bright fresh colours, F-VF LH (SG 62-64, 62a, 72-74 £1,750)
1021
GIBRALTAR 59, 59a-64,High value set of six on chalk surfaced paper, plus 2sh green and blue on ordinary paper, bright fresh colours, F-VF LH (SG 62-64, 62a, 72-74 £1,750)
Cat. $1,660
GIBRALTAR 76-92, 94,Brilliant fresh mint set of eighteen (both types of 3p), much nicer than normally seen, mostly LH, F-VF (SG 89-107, 109 £655)GIBRALTAR 76-92, 94,Brilliant fresh mint set of eighteen (both types of 3p), much nicer than normally seen, mostly LH, F-VF (SG 89-107, 109 £655)
1022
GIBRALTAR 76-92, 94,Brilliant fresh mint set of eighteen (both types of 3p), much nicer than normally seen, mostly LH, F-VF (SG 89-107, 109 £655)
Cat. $760
1023
GIBRALTAR On stockpages, noting mint 1889 surcharged set of 7, 1889-1895 Spanish currency set of 11 (less 1895 20c), 1912 KGV set of 10, 1921 £1 orange & black, etc. Many used as well, plus six covers / cards and a 1843 stampless to Scotland. A few flaws but mostly sound throughout, F-VF (Scott US$3,645+)
Est. $750+
1024
GIBRALTAR A few hundred on pages, light duplication but often with both mint and used examples on earlier issues. Noted a nice range of KGVI Pictorial issue including shades, perfs, watermark varieties, etc. Also a dozen unused scenic picture postcards. F-VF
Est. $250+
1025
GIBRALTAR Organized on stockpages, starts with a few dozen late KGV and KGVI issues with high values, perf changes, shades, etc. Quite well represented from 1953 onward including sheetlets and souvenir sheets, appears all NH from mid-1960s plus some older, F-VF (Scott cat. well over US$2,000)
Est. $500+
GREAT BRITAIN
GREAT BRITAIN 1,A superb used example with large margins, deep colour on fresh paper, black Maltese Cross cancellation, XF (SG 2 £375)
1026
GREAT BRITAIN 1,A superb used example with large margins, deep colour on fresh paper, black Maltese Cross cancellation, XF (SG 2 £375)
Cat. $375
GREAT BRITAIN 1,A choice used example with deep colour on fresh paper, red Maltese Cross cancel, VF (SG 2 £375)
1027
GREAT BRITAIN 1,A choice used example with deep colour on fresh paper, red Maltese Cross cancel, VF (SG 2 £375)
Cat. $375
GREAT BRITAIN 96a, 108, 109,Selected mint examples with SPECIMEN (14.75 x 1.75mm) handstamp, each with true bright colour on fresh paper with full original gum, the 2sh6p on the distinctive first printing blued paper; a lovely trio, VF LH (SG 175s, 181s, 183s £1,625)GREAT BRITAIN 96a, 108, 109,Selected mint examples with SPECIMEN (14.75 x 1.75mm) handstamp, each with true bright colour on fresh paper with full original gum, the 2sh6p on the distinctive first printing blued paper; a lovely trio, VF LH (SG 175s, 181s, 183s £1,625)GREAT BRITAIN 96a, 108, 109,Selected mint examples with SPECIMEN (14.75 x 1.75mm) handstamp, each with true bright colour on fresh paper with full original gum, the 2sh6p on the distinctive first printing blued paper; a lovely trio, VF LH (SG 175s, 181s, 183s £1,625)
1028
GREAT BRITAIN 96a, 108, 109,Selected mint examples with SPECIMEN (14.75 x 1.75mm) handstamp, each with true bright colour on fresh paper with full original gum, the 2sh6p on the distinctive first printing blued paper; a lovely trio, VF LH (SG 175s, 181s, 183s £1,625)
Est. $750+
GREAT BRITAIN 98-107,The complete set of ten with SPECIMEN handstamp (14.75 x 1.75mm) in black, all displaying true bright colours and full original gum, F-VF LH (SG 187s-196s £1,790)GREAT BRITAIN 98-107,The complete set of ten with SPECIMEN handstamp (14.75 x 1.75mm) in black, all displaying true bright colours and full original gum, F-VF LH (SG 187s-196s £1,790)
1029
GREAT BRITAIN 98-107,The complete set of ten with SPECIMEN handstamp (14.75 x 1.75mm) in black, all displaying true bright colours and full original gum, F-VF LH (SG 187s-196s £1,790)
Est. $750+
IRELAND
IRELAND 96-98,The set of three top right corner margin mint singles, hinged in selvedge only; 10sh with single pulled perf at foot, otherwise VF NH (SG 102-104 £450)
1030
IRELAND 96-98,The set of three top right corner margin mint singles, hinged in selvedge only; 10sh with single pulled perf at foot, otherwise VF NH (SG 102-104 £450)
Cat. $700
1031
IRELAND Displayed on stockpages singles, sets along with many souvenir sheets and sheetlets, plus some booklets, F-VF NH (Scott cat. well over US$1,500)
Est. $350+
ITALIAN COLONIES
1032
ITALIAN COLONIES Nice collection, all mint with fresh colours, displayed on hingeless G.B.E. Italian-made pages, complete General issues with regulars and airmails; also Italian East Africa 1938-1941 mostly present, clean condition throughout with some NH. F-VF (Scott 2022 US$2,142)
Est. $500+
1033
ITALIAN COLONIES On Scott pages, various used sets including Italian Colonies - General Issues for all Colonies, 1932 Garibaldi set of 15, 1933 Eritrea set of 16, 1933 Fascism set of 18, 1934 World Football airmail set, etc. Also includes Italian East Africa 1938-1941 with excellent representation. Nice F-VF condition throughout. (Scott 2022 US$3,593)
Est. $600+
ITALIAN STATES-ROMAN STATES
ITALIAN STATES-ROMAN STATES 11,An outstanding mint corner margin block of twelve, well clear margins on other two sides, in flawless condition, faint trace of hinging in top row, lower EIGHT STAMPS NEVER HINGED. Pencil signed by experts Alberto Diena, Giulio Bolaffi and Alberto Bolaffi on either side, a phenomenal mint multiple of this key high value, VF (Scott 2022 US$48,000 - no premium added for multiple or for NH status) Expertization: 2004 Alberto Bolaffi detailed certificate ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE MINT MULTIPLES OF THE PAPAL - ROMAN STATES. A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION QUALITY MULTIPLE.
1034
ITALIAN STATES-ROMAN STATES 11,An outstanding mint corner margin block of twelve, well clear margins on other two sides, in flawless condition, faint trace of hinging in top row, lower EIGHT STAMPS NEVER HINGED. Pencil signed by experts Alberto Diena, Giulio Bolaffi and Alberto Bolaffi on either side, a phenomenal mint multiple of this key high value, VF (Scott 2022 US$48,000 - no premium added for multiple or for NH status)

Expertization: 2004 Alberto Bolaffi detailed certificate

ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE MINT MULTIPLES OF THE PAPAL - ROMAN STATES. A WONDERFUL EXHIBITION QUALITY MULTIPLE.
Est. $15,000+
ITALY
ITALY 96b/105j,Thirty-two mint and / or used stamps, a few duplicates (such as 50c + Tantal used pair), noting key items such as 25c + Piperno and 25c + Tagliacozzo used CDS, 1 lira + Columbia, used perfin, etc. A few flaws but generally F-VF (Scott 2022 US$5,850)ITALY 96b/105j,Thirty-two mint and / or used stamps, a few duplicates (such as 50c + Tantal used pair), noting key items such as 25c + Piperno and 25c + Tagliacozzo used CDS, 1 lira + Columbia, used perfin, etc. A few flaws but generally F-VF (Scott 2022 US$5,850)ITALY 96b/105j,Thirty-two mint and / or used stamps, a few duplicates (such as 50c + Tantal used pair), noting key items such as 25c + Piperno and 25c + Tagliacozzo used CDS, 1 lira + Columbia, used perfin, etc. A few flaws but generally F-VF (Scott 2022 US$5,850)
1035
ITALY 96b/105j,Thirty-two mint and / or used stamps, a few duplicates (such as 50c + Tantal used pair), noting key items such as 25c + Piperno and 25c + Tagliacozzo used CDS, 1 lira + Columbia, used perfin, etc. A few flaws but generally F-VF (Scott 2022 US$5,850)
Est. $1,000+
ITALY The set of nine on an overfranked philatelic cover postmarked at Napoli 21.10.30 CDS, addressed to Rome with next-day receiver on back, VF (Scott Classic 248-256 cat. $3,250)
1036
ITALY The set of nine on an overfranked philatelic cover postmarked at Napoli 21.10.30 CDS, addressed to Rome with next-day receiver on back, VF (Scott Classic 248-256 cat. $3,250)
Est. $500+
1037
ITALY Over 60 different on three Lindner hingeless pages, typical centering, some unused or regummed (catalogued as no gum), a few flaws but otherwise F-VF noting mint 1863 5c slate green, 1867 30c sky blue, 1878 2c on 20c, 2c on 30c, 1879 10c claret, 20c orange, 1890 20c on 30c, 1891 5c green, 1901 40c brown, 50c violet, etc. (Scott 2022 US$14,234)
Est. $2,000+
1038
ITALY Displayed on Lindner hingeless pages, regulars & semi-postals; also varieties on definitives that go beyond Scott listings (not counted). Apart from 1921 "BLP" overprinted stamp (12 different but questionable and not counted) and 1922 Philatelic Congress set of four (clever forgeries; not counted) this is a well-above average collection with a high degree of completion, F-VF LH or NH. (Scott 2022 US$6,928+)
Est. $1,500+
1039
ITALY Mounted on old-style Lighthouse pages, highly complete from 1863 to 1960s, plus excellent back-of-book from semi-postals to dues, also varieties and blocks of four. Noted 1922 Philatelic Congress set of 4, 1924 Italian ship overprint set of 7, from mid-1920s to 1938 most long sets are present with regulars, semi-postals and airs, some favour cancels to be expected. A nice, clean collection with high catalogue value.
Est. $3,000+
1040
ITALY Displayed on Lindner hingeless pages, all mint with fresh colours, noting better 1930 7.70 lira Rome - Rio Flight NH; pencil signed A. Diena, plus another LH, 1933 Balbo triptych set (two LH sets and another unused with SPECIMEN handstamp, not counted), 1934 10 lira overprinted in gold Rome - Mogadiscio flight single, etc. Clean quality throughout, F-VF (Scott 2022 US$4,640)
Est. $1,000+
1041
ITALY Displayed on Lindner hingeless pages with excellent coverage of postage dues, parcel post, pneumatic post, special delivery, etc. Noted key items such as postage due 1890 30c on 2c part OG, signed Calves, parcel post 1954 1000 lira, watermark winged wheel LH. Also includes a few Sassone listed items; and questionable mint light blue & brown 1 lira to 10 lira postage dues (as is; not catalogued). Overall nice quality and well worth a close look. (Scott 2022 US$8,140)
Est. $1,500+
1042
ITALY All in mounts on computer printed pages from Alba to Verbania, over 350 different (plus several additional pages showing patriotic figurative vignettes). An advanced collection with some forgeries (or suspect items) identified on pages, a strong collection of these elusive local overprints, many of which had only 100 printed. Appears all mint F-VF NH. Close inspection is recommended.
Est. $500+
1043
ITALY An extensive lot displayed and somewhat organized on Lindner hingeless pages in a multi-ring album, many hundreds with various taxes and duties, Municipal stamps, also noted Cinderellas, seals, etc. From 1860s to circa. 1970s, usual mixed condition; plenty of material for further specialization. Worth a close look
Est. $750+
1044
ITALY Organized and identified on '102' cards, duplicated mint and used with thousands of stamps in five long red boxes; three are Italy 1860s to 1980s including back-of-book. The other two with all Aegean Islands and Colonies represented mainly 1910s to 1930s. Condition variable in places, mainly F-VF; a great lot for a dealer.
Est. $1,000+
1045
ITALY Noted specimen stamps, locals, franchise stamps on album pages. Italian Colonies in four circuit books (untouched), Lombardy-Venetia used, Austria Issued under Italian Occupation on Scott pages, stockbook with Aegean Islands and Colonies, Italy mint NH collection in Lindner hingeless albums 1970-1992; postal history on pages with write-up with emphasis on used postal stationery early 1900s onward.
Est. $1,000+
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC
1046
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC A comprehensive lot with regular issues and back-of-book, virtually complete (only lacking 50 lira regular issue & 10 lira airmail "G.N.R."), plus various overprint varieties such as inverted, shifted, overprint on gum side, etc. Includes better 2 lira airmail special delivery, 1944 "G.N.R." overprinted postage due set of 13, 1944 parcel post set of 12, etc. Some NH, F-VF throughout. (Scott 2022 US$4,660+)
Est. $1,000+
ITALIAN OFFICES ABROAD
ITALIAN OFFICES ABROAD 9a,A very scarce single with misspelled surcharge "1 PIASTRE" in black instead of "1 PIASTRA" with Constantinople CDS postmark away from the variety, fresh and Fine
1047
ITALIAN OFFICES ABROAD 9a,A very scarce single with misspelled surcharge "1 PIASTRE" in black instead of "1 PIASTRA" with Constantinople CDS postmark away from the variety, fresh and Fine
Cat. $2,000
1048
ITALIAN OFFICES ABROAD Mounted on Scott pages with General "Estero" overprinted issues including high values, Offices in China, a small selection surcharged for Peking and Tientsin, excellent representation of Offices in Crete, Bengasi and Offices in the Turkish Empire, including Offices in various outposts - Albania to Valona. Usual mixed condition and typical fine centering, sprinkled with many useful stamps cataloguing over $300 each with well-above average coverage throughout. A substantial collection, worth spending time perusing through. (Scott 2022 US$26,300)
Est. $5,000+
ITALY--AEGEAN ISLANDS
1049
ITALY--AEGEAN ISLANDS An unusually comprehensive collection offered intact on hingeless G.B.E. Italian pages, high percentage of completion with General "EGEO" overprinted issues 1912-1940 including back-of-book, also virtually complete issues for the individual islands from Calchi to Stampalia 1912-1932 including main island Rhodes 1912-1944 including better stamps such as 1929 pictorial set to 10 lira, 1930 Hydrological series 5c to 1.25 lira (both key values 50c & 1.25 lira signed A. Diena), 1935 Deer & Palm NH set, etc. Overall condition is quite select with bright colours and many NH stamps to be found, even on earlier overprinted 1912-1922 issues. A solid collection of this interesting area. (Scott 2022 US$15,440 + Sassone listed items and varieties)
Est. $3,000+
1050
ITALY--AEGEAN ISLANDS A few hundred mounted on Scott pages, excellent representation of each island including Rhodes (Rodi), starting with 1912-1924 overprinted incomplete sets but strong showing. Used 1930 Ferrucci (only lacking Castellorizo) & 1932 Garibaldi sets for all islands from Calchi to Stampalia. A nice collection with many elusive items. Earlies generally fine, 1930 onward mainly F-VF (Scott 2022 US$10,958)
Est. $2,000+
1051
ITALY--AEGEAN ISLANDS About 80 stamps, many sets including regular issue 1934 Football, airmails with 1932 Garibaldi & da Vinci set, 1933 Zeppelin, 1933 Balbo se-tenant strips,1935 Medal of Valor, airmail special delivery (all four), etc. Mainly F-VF (Scott 2022 US$6,825)
Est. $1,500+
ITALY - TRIESTE ZONE A
1052
ITALY - TRIESTE ZONE A A lovely collection displayed on hingeless G.B.E. Italian-made pages, couple low values not present but otherwise complete including regulars, airs, special delivery, dues, parcel post. Also varieties and additional material on separate pages (not counted). Fresh colours throughout, F-VF LH or NH (Scott 2022 US$5,730+)
Est. $1,250+
KENYA AND UGANDA
KENYA AND UGANDA 41E,Unused example with SPECIMEN handstamp, applied locally, diagonally in violet, slight yellowing from tropicalized gum (now removed), very scarce, F-VF (SG 104)
1053
KENYA AND UGANDA 41E,Unused example with SPECIMEN handstamp, applied locally, diagonally in violet, slight yellowing from tropicalized gum (now removed), very scarce, F-VF (SG 104)
Est. $500+
LIBYA
LIBYA 1N5-1N15,Eleven different Artist Signed Deluxe Die Proofs 2.50fr to 50fr (plus a 2fr die proof not signed), most in shades of blue, 50fr in black. A seldom seen assembly of these signed proofs, VF
1054
LIBYA 1N5-1N15,Eleven different Artist Signed Deluxe Die Proofs 2.50fr to 50fr (plus a 2fr die proof not signed), most in shades of blue, 50fr in black. A seldom seen assembly of these signed proofs, VF
Est. $500+
1055
LIBYA A beautiful mint collection offered intact on hingeless G.B.E. Italian album pages, virtually all regular issues represented, including semi-postals, airmails, special delivery, postage dues, parcel post, etc., also a few perforation varieties and inverted centres. Includes 1912-1922 overprinted set of 15, 1921 pictorial set of 12, 1924 perf 11 on 1c, 15c (2), etc., both parcel post 1915-1924 & 1927-1938 sets of 13 and of 11 respectively, 1932 airmail Sample Fair set of 14 all NH (ex C6), 1933 airmail Sample Fair set of 13 VLH, 1934 airmail Sample Fair set of 14 (regular & special delivery stamps NH), etc. Nice quality throughout with bright fresh colours; well-above the norm, a solid collection, mainly VF (Scott 2022 US$9,867 + Sassone listed items)
Est. $2,000+
1056
LIBYA Mounted on Scott pages with nice representation of earlies, semi-postals, airs and other back-of-book. Includes 1912-1922 "Libia" overprinted set of 15, 1932 Sixth Sample Fair semi-postal & airmail set of 13, 1933 Seventh Sample Fair airmail set of 6, etc. The odd flaw, mainly sound and clean throughout, F-VF (Scott 2022 US$3,958+) Also includes 1946-1949 Fezzan issued under French Occupation mint issues (not counted).
Est. $750+
OLTRE GIUBA
1057
OLTRE GIUBA Displayed on hingeless G.B.E. Italian album pages, virtually complete with only two perf varieties missing. Not often seen this comprehensive, bright fresh colours throughout, a few are NH, F-VF (Scott 2022 US$2,208)
Est. $500+
PORTUGUESE COLONIES
1058
PORTUGUESE COLONIES Mounted on leaves in two binders, Portugal 1860s to late 1960s and then an excellent showing of Angola to Zambezia with all colonies and districts represented mint or used from Crown Issues to 1960s including myriad overprints and surcharges done in Lisbon or locally. Collection seems untouched since the 1960s, condition from mixed to generally F-VF; a perfect lot to study these complex surcharges / overprints, Ceres definitives, etc. Potential for better findings.
Est. $500+
RHODESIA
1059
RHODESIA About 40 documents, many are multi-paged, franked mainly with Rhodesia stamps - British South Africa Company or Southern Rhodesia but also a few early South Africa; single to multiple frankings mainly KEVII & KGV era. Mixed condition to be expected; a useful lot for the specialist.
Est. $350+
RUSSIA
1060
RUSSIA As received in two binders plus loose album pages, 1900s to 1970s noting 1938 80k North Pole mint NH imperf pair (Scott 628a), back-of-book with some offices in Turkish empire, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine. Mixed to very fine; needs checking.
Est. $350+
SAN MARINO
SAN MARINO C1-C10,A nice used set of ten with bright fresh colours, VF CDS
1061
SAN MARINO C1-C10,A nice used set of ten with bright fresh colours, VF CDS
Cat. $765
SAN MARINO C77,A well centered and choice mint example of this key stamp, VF NH; 1989 Enzo Diena cert.
1062
SAN MARINO C77,A well centered and choice mint example of this key stamp, VF NH; 1989 Enzo Diena cert.
Cat. $700
1063
SAN MARINO On Lindner hingeless pages and nearly complete, also a few sheets, specimens and varieties (for example on the 1947 Roosevelt series) that go beyond Scott listings (not catalogued). Highlights include 1877 30c brown, 40c violet, 1895 1 lira light blue, 1892 10c on 20c vermilion, 1903 5 lira slate, 1910 15c grey Type II, 1929-1935 5c-20 lira Pictorial set, 1931 Airmail Views, gum yellowed but NH set, 1932 GPO mint & used sets, 1932 Garibaldi set, 1933 Graf Zeppelin set, 1933 Convention surcharge set, complete 1897-1940 Postage Due sets plus 1925 10c & 50c blue & brown with numeral inverted, etc. A great collection offering a very strong nucleus to build on. A few earlies in mixed condition, typical for these, overall quality is selected F-VF with many NH stamps to be found. (Scott 2022 US$16,674 + Sassone listed items)
Est. $3,500+
1064
SAN MARINO Housed in two Lindner hingeless albums with high degree of completion. Noted better souvenir sheets such as 1949 UPU 100 lira, 1950 200 lira imperf, 1951 300 lira NH, 1961 1000 lira Helicopter NH. Overall nice quality with about three-quarters of the stamps NH. Also few odds & ends not counted. F-VF (Scott 2022 US$2,930+)
Est. $500+
SOMALIA
1065
SOMALIA An attractive mint collection offered intact, on hingeless G.B.E. Italian pages, highly completion with regulars, semi-postals, airmails, valuable postage dues and parcel post. Includes 1905 40c on 10a short perfs left, 1924 Manzoni set, 1926-1930 definitive set to 10 lira, 1932 pictorial issues with key 20c & 50c perf 12, a few perf 14 stamps, parcel post with most present, postage due 1906-1908 5c-60c, the scarce 2 lira NH, 1909-1919 5c-10 lira, 1920 overprint at bottom 10c, 20c (NH), 1 lira, 2 lira, 5 lira, 1923 5c- 10 lira, etc. Overall nice quality with fresh colours, noted some NH. A strong collection of this colony, F-VF (Scott 2022 US$16,185 + couple Sassone listed sets)
Est. $3,500+
1066
SOMALIA On Scott pages with good degree of completion, used regulars, semis, airs, many postage dues to late 1940s, then 1950 to 1959 nearly mint. Noted better 1905 15c & 40c surcharges, 1950 airmail mint set of 11, 1934 air semi-postal used set of 10, Also Scott album pages for Oltre Giuba with several used stamps. The odd flaw on some of the earlier issues, mainly F-VF (Scott 2022 US$7,490)
Est. $1,500+
SOUTH-WEST AFRICA
1067
SOUTH-WEST AFRICA Housed in four stockbooks, etc., strong representation of "cylinder" blocks and strips with most represented from 1961-1972 definitives to late 1980s; two stockbooks have more modern issues up to 12 of the same corner or marginal imprint multiples. Clean and fresh throughout, an unusually comprehensive group, mainly VF NH (Scott 2022 US$4,500+)
Est. $1,000+
TRIPOLITANIA
1068
TRIPOLITANIA Displayed on hingeless G.B.E. Italian pages, high percentage of completion with regulars, semi-postals and airmails. Noted 1923 Manzoni set, 1934 Circuit of the Oases overprinted set, 1934 King Victor Emmanuel III airmail semi-postal set NH; 5 lira Manozi with disturbed OG (perf toning), otherwise nice quality throughout, several stamps are NH. (Scott 2022 US$2,159 + Sassone listed items)
Est. $400+
1069
TRIPOLITANIA Mounted on Scott pages with 62 different used stamps (plus a questionable used Scott C21-C25 set not catalogued). Noted 1931 Agriculture airmail set of five, 1934 Rome - Buenos Aires two sets of four, 1934 Circuit of the Oases airmail special delivery, three sets of two (one of which is tied by CDS on piece), etc. Mainly F-VF throughout (Scott 2022 US$2,895)
Est. $500+
USA
USA 294a,A mint example of the Inverted Center error, slightly disturbed original gum and trivial perf flaws at foot, still a decent example of this coveted error, Fine OG; 2010 PF certificate
1070
USA 294a,A mint example of the Inverted Center error, slightly disturbed original gum and trivial perf flaws at foot, still a decent example of this coveted error, Fine OG; 2010 PF certificate
Cat. $12,500
USA 296a,A mint example of this sought-after Inverted Centre error, large part disturbed original gum and minor imperfections including a light crease, tiny tear and few toned perfs, still a presentable example of this classic invert, Fine appearance; 2012 PF certificate (Scott cat. $80,000)
1071
USA 296a,A mint example of this sought-after Inverted Centre error, large part disturbed original gum and minor imperfections including a light crease, tiny tear and few toned perfs, still a presentable example of this classic invert, Fine appearance; 2012 PF certificate (Scott cat. $80,000)
Est. $10,000+
USA C3,An attractive "TOP" margin block of twelve with two plate numbers and guide arrow at centre, folded at centre vertical perfs, deep colours and full original gum, F-VF NH
1072
USA C3,An attractive "TOP" margin block of twelve with two plate numbers and guide arrow at centre, folded at centre vertical perfs, deep colours and full original gum, F-VF NH
Cat. $2,000
VATICAN CITY
1073
VATICAN CITY In three Lindner hingeless albums, most pre-1950 issues LH including airmails and other back-of-book, for the most part NH 1950 to 1985. Includes the key 1934 surcharged set (tiny gum thins), otherwise nice F-VF condition. Some of the more modern issues includes sheetlets as well. (Scott 2022 US$4,840)
Est. $1,000+
1074
VATICAN CITY Displayed on Lindner hingeless pages with numerous varieties, gutter blocks and pairs, imperforate betweens stamps or sheet margins. Emphasis on 1940-1946 period but noting as well 1934 2,55 + 2 55 lira se-tenant pair (one without comma) with Catania cert., a few plate proofs including 1942 80c brown block, each position pencil signed A. Diena, 1945 3 lira with Jesus image omitted NH single, etc. Mostly mint NH and a great lot to enhance a Vatican collection. Worth close inspection.
Est. $750+
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH
1075
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH Stockbook filled with many complete sets (some surcharged) from Aitutaki to Virgin Islands, mostly early QEII to 1990s, virtually all mint NH. A high percentage catalogue $40 or more. (Scott 2022 US$3,500+)
Est. $750+
1076
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH Each with slipcase, hundreds of stamps mint or used. Emphasis on Great Britain 1841-1990s (more modern in mounts) plus Regionals and Channel Islands; nice selection of Hong Kong noting 1948 Wedding set mint, 1954-1960 QEII mint set of 14, Bermuda 1920-1921 Seal of Colony mint set of 9, British West Indies, British Africa, some USA, etc. Inspect.
Est. $750+
WORLDWIDE
WORLDWIDE Brazil,The following lots are comprehensive groupings of American Bank Note Co. printed stamps, in most cases with specimen overprint (various types) and security punch, all mint NH and often organized by printing orders showing differences in shades, papers & gums. Where "notes" is indicated, the lot will contain K. BileskiWORLDWIDE Brazil,The following lots are comprehensive groupings of American Bank Note Co. printed stamps, in most cases with specimen overprint (various types) and security punch, all mint NH and often organized by printing orders showing differences in shades, papers & gums. Where "notes" is indicated, the lot will contain K. Bileski
1077
WORLDWIDE Brazil,The following lots are comprehensive groupings of American Bank Note Co. printed stamps, in most cases with specimen overprint (various types) and security punch, all mint NH and often organized by printing orders showing differences in shades, papers & gums. Where "notes" is indicated, the lot will contain K. Bileski's detailed notes on the background of these specimen stamps.

Brazil 1906-1917 Portraits, 205 different from 10r to 5000r values issued over a span of 12 years and with notes.
Est. $400+
WORLDWIDE Colombia,204 different, includes airmails; with notes.WORLDWIDE Colombia,204 different, includes airmails; with notes.WORLDWIDE Colombia,204 different, includes airmails; with notes.
1078
WORLDWIDE Colombia,204 different, includes airmails; with notes.
Est. $300+
WORLDWIDE Costa Rica,357 different including regulars, airmails, officials, some telegraphs; plus another 542 fiscal stamps, common design type for 1910 to 1947. A great lot for the specialist, with notes.WORLDWIDE Costa Rica,357 different including regulars, airmails, officials, some telegraphs; plus another 542 fiscal stamps, common design type for 1910 to 1947. A great lot for the specialist, with notes.WORLDWIDE Costa Rica,357 different including regulars, airmails, officials, some telegraphs; plus another 542 fiscal stamps, common design type for 1910 to 1947. A great lot for the specialist, with notes.WORLDWIDE Costa Rica,357 different including regulars, airmails, officials, some telegraphs; plus another 542 fiscal stamps, common design type for 1910 to 1947. A great lot for the specialist, with notes.
1079
WORLDWIDE Costa Rica,357 different including regulars, airmails, officials, some telegraphs; plus another 542 fiscal stamps, common design type for 1910 to 1947. A great lot for the specialist, with notes.
Est. $750+
WORLDWIDE Guatemala,54 stamps, plus fiscals such as Consular Fees, Tobacco stamps, etc. with about 130, duplication noted (in pairs), with notes.WORLDWIDE Guatemala,54 stamps, plus fiscals such as Consular Fees, Tobacco stamps, etc. with about 130, duplication noted (in pairs), with notes.
1080
WORLDWIDE Guatemala,54 stamps, plus fiscals such as Consular Fees, Tobacco stamps, etc. with about 130, duplication noted (in pairs), with notes.
Est. $250+
WORLDWIDE Haiti,258 different, regular issues, semi-postals, airmails.WORLDWIDE Haiti,258 different, regular issues, semi-postals, airmails.WORLDWIDE Haiti,258 different, regular issues, semi-postals, airmails.
1081
WORLDWIDE Haiti,258 different, regular issues, semi-postals, airmails.
Est. $250+
WORLDWIDE Nicaragua,350 different, emphasis on Palace & Cathedral series, also airmails, surcharges, etc. A fabulous lot, with notes.WORLDWIDE Nicaragua,350 different, emphasis on Palace & Cathedral series, also airmails, surcharges, etc. A fabulous lot, with notes.WORLDWIDE Nicaragua,350 different, emphasis on Palace & Cathedral series, also airmails, surcharges, etc. A fabulous lot, with notes.
1082
WORLDWIDE Nicaragua,350 different, emphasis on Palace & Cathedral series, also airmails, surcharges, etc. A fabulous lot, with notes.
Est. $500+
WORLDWIDE Panama,205 different, emphasis on 1924 Arms series, also airmails.WORLDWIDE Panama,205 different, emphasis on 1924 Arms series, also airmails.WORLDWIDE Panama,205 different, emphasis on 1924 Arms series, also airmails.
1083
WORLDWIDE Panama,205 different, emphasis on 1924 Arms series, also airmails.
Est. $250+
WORLDWIDE Venezuela,595 different with a strong showing of Simon Bolivar series, noting as well fiscals, airmails, officials. An impressive lot, with notes.WORLDWIDE Venezuela,595 different with a strong showing of Simon Bolivar series, noting as well fiscals, airmails, officials. An impressive lot, with notes.WORLDWIDE Venezuela,595 different with a strong showing of Simon Bolivar series, noting as well fiscals, airmails, officials. An impressive lot, with notes.
1084
WORLDWIDE Venezuela,595 different with a strong showing of Simon Bolivar series, noting as well fiscals, airmails, officials. An impressive lot, with notes.
Est. $1,000+
1085
WORLDWIDE Two small stockbooks with modern "Format" printer proofs, QEII Birthday, Columbus souvenir sheets, unissued Guyana set (high face value) with K. Bileski notes. New Zealand "Victoria Land" overprinted 1p carmine mint NH block, Belgium 1940s plate proofs, Panama proofs, Argentina - Buenos Aires Lichtenstein reprint proofs on Perkins Bacon paper, ABNC specimen stamps of Chile, Curacao, Liberia, Yugoslavia, Waterlow & Sons specimen stamps of Cuba, etc. Collection of early USA & Canada Christmas seals mounted on pages with write-up. Inspect.
Est. $500+
BRITISH COLUMBIA
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1864 (December) Clean white envelope with albino Edgar & Aime, Victoria, V.I. embossing on backflap, clear Colonial large oval Post office PAID Victoria, Vancouver Island (R. Lowe HS-5) provisional frank in blue, denoting 5c postage was paid, additionally rated "15" prepaid to France with neat San Francisco DEC 14 1864 double ring datestamp next to transit New York Paid "6" JAN 14 CDS in red; four different French transit and receivers, one on front and three on back along with red French boxed "PD" (paid); sealed cover tear at right, a beautiful and rare early Vancouver Island Colony prepaid trans-atlantic cover to France, VF The Vancouver Island 5c & 10c postage stamps were issued months later, in September of 1865.
1086
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1864 (December) Clean white envelope with albino Edgar & Aime, Victoria, V.I. embossing on backflap, clear Colonial large oval Post office PAID Victoria, Vancouver Island (R. Lowe HS-5) provisional frank in blue, denoting 5c postage was paid, additionally rated "15" prepaid to France with neat San Francisco DEC 14 1864 double ring datestamp next to transit New York Paid "6" JAN 14 CDS in red; four different French transit and receivers, one on front and three on back along with red French boxed "PD" (paid); sealed cover tear at right, a beautiful and rare early Vancouver Island Colony prepaid trans-atlantic cover to France, VF

The Vancouver Island 5c & 10c postage stamps were issued months later, in September of 1865.
Est. $750+
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1869 (September 20) Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank in black on US 10c green paste-up cover front, British addressee obliterated in black ink, franked with British Columbia 5c bright red, perf 14 tied by neat grid
1087
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1869 (September 20) Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank in black on US 10c green paste-up cover front, British addressee obliterated in black ink, franked with British Columbia 5c bright red, perf 14 tied by neat grid '35' cancellation in blue, paying BC postage on outgoing mail and uprated with 2c black, a large margined example with natural straight edge at right, Wells, Fargo & Co. SEP 20 Victoria oval datestamp in blue (R. Lowe HS-34). US 10c green indicia and 2c black tied by segmented cork cancels, paying short-lived 12 cent US postage rate from California to the United Kingdom, light New York OCT 15 and partial London Paid 29 OCT receiver; a rare and Fine dual franking express cover to the U.K. (Unitrade 9)
Est. $500+
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1905 (December 4)
1088
BRITISH COLUMBIA 1905 (December 4) 'Mt. Baker from Oak Bay, Victoria, BC' illustrated post card franked with a 2c carmine KEVII booklet single tied by superb "Crown" postmark (Lacelle 1291) of Esquimalt, BC, split ring dispatch at left, pays the 2c postcard rate to London, England, VF and attractive (Unitrade Canada 90bs)
Est. $150+
1089
BRITISH COLUMBIA An appealing study group of 23 mounted on pages, plus another 40 on a manila stockpage. Paid and Collect in red and green respectively along with various unissued colours, types, frames, etc. Also Wanman's Caribou Express (3) and Dietz & Nelson's (6). Mostly cinderellas, also forgeries throughout, condition from mixed to very fine; an unusually comprehensive group.
Est. $350+
NEW BRUNSWICK STAMPLESS COVERS
NEW BRUNSWICK STAMPLESS COVERS 1816 (July 18) Folded entire lettersheet in an excellent state of preservation mailed from St. John to Fredericton, superb strike of St. John JY 18 1816 "Fleuron" (JGY Type 26) Colonial type postal marking; 1816 is earliest reported year date of usage according to Jephcott, Greene & Young. Rated "11d + 2d local delivery = 1N1" (to collect), endorsed "July 23, 1816" in manuscript by the recipient. An attractive, exhibition quality cover, VF
1090
NEW BRUNSWICK STAMPLESS COVERS 1816 (July 18) Folded entire lettersheet in an excellent state of preservation mailed from St. John to Fredericton, superb strike of St. John JY 18 1816 "Fleuron" (JGY Type 26) Colonial type postal marking; 1816 is earliest reported year date of usage according to Jephcott, Greene & Young. Rated "11d + 2d local delivery = 1N1" (to collect), endorsed "July 23, 1816" in manuscript by the recipient. An attractive, exhibition quality cover, VF
Est. $500+
NEW BRUNSWICK STAMPLESS COVERS 1846 (May 12) Folded lettersheet rated "1/2" from St. George, New Brunswick to Edinburgh, Scotland, showing clear St. George NB dispatch in blue, St. John MY 13 rimless transit backstamps, MAY 30 arrival postmark. British 1p red brown [OH] affixed and pen cancelled, likely paying a local delivery fee. Without a doubt, one of the very earliest New Brunswick covers bearing a postage stamp, F-VF
1091
NEW BRUNSWICK STAMPLESS COVERS 1846 (May 12) Folded lettersheet rated "1/2" from St. George, New Brunswick to Edinburgh, Scotland, showing clear St. George NB dispatch in blue, St. John MY 13 rimless transit backstamps, MAY 30 arrival postmark. British 1p red brown [OH] affixed and pen cancelled, likely paying a local delivery fee. Without a doubt, one of the very earliest New Brunswick covers bearing a postage stamp, F-VF
Est. $750+
NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK 3,An attractive mint single of this great rarity, displaying exceptional colour and clear impression, surrounded by well clear to ample margins and remarkably retaining FULL ORIGINAL GUM; only a small number of examples can match these highly select physical traits, F-VF LH Expertization: 1990 RPS of London certificate Provenance: Claude Cartier Part One, Stanley Gibbons Auctions, April 1977; Lot 53 - aptly described as a "superb example in a beautiful bright shade, even margins, fresh unused, perfection for this stamp and probably the finest of the few known."
1092
NEW BRUNSWICK 3,An attractive mint single of this great rarity, displaying exceptional colour and clear impression, surrounded by well clear to ample margins and remarkably retaining FULL ORIGINAL GUM; only a small number of examples can match these highly select physical traits, F-VF LH

Expertization: 1990 RPS of London certificate

Provenance: Claude Cartier Part One, Stanley Gibbons Auctions, April 1977; Lot 53 - aptly described as a "superb example in a beautiful bright shade, even margins, fresh unused, perfection for this stamp and probably the finest of the few known."
Cat. $45,000
NEW BRUNSWICK 1866 (October 17) Thomas Hanford
1093
NEW BRUNSWICK 1866 (October 17) Thomas Hanford's Prices Current, Saint John, NB folded circular, small flaw at lower right, bearing a single franking 1c red lilac Locomotive tied by St. John New Brunswick OC 17 1866 CDS, pays the 1c interprovincial circular rate to Murray Harbor, PEI, VF and scarce (Unitrade 6)
Est. $350+
NEW BRUNSWICK 10,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, an impressive lot of sixteen mostly different shades on at least three paper types, one perforated and gummed by ABNC, eleven are in sound condition. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shade. A challenging group to assemble, VFNEW BRUNSWICK 10,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, an impressive lot of sixteen mostly different shades on at least three paper types, one perforated and gummed by ABNC, eleven are in sound condition. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shade. A challenging group to assemble, VFNEW BRUNSWICK 10,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, an impressive lot of sixteen mostly different shades on at least three paper types, one perforated and gummed by ABNC, eleven are in sound condition. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shade. A challenging group to assemble, VFNEW BRUNSWICK 10,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, an impressive lot of sixteen mostly different shades on at least three paper types, one perforated and gummed by ABNC, eleven are in sound condition. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shade. A challenging group to assemble, VF
1094
NEW BRUNSWICK 10,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, an impressive lot of sixteen mostly different shades on at least three paper types, one perforated and gummed by ABNC, eleven are in sound condition. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shade. A challenging group to assemble, VF
Est. $1,500+
NOVA SCOTIA STAMPLESS COVERS
NOVA SCOTIA STAMPLESS COVERS 1847 (May 10) Clean folded cover to St. JohnNOVA SCOTIA STAMPLESS COVERS 1847 (May 10) Clean folded cover to St. John
1095
NOVA SCOTIA STAMPLESS COVERS 1847 (May 10) Clean folded cover to St. John's, Newfoundland, manuscript rate "8" for Packet rate (8p sterling, which included shipmaster's gratuity) to collect from recipient; on reverse neat three-line boxed "SHIP LETTER / HALIFAX.N.S. / 10 MY 1847" (Macdonald Type 238), partial rimless St. John's Newfoundland datestamp struck on arrival, VF
Est. $150+
NOVA SCOTIA STAMPLESS COVERS 1852 (May 4) Folded entire datelined "Parrsboro May 4th 1852" on clean cover to Halifax, addressed to Hon. Joseph Howe, M.P.P. (served as premier 1860-1863), manuscript "3" and "paid", and displaying a very clear, superb strike in red of the British "Crown" circle Paid at Amherst (Macdonald Type 182) handstamp; Amherst double arc MY 4 1852 and oval "H" (Halifax) MY 5 receiver backstamps. A great cover that really stands out, XF (SG CC1 £1,000) Est. 1,000.00+ Researching "name-sales" of Nova Scotia postal history, we found only twenty covers with the Amherst Crowned Circle. Years of usage were 1845 to 1854, struck in red, plus one 1874 cover in black. This example is ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
1096
NOVA SCOTIA STAMPLESS COVERS 1852 (May 4) Folded entire datelined "Parrsboro May 4th 1852" on clean cover to Halifax, addressed to Hon. Joseph Howe, M.P.P. (served as premier 1860-1863), manuscript "3" and "paid", and displaying a very clear, superb strike in red of the British "Crown" circle Paid at Amherst (Macdonald Type 182) handstamp; Amherst double arc MY 4 1852 and oval "H" (Halifax) MY 5 receiver backstamps. A great cover that really stands out, XF (SG CC1 £1,000) Est. 1,000.00+

Researching "name-sales" of Nova Scotia postal history, we found only twenty covers with the Amherst Crowned Circle. Years of usage were 1845 to 1854, struck in red, plus one 1874 cover in black. This example is ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT.
Est. $1,000+
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,Perkins Bacon Engraved Die Proof printed in black on thick white card, margins all around and showing the characteristic uncleared extension of the corner frameline within all value tablets. A rare and desirable die proof, stamp size as nearly all are; one of only six known according to Argenti, the leading authority on the subject, VF Provenance: Nicholas Argenti, Harmer Rooke & Co., November 1963; Lot 342
1097
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,Perkins Bacon Engraved Die Proof printed in black on thick white card, margins all around and showing the characteristic uncleared extension of the corner frameline within all value tablets. A rare and desirable die proof, stamp size as nearly all are; one of only six known according to Argenti, the leading authority on the subject, VF

Provenance: Nicholas Argenti, Harmer Rooke & Co., November 1963; Lot 342
Est. $5,000+
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,Perkins Bacon original plate proof in black on thin card, superb with unusually vivid colour and sharp impression, full margins all around. A gorgeous proof, XF
1098
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,Perkins Bacon original plate proof in black on thin card, superb with unusually vivid colour and sharp impression, full margins all around. A gorgeous proof, XF
Cat. $650
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,A phenomenal mint example of this classic stamp, a true condition rarity, which without question qualifies as THE FINEST EXISTING MINT EXAMPLE, displaying outstanding attributes with unbelievably large margins including large sheet margin at left, fabulous colour on bright fresh blue paper and small part original gum, an absolute GEM. A special stamp that has no equal, Extremely Fine OG GEM Expertization: 1974 BPA certificate Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 2 - British North America Part One, H.R. Harmer, Inc., November 1968; Lot 737 - realized $575 hammer against a catalogue value then of $250.
1099
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,A phenomenal mint example of this classic stamp, a true condition rarity, which without question qualifies as THE FINEST EXISTING MINT EXAMPLE, displaying outstanding attributes with unbelievably large margins including large sheet margin at left, fabulous colour on bright fresh blue paper and small part original gum, an absolute GEM. A special stamp that has no equal, Extremely Fine OG GEM

Expertization: 1974 BPA certificate

Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 2 - British North America Part One, H.R. Harmer, Inc., November 1968; Lot 737 - realized $575 hammer against a catalogue value then of $250.
Est. $7,500+
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,A remarkable mint horizontal pair with sheet margin at left and ample to large margins on other sides, lovely colour on distinctive blue wove paper, in flawless condition and possessing large part original gum. A wonderful multiple of this classic stamp, VF H Expertization: 1990 BPA certificate Provenance: Claude Cartier Part One, SG Auctions, April 1977; Lot 89
1100
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,A remarkable mint horizontal pair with sheet margin at left and ample to large margins on other sides, lovely colour on distinctive blue wove paper, in flawless condition and possessing large part original gum. A wonderful multiple of this classic stamp, VF H

Expertization: 1990 BPA certificate

Provenance: Claude Cartier Part One, SG Auctions, April 1977; Lot 89
Cat. $12,000
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,An impressive mint single surrounded by mostly very large margins and showing portion of adjacent stamp at foot, unobtrusive light cancellation accentuates its great appeal, XF
1101
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,An impressive mint single surrounded by mostly very large margins and showing portion of adjacent stamp at foot, unobtrusive light cancellation accentuates its great appeal, XF
Cat. $700+
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,An exceptional used single displaying the Major Fresh Entry (Plate II; Position 49) with very strong doubling in all value tablets and in "NOVA", among other traits, amazingly large margins including portion of adjacent stamps at left and at top, beautiful rich colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, neat "face-free" oval mute grid cancellation. We doubt a finer used example of this prominent plate variety exists. A great stamp for the specialist, XF; 2019 Greene Foundation cert.
1102
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,An exceptional used single displaying the Major Fresh Entry (Plate II; Position 49) with very strong doubling in all value tablets and in "NOVA", among other traits, amazingly large margins including portion of adjacent stamps at left and at top, beautiful rich colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, neat "face-free" oval mute grid cancellation. We doubt a finer used example of this prominent plate variety exists. A great stamp for the specialist, XF; 2019 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $1,000+
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,A selected example, large margined for this notoriously tightly-spaced stamp, rich colour and very light unobtrusive grid cancellation, VF
1103
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1,A selected example, large margined for this notoriously tightly-spaced stamp, rich colour and very light unobtrusive grid cancellation, VF
Cat. $700
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 4,Perkins Bacon original plate proof block printed in black on thin card, sheet margin on one side and large margins on other sides; not often seen in a block, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
1104
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 4,Perkins Bacon original plate proof block printed in black on thin card, sheet margin on one side and large margins on other sides; not often seen in a block, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,600
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 4,A lovely used example with gorgeous bright colour on pristine fresh paper, neat centrally struck grid cancellation, ideally positioned as intended for not obstructing the "Crown", VF
1105
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 4,A lovely used example with gorgeous bright colour on pristine fresh paper, neat centrally struck grid cancellation, ideally positioned as intended for not obstructing the "Crown", VF
Cat. $1,200
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1860 (July 18) Clean orange envelope from the well-known Ruggles correspondence, bearing a large margined 6p yellow green single and a full margined diagonal bisect, both in choice condition and tied by oval grid cancel, docketing at left, Bridgetown JY 18 1860 receiver. An impressive and remarkably choice bisect cover paying a very rare triple domestic letter rate, VF (Unitrade 4, 4a) Expertization: 1970 RPS of London certificate In the exhaustive Arfken & Firby census "The Pence Covers of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 1851-1860", only three such franking / rate are recorded, this cover being a fourth example.
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NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 1860 (July 18) Clean orange envelope from the well-known Ruggles correspondence, bearing a large margined 6p yellow green single and a full margined diagonal bisect, both in choice condition and tied by oval grid cancel, docketing at left, Bridgetown JY 18 1860 receiver. An impressive and remarkably choice bisect cover paying a very rare triple domestic letter rate, VF (Unitrade 4, 4a)

Expertization: 1970 RPS of London certificate

In the exhaustive Arfken & Firby census "The Pence Covers of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 1851-1860", only three such franking / rate are recorded, this cover being a fourth example.
Est. $5,000+
NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 6,Perkins Bacon original plate proof block of four printed in black on thin card with noticeably large margins all around; an appealing and scarce proof multiple, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
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NOVA SCOTIA - 1 PENCE 6,Perkins Bacon original plate proof block of four printed in black on thin card with noticeably large margins all around; an appealing and scarce proof multiple, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $3,400
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS An appealing assembly of printing company engraved vignettes and die proofs, all framed on a single thick beveled card 345 x 295mm: consisting of Toppan, Carpenter & Co. vignette similar to adopted portrait for Nova Scotia Decimal, Newfoundland 1865 24c stamp; Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York, vignette of Britannia, Crests, Lion and Unicorn; along with Nova Scotia 1879 (circa.) 1c, 8½c, 12½c Queen Victoria "Goodall" Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper with respective die number at lower right and American Bank Note Co. imprint at foot. These last three die proofs are quite rare; a wonderful frontispiece to any Nova Scotia or BNA collection. (Unitrade 8, 11, 13)NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS An appealing assembly of printing company engraved vignettes and die proofs, all framed on a single thick beveled card 345 x 295mm: consisting of Toppan, Carpenter & Co. vignette similar to adopted portrait for Nova Scotia Decimal, Newfoundland 1865 24c stamp; Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York, vignette of Britannia, Crests, Lion and Unicorn; along with Nova Scotia 1879 (circa.) 1c, 8½c, 12½c Queen Victoria "Goodall" Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper with respective die number at lower right and American Bank Note Co. imprint at foot. These last three die proofs are quite rare; a wonderful frontispiece to any Nova Scotia or BNA collection. (Unitrade 8, 11, 13)
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS An appealing assembly of printing company engraved vignettes and die proofs, all framed on a single thick beveled card 345 x 295mm: consisting of Toppan, Carpenter & Co. vignette similar to adopted portrait for Nova Scotia Decimal, Newfoundland 1865 24c stamp; Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York, vignette of Britannia, Crests, Lion and Unicorn; along with Nova Scotia 1879 (circa.) 1c, 8½c, 12½c Queen Victoria "Goodall" Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper with respective die number at lower right and American Bank Note Co. imprint at foot. These last three die proofs are quite rare; a wonderful frontispiece to any Nova Scotia or BNA collection. (Unitrade 8, 11, 13)
Est. $1,500+
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS A rare engraved Progressive Die Proof in black on india paper 29 x 31mm - the unfinished design with incomplete shading lines inside vignette visible in front of the Queen
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS A rare engraved Progressive Die Proof in black on india paper 29 x 31mm - the unfinished design with incomplete shading lines inside vignette visible in front of the Queen's head. VF and appealing (Minuse & Pratt 8PX-B)
Est. $500+
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VF
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a marvelous display of 14 different colours on at least four paper types, two perforated (one is gummed) by ABNC. Three with minor thins, the remaining proofs in mostly darker shades and sound. A great lot with striking colours, VF
Est. $1,500+
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 1867 (August) Clean cover to Harbor Grace, Newfoundland - the rarely seen 13½c letter rate, mailed from the Interior of Nova Scotia to Newfoundland, franked with 1c and 12½c black tied by oval mute grid cancels; portion of backflap missing, partial Cape Breton dispatch (likely North Sydney), clear Sydney, CB AU 19 transit and St. John
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 1867 (August) Clean cover to Harbor Grace, Newfoundland - the rarely seen 13½c letter rate, mailed from the Interior of Nova Scotia to Newfoundland, franked with 1c and 12½c black tied by oval mute grid cancels; portion of backflap missing, partial Cape Breton dispatch (likely North Sydney), clear Sydney, CB AU 19 transit and St. John's SP 2 arrival backstamp. An attractive and unusual letter rate to Newfoundland, VF (Unitrade 8, 13)

Expertization: 1999 BPA certificate

Provenance: Koh Seow Chuan, April 1999; Lot 291
Frederick Mayer, May 2004; Lot 749
Est. $1,500+
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 10c,An impressive mint single of this difficult stamp, quite well centered with large margins, deep colour and unusually full clean original gum. Superior to many examples we have seen, VF LH
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 10c,An impressive mint single of this difficult stamp, quite well centered with large margins, deep colour and unusually full clean original gum. Superior to many examples we have seen, VF LH
Cat. $1,200
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VFNOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VF
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11,American Bank Note Trade Sample proofs - a fabulous array of 19 different colours mostly darker shades on at least three different paper types, one of which is perforated and gummed by ABNC; five have tiny to small flaws, remaining fourteen proofs are sound. Overall in well-average condition for these notoriously fragile proofs. A great lot that has taken years to assemble, VF
Est. $2,000+
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11TCvii,Trial colour plate proof block in orange on india paper, showing full ABNC imprint in right margin, quite elusive, VF
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 11TCvii,Trial colour plate proof block in orange on india paper, showing full ABNC imprint in right margin, quite elusive, VF
Cat. $400+
NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 1860 (December 18) Manila cover from Wilmot to Bridgetown bearing a diagonally bisected 10c vermilion, part of ABNC imprint captured in wing margin at right, neatly tied by mute grid cancellation, slightly clipped perfs at foot; couple natural wrinkles to envelope and backflap missing. Clear Wilmot double arc dispatch and partially legible Bridgetown DE 19 receiver backstamps; pays the 5c domestic letter rate just after eight weeks after Decimal stamps came into circulation, F-VF (Unitrade 12b) Expertization: 1957 RPS of London certificate; submitted by Nicholas Argenti, famous expert and author on New Brunswick and Nova Scotia philately. Provenance: Frederick Mayer, H.R. Harmer, May 2004; Lot 746 Nicholas Argenti, Harmer Rooke & Co., November 1963; Lot 657
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NOVA SCOTIA - 2 CENTS 1860 (December 18) Manila cover from Wilmot to Bridgetown bearing a diagonally bisected 10c vermilion, part of ABNC imprint captured in wing margin at right, neatly tied by mute grid cancellation, slightly clipped perfs at foot; couple natural wrinkles to envelope and backflap missing. Clear Wilmot double arc dispatch and partially legible Bridgetown DE 19 receiver backstamps; pays the 5c domestic letter rate just after eight weeks after Decimal stamps came into circulation, F-VF (Unitrade 12b)

Expertization: 1957 RPS of London certificate; submitted by Nicholas Argenti, famous expert and author on New Brunswick and Nova Scotia philately.

Provenance: Frederick Mayer, H.R. Harmer, May 2004; Lot 746
Nicholas Argenti, Harmer Rooke & Co., November 1963; Lot 657
Est. $750+
NOVA SCOTIA
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NOVA SCOTIA Starts with pence including 1p unused and two used pairs, used 3p shades including a pair, 6p yellow green (3), 1sh reddish violet with lightened pen cancel; a large assortment of Cents issues including multiples (no 5c), some proofs including set of six in orange, 1890 official reprint set, revenues, etc., usual mixed condition
Est. $1,500+
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NOVA SCOTIA An assortment of stampless, Pence and Decimal covers on pages, includes six stampless, 3p + 6p yellow green on folded registered cover, three 3p covers, 1c circular rate, 5c (11, one to PEI), 12½c to England, etc. Mixed condition.
Est. $750+
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NOVA SCOTIA In mounts on pages, to or from Lunenburg, includes 11 pre-Confederation covers, four are stampless including 1821 lettersheet rated "7d + 1d" to Halifax (one of the earliest known from Lunenburg), 1843 (Jan. 6) prepaid "9" cover from Halifax to Lunenburg, allegedly the earliest known Nova Scotia cover mailed on new postal rates based on distance (effective Jan. 5 1843 to July 6, 1851), some Pence and Decimal covers in usual mixed condition. Confederation era with over 30 items noting squared circle postmarked covers, also two from Lunenburg to New South Wales 1898 and 1901 respectively. Condition mixed to F-VF
Est. $750+
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NOVA SCOTIA About 90 different towns from Aspotogan to West Northfield, all in Lunenburg County, from late Queen Victoria to early QEII covers or postcards (plus duplicates mailed at a different time, franking, etc.), mostly from 1900-1930, displayed on pages. Mixed condition, mainly legible to superb strikes.
Est. $300+
P.E.I. STAMPLESS COVERS
P.E.I. STAMPLESS COVERS 1850 (July 2) Blue folded lettersheet from Charlottetown to Rugby, England, prepaid "1/" in red manuscript with light dateless Prince Edward Island Paid rimless cancellation in red, similar cancellation in black JY 2 1850 on back; light JY 17 arrival backstamp. Original addressee crossed out with new address and a GB 1p red brown [JH], cut into, tied by numeral grid for redirection fee to Rothesay with neat JY 18 1850 receiver backstamp. A most appealing cover bearing a postage stamp more than ten years before Prince Edward Island started issuing its own stamps in 1861, F-VF
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P.E.I. STAMPLESS COVERS 1850 (July 2) Blue folded lettersheet from Charlottetown to Rugby, England, prepaid "1/" in red manuscript with light dateless Prince Edward Island Paid rimless cancellation in red, similar cancellation in black JY 2 1850 on back; light JY 17 arrival backstamp. Original addressee crossed out with new address and a GB 1p red brown [JH], cut into, tied by numeral grid for redirection fee to Rothesay with neat JY 18 1850 receiver backstamp. A most appealing cover bearing a postage stamp more than ten years before Prince Edward Island started issuing its own stamps in 1861, F-VF
Est. $750+
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 10,British American Bank Note engraved Die Essay in black on india paper 33 x 38mm; the classic "Chalon" portrait with unadopted 6 pence denomination in all four corners. A beautiful Die Essay in all respects, XF and rare
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 10,British American Bank Note engraved Die Essay in black on india paper 33 x 38mm; the classic "Chalon" portrait with unadopted 6 pence denomination in all four corners. A beautiful Die Essay in all respects, XF and rare
Est. $750+
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 10,British American Bank Note engraved Trial Colour Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 41 x 44mm; showing engraver
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 10,British American Bank Note engraved Trial Colour Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 41 x 44mm; showing engraver's guidelines on three sides. A most appealing coloured die proof, very scarce and choice, XF
Est. $1,000+
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 15a,A superb mint pair imperforate vertically between, characteristic brown original gum, exceptional centering for this, XF NH
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 15a,A superb mint pair imperforate vertically between, characteristic brown original gum, exceptional centering for this, XF NH
Cat. $700+
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 15a,A well centered mint pair imperforate vertically between, characteristic brown original gum. A scarce pair in well-above average condition, F-VF NH
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 15a,A well centered mint pair imperforate vertically between, characteristic brown original gum. A scarce pair in well-above average condition, F-VF NH
Cat. $480
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 1866 (circa.) 10c "Prince Edwards Island" ship with 7 different (10 in all), plus single 2 pence with portrait of Queen Isabella II emulating Philippines classic stamps and a 10c Queen Victoria. Not often seen group.
Est. $250+
PROVINCES
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PROVINCES On Lighthouse pages, focus on Nova Scotia with sheet margin mint example #2b pale blue with large part OG (thin), select #2 on 1859 cover, #3 VF used, #4 engraved Oneglia forgery, several Decimal stamps and proofs with #13P imprint proof block of 12, #11TCiii scarce Type D specimen, nice mint singles; British Columbia #7 unused, #8 mint, a few PEI stamps, NB with #2 faulty but nice grid '24' cancel, etc.
Est. $750+
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PROVINCES Small selection in mounts on pages, noting NB 3p & 6p, Cents Issues with two single usages of the 1c Locomotive, circular rates to NS, PEI mint issues, etc. Mixed to Fine or better
Est. $250+
RED RIVER SETTLEMENT
RED RIVER SETTLEMENT Folded lettersheet in an excellent state of preservation with "Red River Settlement 23 August 1853" dateline, mailed to Galt, Upper Canada; at that time a carrier charge of one penny (2c) was payable in cash for conveyance to Pembina then to St. Paul, Minnesota Territory, receiving a clear large circular Saint Paul Min. Ter. SEP 24 and rated "10" (cents to collect), and at Detroit before entering Canada, struck with oval Ud.States / 6d border exchange marking in blue, Galt OC 1 1853 receiver backstamp. A glorious cover of the utmost rarity and a very early example from the Red River Settlement with postal markings, VF+ Provenance: Stewart S. Kenyon Collection of Pioneer Mail in Western Canada, Hennok Auctions, February 1989; Lot 223 - realized $1,900 hammer, the second highest realization among 300+ lots collection.
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RED RIVER SETTLEMENT Folded lettersheet in an excellent state of preservation with "Red River Settlement 23 August 1853" dateline, mailed to Galt, Upper Canada; at that time a carrier charge of one penny (2c) was payable in cash for conveyance to Pembina then to St. Paul, Minnesota Territory, receiving a clear large circular Saint Paul Min. Ter. SEP 24 and rated "10" (cents to collect), and at Detroit before entering Canada, struck with oval Ud.States / 6d border exchange marking in blue, Galt OC 1 1853 receiver backstamp. A glorious cover of the utmost rarity and a very early example from the Red River Settlement with postal markings, VF+

Provenance: Stewart S. Kenyon Collection of Pioneer Mail in Western Canada, Hennok Auctions, February 1989; Lot 223 - realized $1,900 hammer, the second highest realization among 300+ lots collection.
Est. $2,500+
RED RIVER SETTLEMENT Incoming Mail: 1862 (March 28) Blue folded cover from Bank of England, London, endorsed "via St. Pauls US" at top left, addressed to Miss Frances Ross, Red River Settlement, Hudson
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RED RIVER SETTLEMENT Incoming Mail: 1862 (March 28) Blue folded cover from Bank of England, London, endorsed "via St. Pauls US" at top left, addressed to Miss Frances Ross, Red River Settlement, Hudson's Bay Co's Territories, British North America bearing GB 1p red (2) and 6p lilac (Scott 20, 27) tied by London E.C. duplex '74' grid, light CANADA 10cts handstamp in red below British postage stamps, large "10" (to collect) rate marking in black on reverse with Penetanguishene AP 15, Sault Ste Marie MY 2, as no through-route was accessible, rerouted via Collingwood, Windsor MY 29 and St. Paul; slight reinforcement inside cover, small tear and light central fold; "CdeV" (Charles deVolpi) circular owner's mark on reverse, F-VF; ex. Charles deVolpi Fur Trade Collection (May 1982; Lot 97)
Est. $750+
NEWFOUNDLAND STAMPLESS COVERS
NEWFOUNDLAND STAMPLESS COVERS 1859 (June 27) Blue folded cover from St. John
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NEWFOUNDLAND STAMPLESS COVERS 1859 (June 27) Blue folded cover from St. John's to London, rated "1/" with neat dispatch, rimless datestamp on back; on arrival JY 10 rate was crossed out with GB 1p red brown [HA] tied by numeral grid for forwarding fee to new address at Brighton, legible JY 14 arrival backstamp in blue. Most appealing and certainly one of the earliest covers originating from Newfoundland with a postage stamp, F-VF
Est. $1,000+
NFLD. TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS
NFLD. TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS 4,Perkins Bacon trade sample proof, engraved, printed in vermilion on soft white wove paper (0.00325" thick) from R. Pratt Plate X. Very scarce, colour and paper are similar to the issued stamp, VF; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
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NFLD. TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS 4,Perkins Bacon trade sample proof, engraved, printed in vermilion on soft white wove paper (0.00325" thick) from R. Pratt Plate X. Very scarce, colour and paper are similar to the issued stamp, VF; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $350+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 1,Perkins Bacon original plate proof block printed in black on thin card, slight card thins, an attractive and UNIQUE corner margin position (from one sheet of 120 printed), VF; clear 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 1,Perkins Bacon original plate proof block printed in black on thin card, slight card thins, an attractive and UNIQUE corner margin position (from one sheet of 120 printed), VF; clear 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,000
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 1 variety,A fresh mint example with large margins, shows the Major Misplaced Entry (Trimble Re-entry No. 3: Position unknown) with plate marks on upper right value tablet, in right-hand florals and around the Crown; full original gum, VF NH
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 1 variety,A fresh mint example with large margins, shows the Major Misplaced Entry (Trimble Re-entry No. 3: Position unknown) with plate marks on upper right value tablet, in right-hand florals and around the Crown; full original gum, VF NH
Cat. $480+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 11A,Bright fresh mint triangular block of four, lightly hinged on top stamp and minor gun bends at lower right, three stamps are NH, VF
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 11A,Bright fresh mint triangular block of four, lightly hinged on top stamp and minor gun bends at lower right, three stamps are NH, VF
Cat. $1,200
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 11A,A beautiful mint block of eight with deep rich colour, ample to large margins and full original gum, VF H
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 11A,A beautiful mint block of eight with deep rich colour, ample to large margins and full original gum, VF H
Cat. $960
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 15,A full margined used example of this classic rarity, somewhat faded colour as often but otherwise in sound condition, light grid cancellation. One of the key stamps of Newfoundland, VF; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 15,A full margined used example of this classic rarity, somewhat faded colour as often but otherwise in sound condition, light grid cancellation. One of the key stamps of Newfoundland, VF; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $15,000
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 15Ac,A nice unused example of this elusive printing with to large margins, VF and seldom seen; 1979 RPS of London and 2021 Greene Foundation certificates
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 15Ac,A nice unused example of this elusive printing with to large margins, VF and seldom seen; 1979 RPS of London and 2021 Greene Foundation certificates
Cat. $250
NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 21,A choice top margin mint single with bright fresh colour, pristine original gum, XF NH
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 1 PENCE 21,A choice top margin mint single with bright fresh colour, pristine original gum, XF NH
Cat. $240+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24-31,The original set of six in issued colours in plate proof sheets of 100 on card mounted india paper; 12c & 24c folded horizontally at centre. A very rare and wonderful full set of sheets, very few survive, VF (Unitrade $60,000 as normal single proofs) Plate imprints and varieties: 2c Codfish - eight imprints, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right sheet margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 5c Harp Seal - eight imprints, Misplaced Entry (Pos. 95), Strong / Major Re-entries at Positions 1, 2, 14, 15, 34, 39, 54, 80, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 10c Prince Albert - eight imprints, Re-entries at Positions 8, 80, 90 12c Queen Victoria - no imprint, plate varieties "Chin Strap" (Pos. 68), Gash on Nose (Pos. 95) and Re-entries at Positions 24, 25, 69 13c Schooner - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 18 24c Queen Victoria - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 9NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24-31,The original set of six in issued colours in plate proof sheets of 100 on card mounted india paper; 12c & 24c folded horizontally at centre. A very rare and wonderful full set of sheets, very few survive, VF (Unitrade $60,000 as normal single proofs) Plate imprints and varieties: 2c Codfish - eight imprints, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right sheet margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 5c Harp Seal - eight imprints, Misplaced Entry (Pos. 95), Strong / Major Re-entries at Positions 1, 2, 14, 15, 34, 39, 54, 80, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 10c Prince Albert - eight imprints, Re-entries at Positions 8, 80, 90 12c Queen Victoria - no imprint, plate varieties "Chin Strap" (Pos. 68), Gash on Nose (Pos. 95) and Re-entries at Positions 24, 25, 69 13c Schooner - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 18 24c Queen Victoria - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 9NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24-31,The original set of six in issued colours in plate proof sheets of 100 on card mounted india paper; 12c & 24c folded horizontally at centre. A very rare and wonderful full set of sheets, very few survive, VF (Unitrade $60,000 as normal single proofs) Plate imprints and varieties: 2c Codfish - eight imprints, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right sheet margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 5c Harp Seal - eight imprints, Misplaced Entry (Pos. 95), Strong / Major Re-entries at Positions 1, 2, 14, 15, 34, 39, 54, 80, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 10c Prince Albert - eight imprints, Re-entries at Positions 8, 80, 90 12c Queen Victoria - no imprint, plate varieties "Chin Strap" (Pos. 68), Gash on Nose (Pos. 95) and Re-entries at Positions 24, 25, 69 13c Schooner - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 18 24c Queen Victoria - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 9NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24-31,The original set of six in issued colours in plate proof sheets of 100 on card mounted india paper; 12c & 24c folded horizontally at centre. A very rare and wonderful full set of sheets, very few survive, VF (Unitrade $60,000 as normal single proofs) Plate imprints and varieties: 2c Codfish - eight imprints, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right sheet margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 5c Harp Seal - eight imprints, Misplaced Entry (Pos. 95), Strong / Major Re-entries at Positions 1, 2, 14, 15, 34, 39, 54, 80, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 10c Prince Albert - eight imprints, Re-entries at Positions 8, 80, 90 12c Queen Victoria - no imprint, plate varieties "Chin Strap" (Pos. 68), Gash on Nose (Pos. 95) and Re-entries at Positions 24, 25, 69 13c Schooner - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 18 24c Queen Victoria - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 9NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24-31,The original set of six in issued colours in plate proof sheets of 100 on card mounted india paper; 12c & 24c folded horizontally at centre. A very rare and wonderful full set of sheets, very few survive, VF (Unitrade $60,000 as normal single proofs) Plate imprints and varieties: 2c Codfish - eight imprints, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right sheet margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 5c Harp Seal - eight imprints, Misplaced Entry (Pos. 95), Strong / Major Re-entries at Positions 1, 2, 14, 15, 34, 39, 54, 80, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 10c Prince Albert - eight imprints, Re-entries at Positions 8, 80, 90 12c Queen Victoria - no imprint, plate varieties "Chin Strap" (Pos. 68), Gash on Nose (Pos. 95) and Re-entries at Positions 24, 25, 69 13c Schooner - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 18 24c Queen Victoria - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 9NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24-31,The original set of six in issued colours in plate proof sheets of 100 on card mounted india paper; 12c & 24c folded horizontally at centre. A very rare and wonderful full set of sheets, very few survive, VF (Unitrade $60,000 as normal single proofs) Plate imprints and varieties: 2c Codfish - eight imprints, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right sheet margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 5c Harp Seal - eight imprints, Misplaced Entry (Pos. 95), Strong / Major Re-entries at Positions 1, 2, 14, 15, 34, 39, 54, 80, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right margin, light adhesion marks on card side. 10c Prince Albert - eight imprints, Re-entries at Positions 8, 80, 90 12c Queen Victoria - no imprint, plate varieties "Chin Strap" (Pos. 68), Gash on Nose (Pos. 95) and Re-entries at Positions 24, 25, 69 13c Schooner - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 18 24c Queen Victoria - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 9
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24-31,The original set of six in issued colours in plate proof sheets of 100 on card mounted india paper; 12c & 24c folded horizontally at centre. A very rare and wonderful full set of sheets, very few survive, VF (Unitrade $60,000 as normal single proofs)

Plate imprints and varieties:

2c Codfish - eight imprints, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right sheet margin, light adhesion marks on card side.
5c Harp Seal - eight imprints, Misplaced Entry (Pos. 95), Strong / Major Re-entries at Positions 1, 2, 14, 15, 34, 39, 54, 80, pencil notation "used for stamp exhibit 5/8/36" in right margin, light adhesion marks on card side.
10c Prince Albert - eight imprints, Re-entries at Positions 8, 80, 90
12c Queen Victoria - no imprint, plate varieties "Chin Strap" (Pos. 68), Gash on Nose (Pos. 95) and Re-entries at Positions 24, 25, 69
13c Schooner - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 18
24c Queen Victoria - eight imprints, Re-entry at Position 9
Est. $20,000+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24, 25, 28,Top portion of a trade sample sheet showing an intact strip of three proofs with 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, printed in a beautiful bright green colour on white wove paper with distinctive horizontal mesh (0.003" thick), full ornamental scroll in sheet margins. A fabulous item of great beauty, XF and rare (Minuse & Pratt PB-Aa)
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24, 25, 28,Top portion of a trade sample sheet showing an intact strip of three proofs with 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, printed in a beautiful bright green colour on white wove paper with distinctive horizontal mesh (0.003" thick), full ornamental scroll in sheet margins. A fabulous item of great beauty, XF and rare (Minuse & Pratt PB-Aa)
Est. $1,500+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a selection of six different colours on two paper types, three in dark shades, mainly with minor thinning as expected on this fragile paper, VF appearanceNEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a selection of six different colours on two paper types, three in dark shades, mainly with minor thinning as expected on this fragile paper, VF appearance
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 24,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a selection of six different colours on two paper types, three in dark shades, mainly with minor thinning as expected on this fragile paper, VF appearance
Est. $250+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 25,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proof, engraved, printed in rose red on vertical mesh wove paper, perforated and gummed, light gum thinning from previous hinge removal. A striking and very scarce perforated proof, VF OG
1142
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 25,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proof, engraved, printed in rose red on vertical mesh wove paper, perforated and gummed, light gum thinning from previous hinge removal. A striking and very scarce perforated proof, VF OG
Est. $250+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a remarkable lot of 19 different colours on at least three different papers, two perforated and gummed by ABNC, several in noticeably darker shades; some flaws, mainly minor thinning but ten are sound. A fabulous array, seldom seen in such a comprehensive group, VF NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a remarkable lot of 19 different colours on at least three different papers, two perforated and gummed by ABNC, several in noticeably darker shades; some flaws, mainly minor thinning but ten are sound. A fabulous array, seldom seen in such a comprehensive group, VF NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a remarkable lot of 19 different colours on at least three different papers, two perforated and gummed by ABNC, several in noticeably darker shades; some flaws, mainly minor thinning but ten are sound. A fabulous array, seldom seen in such a comprehensive group, VF NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a remarkable lot of 19 different colours on at least three different papers, two perforated and gummed by ABNC, several in noticeably darker shades; some flaws, mainly minor thinning but ten are sound. A fabulous array, seldom seen in such a comprehensive group, VF NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a remarkable lot of 19 different colours on at least three different papers, two perforated and gummed by ABNC, several in noticeably darker shades; some flaws, mainly minor thinning but ten are sound. A fabulous array, seldom seen in such a comprehensive group, VF NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a remarkable lot of 19 different colours on at least three different papers, two perforated and gummed by ABNC, several in noticeably darker shades; some flaws, mainly minor thinning but ten are sound. A fabulous array, seldom seen in such a comprehensive group, VF
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a remarkable lot of 19 different colours on at least three different papers, two perforated and gummed by ABNC, several in noticeably darker shades; some flaws, mainly minor thinning but ten are sound. A fabulous array, seldom seen in such a comprehensive group, VF
Est. $1,500+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,An impressive left margin mint example, fresh with excellent colour and remarkably wide margins, well centered for the issue, light natural gum bends as do most known examples, full original gum NEVER HINGED, VF NH; 2007 Greene Foundation cert.
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27,An impressive left margin mint example, fresh with excellent colour and remarkably wide margins, well centered for the issue, light natural gum bends as do most known examples, full original gum NEVER HINGED, VF NH; 2007 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,500
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27a,An exceptional used single, very well centered amidst uncharacteristically massive margins, distinctive early printing paper and shade, centrally struck circular segmented cork cancel. An impressive stamp in all respects with the largest margins we have seen on this stamp, XF JUMBO
1145
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 27a,An exceptional used single, very well centered amidst uncharacteristically massive margins, distinctive early printing paper and shade, centrally struck circular segmented cork cancel. An impressive stamp in all respects with the largest margins we have seen on this stamp, XF JUMBO
Est. $250+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 28,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a selection of six different colours on two paper types, four display darker shades; two with usual thin, others are sound, VFNEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 28,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a selection of six different colours on two paper types, four display darker shades; two with usual thin, others are sound, VFNEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 28,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a selection of six different colours on two paper types, four display darker shades; two with usual thin, others are sound, VF
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 28,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, a selection of six different colours on two paper types, four display darker shades; two with usual thin, others are sound, VF
Est. $500+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, an attractive display of 8 different colours on three different paper types, four in distinctively darker shades; half with usual paper flaws and half completely sound, VFNEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, an attractive display of 8 different colours on three different paper types, four in distinctively darker shades; half with usual paper flaws and half completely sound, VFNEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, an attractive display of 8 different colours on three different paper types, four in distinctively darker shades; half with usual paper flaws and half completely sound, VF
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,American Bank Note Company trade sample proofs, an attractive display of 8 different colours on three different paper types, four in distinctively darker shades; half with usual paper flaws and half completely sound, VF
Est. $500+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proofs; two different engraved, perforated and gummed; in green on yellowish wove paper with vertical mesh and in black on thick white bond paper (0.0045" thick), lightly pen cancelled by the ABNC. A scarce and striking duo, F-VF OGNEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proofs; two different engraved, perforated and gummed; in green on yellowish wove paper with vertical mesh and in black on thick white bond paper (0.0045" thick), lightly pen cancelled by the ABNC. A scarce and striking duo, F-VF OG
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proofs; two different engraved, perforated and gummed; in green on yellowish wove paper with vertical mesh and in black on thick white bond paper (0.0045" thick), lightly pen cancelled by the ABNC. A scarce and striking duo, F-VF OG
Est. $400+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS An unusually nice mint single, very well centered with post office fresh colour and remarkably full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. A great stamp in all respects and most elusive in such quality, VF+ NH
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS An unusually nice mint single, very well centered with post office fresh colour and remarkably full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. A great stamp in all respects and most elusive in such quality, VF+ NH
Cat. $900+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,An unusually well centered mint example of this difficult stamp, with brilliant fresh colour and full unblemished original gum. A very nice example of this classic stamp, VF NH
1150
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 30,An unusually well centered mint example of this difficult stamp, with brilliant fresh colour and full unblemished original gum. A very nice example of this classic stamp, VF NH
Cat. $900
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 32A,An eye-catching mint example of this challenging stamp, remarkably fresh and displaying a near complete ABNC imprint in left margin. Undercatalogued in our opinion, F-VF H
1151
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 32A,An eye-catching mint example of this challenging stamp, remarkably fresh and displaying a near complete ABNC imprint in left margin. Undercatalogued in our opinion, F-VF H
Est. $200+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 32A,American Bank Note Company plate proof sheet of 110 subjects (11 x 10) in near issued colour on card mounted india paper, without imprint as do all known of this ABNC issue; folded horizontally between fifth and sixth rows; a very scarce intact sheet, VF (Unitrade cat. $8,800)
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 32A,American Bank Note Company plate proof sheet of 110 subjects (11 x 10) in near issued colour on card mounted india paper, without imprint as do all known of this ABNC issue; folded horizontally between fifth and sixth rows; a very scarce intact sheet, VF (Unitrade cat. $8,800)
Est. $3,000+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 33P,A beautiful plate proof sheet of 100 in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, shows eight plate imprints, in pristine condition, XF (Unitrade cat. $9,000 as singles) Five documented plate varieties are shown - Tumbling Stones (Pos. 11), Major Misplaced Entry (Pos. 55) and Major Re-entries at Positions 5, 45, 53.
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 33P,A beautiful plate proof sheet of 100 in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, shows eight plate imprints, in pristine condition, XF (Unitrade cat. $9,000 as singles)

Five documented plate varieties are shown - Tumbling Stones (Pos. 11), Major Misplaced Entry (Pos. 55) and Major Re-entries at Positions 5, 45, 53.
Est. $3,000+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 35P,A choice plate proof sheet of 100 in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, showing eight marginal plate imprints, VF (Unitrade cat. $9,000 as singles) The listed "Falling Rocks" plate variety (Unitrade 36i) can be seen at Position 42.
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 35P,A choice plate proof sheet of 100 in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, showing eight marginal plate imprints, VF (Unitrade cat. $9,000 as singles)

The listed "Falling Rocks" plate variety (Unitrade 36i) can be seen at Position 42.
Est. $3,000+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 39,An impressive mint block of four of this challenging stamp, unusually well centered with brilliant fresh colour and large part original gum. Mint blocks of this stamp are very rare and this one is certainly among the finest, VF+ OG
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 39,An impressive mint block of four of this challenging stamp, unusually well centered with brilliant fresh colour and large part original gum. Mint blocks of this stamp are very rare and this one is certainly among the finest, VF+ OG
Est. $2,500+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 1901 (May 20) Registered cover from St. John
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 2 CENTS 1901 (May 20) Registered cover from St. John's to Selkirk, P.E.I. bearing a remarkable franking with pair of 1c brown Prince of Wales pair and 5c Victoria Revenue pair, some edge wear to cover, stamps tied by circular mute grids, light oval "R" registration handstamp and/or oval Registered St. John's datestamp, 1c pair also tied by light REGISTERED straightline in red, Selkirk double arc receiver backstamp. A very scarce combination of postage and inland revenue stamps, F-VF (Unitrade 43 + Van Dam NFR1)
Est. $1,000+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES
NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a, 108a, 114a,Selected, fresh, full margined imperforate blocks of four with bright colours, ungummed as issued, elusive in blocks, VF-XFNEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a, 108a, 114a,Selected, fresh, full margined imperforate blocks of four with bright colours, ungummed as issued, elusive in blocks, VF-XFNEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a, 108a, 114a,Selected, fresh, full margined imperforate blocks of four with bright colours, ungummed as issued, elusive in blocks, VF-XFNEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a, 108a, 114a,Selected, fresh, full margined imperforate blocks of four with bright colours, ungummed as issued, elusive in blocks, VF-XF
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a, 108a, 114a,Selected, fresh, full margined imperforate blocks of four with bright colours, ungummed as issued, elusive in blocks, VF-XF
Cat. $3,100
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 183,Die Proofs printed in green on white wove unwatermarked paper 45 x 59mm and in black on watermarked paper 39 x 47mm; both with engraverNEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 183,Die Proofs printed in green on white wove unwatermarked paper 45 x 59mm and in black on watermarked paper 39 x 47mm; both with engraver
1158
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 183,Die Proofs printed in green on white wove unwatermarked paper 45 x 59mm and in black on watermarked paper 39 x 47mm; both with engraver's guideline at right, VF
Est. $400+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 183,Large Die Proof printed in green, issued colour, on white wove watermarked paper 56 x 79mm; the final die with engraver
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 183,Large Die Proof printed in green, issued colour, on white wove watermarked paper 56 x 79mm; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die number "954" at top right, VF
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 185,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 56 x 67mm; the final die with engraver
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 185,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 56 x 67mm; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die number "967" at top right, VF
Est. $250+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 188,Trial Colour Die Proof in black, die sunk on large card 70 x 93mm with reverse albino die number "969" at top right; full die sinkage. A superb proof, XF
1161
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 188,Trial Colour Die Proof in black, die sunk on large card 70 x 93mm with reverse albino die number "969" at top right; full die sinkage. A superb proof, XF
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 190,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 72mm, showing large portion of reverse albino die number "960" at top right, VF
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 190,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 72mm, showing large portion of reverse albino die number "960" at top right, VF
Est. $350+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 192,Large Die Proof printed in dull blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 61 x 85mm, showing full die sinkage all around; the approved die with engraver
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 192,Large Die Proof printed in dull blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 61 x 85mm, showing full die sinkage all around; the approved die with engraver's guideline at centre right of the design, no die number. A beautiful proof, superb, XF
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 194,Large Die Proof printed in black, the adopted colour, on white wove watermarked paper 73 x 55mm; with engraver
1164
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 194,Large Die Proof printed in black, the adopted colour, on white wove watermarked paper 73 x 55mm; with engraver's guideline at centre above design, no die number, VF and appealing
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 195,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 56mm; the final die with engraver
1165
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 195,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 56mm; the final die with engraver's guideline and large portion of reverse albino die number "958" at top left, VF
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 196,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 56mm; with engraver
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 196,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 56mm; with engraver's guideline above design, no die number, VF
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 197,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 68 x 56mm; the final die with engraver
1167
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 197,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 68 x 56mm; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse die number "962" at top left, VF
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 198,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 77 x 54mm, engraver
1168
NEWFOUNDLAND - 5 1932-1938 RESOURCES 198,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 77 x 54mm, engraver's guideline above design, no die number, VF
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES
NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES 238b,Easily one of the very rarest perforation varieties of the entire British Commonwealth, one of only three known examples (see census below), centered high which is a known trait, full original gum. By far the rarest KGVI era stamp of British North America, this example has once graced the formidable Sidney Harris collection, one of the greatest Newfoundland collectors of the past, Fine LH (SG 262c £28,000) Expertization: 1959 BPA certificate signed by Robson Lowe et al. and 2017 RPS of London certificate Provenance: Sidney Harris, SG Auctions, October 1968; Lot 1037 Graham Cooper, Spink, December 2016; Lot 733 Literature: Excerpt taken from Newfie Newsletter of the Newfoundland Study Group of BNAPS, May / June, 2004 written by C.A. Stillions: "The Harris stamp is believed to be the original find by BNAPS original member, Dan Meyerson. The story is that Meyerson found the stamp, but the dealer, Robson Lowe, did not believe him and asked if he could see it. Meyerson sent it off to Robson Lowe in London. After a little time had passed, Meyerson received a check from Robson Lowe for an unbelievably large amount. Meyerson did not really want to sell it but the amount was so large and it had taken so little effort to find it that Meyerson accepted the check thinking he could easily replace it. Meyerson never found another example. Until the Victoria auction no other example had been found, at least on this side of the Atlantic. Over the years when I was actively collecting this issue, I had heard rumors from various British dealers of other examples, but until now there has been no documented proof of a second example". Census of three known copies we are aware off (all mint). 1) Stamp offered here 2) Stamp with very similar centering as 1), offered in Victoria Stamp Auctions, February 2004; Lot 751 - realized US$18,000 hammer, being the second copy mentioned in the above excerpt. 3) Stamp centered top right, disturbed OG as per description, offered in Maresch Sale 421, February 2007; Lot 1468 - sold for $8,500.
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NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES 238b,Easily one of the very rarest perforation varieties of the entire British Commonwealth, one of only three known examples (see census below), centered high which is a known trait, full original gum. By far the rarest KGVI era stamp of British North America, this example has once graced the formidable Sidney Harris collection, one of the greatest Newfoundland collectors of the past, Fine LH (SG 262c £28,000)

Expertization: 1959 BPA certificate signed by Robson Lowe et al. and 2017 RPS of London certificate

Provenance: Sidney Harris, SG Auctions, October 1968; Lot 1037
Graham Cooper, Spink, December 2016; Lot 733

Literature: Excerpt taken from Newfie Newsletter of the Newfoundland Study Group of BNAPS, May / June, 2004 written by C.A. Stillions: "The Harris stamp is believed to be the original find by BNAPS original member, Dan Meyerson. The story is that Meyerson found the stamp, but the dealer, Robson Lowe, did not believe him and asked if he could see it. Meyerson sent it off to Robson Lowe in London. After a little time had passed, Meyerson received a check from Robson Lowe for an unbelievably large amount. Meyerson did not really want to sell it but the amount was so large and it had taken so little effort to find it that Meyerson accepted the check thinking he could easily replace it. Meyerson never found another example. Until the Victoria auction no other example had been found, at least on this side of the Atlantic. Over the years when I was actively collecting this issue, I had heard rumors from various British dealers of other examples, but until now there has been no documented proof of a second example".

Census of three known copies we are aware off (all mint).

1) Stamp offered here

2) Stamp with very similar centering as 1), offered in Victoria Stamp Auctions, February 2004; Lot 751 - realized US$18,000 hammer, being the second copy mentioned in the above excerpt.

3) Stamp centered top right, disturbed OG as per description, offered in Maresch Sale 421, February 2007; Lot 1468 - sold for $8,500.

Est. $25,000+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 6 1941-1944 RESOURCES
NEWFOUNDLAND - 6 1941-1944 RESOURCES 253-266,The complete set of fourteen in full sheets of 100; 1c & 48c show portion of plate number at top centre and centre left respectively; some marginal folds and peripheral flaws, each folded once vertically, natural gum bends as customary for Waterlow printings, a scarce and well preserved set, F-VF NH (Unitrade cat. $3,375)
1170
NEWFOUNDLAND - 6 1941-1944 RESOURCES 253-266,The complete set of fourteen in full sheets of 100; 1c & 48c show portion of plate number at top centre and centre left respectively; some marginal folds and peripheral flaws, each folded once vertically, natural gum bends as customary for Waterlow printings, a scarce and well preserved set, F-VF NH (Unitrade cat. $3,375)
Est. $750+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 6 1941-1944 RESOURCES 259,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 82 x 60mm; reverse die number "1024" at top left. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons, showing portion of the characteristic "circle" at right and engraver
1171
NEWFOUNDLAND - 6 1941-1944 RESOURCES 259,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 82 x 60mm; reverse die number "1024" at top left. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons, showing portion of the characteristic "circle" at right and engraver's crossed marks at sides. A rare die proof, much scarcer than the original die prepared by Perkins Bacon, VF
Est. $750+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 7 AIRMAIL
NEWFOUNDLAND - 7 AIRMAIL C2, C2a,Two selected, fresh and well centered mint singles; one with and other without comma after "POST", the latter showing natural ink offset from surcharging on gum side, VF NHNEWFOUNDLAND - 7 AIRMAIL C2, C2a,Two selected, fresh and well centered mint singles; one with and other without comma after "POST", the latter showing natural ink offset from surcharging on gum side, VF NH
1172
NEWFOUNDLAND - 7 AIRMAIL C2, C2a,Two selected, fresh and well centered mint singles; one with and other without comma after "POST", the latter showing natural ink offset from surcharging on gum side, VF NH
Cat. $1,300
NEWFOUNDLAND - 7 AIRMAIL 1919 (July 12) Second Attempted Flight by Major Raynham and Lt. Biddlecombe Newfoundland to Great Britain; Crosbie Hotel, St. JohnNEWFOUNDLAND - 7 AIRMAIL 1919 (July 12) Second Attempted Flight by Major Raynham and Lt. Biddlecombe Newfoundland to Great Britain; Crosbie Hotel, St. John
1173
NEWFOUNDLAND - 7 AIRMAIL 1919 (July 12) Second Attempted Flight by Major Raynham and Lt. Biddlecombe Newfoundland to Great Britain; Crosbie Hotel, St. John's Newfoundland advertising cover bearing a $1 on 15c scarlet (comma after "POST" and period after "1919") tied by St. John's JUL 12 830PM 1919 machine cancel. Shortly after takeoff on July 17, the airplane crashed and was wrecked; occupants suffered no injury. Major Raynham then personally hand carried the mailbag with him upon his return to England by ship; only to be delivered months later to the British postal authorities on January 7, when all known Martynside covers including the Supplementary mail were backstamped with the London F.S. 66 7 JA 20 double ring datestamp as shown on this cover, light central fold and light staining to cover, a very scarce pioneer flight cover, one of just 27 recorded in the exhaustive Vasseur 2015 census (Unitrade C2)
Est. $2,500+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES
NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES An airmail essay block of four on wove paper, ungummed as issued, it is believed that only one sheet of 100 was printed, making multiples very scarce, F-VF (Walsh AMTE2)
1174
NEWFOUNDLAND - 4 1897-1947 ISSUES An airmail essay block of four on wove paper, ungummed as issued, it is believed that only one sheet of 100 was printed, making multiples very scarce, F-VF (Walsh AMTE2)
Est. $400+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 8 BACK-OF-BOOK
NEWFOUNDLAND - 8 BACK-OF-BOOK 1939 (December 14) Cover from Granville Ferry, NS, bearing 1c Royal Visit tied by neat CDS dispatch, shortpaid 2c with two-line INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID instructional marking and due "4" in crayon, double deficiency; 4c postage due affixed and tied by Grand Falls DE 18 split ring datestamp, VF (Unitrade J4)
1175
NEWFOUNDLAND - 8 BACK-OF-BOOK 1939 (December 14) Cover from Granville Ferry, NS, bearing 1c Royal Visit tied by neat CDS dispatch, shortpaid 2c with two-line INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID instructional marking and due "4" in crayon, double deficiency; 4c postage due affixed and tied by Grand Falls DE 18 split ring datestamp, VF (Unitrade J4)
Est. $150+
NEWFOUNDLAND - 8 BACK-OF-BOOK American Bank Note postal card Die Essay, engraved, printed in red violet on india paper die sunk on full-size card 229 x 153mm; the unadopted design with no shading in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND", rare and exceptional in all respects, XF (Webb P-EN2; cat. $1,200)
1176
NEWFOUNDLAND - 8 BACK-OF-BOOK American Bank Note postal card Die Essay, engraved, printed in red violet on india paper die sunk on full-size card 229 x 153mm; the unadopted design with no shading in background around "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND", rare and exceptional in all respects, XF (Webb P-EN2; cat. $1,200)
Est. $750+
NEWFOUNDLAND FAKES AND FORGERIES
NEWFOUNDLAND FAKES AND FORGERIES Four different attributed to William B. Hale and printed in France; includes perforated 1c purple Pony Express, 3c red Ship, 10c Steamship in purple and an imperf in brown. Couple trivial flaws of no importance for these interesting and elusive bogus stamps.NEWFOUNDLAND FAKES AND FORGERIES Four different attributed to William B. Hale and printed in France; includes perforated 1c purple Pony Express, 3c red Ship, 10c Steamship in purple and an imperf in brown. Couple trivial flaws of no importance for these interesting and elusive bogus stamps.
1177
NEWFOUNDLAND FAKES AND FORGERIES Four different attributed to William B. Hale and printed in France; includes perforated 1c purple Pony Express, 3c red Ship, 10c Steamship in purple and an imperf in brown. Couple trivial flaws of no importance for these interesting and elusive bogus stamps.
Est. $200+
NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS
1178
NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS Emphasis on 1932-1938 Resources (Perkins Bacon), noting die proofs of Scott 188 in deep violet, 10c, 25c, 30c in black, 20c in green (faulty), two different imperf plate blocks 2c green Die II Plate "4" and 4c rose lake Plate "2"; full sheets of 100 of 1c grey black Plate 3 and 3c Plates 2, an incomplete BK2 booklet and exploded BK3 booklet; some odds & ends including Nova Scotia 12½c small die proof in black. Mixed condition in places, mainly Fine or better; an interesting lot worth a close look.
Est. $1,000+
1179
NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS On Lighthouse pages, a high percentage in selected mint quality, much NH. We note #8, 11Ai watermarked, #19 NH, 20 block of ten (8 NH), 23i watermarked block, 29 NH, 35 / 35i imprint block of nine (7 NH) including Falling Rocks variety, #36 NH, 48 (2 NH), 69 XF NH, 98-103 VF LH, 114 VF NH, 196b Line Perf 14 NH, 253a NH, 270ii reverse offset NH, C2 VF NH, etc., worth careful inspection
Est. $1,000+
1180
NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS In mounts on album pages, plus blank leaves for multiples and varieties, etc. Includes eleven Pence issues and various Cents issues in mixed condition; several mint sets 1897 to 1940s, also #87ix + xii in NH block, 1932 5c Caribou Die II Plate 6 and 7 NH blocks, C2, C18 Balbo (Pos. 1), etc.
Est. $500+
1181
NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS Several sets and singles on quadrilled pages, noting mint #1, 11A, 61-74, 131-144, 172-182, C13-C17, etc. Mainly F-VF
Est. $350+
1182
NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS About 90 items in mounts on leaves, with covers, postal cards, FDC, first flights, advertising, etc. From Queen Victoria to late 1940s, wide range of frankings and rates, registered, non-letter mail, town postmarks, etc.
Est. $400+
1183
NEWFOUNDLAND LARGE LOTS About 30 covers and postcards, mixed condition but noting three incoming items from USA, dated 1861, 1863 & 1897, all three ex. Pratt. Inspect.
Est. $300+
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES NFR8,A well centered example of this sought-after denomination, light unobtrusive circular cancellation quite unusual for such high value, VF
1184
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES NFR8,A well centered example of this sought-after denomination, light unobtrusive circular cancellation quite unusual for such high value, VF
Cat. $450
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES NFR9,A scarce high value with neat straightline Registrar of Deeds handstamp cancellation, F-VF
1185
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES NFR9,A scarce high value with neat straightline Registrar of Deeds handstamp cancellation, F-VF
Cat. $500
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES NFR15a,A superb large margined example of this high value, very lightly cancelled, unusual as such, VF
1186
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES NFR15a,A superb large margined example of this high value, very lightly cancelled, unusual as such, VF
Cat. $325
1187
NEWFOUNDLAND REVENUES Collection of several dozen different on Van Dam pages noting used NFR1, 2, 5, 7, 13, 15, 24, etc. Minor flaws but generally F-VF (Van Dam cat. $3,245)
Est. $750+
CANADA STAMPLESS COVERS
CANADA STAMPLESS COVERS 1849 (September) Folded cover from Toronto to London, England, rated "1/2" in manuscript, partially legible Toronto SP (date unclear) 1849 double arc dispatch at left, five different British & Scottish transits / receivers. Manuscript rate crossed out with GB 1p red brown [IA], small flaws at top right, tied by numeral grid paying forwarding fee to new address at Edinburgh, Scotland. A great cover - one of the very earliest originating from Canada with a postage stamp, VF
1188
CANADA STAMPLESS COVERS 1849 (September) Folded cover from Toronto to London, England, rated "1/2" in manuscript, partially legible Toronto SP (date unclear) 1849 double arc dispatch at left, five different British & Scottish transits / receivers. Manuscript rate crossed out with GB 1p red brown [IA], small flaws at top right, tied by numeral grid paying forwarding fee to new address at Edinburgh, Scotland. A great cover - one of the very earliest originating from Canada with a postage stamp, VF
Est. $1,000+
CANADA STAMPLESS COVERS 1865 (March 13) Illustrated company envelope, lithographed in violet, no backflap and slight edge flaws, with handwritten telegram on Montreal Telegraph Company printed stationery lettersheet, scarce and appealing, Fine+
1189
CANADA STAMPLESS COVERS 1865 (March 13) Illustrated company envelope, lithographed in violet, no backflap and slight edge flaws, with handwritten telegram on Montreal Telegraph Company printed stationery lettersheet, scarce and appealing, Fine+
Est. $150+
CANADA STAMPLESS COVERS Incoming Mail: 1873 (October 10) Cover from Richmond, Victoria State (Australia) to Cambridge - Narrows, New Brunswick, via Melbourne, Galle (Ceylon), Suez & Alexandria (Egypt), Southampton and Halifax, franked with 2p & 6p for Eight pence pre-UPU letter rate via Southampton (1872-1873 period). Both stamps tied by duplex grid "7" dispatch datestamps, London Paid 1 DE 73; on reverse Melbourne OC 10 transit, Springfield, NB DE 17, W.O. Washademoak, NB (no date) and Narrows, NB receiver backstamps. An attractive and well-travelled cover, VF (Scott 116, 123)
1190
CANADA STAMPLESS COVERS Incoming Mail: 1873 (October 10) Cover from Richmond, Victoria State (Australia) to Cambridge - Narrows, New Brunswick, via Melbourne, Galle (Ceylon), Suez & Alexandria (Egypt), Southampton and Halifax, franked with 2p & 6p for Eight pence pre-UPU letter rate via Southampton (1872-1873 period). Both stamps tied by duplex grid "7" dispatch datestamps, London Paid 1 DE 73; on reverse Melbourne OC 10 transit, Springfield, NB DE 17, W.O. Washademoak, NB (no date) and Narrows, NB receiver backstamps. An attractive and well-travelled cover, VF (Scott 116, 123)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Marvelous plate essay block of four, engraved, printed in dim brown on bond paper, superb in all respects and seldom seen in a block, XF; ex. "Carrington" Collection of Province of Canada (June 2002; Lot 3001)
1191
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Marvelous plate essay block of four, engraved, printed in dim brown on bond paper, superb in all respects and seldom seen in a block, XF; ex. "Carrington" Collection of Province of Canada (June 2002; Lot 3001)
Est. $2,500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS A very rare engraved Die Essay of this striking Colony of Canada essay, printed in green on white bond paper with very large margins, affixed to small ledger piece, very few (in any colour) exist, VF; ex. BNA Essays & Proofs Sale (Robson Lowe Ltd. June 1963; Lot 57)
1192
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS A very rare engraved Die Essay of this striking Colony of Canada essay, printed in green on white bond paper with very large margins, affixed to small ledger piece, very few (in any colour) exist, VF; ex. BNA Essays & Proofs Sale (Robson Lowe Ltd. June 1963; Lot 57)
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Essay printed in orange on white bond paper with large margins, affixed to small ledger piece; somewhat oxidized colour but unrecorded by both Minuse & Pratt and Glen Lundeen, VF and rare
1193
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Essay printed in orange on white bond paper with large margins, affixed to small ledger piece; somewhat oxidized colour but unrecorded by both Minuse & Pratt and Glen Lundeen, VF and rare
Est. $750+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS A very appealing corner margin engraved Plate Essay printed in brown on white bond paper (0.004" thick), choice, XF
1194
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS A very appealing corner margin engraved Plate Essay printed in brown on white bond paper (0.004" thick), choice, XF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Plate essay, engraved, printed in dim brown on white hard bond paper (0.004" thick), scarce and VF
1195
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Plate essay, engraved, printed in dim brown on white hard bond paper (0.004" thick), scarce and VF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved full portrait in oval printed in black on thin wove paper (0.003" thick) measuring 43 x 54mm, showing most of the details and traits are found on the 6 pence essays, VF
1196
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved full portrait in oval printed in black on thin wove paper (0.003" thick) measuring 43 x 54mm, showing most of the details and traits are found on the 6 pence essays, VF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Beautiful plate essay block of four, engraved, printed in bright blue on white wove paper, sheet margin at right. A very scarce and most attractive multiple, VF+; ex. "Carrington" Collection of Province of Canada (June 2002; Lot 3010)
1197
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Beautiful plate essay block of four, engraved, printed in bright blue on white wove paper, sheet margin at right. A very scarce and most attractive multiple, VF+; ex. "Carrington" Collection of Province of Canada (June 2002; Lot 3010)
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essay printed in black directly to card (0.008" thick), slight card thin of no importance, the first we recall seeing printed directly on card, VF and very scarce
1198
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essay printed in black directly to card (0.008" thick), slight card thin of no importance, the first we recall seeing printed directly on card, VF and very scarce
Est. $500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS An engraved plate essay in orange on white wove paper (0.004" thick), a most elusive colour, choice and appealing, VF; ex. BNA Essays & Proofs Sale (Robson Lowe Ltd. June 1963; Lot 59)
1199
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS An engraved plate essay in orange on white wove paper (0.004" thick), a most elusive colour, choice and appealing, VF; ex. BNA Essays & Proofs Sale (Robson Lowe Ltd. June 1963; Lot 59)
Est. $600+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Lithographed Plate Essay printed in blue on soft wove paper (0.004" thick), quite unusual as most known essays are engraved, VF and scarce
1200
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Lithographed Plate Essay printed in blue on soft wove paper (0.004" thick), quite unusual as most known essays are engraved, VF and scarce
Est. $500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS A remarkable lot of Plate Essays on white wove paper (0.004" thick) in four different colours - brown, green, blue and violet. Three are engraved, the essay in blue is LITHOGRAPHED and very scarce. A beautiful and select group of essays, VFCANADA - 1 ESSAYS A remarkable lot of Plate Essays on white wove paper (0.004" thick) in four different colours - brown, green, blue and violet. Three are engraved, the essay in blue is LITHOGRAPHED and very scarce. A beautiful and select group of essays, VFCANADA - 1 ESSAYS A remarkable lot of Plate Essays on white wove paper (0.004" thick) in four different colours - brown, green, blue and violet. Three are engraved, the essay in blue is LITHOGRAPHED and very scarce. A beautiful and select group of essays, VFCANADA - 1 ESSAYS A remarkable lot of Plate Essays on white wove paper (0.004" thick) in four different colours - brown, green, blue and violet. Three are engraved, the essay in blue is LITHOGRAPHED and very scarce. A beautiful and select group of essays, VF
1201
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS A remarkable lot of Plate Essays on white wove paper (0.004" thick) in four different colours - brown, green, blue and violet. Three are engraved, the essay in blue is LITHOGRAPHED and very scarce. A beautiful and select group of essays, VF
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Die Essay printed in black, stamp size, on thick card (0.008" thick), scarce, VF (Minuse & Pratt E-Ba)
1202
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Die Essay printed in black, stamp size, on thick card (0.008" thick), scarce, VF (Minuse & Pratt E-Ba)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essays on white bond paper (0.004" thick) in five different colours - green, violet brown, blue, dark violet and dark purple. A most attractive group, VFCANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essays on white bond paper (0.004" thick) in five different colours - green, violet brown, blue, dark violet and dark purple. A most attractive group, VFCANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essays on white bond paper (0.004" thick) in five different colours - green, violet brown, blue, dark violet and dark purple. A most attractive group, VFCANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essays on white bond paper (0.004" thick) in five different colours - green, violet brown, blue, dark violet and dark purple. A most attractive group, VFCANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essays on white bond paper (0.004" thick) in five different colours - green, violet brown, blue, dark violet and dark purple. A most attractive group, VF
1203
CANADA - 1 ESSAYS Engraved Plate Essays on white bond paper (0.004" thick) in five different colours - green, violet brown, blue, dark violet and dark purple. A most attractive group, VF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA
CANADA A remarkable Travelling Salesman Sample Page taken from a sample book, titled "SPECIMEN OF POSTAGE STAMPS" measuring 203 x 305mm and displaying twenty different plate proofs or essays mounted on the page including Canada 3p, 10c, 17c, Second Bill $1, Upper & Lower Canada Justice $2, New Brunswick 1c (two colours), 12½c, 17c, Nova Scotia 5c, 12½c, United States New York Postmaster provisional trial colour, two different US essays and two each of Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, along with imprint in brown "Engraved and Printed by / The American Bank Note Company / New York" at top and translated text in French printed at foot along with "1864" date. Folded horizontally twice away from samples and couple peripheral faults, a rare and attractive Sample Proof Sheet, VF Provenance: Frederick Mayer, Spink Shreves, October 2008; Lot 23
1204
CANADA A remarkable Travelling Salesman Sample Page taken from a sample book, titled "SPECIMEN OF POSTAGE STAMPS" measuring 203 x 305mm and displaying twenty different plate proofs or essays mounted on the page including Canada 3p, 10c, 17c, Second Bill $1, Upper & Lower Canada Justice $2, New Brunswick 1c (two colours), 12½c, 17c, Nova Scotia 5c, 12½c, United States New York Postmaster provisional trial colour, two different US essays and two each of Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, along with imprint in brown "Engraved and Printed by / The American Bank Note Company / New York" at top and translated text in French printed at foot along with "1864" date. Folded horizontally twice away from samples and couple peripheral faults, a rare and attractive Sample Proof Sheet, VF

Provenance: Frederick Mayer, Spink Shreves, October 2008; Lot 23
Est. $3,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCi + varieties,An impressive, intact plate proof sheet of 100 in the issued colour on india paper with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in dark green - Pane B without imprints (printed prior to 1857) and displaying the four known, documented Re-entries at Positions 42, 53, 61, 65; wide natural pre-printing paper fold in first column, couple pinholes in margin and on Pos. 64. A wonderful showpiece, VF Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, BNA Sale 7, H.R. Harmer, Inc., January 1970; Lot 565 We are of the opinion that this plate was transferred before 1857 as there are no imprints surrounding the sheet.
1205
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCi + varieties,An impressive, intact plate proof sheet of 100 in the issued colour on india paper with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in dark green - Pane B without imprints (printed prior to 1857) and displaying the four known, documented Re-entries at Positions 42, 53, 61, 65; wide natural pre-printing paper fold in first column, couple pinholes in margin and on Pos. 64. A wonderful showpiece, VF

Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, BNA Sale 7, H.R. Harmer, Inc., January 1970; Lot 565

We are of the opinion that this plate was transferred before 1857 as there are no imprints surrounding the sheet.
Est. $7,500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1P, xii,A superb left margin plate proof block of six in issued colour on card mounted india paper, Pane B Positions 61-62 / 81-82, showing full Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York imprint and the Major Re-entry (Position 61) with extensive doubling marks in many letters, in the oval next to "CANADA" and "PO" of "CANADA POSTAGE" among other traits, choice and fresh, XF (Unitrade cat. as singles)
1206
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1P, xii,A superb left margin plate proof block of six in issued colour on card mounted india paper, Pane B Positions 61-62 / 81-82, showing full Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York imprint and the Major Re-entry (Position 61) with extensive doubling marks in many letters, in the oval next to "CANADA" and "PO" of "CANADA POSTAGE" among other traits, choice and fresh, XF (Unitrade cat. as singles)
Cat. $2,450+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1P,A fresh lower margin plate proof block of six in issued colour on card mounted india paper, Pane B Positions 87-89 / 97-99, showing full Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York imprint at foot, XF (Unitrade cat. as singles)
1207
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1P,A fresh lower margin plate proof block of six in issued colour on card mounted india paper, Pane B Positions 87-89 / 97-99, showing full Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York imprint at foot, XF (Unitrade cat. as singles)
Cat. $2,450
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TC,Plate proof pair in issued colour on india paper with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
1208
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TC,Plate proof pair in issued colour on india paper with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCi,Trial colour plate proof pair in brownish red on card mounted india paper, with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in dark green, exceptionally fresh, VF
1209
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCi,Trial colour plate proof pair in brownish red on card mounted india paper, with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in dark green, exceptionally fresh, VF
Cat. $600
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCiii,Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on india paper with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint sin carmine, sheet margin at right. In pristine condition and scarce as a block, VF; ex. "Midland" Collection of Canada (January 2004; Lot 8)
1210
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCiii,Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on india paper with horizontal SPECIMEN overprint sin carmine, sheet margin at right. In pristine condition and scarce as a block, VF; ex. "Midland" Collection of Canada (January 2004; Lot 8)
Cat. $1,600
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCiv,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper, natural small uneven area at foot, showing the seldom seen diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
1211
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCiv,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper, natural small uneven area at foot, showing the seldom seen diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
Cat. $700
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCv + variety,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper, showing the Relief Break Plate Crack (from plate transfer flaw), unusually prominent as this is an early stage proof and in black, horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in orange at foot, VF
1212
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1TCv + variety,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper, showing the Relief Break Plate Crack (from plate transfer flaw), unusually prominent as this is an early stage proof and in black, horizontal SPECIMEN overprint in orange at foot, VF
Cat. $300+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1851 (April 23) Folded lettersheet mailed prepaid from Toronto to Hamilton, rated "3" (pence), quite clear Toronto Canada / Paid AP 23 1851 datestamp in red, next-day Hamilton AP 24 receiver backstamp. A remarkable and historically important dated cover, which would make a perfect companion to a 3p laid paper cover, VF APRIL 23, 1851 WAS THE DAY OF ISSUE OF CANADACANADA - 2 PENCE 1851 (April 23) Folded lettersheet mailed prepaid from Toronto to Hamilton, rated "3" (pence), quite clear Toronto Canada / Paid AP 23 1851 datestamp in red, next-day Hamilton AP 24 receiver backstamp. A remarkable and historically important dated cover, which would make a perfect companion to a 3p laid paper cover, VF APRIL 23, 1851 WAS THE DAY OF ISSUE OF CANADA
1213
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1851 (April 23) Folded lettersheet mailed prepaid from Toronto to Hamilton, rated "3" (pence), quite clear Toronto Canada / Paid AP 23 1851 datestamp in red, next-day Hamilton AP 24 receiver backstamp. A remarkable and historically important dated cover, which would make a perfect companion to a 3p laid paper cover, VF

APRIL 23, 1851 WAS THE DAY OF ISSUE OF CANADA'S FIRST POSTAGE STAMP, THE THREE PENCE BEAVER ON LAID PAPER.
Est. $500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1a,A visually striking used strip of three with sharp, prominent laid lines, ample to large margins except barely touching upper right frameline, light concentric rings cancellations sound and rare thus. A wonderful multiple much nicer than we are accustomed to seeing, Fine+
1214
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1a,A visually striking used strip of three with sharp, prominent laid lines, ample to large margins except barely touching upper right frameline, light concentric rings cancellations sound and rare thus. A wonderful multiple much nicer than we are accustomed to seeing, Fine+
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC,An exceptionally fresh plate proof sheet of 100 printed in red lilac on card mounted india paper, the Left Pane showing the only listed plate variety on the 6p, "Burr on Forehead" (Position 43), surrounding the sheet are eight Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York plate imprints. In immaculate condition and one of the few remaining sheets, choice and XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as singles) Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, ChristieCANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC,An exceptionally fresh plate proof sheet of 100 printed in red lilac on card mounted india paper, the Left Pane showing the only listed plate variety on the 6p, "Burr on Forehead" (Position 43), surrounding the sheet are eight Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York plate imprints. In immaculate condition and one of the few remaining sheets, choice and XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as singles) Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie
1215
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC,An exceptionally fresh plate proof sheet of 100 printed in red lilac on card mounted india paper, the Left Pane showing the only listed plate variety on the 6p, "Burr on Forehead" (Position 43), surrounding the sheet are eight Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York plate imprints. In immaculate condition and one of the few remaining sheets, choice and XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as singles)

Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie's, September 1990; Lot 1524
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC,Trial colour plate proof block (Pos. 67-68 / 77-78) in red lilac on card mounted india paper, brilliant fresh and VF
1216
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC,Trial colour plate proof block (Pos. 67-68 / 77-78) in red lilac on card mounted india paper, brilliant fresh and VF
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC, 2TCxv,Trial colour plate proof pair in red lilac on card mounted india paper, showing the "Burr on Forehead" (Left Pane; Position 43) plate variety on left proof, in pristine condition, XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC, 2TCxv,Trial colour plate proof pair in red lilac on card mounted india paper, showing the "Burr on Forehead" (Left Pane; Position 43) plate variety on left proof, in pristine condition, XF
1217
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TC, 2TCxv,Trial colour plate proof pair in red lilac on card mounted india paper, showing the "Burr on Forehead" (Left Pane; Position 43) plate variety on left proof, in pristine condition, XF
Cat. $2,300
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCi,Trial colour plate proof block of six in red purple on india paper, well clear to large margins, shows trace of plate imprint at foot, beautiful colour, VF
1218
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCi,Trial colour plate proof block of six in red purple on india paper, well clear to large margins, shows trace of plate imprint at foot, beautiful colour, VF
Cat. $1,950
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCii,Trial colour plate proof pair in orange yellow on india, VF
1219
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCii,Trial colour plate proof pair in orange yellow on india, VF
Cat. $900
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCiii,A trial colour plate proof in grey (no specimen) on india, large margined and sound. It is believed a mere 10 examples exist , VF
1220
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCiii,A trial colour plate proof in grey (no specimen) on india, large margined and sound. It is believed a mere 10 examples exist , VF
Cat. $1,500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCix,Trial colour plate proof pair in black on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, radiant colour and in pristine condition, VF
1221
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCix,Trial colour plate proof pair in black on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, radiant colour and in pristine condition, VF
Cat. $700
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCvi,Trial colour plate proof block in grey on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in green, bright colour, surrounded by mostly large margins. A lovely block, VF
1222
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCvi,Trial colour plate proof block in grey on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in green, bright colour, surrounded by mostly large margins. A lovely block, VF
Cat. $1,500
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCvii,Trial colour plate proof block in dark grey on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, sheet margin at top, VF
1223
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCvii,Trial colour plate proof block in dark grey on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, sheet margin at top, VF
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCx,Trial colour plate proof block of eight with sheet margin at right, printed in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in orange; couple tiny marginal scissor cuts and small india paper fault at lower left, F-VF and scarce
1224
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCx,Trial colour plate proof block of eight with sheet margin at right, printed in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in orange; couple tiny marginal scissor cuts and small india paper fault at lower left, F-VF and scarce
Cat. $3,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCxii,Trial colour plate proof block printed in lilac on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN overprints in carmine, VF and attractive
1225
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2TCxii,Trial colour plate proof block printed in lilac on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN overprints in carmine, VF and attractive
Cat. $1,300
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2 variety,A remarkable used single with prominent laid lines and an unusual pre-printing paper fold near top, neat face-free concentric rings cancellation. A rarely observed printing variety as prominent on any Pence stamp, Fine; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
1226
CANADA - 2 PENCE 2 variety,A remarkable used single with prominent laid lines and an unusual pre-printing paper fold near top, neat face-free concentric rings cancellation. A rarely observed printing variety as prominent on any Pence stamp, Fine; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TCi,An impressive Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in vermilion on india paper 56 x 30mm, rebacked, displaying the 1851 twelve penny "scar" die with distinctive scar through top of "CE" of "PENCE" and the 1859 ten cent as issued. A rare unsevered Compound Die Proof of superb appearance; a great showpiece, VF Provenance: Stanley Cohen / Banfield Collection, Hennok Auctions Sale 19, April 1987; Lot 1014 - described as "trifle thin in margin between proofs".
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TCi,An impressive Compound Die Proof, engraved, printed in vermilion on india paper 56 x 30mm, rebacked, displaying the 1851 twelve penny "scar" die with distinctive scar through top of "CE" of "PENCE" and the 1859 ten cent as issued. A rare unsevered Compound Die Proof of superb appearance; a great showpiece, VF

Provenance: Stanley Cohen / Banfield Collection, Hennok Auctions Sale 19, April 1987; Lot 1014 - described as "trifle thin in margin between proofs".
Cat. $25,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TC,A spectacular Engraved Die Proof printed in black, issued colour, on greyish thin hard bond paper (0.0025" thick), shows characteristic "scar" at "CE" of "PENCE" from the compound die. In flawless condition and of wonderful appeal - arguably the most desirable and coveted colour as only a miniscule number exist in the issued colour, XF and very rare Provenance: The "Carrington" Collection of the Province of Canada, Bennett, June 2002; Lot 3031
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TC,A spectacular Engraved Die Proof printed in black, issued colour, on greyish thin hard bond paper (0.0025" thick), shows characteristic "scar" at "CE" of "PENCE" from the compound die. In flawless condition and of wonderful appeal - arguably the most desirable and coveted colour as only a miniscule number exist in the issued colour, XF and very rare

Provenance: The "Carrington" Collection of the Province of Canada, Bennett, June 2002; Lot 3031
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TC,A fantastic Die Proof, engraved and printed in black - the issued colour - on distinctive greyish thin hard bond paper (0.0025" thick), the "scar" die with characteristic mark in "CE" of "PENCE", originating from the compound die. Absolutely superb in all respects and very rare, one of the very few times we have had the pleasure to offer a die proof in this most desirable colour, XF Provenance: Henry Hussey, Sissons Sale 329, November 1973; Lot 85
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TC,A fantastic Die Proof, engraved and printed in black - the issued colour - on distinctive greyish thin hard bond paper (0.0025" thick), the "scar" die with characteristic mark in "CE" of "PENCE", originating from the compound die. Absolutely superb in all respects and very rare, one of the very few times we have had the pleasure to offer a die proof in this most desirable colour, XF

Provenance: Henry Hussey, Sissons Sale 329, November 1973; Lot 85
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TC,An exceptionally fresh Trial Colour Die Proof, engraved, printed in dull purplish black on distinctive thin hard bond paper (0.003" thick), originating from the compound die and showing the characteristic "scar" at "CE" of "PENCE". An absolute beauty with a very striking colour and in the finest quality attainable; a wonderful item for a serious collection, XF GEM Provenance: Sam Nickle Collection of Pence Issues, Firby, October 1988; Lot 121
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3TC,An exceptionally fresh Trial Colour Die Proof, engraved, printed in dull purplish black on distinctive thin hard bond paper (0.003" thick), originating from the compound die and showing the characteristic "scar" at "CE" of "PENCE". An absolute beauty with a very striking colour and in the finest quality attainable; a wonderful item for a serious collection, XF GEM

Provenance: Sam Nickle Collection of Pence Issues, Firby, October 1988; Lot 121
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3Pii,A challenging and sought-after plate proof single, printed in issued colour on india paper and showing the seldom seen diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, brilliant fresh and choice. Easily one of the most elusive plate proofs - in our opinion scarcer than the vertical specimen in green. A wonderful proof, VF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3Pii,A challenging and sought-after plate proof single, printed in issued colour on india paper and showing the seldom seen diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, brilliant fresh and choice. Easily one of the most elusive plate proofs - in our opinion scarcer than the vertical specimen in green. A wonderful proof, VF
Cat. $6,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3Piii,A very scarce plate proof in black with vertical SPECIMEN overprint IN GREEN, on india paper, mostly large margins with bright colour and sharp impression. One of the rarities of Pence issue plate proofs, VF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3Piii,A very scarce plate proof in black with vertical SPECIMEN overprint IN GREEN, on india paper, mostly large margins with bright colour and sharp impression. One of the rarities of Pence issue plate proofs, VF
Cat. $7,500
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3Pi,A superb, large margined plate proof in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, XF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3Pi,A superb, large margined plate proof in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, XF
Cat. $2,500
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3,An appealing, remarkably sound mint example of this celebrated, 170+ year-old classic stamp; ample margins on three sides and just in at foot, printed on Handmade paper showing strong, clearly defined, vertical laid lines and displaying a superb impression with bright colour on fresh paper, possessing nearly FULL ORIGINAL GUM characteristically thinly applied, relatively lightly hinged. A desirable stamp with physical attributes superior to most known examples, Fine (Unitrade 3 - $160,000; Scott 3 - US$175,000; SG 4 - £200,000) Expertization: 1977 BPA and 2006 Greene Foundation certificates A RARELY ENCOUNTERED AND ESSENTIALLY SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE ICONIC TWELVE PENNY BLACK WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM - ONLY A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF EXISTING EXAMPLES CAN BE SO DESCRIBED.
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3,An appealing, remarkably sound mint example of this celebrated, 170+ year-old classic stamp; ample margins on three sides and just in at foot, printed on Handmade paper showing strong, clearly defined, vertical laid lines and displaying a superb impression with bright colour on fresh paper, possessing nearly FULL ORIGINAL GUM characteristically thinly applied, relatively lightly hinged. A desirable stamp with physical attributes superior to most known examples, Fine (Unitrade 3 - $160,000; Scott 3 - US$175,000; SG 4 - £200,000)

Expertization: 1977 BPA and 2006 Greene Foundation certificates

A RARELY ENCOUNTERED AND ESSENTIALLY SOUND MINT EXAMPLE OF THE ICONIC TWELVE PENNY BLACK WITH FULL ORIGINAL GUM - ONLY A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF EXISTING EXAMPLES CAN BE SO DESCRIBED.
Cat. $160,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 3,A superb margined used single of this world renowned classic stamp, displaying uncharacteristically large margins all around including portion of sheet margin at foot, exceptional colour, clear impression and prominent vertical laid lines; small thin at upper right, extremely fine appearance with ideal concentric rings cancellation, centrally struck and mostly clear of the Queen
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 3,A superb margined used single of this world renowned classic stamp, displaying uncharacteristically large margins all around including portion of sheet margin at foot, exceptional colour, clear impression and prominent vertical laid lines; small thin at upper right, extremely fine appearance with ideal concentric rings cancellation, centrally struck and mostly clear of the Queen's portrait.

(Unitrade 3 - $150,000; Scott 3 - US$135,000; SG 4 £100,000)

Expertization: 1971 BPA certificate

Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 5, H.R. Harmer, Inc., May 1969; Lot 413 - described as "bottom marginal copy, large margins other sides; heavy thin behind upper right "12" resulting in some paper penetration"
Grant G. Simmons Jr. Collection of British North America, Robson Lowe Ltd., London, March 1971; Lot 35

ONE OF THE LARGEST MARGINED AND EASILY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL USED TWELVE PENNY BLACKS IN EXISTENCE. A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS CLASSIC STAMP WITH EXCELLENT PROVENANCE.
Cat. $150,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4a,A rare mint strip of four, somewhat irregular margin at left just touching design or frameline, bends and a broken crease which has partly separated on third stamp, overall Fine appearance with large part original gum. Very few mint OG multiples survive in any condition; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4a,A rare mint strip of four, somewhat irregular margin at left just touching design or frameline, bends and a broken crease which has partly separated on third stamp, overall Fine appearance with large part original gum. Very few mint OG multiples survive in any condition; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,A beautiful unused example of this classic stamp, bright colour and fabulous impression on fresh white paper, mostly large margins, VF; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,A beautiful unused example of this classic stamp, bright colour and fabulous impression on fresh white paper, mostly large margins, VF; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4ii variety,A premium used example in a distinctive bright shade showing the documented (in Jarrett & Boggs) Plate Variety "Full Stop 3" with coloured "dot" feature at lower left and two fainter yet visible markings which confirm its plate position, concentric rings cancel; a nice stamp for the specialist, XF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4ii variety,A premium used example in a distinctive bright shade showing the documented (in Jarrett & Boggs) Plate Variety "Full Stop 3" with coloured "dot" feature at lower left and two fainter yet visible markings which confirm its plate position, concentric rings cancel; a nice stamp for the specialist, XF
Cat. $350+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4a,A superb used example with very large margins, distinctive rich colour and ideal light concentric rings cancellation; great eye-appeal, XF GEM
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4a,A superb used example with very large margins, distinctive rich colour and ideal light concentric rings cancellation; great eye-appeal, XF GEM
Cat. $350+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4xi, viii,A fabulous large margined vertical pair showing Major Re-entry (Pos. 53) on top stamp - the "VR" re-entry, with doubling throughout design notably in "EE PEN" of "THREE PENCE", surrounding oval, "VR", etc., faint corner bend on lower stamp, ideal, light concentric rings cancel, VF+
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4xi, viii,A fabulous large margined vertical pair showing Major Re-entry (Pos. 53) on top stamp - the "VR" re-entry, with doubling throughout design notably in "EE PEN" of "THREE PENCE", surrounding oval, "VR", etc., faint corner bend on lower stamp, ideal, light concentric rings cancel, VF+
Cat. $800
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,A superb used example with large margins, bright colour and impression on pristine fresh paper, socked-on-nose concentric rings cancel, XF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,A superb used example with large margins, bright colour and impression on pristine fresh paper, socked-on-nose concentric rings cancel, XF
Cat. $300+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4i,A very scarce used strip of four with clear to large margins, deep rich colour on pristine wove paper, light concentric rings cancellations. Fault-free multiples larger than pairs are very difficult to obtain; a great item for the advanced collector, Fine+; 2004 Greene Foundation cert. Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack Part III, Harmer Rooke & Co., November 1989; Lot 1561 Foxbridge (John du Pont) Collection, private treaty (circa. 1988) Weill Brothers, Christie
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4i,A very scarce used strip of four with clear to large margins, deep rich colour on pristine wove paper, light concentric rings cancellations. Fault-free multiples larger than pairs are very difficult to obtain; a great item for the advanced collector, Fine+; 2004 Greene Foundation cert.

Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack Part III, Harmer Rooke & Co., November 1989; Lot 1561
Foxbridge (John du Pont) Collection, private treaty (circa. 1988)
Weill Brothers, Christie's Robson Lowe, November 1989; Lot 1561
Dr. Choi-Lok Tang, Shreves, September 2006; Lot 636
Est. $750+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4i,A choice used single with small portion of plate imprint in lower margin, large margins on other sides, amazing colour and bold impression, light diamond grid cancels of Toronto, a great stamp, XF; 2008 PF cert. Graded XF 90 XQ (as #4)
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4i,A choice used single with small portion of plate imprint in lower margin, large margins on other sides, amazing colour and bold impression, light diamond grid cancels of Toronto, a great stamp, XF; 2008 PF cert. Graded XF 90 XQ (as #4)
Cat. $350+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,An appealing used single with true rich on fresh paper, large margined with central four-ring
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,An appealing used single with true rich on fresh paper, large margined with central four-ring '21' (Montreal) cancel, XF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $300+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,A lovely used example with radiant colour and sharp impression, large margined with neat four-ring
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4,A lovely used example with radiant colour and sharp impression, large margined with neat four-ring '21' (Montreal) cancel, VF+
Cat. $300+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4c,An unusually choice used example of this distinctive and fragile paper, in flawless condition and showing nearly full (Raw)don, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York plate imprint shows re-entry with marks below some lettering, light central four-ring cancellation. An elusive stamp in such high quality, XF; 2004 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Loch" Pence Issue Collection (April 1999; Lot 193)
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4c,An unusually choice used example of this distinctive and fragile paper, in flawless condition and showing nearly full (Raw)don, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York plate imprint shows re-entry with marks below some lettering, light central four-ring cancellation. An elusive stamp in such high quality, XF; 2004 Greene Foundation cert. ex. "Loch" Pence Issue Collection (April 1999; Lot 193)
Cat. $800+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 4c, viii,A lovely example of this elusive printing showing Major Re-entry with doubling of the lettering, in all "3s" and oval, large margins and superb colour along with a centrally struck diamond grid cancel of Toronto, VF+ (Unitrade 4c, viii)
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 4c, viii,A lovely example of this elusive printing showing Major Re-entry with doubling of the lettering, in all "3s" and oval, large margins and superb colour along with a centrally struck diamond grid cancel of Toronto, VF+ (Unitrade 4c, viii)
Cat. $800+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1853 (May 11) Folded cover in immaculate condition with intact red wax seal on reverse, bearing a 3p brown red on medium wove paper (Pane B; Pos. 37), fabulous colour, well clear to large margins, just tied by centrally struck concentric rings cancel, neat Montreal double arc dispatch in red, addressed to Saint John, New Brunswick; on reverse four very clear transits & receiver - Quebec MY 12, Woodstock, NB MY 17 and St. John MY 18. A great cover, paying the 3 pence interprovincial letter rate, quite scarce and certainly among the choicest of the known Pence covers to New Brunswick, VF+ (Unitrade 4a)
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 1853 (May 11) Folded cover in immaculate condition with intact red wax seal on reverse, bearing a 3p brown red on medium wove paper (Pane B; Pos. 37), fabulous colour, well clear to large margins, just tied by centrally struck concentric rings cancel, neat Montreal double arc dispatch in red, addressed to Saint John, New Brunswick; on reverse four very clear transits & receiver - Quebec MY 12, Woodstock, NB MY 17 and St. John MY 18. A great cover, paying the 3 pence interprovincial letter rate, quite scarce and certainly among the choicest of the known Pence covers to New Brunswick, VF+ (Unitrade 4a)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1853 (July 24) Blue folded cover to New York, horizontal file fold away from a horizontal pair of 3p brown red on medium wove paper (Pane B; Pos. 26-27), clear to huge margins, neatly tied by light concentric rings, London double arc dispatch and partly legible large circular border exchange office Suspension Bridge US datestamp in blue, light "CANADA / PAID 10Cts" two-line handstamp in red; paying the single-letter rate to the United States, F-VF (Unitrade 4a)
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 1853 (July 24) Blue folded cover to New York, horizontal file fold away from a horizontal pair of 3p brown red on medium wove paper (Pane B; Pos. 26-27), clear to huge margins, neatly tied by light concentric rings, London double arc dispatch and partly legible large circular border exchange office Suspension Bridge US datestamp in blue, light "CANADA / PAID 10Cts" two-line handstamp in red; paying the single-letter rate to the United States, F-VF (Unitrade 4a)
Est. $400+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 1858 (April 25) Blue folded cover from Ottawa to Montreal franked with a 3c red on soft horizontally ribbed paper, right margin just in outer frameline, otherwise large margined and tied by an exceptionally clear four-ring
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 1858 (April 25) Blue folded cover from Ottawa to Montreal franked with a 3c red on soft horizontally ribbed paper, right margin just in outer frameline, otherwise large margined and tied by an exceptionally clear four-ring '27' cancellation, City of Ottawa Paid double arc dispatch CDS in red at left; next-day arrival backstamp, F-VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade 4c)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 5,An exceptionally fresh example with ample margins all around, radiant deep colour on pristine fresh paper, ideal light, face-free concentric rings cancellation. A wonderful stamp with great eye-appeal, VF GEM
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 5,An exceptionally fresh example with ample margins all around, radiant deep colour on pristine fresh paper, ideal light, face-free concentric rings cancellation. A wonderful stamp with great eye-appeal, VF GEM
Cat. $1,600+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 5,A superb used example with large margins, fabulous rich colour and sharp impression on bright fresh paper, neat concentric rings cancellation. A remarkable stamp in all respects, XF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 5,A superb used example with large margins, fabulous rich colour and sharp impression on bright fresh paper, neat concentric rings cancellation. A remarkable stamp in all respects, XF
Cat. $1,600+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 5,A superb used example surrounded by large margins, exceptional colour and impression on pristine white paper, ideal light "face-free" concentric rings cancellation; expert backstamp (Dr. Fulpius). A great stamp in all respects, XF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 5,A superb used example surrounded by large margins, exceptional colour and impression on pristine white paper, ideal light "face-free" concentric rings cancellation; expert backstamp (Dr. Fulpius). A great stamp in all respects, XF
Cat. $1,600+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7P & 8P,Two exceptionally fresh se-tenant American Bank Note Company proofs originating from the famous trade sample sheet, LITHOGRAPHED, printed in brown lilac on thin white horizontal mesh wove paper; in immaculate condition and rarely seen (in any colour), XF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 7P & 8P,Two exceptionally fresh se-tenant American Bank Note Company proofs originating from the famous trade sample sheet, LITHOGRAPHED, printed in brown lilac on thin white horizontal mesh wove paper; in immaculate condition and rarely seen (in any colour), XF
Cat. $12,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7P & 8P,A spectacular American Bank Note Company se-tenant pair of Trade Sample Proofs originating from the trade sample sheet. Engraved and printed in a striking lime green colour on white wove paper with clear horizontal mesh. Outstanding in all respects and rarely offered as an intact pair, XF Provenance: Dr. Lewis L. Reford, Part One, Harmer, Rooke & Co., February 1950; Lot 247
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 7P & 8P,A spectacular American Bank Note Company se-tenant pair of Trade Sample Proofs originating from the trade sample sheet. Engraved and printed in a striking lime green colour on white wove paper with clear horizontal mesh. Outstanding in all respects and rarely offered as an intact pair, XF

Provenance: Dr. Lewis L. Reford, Part One, Harmer, Rooke & Co., February 1950; Lot 247
Cat. $12,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XFCANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 7P,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs - an extraordinary display of twenty-two different colours ranging from bright yellow to black, on several different paper types; more than half are completely sound, others with usual small thin but superb appearance. Emphasis is on the more desirable darker shades, making this assembly impressive indeed. An excellent opportunity to acquire the largest collection of these beautiful trade sample proofs we have had the pleasure to offer, VF-XF
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7Pi + variety,A remarkable left margin plate proof block of 37 printed in blue on card mounted india paper, three proofs and portion of a fourth were removed prior to overprinting the vertical SPECIMEN in carmine directly to the card. Printer
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 7Pi + variety,A remarkable left margin plate proof block of 37 printed in blue on card mounted india paper, three proofs and portion of a fourth were removed prior to overprinting the vertical SPECIMEN in carmine directly to the card. Printer's annotation "Lilac" in pencil in the blank area; two marginal scissors cut on lower row. Most unusual and clearly demonstrating steps taken by the printer to experiment with different inks for the overprinting of proof sheets; strong Re-entry (Pos. 53) on top right proof. A fabulous exhibit-caliber item, VF

Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie's, September 1990; Lot 1537
Est. $5,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7TCi,Trial colour plate proof printed in black with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, small natural india thin mentioned for the record. Seldom offered, VF
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CANADA - 2 PENCE 7TCi,Trial colour plate proof printed in black with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, small natural india thin mentioned for the record. Seldom offered, VF
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7TCii,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, faint toning, F-VF; a scarce proof missing from even advanced collections
1259
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7TCii,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, faint toning, F-VF; a scarce proof missing from even advanced collections
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7,American Bank Note Company trade sample proof, engraved, printed in black on gummed thick wove paper with vertical mesh (0.0045" thick), most unusual and very scarce, VF OG
1260
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7,American Bank Note Company trade sample proof, engraved, printed in black on gummed thick wove paper with vertical mesh (0.0045" thick), most unusual and very scarce, VF OG
Est. $750+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proof, engraved, printed in a lovely pastel shade of orange on white wove horizontal mesh paper (0.003" thick), visually striking and choice, XF
1261
CANADA - 2 PENCE 7,American Bank Note Co. trade sample proof, engraved, printed in a lovely pastel shade of orange on white wove horizontal mesh paper (0.003" thick), visually striking and choice, XF
Est. $750+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TC,Plate proof sheet of 100 printed on card mounted india paper, Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York plate imprint shown four times at right side, lacking the imprints along left side as the initial plate of 120 subjects was reduced (left two columns removed) to facilitate perforating of the 1858-1859 issue. Several listed Re-entries are visible at Positions 8, 18, 34, 38, 48, 50, 58, 60, 70, 80, 84 and the best at Position 100. Creasing in top corners well away from stamps, a wonderful sheet with myriad plate varieties, VF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 for singles)
1262
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TC,Plate proof sheet of 100 printed on card mounted india paper, Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York plate imprint shown four times at right side, lacking the imprints along left side as the initial plate of 120 subjects was reduced (left two columns removed) to facilitate perforating of the 1858-1859 issue. Several listed Re-entries are visible at Positions 8, 18, 34, 38, 48, 50, 58, 60, 70, 80, 84 and the best at Position 100. Creasing in top corners well away from stamps, a wonderful sheet with myriad plate varieties, VF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 for singles)
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8Pi,A very scarce left margin plate imprint strip of three on india paper from the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects, vertical SPECIMEN overprints in dark green. Most existing proofs originate from trimmed plates of 100 subjects which had all of the left-hand imprints removed, VF and very scarce
1263
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8Pi,A very scarce left margin plate imprint strip of three on india paper from the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects, vertical SPECIMEN overprints in dark green. Most existing proofs originate from trimmed plates of 100 subjects which had all of the left-hand imprints removed, VF and very scarce
Cat. $900+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TC,A right margin plate proof imprint strip of three on card mounted india paper from the trimmed plate of 100 subjects, rich colour, attractive and VF
1264
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TC,A right margin plate proof imprint strip of three on card mounted india paper from the trimmed plate of 100 subjects, rich colour, attractive and VF
Cat. $900
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8P + ii,A large margined plate proof single in issued colour on india paper, showing the sought-after Major Re-entry (Position 120 in the plate of 120 subjects) with strong doubling in many letters, framelines at foot and at lower left, characteristic diagonal line at top left, among other traits. A lovely proof displaying the most coveted plate variety found on this stamp, VF
1265
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8P + ii,A large margined plate proof single in issued colour on india paper, showing the sought-after Major Re-entry (Position 120 in the plate of 120 subjects) with strong doubling in many letters, framelines at foot and at lower left, characteristic diagonal line at top left, among other traits. A lovely proof displaying the most coveted plate variety found on this stamp, VF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8Pi,Plate proof block of four with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in dark green on india paper, sheet margin at left, choice, VF
1266
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8Pi,Plate proof block of four with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in dark green on india paper, sheet margin at left, choice, VF
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof block printed in black on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, small cut upper left, lower right proof shows the sought-after Major Re-entry (Position 120 in the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects) with strong doubling on nearly all lettering, bottom framelines, and characteristic diagonal line at top left. An attractive block displaying the best known and most dramatic Major Re-entry found on the Half penny, VF
1267
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof block printed in black on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, small cut upper left, lower right proof shows the sought-after Major Re-entry (Position 120 in the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects) with strong doubling on nearly all lettering, bottom framelines, and characteristic diagonal line at top left. An attractive block displaying the best known and most dramatic Major Re-entry found on the Half penny, VF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + varieties,Right margin plate proof pair with nearly complete imprint, printed in black on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, natural pre-print paper fold at top, showing two prominent Major Re-entries (Positions 84 & 96 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects), strong doubling throughout design and characteristic traits all amplified from sharp impressions in black. Most appealing and perfect for the specialist, VF; ex. "Lindemann" Collection (private sale circa. 1997)
1268
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + varieties,Right margin plate proof pair with nearly complete imprint, printed in black on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, natural pre-print paper fold at top, showing two prominent Major Re-entries (Positions 84 & 96 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects), strong doubling throughout design and characteristic traits all amplified from sharp impressions in black. Most appealing and perfect for the specialist, VF; ex. "Lindemann" Collection (private sale circa. 1997)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof printed in black on india paper, faded SPECIMEN at right, showing a strong Re-entry (Position 26 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects - does not exist on the trimmed plate of 100). Being in black, all features and traits are clearly defined; this variety was first reported by Fred Jarrett in his classic handbook during the 1920s but was then forgotten until recently. A marvelous variety for the specialist, VF
1269
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof printed in black on india paper, faded SPECIMEN at right, showing a strong Re-entry (Position 26 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects - does not exist on the trimmed plate of 100). Being in black, all features and traits are clearly defined; this variety was first reported by Fred Jarrett in his classic handbook during the 1920s but was then forgotten until recently. A marvelous variety for the specialist, VF
Est. $300+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof in black on card mounted india paper, vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, showing the Major Re-entry (Position 22 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects), prominent doubling on many letters including "CANADA POST", "ONE", and lower frameline, etc. A striking proof with a notable plate variety, VF
1270
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof in black on card mounted india paper, vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, showing the Major Re-entry (Position 22 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects), prominent doubling on many letters including "CANADA POST", "ONE", and lower frameline, etc. A striking proof with a notable plate variety, VF
Est. $300+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof single printed in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, showing the Major Re-entry (Position 60 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects) with prominent doubling on much of the lettering including "CANADA", "HALF", right frameline, etc., striking and appealing, VF; ex. Sam Nickle (October 1988; Lot 97)
1271
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof single printed in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, showing the Major Re-entry (Position 60 on the untrimmed plate of 120 subjects) with prominent doubling on much of the lettering including "CANADA", "HALF", right frameline, etc., striking and appealing, VF; ex. Sam Nickle (October 1988; Lot 97)
Est. $300+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VFCANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VF
1272
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a very attractive selection of nine different colours on three paper types; three proofs with minor thin as often seen, the other six are completely sound and scarce thus. Most are in sought-after darker colours including one in near issued colour. A wonderful lot, VF
Est. $3,500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,An exceptionally fresh mint example in a beautiful pastel shade on pristine fresh paper; negligible gum bend. A remarkable stamp with full original gum, NEVER HINGED; only a miniscule number survive with NH status, VF NH (Cat. as hinged)
1273
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,An exceptionally fresh mint example in a beautiful pastel shade on pristine fresh paper; negligible gum bend. A remarkable stamp with full original gum, NEVER HINGED; only a miniscule number survive with NH status, VF NH (Cat. as hinged)
Cat. $2,800+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,A beautiful mint single ample to very large margins, lovely bright colour on pristine fresh paper, VF H; 2018 Greene Foundation cert.
1274
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,A beautiful mint single ample to very large margins, lovely bright colour on pristine fresh paper, VF H; 2018 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,800
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,An impressive and scarce horizontal strip of four with clear to mainly large margins; apart from pressed vertical crease on second stamp, sound with each stamp neatly cancelled by concentric rings in black, F-VF
1275
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,An impressive and scarce horizontal strip of four with clear to mainly large margins; apart from pressed vertical crease on second stamp, sound with each stamp neatly cancelled by concentric rings in black, F-VF
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,A striking used example with adequate to large margins, displaying a superb centrally struck four-ring
1276
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,A striking used example with adequate to large margins, displaying a superb centrally struck four-ring '21' cancellation along with portion of second strike at top, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,An appealing used single with large portion of October 1858 double arc datestamp, ample to large margins, F-VF
1277
CANADA - 2 PENCE 8,An appealing used single with large portion of October 1858 double arc datestamp, ample to large margins, F-VF
Cat. $750
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9,An impressive plate proof sheet of 120 subjects printed in green, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper; folded horizontally at centre between fifth & sixth column, causing separation along five stamps; shows the Major Re-entry (Position 7) and both prominent Misplaced Entries in upper corner spandrels (Positions 47 & 83). A rare proof sheet, very few survive, VF (Unitrade cat. $42,000)
1278
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9,An impressive plate proof sheet of 120 subjects printed in green, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper; folded horizontally at centre between fifth & sixth column, causing separation along five stamps; shows the Major Re-entry (Position 7) and both prominent Misplaced Entries in upper corner spandrels (Positions 47 & 83). A rare proof sheet, very few survive, VF (Unitrade cat. $42,000)
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TC,Trial colour plate proof printed in black on india paper, fresh with beautiful sharp impression, VF and scarce
1279
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TC,Trial colour plate proof printed in black on india paper, fresh with beautiful sharp impression, VF and scarce
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TCi,A superb trial colour plate proof block in black on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, in pristine condition and rarely seen in a block, XF
1280
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TCi,A superb trial colour plate proof block in black on india paper, vertical SPECIMEN in carmine, in pristine condition and rarely seen in a block, XF
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TCii,Trial colour plate proof printed in black on india paper, with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine; missing from even the most advanced collections, VF
1281
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TCii,Trial colour plate proof printed in black on india paper, with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine; missing from even the most advanced collections, VF
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TCiii,Trial colour plate proof printed in orange on india paper, brilliant fresh and choice, VF
1282
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9TCiii,Trial colour plate proof printed in orange on india paper, brilliant fresh and choice, VF
Cat. $600
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9,A remarkable Engraved "Goodall" Die Essay of the “Chalon” portrait and lettering, surrounded by cross-hatched lines, printed in black on india paper 25 x 30mm, sunk on card 31 x 40mm, faint trace of foxing. An impressive "Chalon" proof - we do not recall offering another example in black, VF Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan
1283
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9,A remarkable Engraved "Goodall" Die Essay of the “Chalon” portrait and lettering, surrounded by cross-hatched lines, printed in black on india paper 25 x 30mm, sunk on card 31 x 40mm, faint trace of foxing. An impressive "Chalon" proof - we do not recall offering another example in black, VF

Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 335
The "Midland" Canada & BNA Collections, Firby, January 2004; Lot 66
Est. $4,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9,Engraved "Goodall" Die Essay of the “Chalon” portrait and lettering, surrounded by cross-hatched lines, printed in dull bluish green on india paper 25 x 27mm sunk on card 32 x 40mm. A remarkable proof in unusually choice condition, VF Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan
1284
CANADA - 2 PENCE 9,Engraved "Goodall" Die Essay of the “Chalon” portrait and lettering, surrounded by cross-hatched lines, printed in dull bluish green on india paper 25 x 27mm sunk on card 32 x 40mm. A remarkable proof in unusually choice condition, VF

Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 333
Est. $5,000+
CANADA - 2 PENCE 11,A striking used example with socked-on-nose Hawkesbury FE 3 1859 double arc postmark; minute thin and light tone spots at foot, a most attractive stamp, Fine
1285
CANADA - 2 PENCE 11,A striking used example with socked-on-nose Hawkesbury FE 3 1859 double arc postmark; minute thin and light tone spots at foot, a most attractive stamp, Fine
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 12,An extremely scarce mint example of this difficult stamp, slight gum bend not mentioned in accompanying certificate, possessing exceptionally deep colour and sharp impression on fresh paper along, fill intact perforations, sheet margin at foot and still retaining an unusually large portion of its original gum. Only a few mint OG examples survive, pencil signed by expert H. Bloch on reverse, Fine OG Expertization: 2021 Greene Foundation certificate
1286
CANADA - 2 PENCE 12,An extremely scarce mint example of this difficult stamp, slight gum bend not mentioned in accompanying certificate, possessing exceptionally deep colour and sharp impression on fresh paper along, fill intact perforations, sheet margin at foot and still retaining an unusually large portion of its original gum. Only a few mint OG examples survive, pencil signed by expert H. Bloch on reverse, Fine OG

Expertization: 2021 Greene Foundation certificate
Cat. $30,000
CANADA - 2 PENCE 12,A scarce used single with intact perforations and nearly full (Raw)don, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New Yor(k) imprint in lower margin, light indistinct four-ring numeral cancel, most appealing, Fine+; 2016 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade 12; cat. for normal stamp without imprint)
1287
CANADA - 2 PENCE 12,A scarce used single with intact perforations and nearly full (Raw)don, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New Yor(k) imprint in lower margin, light indistinct four-ring numeral cancel, most appealing, Fine+; 2016 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade 12; cat. for normal stamp without imprint)
Cat. $600+
CANADA
CANADA 14P,A superb plate proof block of six in a beautiful rich shade on card mounted india paper, full American Bank Note Co. New York imprint at top, XF
1288
CANADA 14P,A superb plate proof block of six in a beautiful rich shade on card mounted india paper, full American Bank Note Co. New York imprint at top, XF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS
CANADA - 3 CENTS 14Pii,Plate proof single in issued colour on india paper, diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in black, elusive, VF
1289
CANADA - 3 CENTS 14Pii,Plate proof single in issued colour on india paper, diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in black, elusive, VF
Cat. $500
CANADA - 3 CENTS 14TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof block printed in orange yellow on india paper, sheet margin at left, showing Re-entry (Position 51 listed in Whitworth, Trimble) at lower left, with prominent doubling of top framelines, marks in "N" of "CANADA" and "O" of "POSTAGE", uneven india paper at top right, scarce and especially desirable with the constant variety, VF (Cat. as four normal proofs)
1290
CANADA - 3 CENTS 14TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof block printed in orange yellow on india paper, sheet margin at left, showing Re-entry (Position 51 listed in Whitworth, Trimble) at lower left, with prominent doubling of top framelines, marks in "N" of "CANADA" and "O" of "POSTAGE", uneven india paper at top right, scarce and especially desirable with the constant variety, VF (Cat. as four normal proofs)
Cat. $1,400
CANADA - 3 CENTS 14b,A remarkable mint block from an early printing, well centered for this difficult stamp, some uncleared perf discs - a common feature on many of the known mint examples, fabulous colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, possessing an unusually large part original gum, trifle disturbed at foot from previous hinging. One of the nicest existing blocks of this early printing extant, F-VF Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan
1291
CANADA - 3 CENTS 14b,A remarkable mint block from an early printing, well centered for this difficult stamp, some uncleared perf discs - a common feature on many of the known mint examples, fabulous colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, possessing an unusually large part original gum, trifle disturbed at foot from previous hinging. One of the nicest existing blocks of this early printing extant, F-VF

Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 483
E. Carey Fox, Second Portion, H.R. Harmer Inc., October 1968; Lot 78
Cat. $6,500
CANADA - 3 CENTS 1865 (April 19) An unusually fresh small white cover bearing five single 1c rose, perf 12x11¾ neatly positioned at top of the envelope, tied by light Montreal duplex and mailed to Legislative Assembly, Québec, next-day receiver and partially legible Legislative Assembly / Canada 20 APR 1865 (Davis LA-6) government official circular datestamp in red on reverse. A lovely cover, VF (Unitrade 14viii)
1292
CANADA - 3 CENTS 1865 (April 19) An unusually fresh small white cover bearing five single 1c rose, perf 12x11¾ neatly positioned at top of the envelope, tied by light Montreal duplex and mailed to Legislative Assembly, Québec, next-day receiver and partially legible Legislative Assembly / Canada 20 APR 1865 (Davis LA-6) government official circular datestamp in red on reverse. A lovely cover, VF (Unitrade 14viii)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15P + variety,Plate proof single clearly showing the elusive "Rock in Waterfall" plate variety (Position 53; State 10), VF and appealing
1293
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15P + variety,Plate proof single clearly showing the elusive "Rock in Waterfall" plate variety (Position 53; State 10), VF and appealing
Est. $500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TC,Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in orange vermilion on card mounted india paper, choice, XF
1294
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TC,Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in orange vermilion on card mounted india paper, choice, XF
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCiii,Trial colour plate proof in brown red on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
1295
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCiii,Trial colour plate proof in brown red on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
Cat. $350
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCvi,A rarely encountered brown red trial colour plate proof on india paper, diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in BLACK and portion of second overprint at lower left, trivial minute pinhole, VF appearance,one of scarcest plate proofs of the entire Decimal series.
1296
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCvi,A rarely encountered brown red trial colour plate proof on india paper, diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in BLACK and portion of second overprint at lower left, trivial minute pinhole, VF appearance,one of scarcest plate proofs of the entire Decimal series.
Cat. $1,800
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCvii,Trial colour corner margin plate proof single in black on india paper, radiant colour and bold impression, a striking positional proof, VF
1297
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCvii,Trial colour corner margin plate proof single in black on india paper, radiant colour and bold impression, a striking positional proof, VF
Cat. $800
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCviii,Trial colour plate proof in orange yellow on india paper, fresh and choice, XF
1298
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15TCviii,Trial colour plate proof in orange yellow on india paper, fresh and choice, XF
Cat. $600
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15v,An exceptional used single showing the sought-after Major Re-entry (Position 28; State 10), well centered, remarkably fresh and in choice condition, light indistinct four-ring numeral cancel clear of major doubling throughout design; pencil signed by expert Peter Holcombe on reverse. A superior example of this significant plate variety, VF+; 1973 RPS of London cert.
1299
CANADA - 3 CENTS 15v,An exceptional used single showing the sought-after Major Re-entry (Position 28; State 10), well centered, remarkably fresh and in choice condition, light indistinct four-ring numeral cancel clear of major doubling throughout design; pencil signed by expert Peter Holcombe on reverse. A superior example of this significant plate variety, VF+; 1973 RPS of London cert.
Cat. $1,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A beautiful engraved "Goodall" Die Proof printed in deep bluish green on india paper 23 x 29mm, hinged on original "Goodall" card 30 x 34mm. A very scarce die proof, VF Provenance: Stanley Cohen, Cavendish, October 1986; Lot 55
1300
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A beautiful engraved "Goodall" Die Proof printed in deep bluish green on india paper 23 x 29mm, hinged on original "Goodall" card 30 x 34mm. A very scarce die proof, VF

Provenance: Stanley Cohen, Cavendish, October 1986; Lot 55
Est. $3,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in vermilion on india paper from the compound die (with the 12p stamp). Surrounded by large margins and in flawless condition, exceptionally fresh and choice, XF
1301
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in vermilion on india paper from the compound die (with the 12p stamp). Surrounded by large margins and in flawless condition, exceptionally fresh and choice, XF
Est. $2,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A very attractive trial colour die proof, engraved, printed in a striking shade of dark blue (indigo) on distinctive thin hard bond paper and in flawless condition; originating from the Compound Die, exceptionally fresh, XF; ex. "Carrington" Collection (June 2002; Lot 3053)
1302
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A very attractive trial colour die proof, engraved, printed in a striking shade of dark blue (indigo) on distinctive thin hard bond paper and in flawless condition; originating from the Compound Die, exceptionally fresh, XF; ex. "Carrington" Collection (June 2002; Lot 3053)
Est. $3,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A superb engraved "Goodall" Die Proof printed in dark violet brown on distinctive greyish thin hard bond paper 30 x 32mm, characteristic engraver
1303
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A superb engraved "Goodall" Die Proof printed in dark violet brown on distinctive greyish thin hard bond paper 30 x 32mm, characteristic engraver's marks in right-hand corners. A beautiful proof originating from the famous Compound Die, in pristine condition and of great eye-appeal, XF

Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 568
Est. $3,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A superb Trial Colour Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark violet brown on the distinctive yellowish thin hard bond paper, originating from the Compound Die. An outstanding proof in immaculate condition, XF Provenance: The "Carrington" Collection of the Province of Canada, Bennett, June 2002; Lot 3052
1304
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,A superb Trial Colour Die Proof, engraved, printed in dark violet brown on the distinctive yellowish thin hard bond paper, originating from the Compound Die. An outstanding proof in immaculate condition, XF

Provenance: The "Carrington" Collection of the Province of Canada, Bennett, June 2002; Lot 3052
Est. $3,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,An impressive trial colour die proof, engraved, printed in dark brown on the distinctive thin hard bond paper, originating from the Compound Die; faint corner bend at top right well away from design. An exceptional proof with colour and impression closely resembling those of the sought-after first printing, VF+
1305
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16,An impressive trial colour die proof, engraved, printed in dark brown on the distinctive thin hard bond paper, originating from the Compound Die; faint corner bend at top right well away from design. An exceptional proof with colour and impression closely resembling those of the sought-after first printing, VF+
Est. $2,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 17TCi + varieties,An immaculate plate proof sheet of 100 printed in brownish purple on card mounted india paper, displaying eight marginal ABNC plate imprints, shows listed plate varieties "String of Pearls" (Pos. 3), "Double Epaulette" (Pos. 61) and Re-entries at Positions 29, 51 among others. An exceptional sheet of this popular stamp, XF (Unitrade cat. $27,500 as normal single proofs) Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie
1306
CANADA - 3 CENTS 17TCi + varieties,An immaculate plate proof sheet of 100 printed in brownish purple on card mounted india paper, displaying eight marginal ABNC plate imprints, shows listed plate varieties "String of Pearls" (Pos. 3), "Double Epaulette" (Pos. 61) and Re-entries at Positions 29, 51 among others. An exceptional sheet of this popular stamp, XF (Unitrade cat. $27,500 as normal single proofs)

Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie's, September 1990; Lot 1596
Est. $7,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16P + variety,Plate proof single on india paper with deep colour, exceptionally clear impression and showing the constant "String of Pearls" plate variety (Position 3), VF
1307
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16P + variety,Plate proof single on india paper with deep colour, exceptionally clear impression and showing the constant "String of Pearls" plate variety (Position 3), VF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16Pii,Plate proof single in india paper with the elusive diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, often missing from collections, VF
1308
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16Pii,Plate proof single in india paper with the elusive diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, often missing from collections, VF
Cat. $600
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16TCi,Trial colour plate proof in a lovely deep, rich black colour on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 16TCi,Trial colour plate proof in a lovely deep, rich black colour on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, VF
Cat. $450
CANADA - 3 CENTS 16TCii + variety,An attractive trial colour plate proof in orange yellow on india paper with rarely seen SPECIMEN (11.5 x 2.5mm) overprint in red; this specimen exists on other Pence and Cents plate proofs, rarely encountered, VF; ex. Bertram Collection (February 1959; Lot 572)
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 16TCii + variety,An attractive trial colour plate proof in orange yellow on india paper with rarely seen SPECIMEN (11.5 x 2.5mm) overprint in red; this specimen exists on other Pence and Cents plate proofs, rarely encountered, VF; ex. Bertram Collection (February 1959; Lot 572)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 1865 (January 9) Blue folded cover in pristine condition, endorsed "Per Cunard Line", bearing a remarkable 17 cent franking comprised of 1c rose pair plus single 5c vermilion and 10c lilac brown, all perf 12x11¾ (5c perf 11¾x12) and cancelled by Toronto diamond grids with light dispatch at left, endorsed
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 1865 (January 9) Blue folded cover in pristine condition, endorsed "Per Cunard Line", bearing a remarkable 17 cent franking comprised of 1c rose pair plus single 5c vermilion and 10c lilac brown, all perf 12x11¾ (5c perf 11¾x12) and cancelled by Toronto diamond grids with light dispatch at left, endorsed 'Per Cunard Line' (via the US) to Glasgow, Scotland with neat JA23 65 receiver backstamp. A wonderful franking in choice condition, very rare as only 4 such frankings are recorded in the Firby census, VF; ex. Guilford Collection (September 1994; Lot 2185) (Unitrade 14viii, 15, 17b)
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 1868 (February 26) Lady cover in immaculate condition mailed from Brantford, Ontario to Lyons, New York, bearing 10c red lilac, perf 12 (late printing order) tied by light duplex dispatch datestamp; no backstamp as customary for mail to the US; a beautiful cover, XF (Unitrade 17)
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 1868 (February 26) Lady cover in immaculate condition mailed from Brantford, Ontario to Lyons, New York, bearing 10c red lilac, perf 12 (late printing order) tied by light duplex dispatch datestamp; no backstamp as customary for mail to the US; a beautiful cover, XF (Unitrade 17)
Est. $250+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TC,A wonderful plate proof sheet of 100 in bluish green on card mounted india paper, surrounding the sheet are eight ABNC plate imprints, shows documented Major Re-entries at Positions 61, 62 & 94. Slight paper clip mark at lower right edge; a beautiful sheet in choice condition, VF+ (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as normal single proofs) Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TC,A wonderful plate proof sheet of 100 in bluish green on card mounted india paper, surrounding the sheet are eight ABNC plate imprints, shows documented Major Re-entries at Positions 61, 62 & 94. Slight paper clip mark at lower right edge; a beautiful sheet in choice condition, VF+ (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as normal single proofs)

Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie's, September 1990; Lot 1608
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TC,Trial colour plate proof pair (Pos. 41-42) in blue green on card mounted india paper, sheet margin at left, VF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TC,Trial colour plate proof pair (Pos. 41-42) in blue green on card mounted india paper, sheet margin at left, VF
Cat. $600
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCix,Trial colour plate proof pair printed in black on india paper, in remarkably choice condition, deep rich colour and sharp impression, a scarce multiple in superior condition, XF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCix,Trial colour plate proof pair printed in black on india paper, in remarkably choice condition, deep rich colour and sharp impression, a scarce multiple in superior condition, XF
Cat. $1,300+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCviii,Trial colour plate proof in orange yellow on india paper, brilliant colour, fresh and superb, XF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCviii,Trial colour plate proof in orange yellow on india paper, brilliant colour, fresh and superb, XF
Cat. $450
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18Pi + variety,Superb plate proof block on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, sheet margin at foot and showing the Major Re-entry (Position 94) at lower right with distinctive marks in first "E" of "PENCE", above "GE" of "POSTAGE", etc., the best known plate variety found on this denomination, VF and scarce (Cat. as normal proofs)
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18Pi + variety,Superb plate proof block on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, sheet margin at foot and showing the Major Re-entry (Position 94) at lower right with distinctive marks in first "E" of "PENCE", above "GE" of "POSTAGE", etc., the best known plate variety found on this denomination, VF and scarce (Cat. as normal proofs)
Cat. $1,200+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18Pi,Plate proof block of four on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, sheet margin at right, choice and attractive, XF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18Pi,Plate proof block of four on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, sheet margin at right, choice and attractive, XF
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18Piii,Plate proof single on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in black, part sheet margin at foot, VF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18Piii,Plate proof single on india paper with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in black, part sheet margin at foot, VF
Cat. $450
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCii, 18TCiv,A rare trial colour plate proof pair printed in blue on india paper displaying se-tenant Type C and Type A SPECIMEN overprints in carmine, sheet margin at foot. Small natural india thin at foot,d mounting stain on back of right proof. The Type C overprint on left proof (Position 95) is by far the scarcest of the three known types, only 10 can exist from the sole sheet printed in blue; likely fewer survive today, VF; ex. "Midland" Collection of Canada (January 2004; Lot 39) The Type C overprint measures 21.5 and has no period after SPECIMEN. It is only found in the fifth column - a total of 10 positions in the sheet.
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCii, 18TCiv,A rare trial colour plate proof pair printed in blue on india paper displaying se-tenant Type C and Type A SPECIMEN overprints in carmine, sheet margin at foot. Small natural india thin at foot,d mounting stain on back of right proof. The Type C overprint on left proof (Position 95) is by far the scarcest of the three known types, only 10 can exist from the sole sheet printed in blue; likely fewer survive today, VF; ex. "Midland" Collection of Canada (January 2004; Lot 39)

The Type C overprint measures 21.5 and has no period after SPECIMEN. It is only found in the fifth column - a total of 10 positions in the sheet.
Cat. $4,400
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCiii,A remarkable trial colour plate proof pair printed in blue on india paper, sheet margin at right; both positions display Type B vertical SPECIMEN overprints in carmine (thick letters). A beautiful pair originating from the sole sheet printed (only 40 examples received the Type B overprint), VF and very scarce
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCiii,A remarkable trial colour plate proof pair printed in blue on india paper, sheet margin at right; both positions display Type B vertical SPECIMEN overprints in carmine (thick letters). A beautiful pair originating from the sole sheet printed (only 40 examples received the Type B overprint), VF and very scarce
Cat. $1,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCv, 18TCvii,An extremely scarce trial colour plate proof pair in black on india paper displaying se-tenant Type A and Type C SPECIMEN overprints in carmine. Type C is by far the scarcest of the three types - a maximum of 10 examples can exist from the sole sheet printed. It is uncertain how many survive, VF+ The Type C overprint measures 21.5 and has no period after SPECIMEN; only found on the fifth column - 10 positions in the sheet.
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCv, 18TCvii,An extremely scarce trial colour plate proof pair in black on india paper displaying se-tenant Type A and Type C SPECIMEN overprints in carmine. Type C is by far the scarcest of the three types - a maximum of 10 examples can exist from the sole sheet printed. It is uncertain how many survive, VF+

The Type C overprint measures 21.5 and has no period after SPECIMEN; only found on the fifth column - 10 positions in the sheet.
Cat. $4,650
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCv,An elusive trial colour plate proof in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN (Type A) overprint in carmine, small margins and slight ageing. Only one sheet was printed of which five columns (50 proofs) received the Type A overprint, Fine and not often seen
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCv,An elusive trial colour plate proof in black on card mounted india paper with vertical SPECIMEN (Type A) overprint in carmine, small margins and slight ageing. Only one sheet was printed of which five columns (50 proofs) received the Type A overprint, Fine and not often seen
Cat. $650
CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCvi,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine - Type B with thick unserifed letters. Only one sheet was printed and only the last four columns (40 proofs) received the Type B overprint, VF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 18TCvi,Trial colour plate proof in black on india paper with vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine - Type B with thick unserifed letters. Only one sheet was printed and only the last four columns (40 proofs) received the Type B overprint, VF
Cat. $800
CANADA - 3 CENTS 19TC,An exceptional plate proof sheet of 100, engraved, printed in pale blue on card mounted india paper, no plate imprint as issued. Documented Re-entries are shown at Positions 5 and 100, plus the prominent plate variety "Burr on Shoulder" at Position 7 can be clearly seen. A desirable sheet of this popular classic stamp and in immaculate condition, XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as normal single proofs) Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 19TC,An exceptional plate proof sheet of 100, engraved, printed in pale blue on card mounted india paper, no plate imprint as issued. Documented Re-entries are shown at Positions 5 and 100, plus the prominent plate variety "Burr on Shoulder" at Position 7 can be clearly seen. A desirable sheet of this popular classic stamp and in immaculate condition, XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as normal single proofs)

Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie's, September 1990; Lot 1629
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 19TC,A superb plate proof sheet of 100, printed in pale blue on card mounted india paper, without plate imprints as issued. Displayed are the listed Re-entries at Positions 5 and 100, plus the prominent "Burr on Shoulder" variety (Position 7). A lovely sheet in pristine condition, XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as singles) Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 19TC,A superb plate proof sheet of 100, printed in pale blue on card mounted india paper, without plate imprints as issued. Displayed are the listed Re-entries at Positions 5 and 100, plus the prominent "Burr on Shoulder" variety (Position 7). A lovely sheet in pristine condition, XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as singles)

Provenance: American Bank Note Company Archives, Christie's, September 1990; Lot 1626
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 19,Trial Colour Die Proof, stamp size, engraved and printed in brown on india paper, very large even margins all around. Colour is noticeably different than any employed for "Goodall" die proofs. Most unusual and one of the very few we have seen, VF Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 19,Trial Colour Die Proof, stamp size, engraved and printed in brown on india paper, very large even margins all around. Colour is noticeably different than any employed for "Goodall" die proofs. Most unusual and one of the very few we have seen, VF

Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 713
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 19TCii + variety,A fabulous corner margin trial colour plate proof printed in orange yellow on india paper, showing the most important plate variety found on this particular denomination - The Major Re-entry (Position 100) with prominent doubling of upper left frameline and inside oval at right, among other traits. An exceedingly rare combination of this coloured proof with the major plate variety, VF
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 19TCii + variety,A fabulous corner margin trial colour plate proof printed in orange yellow on india paper, showing the most important plate variety found on this particular denomination - The Major Re-entry (Position 100) with prominent doubling of upper left frameline and inside oval at right, among other traits. An exceedingly rare combination of this coloured proof with the major plate variety, VF
Est. $750+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 19,A spectacular used block of forty (Pos 43-47 / 51-97), top row positioned to right of original placement, quite well centered for the issue, a few minor peripheral flaws and some split perfs supported by hinges, nevertheless in an excellent state of preservation for this visually imposing and significant multiple. A fabulous showpiece on the short-list of the most important multiples of the entire 1859-1868 Cents Issue, in fact, this is the largest recorded used multiple of any pre-Confederation stamp, F-VF Usage: this block served to prepay postage on a 20 ounces parcel containing Canadian Grand Trunk Railway deeds sent to England circa. 1860. Literature: Capex 1978 - exhibited in the Court of Honour by Arthur Leggett Provenance: Jephcott (private sale) Arthur Groten Collection, September 1981; Lot 473 Daniel Cantor, September 2011; Lot 234
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 19,A spectacular used block of forty (Pos 43-47 / 51-97), top row positioned to right of original placement, quite well centered for the issue, a few minor peripheral flaws and some split perfs supported by hinges, nevertheless in an excellent state of preservation for this visually imposing and significant multiple. A fabulous showpiece on the short-list of the most important multiples of the entire 1859-1868 Cents Issue, in fact, this is the largest recorded used multiple of any pre-Confederation stamp, F-VF

Usage: this block served to prepay postage on a 20 ounces parcel containing Canadian Grand Trunk Railway deeds sent to England circa. 1860.

Literature: Capex 1978 - exhibited in the Court of Honour by Arthur Leggett

Provenance: Jephcott (private sale)

Arthur Groten Collection, September 1981; Lot 473
Daniel Cantor, September 2011; Lot 234
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 1859 (October 24) Cover endorsed "Per Cunard Mail" from Montreal to Cardiff, Wales bearing a 17c blue, perf 11¾ (First Printing Order), rich colour and tied by light 4-ring
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 1859 (October 24) Cover endorsed "Per Cunard Mail" from Montreal to Cardiff, Wales bearing a 17c blue, perf 11¾ (First Printing Order), rich colour and tied by light 4-ring '21' cancel, clear Montreal OC 24 double arc dispatch at left, Cardiff NO 7 receiver on back. An attractive, scarce early usage of the 17c, F-VF (Unitrade 19)
Est. $300+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 20TC,A superb plate proof sheet of 100 printed in dark rose, near issued colour, on card mounted india paper, displaying eight ABNC imprints; also plate flaws and varieties such as engraver
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 20TC,A superb plate proof sheet of 100 printed in dark rose, near issued colour, on card mounted india paper, displaying eight ABNC imprints; also plate flaws and varieties such as engraver's slip and dash in lower right "2" on many positions and the prominent Scratch on Neck variety at Position 97. A beautiful sheet in pristine condition, XF (Unitrade cat. $30,000 as normal single proofs)
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 3 CENTS 20TC + variety,Trial colour plate proof strip of three printed in dark rose on card mounted india paper, displaying full ABNC imprint at top; all positions showing the dash in lower right "2" plate variety, VF (Cat. as normal single proofs)
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 20TC + variety,Trial colour plate proof strip of three printed in dark rose on card mounted india paper, displaying full ABNC imprint at top; all positions showing the dash in lower right "2" plate variety, VF (Cat. as normal single proofs)
Cat. $900
CANADA - 3 CENTS 20TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof pair printed in green on card mounted india paper; left proof shows extension of vertical frameline at top left, VF and choice
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CANADA - 3 CENTS 20TCii + variety,Trial colour plate proof pair printed in green on card mounted india paper; left proof shows extension of vertical frameline at top left, VF and choice
Cat. $800
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 1868 (December 21) Small cover franked with 2c deep green on thin hard paper and 3c red on medium white wove paper, tied by light oval mute grid, double arc W.O Hopewell Corner, NB with filled-in "Dec 21 1868" date, sent to another Way Office with superb backstamp W.O. Salmon River A.C., NB double arc CDS with next day filled-in date, small cover fault. As the cover was mailed a few months after Nova Scotia joined Confederation, the Postmaster from this small Way Office was probably unaware of the rate change from 5c Colonial to 3c, F-VF (Unitrade 24b, 25)
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CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 1868 (December 21) Small cover franked with 2c deep green on thin hard paper and 3c red on medium white wove paper, tied by light oval mute grid, double arc W.O Hopewell Corner, NB with filled-in "Dec 21 1868" date, sent to another Way Office with superb backstamp W.O. Salmon River A.C., NB double arc CDS with next day filled-in date, small cover fault. As the cover was mailed a few months after Nova Scotia joined Confederation, the Postmaster from this small Way Office was probably unaware of the rate change from 5c Colonial to 3c, F-VF (Unitrade 24b, 25)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 25iii,A scarce used example in flawless condition, quite remarkable for this notoriously fragile stamp (Duckworth Paper 8), characteristic sharp impression on chalk white paper, mostly legible Oshawa, Ont JA 69 postmark, much nicer than normally encountered, F-VF
1335
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 25iii,A scarce used example in flawless condition, quite remarkable for this notoriously fragile stamp (Duckworth Paper 8), characteristic sharp impression on chalk white paper, mostly legible Oshawa, Ont JA 69 postmark, much nicer than normally encountered, F-VF
Cat. $450
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 1868 (August 4) F. Shaw & Brothers, Tanners and Dealers in Hides, Leather & Oil, all-over advertising cover franked with a nicely centered 3c Large Queen, colour somewhat oxidized, tied by Montreal duplex, sent to Richibucto, NB, St. John, AU 7 transit and clear Richibucto AU 8 1868 receiver backstamp, VF (Unitrade 25)
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CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 1868 (August 4) F. Shaw & Brothers, Tanners and Dealers in Hides, Leather & Oil, all-over advertising cover franked with a nicely centered 3c Large Queen, colour somewhat oxidized, tied by Montreal duplex, sent to Richibucto, NB, St. John, AU 7 transit and clear Richibucto AU 8 1868 receiver backstamp, VF (Unitrade 25)
Est. $300+
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 1869 (September 28) Clean buff envelope from Montreal to Saint Paul, Minnesota, bearing horizontal pair of 3c red Large Queen on the scarce thick soft "blotting" paper, a few dull perfs top left due to placement, characteristic deep shade and sharp impression, tied by Montreal duplex; cover slightly reduced at left, no backstamp as customary for the mail to the US, a very scarce printing on cover, VF; ex. John Siverts (May 1989; Lot 762) (Unitrade 25iii)
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CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 1869 (September 28) Clean buff envelope from Montreal to Saint Paul, Minnesota, bearing horizontal pair of 3c red Large Queen on the scarce thick soft "blotting" paper, a few dull perfs top left due to placement, characteristic deep shade and sharp impression, tied by Montreal duplex; cover slightly reduced at left, no backstamp as customary for the mail to the US, a very scarce printing on cover, VF; ex. John Siverts (May 1989; Lot 762) (Unitrade 25iii)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 28,A visually striking plate proof single on thin white card with full extended sheet margin at foot; unusual and the first such Large Queen marginal plate proof we recall offering, VF; ex. "Lindemann" collection (private sale circa. 1997)
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CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 28,A visually striking plate proof single on thin white card with full extended sheet margin at foot; unusual and the first such Large Queen marginal plate proof we recall offering, VF; ex. "Lindemann" collection (private sale circa. 1997)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 33,An attractive, lightly grid cancelled used example with clear laid lines including vergé line distinctive of this elusive paper type; nice deep colour, Fine+
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CANADA - 4 LARGE QUEEN 33,An attractive, lightly grid cancelled used example with clear laid lines including vergé line distinctive of this elusive paper type; nice deep colour, Fine+
Cat. $1,500
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraved & Printing Co. Engraved Large Die Essay printed in dark yellow green on india paper, sunk on large card 50 x 75mm, showing full die sinkage, printer
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraved & Printing Co. Engraved Large Die Essay printed in dark yellow green on india paper, sunk on large card 50 x 75mm, showing full die sinkage, printer's "SAMPLE + PROOF - IMPRESSION" handstamp at foot. A rarely seen die essay and a fabulous showpiece, XF (Minuse & Pratt 36E-Aa)

Provenance: "Jura" Collection of Canada, Spink, June 2007; Lot 2412
Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 1053
Est. $2,500+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. Plate Essay block of ten, the top two rows in the sheet of 25 subjects, engraved, printed in black on thin translucent handmade paper, gummed under the printing; left three in lower row with natural paper crease, small nick at bottom left, creased in top sheet margin. A rare and striking multiple of these interesting CBN essays, VF (Minuse & Pratt 36E-Ae) Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. Plate Essay block of ten, the top two rows in the sheet of 25 subjects, engraved, printed in black on thin translucent handmade paper, gummed under the printing; left three in lower row with natural paper crease, small nick at bottom left, creased in top sheet margin. A rare and striking multiple of these interesting CBN essays, VF (Minuse & Pratt 36E-Ae)

Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 1059
Duncan McLellan, Robson Lowe Ltd. London, April 1964; Lot 633
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co., engraved plate essay strip of five printed in brown on india paper, showing full CBN Montreal imprint in lower margin, light folds between stamps, a fabulous and rarely seen multiple with plate imprint, VF Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan
1342
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co., engraved plate essay strip of five printed in brown on india paper, showing full CBN Montreal imprint in lower margin, light folds between stamps, a fabulous and rarely seen multiple with plate imprint, VF

Provenance: Bertram Collection of Canada, Shanahan's, February 1959; Lot 1061
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. Plate Essay strip of three, engraved, printed in green on distinctive thin Japanese paper, showing very large portion of the "Running Horse" overprint, portion of CBN imprint in lower margin. In an excellent state of preservation for this notoriously fragile paper, rare and ideal for exhibition, VF
1343
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. Plate Essay strip of three, engraved, printed in green on distinctive thin Japanese paper, showing very large portion of the "Running Horse" overprint, portion of CBN imprint in lower margin. In an excellent state of preservation for this notoriously fragile paper, rare and ideal for exhibition, VF
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co., four engraved Plate Essays - in orange and in green on thin Japanese paper; and in green and deep blue on india paper. All with large margins and in choice condition, VFCANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co., four engraved Plate Essays - in orange and in green on thin Japanese paper; and in green and deep blue on india paper. All with large margins and in choice condition, VFCANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co., four engraved Plate Essays - in orange and in green on thin Japanese paper; and in green and deep blue on india paper. All with large margins and in choice condition, VFCANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co., four engraved Plate Essays - in orange and in green on thin Japanese paper; and in green and deep blue on india paper. All with large margins and in choice condition, VF
1344
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co., four engraved Plate Essays - in orange and in green on thin Japanese paper; and in green and deep blue on india paper. All with large margins and in choice condition, VF
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 37,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. Plate Essay pair, lithographed, printed in a paler orange red on white coated surface wove paper, virtually complete CBN imprint in right margin, VF and appealing
1345
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 37,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. Plate Essay pair, lithographed, printed in a paler orange red on white coated surface wove paper, virtually complete CBN imprint in right margin, VF and appealing
Est. $500+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35,A spectacular full imperforate sheet of 100 on wove paper, the right pane with BABN imprint (Boggs Type V) at top, at right and at foot (no imprint was shown between panes), plate letter "I" at top centre, "R" (reversed) and ONE CENT counter in upper corners. Characteristic vertical defacement lines, three horizontally folds mainly between rows, edge wrinkles in places. A great showpiece, in fact the only existing Small Queen proof sheet, VF (Unitrade cat. $60,000+)
1346
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35,A spectacular full imperforate sheet of 100 on wove paper, the right pane with BABN imprint (Boggs Type V) at top, at right and at foot (no imprint was shown between panes), plate letter "I" at top centre, "R" (reversed) and ONE CENT counter in upper corners. Characteristic vertical defacement lines, three horizontally folds mainly between rows, edge wrinkles in places. A great showpiece, in fact the only existing Small Queen proof sheet, VF (Unitrade cat. $60,000+)
Est. $10,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35,Upper right imperforate block on wove paper with reversed "R" marking indicating plate had been re-entered, characteristic vertical defacement lines. A very scarce positional block, VF; 2019 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade cat. $2,400)
1347
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35,Upper right imperforate block on wove paper with reversed "R" marking indicating plate had been re-entered, characteristic vertical defacement lines. A very scarce positional block, VF; 2019 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade cat. $2,400)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35,Imperforate plate block of eight on wove paper with full BABN imprint (Boggs Type V) at right, characteristic vertical defacement lines, horizontal fold between blocks with partial split in margin, small corner crease at top left. Despite the usual imperfections, a most striking and very scarce plate imprint proof block, VF (Unitrade cat. $6,400)
1348
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35,Imperforate plate block of eight on wove paper with full BABN imprint (Boggs Type V) at right, characteristic vertical defacement lines, horizontal fold between blocks with partial split in margin, small corner crease at top left. Despite the usual imperfections, a most striking and very scarce plate imprint proof block, VF (Unitrade cat. $6,400)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Imperforate plate block of eight printed on wove paper showing the full plate imprint (Boggs Type IV) at left, defaced with a "blanket" of small dashes, horizontal central fold between blocks, a rare positional proof block, VF (Unitrade cat. $6,400)
1349
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Imperforate plate block of eight printed on wove paper showing the full plate imprint (Boggs Type IV) at left, defaced with a "blanket" of small dashes, horizontal central fold between blocks, a rare positional proof block, VF (Unitrade cat. $6,400)
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Imperforate plate block of eight on wove paper showing full plate imprint (Boggs Type IV) at top, displaying overall "blanket" of small defacement dashes, horizontal crease along bottom of second row as often seen on these; a scarce block, VF (Unitrade cat. $6,400)
1350
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 36,Imperforate plate block of eight on wove paper showing full plate imprint (Boggs Type IV) at top, displaying overall "blanket" of small defacement dashes, horizontal crease along bottom of second row as often seen on these; a scarce block, VF (Unitrade cat. $6,400)
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35i + variety,A fresh mint strip of three showing extra vertical perforations in upper half portion, minor perf thinning at left, a striking and seldom seen double perforation error, Fine OG (Unitrade 35i)
1351
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 35i + variety,A fresh mint strip of three showing extra vertical perforations in upper half portion, minor perf thinning at left, a striking and seldom seen double perforation error, Fine OG (Unitrade 35i)
Est. $250+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 40e,A spectacular mint example of this very challenging early printing only a few months after issue in November 1874, remarkably short-lived and quite understandably few mint examples survive as a result, nicely centered with large margins and displaying the distinctive, brilliant colour on pristine fresh paper and more importantly still retaining a large portion of its characteristic, dull streaky, white original gum. A true condition rarity of the Small Queen series and a wonderful stamp for an advanced collection, VF OG Provenance: Ted Nixon, March 2012; Lot 297 Daniel Cantor, November 2015; Lot 207 AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER EARLY PRINTING. ONE OF THE HARDEST STAMPS TO FIND IN MINT OG CONDITION IN THE ENTIRE SMALL QUEEN SERIES.
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 40e,A spectacular mint example of this very challenging early printing only a few months after issue in November 1874, remarkably short-lived and quite understandably few mint examples survive as a result, nicely centered with large margins and displaying the distinctive, brilliant colour on pristine fresh paper and more importantly still retaining a large portion of its characteristic, dull streaky, white original gum. A true condition rarity of the Small Queen series and a wonderful stamp for an advanced collection, VF OG

Provenance: Ted Nixon, March 2012; Lot 297
Daniel Cantor, November 2015; Lot 207

AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER EARLY PRINTING. ONE OF THE HARDEST STAMPS TO FIND IN MINT OG CONDITION IN THE ENTIRE SMALL QUEEN SERIES.
Cat. $4,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 1886 (April 7) Cover from Lloydtown, Ontario to Melbourne, Victoria State (Australia) via San Francisco, franked with two 6c yellow brown and a 3c orange red, Montreal printings perf 12, cancelled by indistinct corks, faint split ring dispatch at lower left; cover slightly reduced at right. Neat San Francisco APR 15 and APR 17 transits and Melbourne MY 15 receiver then forwarded to Sydney, New South Wales with oval "2 D TO PAY" (by the recipient), Melbourne MY 17 86 dispatch and next-day Sydney MR 18 receiver backstamps. Paid the 15c Non-UPU letter rate to Victoria State (effective April 1879) and recipient paid the letter rate from Melbourne to Sydney, F-VF; 1999 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade 37, 39) ex. George Arfken (May 1997; Lot 1006)
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 1886 (April 7) Cover from Lloydtown, Ontario to Melbourne, Victoria State (Australia) via San Francisco, franked with two 6c yellow brown and a 3c orange red, Montreal printings perf 12, cancelled by indistinct corks, faint split ring dispatch at lower left; cover slightly reduced at right. Neat San Francisco APR 15 and APR 17 transits and Melbourne MY 15 receiver then forwarded to Sydney, New South Wales with oval "2 D TO PAY" (by the recipient), Melbourne MY 17 86 dispatch and next-day Sydney MR 18 receiver backstamps. Paid the 15c Non-UPU letter rate to Victoria State (effective April 1879) and recipient paid the letter rate from Melbourne to Sydney, F-VF; 1999 Greene Foundation cert. (Unitrade 37, 39) ex. George Arfken (May 1997; Lot 1006)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 1894 (October 2) Full cover in choice condition bearing a well centered and unusually large margined 3c vermilion tied by superb oval grid
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN 1894 (October 2) Full cover in choice condition bearing a well centered and unusually large margined 3c vermilion tied by superb oval grid '33' of Wicklow, NB cancellation in upright position, clear split ring dispatch at left, sent to New Hampshire with neat Exeter OCT 4 CDS receiver on back. A great item, VF+ (Unitrade 41)
Est. $100+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN Yellow label printed in black "Forwarded by the American Express Co. Kingston C.W Wells, Butterfield & Co." with illustrated train and two wagons on folded cover to Philadelphia, manuscript "$5" and "Paid IV" in red and "2/ due" in black, very scarce and appealing, VF; ex. Horace Harrison (February 2003; Lot 161)
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN Yellow label printed in black "Forwarded by the American Express Co. Kingston C.W Wells, Butterfield & Co." with illustrated train and two wagons on folded cover to Philadelphia, manuscript "$5" and "Paid IV" in red and "2/ due" in black, very scarce and appealing, VF; ex. Horace Harrison (February 2003; Lot 161)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN A beautiful large size, red dual flag illustrated express company label with imprint at foot "from Whitby, C.W." affixed on reverse of yellow envelope (circa. early 1860s) with red wax seals, addressed to Buffalo, manuscript "$25" on front along with Money Package Forwarded by American Express Company from Hamilton, C.W. red label affixed at American Express office when letter was transferred from the Hamilton and Toronto branch to the main line of the Great Western Railway. Horizontal fold through former red label, VF appearance; a lovely and rare express cover. ex. Horace Harrison (February 2003; Lot 167)CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN A beautiful large size, red dual flag illustrated express company label with imprint at foot "from Whitby, C.W." affixed on reverse of yellow envelope (circa. early 1860s) with red wax seals, addressed to Buffalo, manuscript "$25" on front along with Money Package Forwarded by American Express Company from Hamilton, C.W. red label affixed at American Express office when letter was transferred from the Hamilton and Toronto branch to the main line of the Great Western Railway. Horizontal fold through former red label, VF appearance; a lovely and rare express cover. ex. Horace Harrison (February 2003; Lot 167)
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN A beautiful large size, red dual flag illustrated express company label with imprint at foot "from Whitby, C.W." affixed on reverse of yellow envelope (circa. early 1860s) with red wax seals, addressed to Buffalo, manuscript "$25" on front along with Money Package Forwarded by American Express Company from Hamilton, C.W. red label affixed at American Express office when letter was transferred from the Hamilton and Toronto branch to the main line of the Great Western Railway. Horizontal fold through former red label, VF appearance; a lovely and rare express cover. ex. Horace Harrison (February 2003; Lot 167)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN Brown legal cover with red wax seal on reverse from Kingston to Guelph, Money Package by the American Express from Toronto red label affixed at left, manuscript "$50" and rated "2", couple folds and small stain at bottom left, still attractive and scarce, Fine; ex. Fred Jarrett (February 1983; Lot 198)
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN Brown legal cover with red wax seal on reverse from Kingston to Guelph, Money Package by the American Express from Toronto red label affixed at left, manuscript "$50" and rated "2", couple folds and small stain at bottom left, still attractive and scarce, Fine; ex. Fred Jarrett (February 1983; Lot 198)
Est. $400+
CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN Seven different (1868-1873), four Money Package and two C.O.D. (Collect on Delivery) black on red express labels in mixed (faults) condition to sound; imprinted or handstamped Port Colborne, two different, St. Catharines, two different, Sarnia, Strathroy and Toronto. Despite the faults these labels are very elusive off or on cover.CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN Seven different (1868-1873), four Money Package and two C.O.D. (Collect on Delivery) black on red express labels in mixed (faults) condition to sound; imprinted or handstamped Port Colborne, two different, St. Catharines, two different, Sarnia, Strathroy and Toronto. Despite the faults these labels are very elusive off or on cover.
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CANADA - 5 SMALL QUEEN Seven different (1868-1873), four Money Package and two C.O.D. (Collect on Delivery) black on red express labels in mixed (faults) condition to sound; imprinted or handstamped Port Colborne, two different, St. Catharines, two different, Sarnia, Strathroy and Toronto. Despite the faults these labels are very elusive off or on cover.
Est. $200+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 50,A premium mint example with superb centering, fresh colour and full immaculate original gum, XF NH
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 50,A premium mint example with superb centering, fresh colour and full immaculate original gum, XF NH
Cat. $420+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 50,A very well centered mint example in a lovely bright shade, full immaculate original gum, VF+ NH; 2019 PSE cert. (mentions short corner perf) and clear 2015 PF cert., both Graded XF 90
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 50,A very well centered mint example in a lovely bright shade, full immaculate original gum, VF+ NH; 2019 PSE cert. (mentions short corner perf) and clear 2015 PF cert., both Graded XF 90
Cat. $420
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES A fabulous Large Trial Colour Die Proof printed in green, colour of the issued Two cent, printed on india paper 65 x 67mm die sunk on full-size card 226 x 152mm. Only about a half dozen exist; a superb most striking coloured proof, XF Interestingly enough, a few months later the One cent Leaf was issued in green, based on newly adopted colour schemes from UPU regulations.
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES A fabulous Large Trial Colour Die Proof printed in green, colour of the issued Two cent, printed on india paper 65 x 67mm die sunk on full-size card 226 x 152mm. Only about a half dozen exist; a superb most striking coloured proof, XF

Interestingly enough, a few months later the One cent Leaf was issued in green, based on newly adopted colour schemes from UPU regulations.
Est. $2,500+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 52,A superb Large Trial Colour Die Proof printed in orange, colour of the issued One cent, on india paper 65 x 67mm die sunk on full-size card 227 x 151mm. In pristine condition and visually striking, XF; fewer than ten exist.
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 52,A superb Large Trial Colour Die Proof printed in orange, colour of the issued One cent, on india paper 65 x 67mm die sunk on full-size card 227 x 151mm. In pristine condition and visually striking, XF; fewer than ten exist.
Est. $2,500+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 51,An impressive mint example, extremely well centered with very large margins, deep rich colour and full original gum; a great stamp that really stands out, XF NH JUMBO; 2019 PSE cert. Graded XF 90J
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 51,An impressive mint example, extremely well centered with very large margins, deep rich colour and full original gum; a great stamp that really stands out, XF NH JUMBO; 2019 PSE cert. Graded XF 90J
Cat. $120+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 56,A beautiful mint example with amazing colour on fresh paper, full pristine original gum, VF NH; 2019 PSE cert. Graded VF-XF 85
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 56,A beautiful mint example with amazing colour on fresh paper, full pristine original gum, VF NH; 2019 PSE cert. Graded VF-XF 85
Cat. $600
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 57,A selected, large margined mint example, well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, VF+ NH; 2015 Greene Foundation cert.
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 57,A selected, large margined mint example, well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, VF+ NH; 2015 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $750
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 57,A well centered mint single with deep colour and full pristine original gum, VF NH
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 57,A well centered mint single with deep colour and full pristine original gum, VF NH
Cat. $750
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 60,A nicely centered mint example in a lovely bright shade, uncharacteristically clean, full pristine original gum unlike many existing 50c Jubilee, VF NH; 1994 PF and 2019 PSE certs., the latter Graded VF 80
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 60,A nicely centered mint example in a lovely bright shade, uncharacteristically clean, full pristine original gum unlike many existing 50c Jubilee, VF NH; 1994 PF and 2019 PSE certs., the latter Graded VF 80
Cat. $1,500
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 61,A very well centered mint example with bright fresh colour, VF LH; 2020 Greene Foundation cert. and 2021 PF cert. Graded XF 90
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 61,A very well centered mint example with bright fresh colour, VF LH; 2020 Greene Foundation cert. and 2021 PF cert. Graded XF 90
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 62,A selected mint example of this difficult stamp, very well centered with large margins, fabulous rich colour unusual for this fugitive colour, faint fingerprint on gum not mentioned on certificates, a beautiful stamp with superior colour and centering, VF+ NH Expertization: 2016 Greene Foundation and 2019 PSE certificates, the latter Graded VF-XF 85 Mint OGnh - the second highest graded $2 Jubilee NH stamp.
1369
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 62,A selected mint example of this difficult stamp, very well centered with large margins, fabulous rich colour unusual for this fugitive colour, faint fingerprint on gum not mentioned on certificates, a beautiful stamp with superior colour and centering, VF+ NH

Expertization: 2016 Greene Foundation and 2019 PSE certificates, the latter Graded VF-XF 85 Mint OGnh - the second highest graded $2 Jubilee NH stamp.
Cat. $6,000
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 63,A well centered mint example, redistributed gum to appear NH, minute lower left corner perf crease, VF OG; 2017 Greene Foundation cert. and photocopy of 2019 PSE cert. (Graded VF 80 Mint OG)
1370
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 63,A well centered mint example, redistributed gum to appear NH, minute lower left corner perf crease, VF OG; 2017 Greene Foundation cert. and photocopy of 2019 PSE cert. (Graded VF 80 Mint OG)
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 65,A marvelous mint example of this coveted high value, extremely well centered with bright, post office fresh colour and unusually nice, full original gum, very lightly hinged. A superb stamp in all respects, ideal for the collector who is searching for top quality stamps, XF LH GEM Expertization: 2016 Greene Foundation and 2021 PF certificates, latter Graded XF 90
1371
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 65,A marvelous mint example of this coveted high value, extremely well centered with bright, post office fresh colour and unusually nice, full original gum, very lightly hinged. A superb stamp in all respects, ideal for the collector who is searching for top quality stamps, XF LH GEM

Expertization: 2016 Greene Foundation and 2021 PF certificates, latter Graded XF 90
Cat. $2,000+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 71,A spectacular mint example, very well centered amidst incredibly large margins virtually unheard of on the Leaf issue, full pristine original gum, never hinged. In all likelihood THE MOST IMPRESSIVE Six cent extant, XF NH JUMBO GEM Expertization: 2021 PF certificate, Graded XF-S 95 J Provenance: "Lindemann" collection (private sale circa. 1997)
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 71,A spectacular mint example, very well centered amidst incredibly large margins virtually unheard of on the Leaf issue, full pristine original gum, never hinged. In all likelihood THE MOST IMPRESSIVE Six cent extant, XF NH JUMBO GEM

Expertization: 2021 PF certificate, Graded XF-S 95 J

Provenance: "Lindemann" collection (private sale circa. 1997)
Cat. $600+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 85a,Imperforate block of four - Plate 1, Position 23-24 / 33-34, "Muddy Waters" effect, showing a constant diagonal line through "D" of "CANADA" on Position 33, other positions with distinctive varieties on the red plate (islands), VF; enclosed with highly detailed original album page.
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 85a,Imperforate block of four - Plate 1, Position 23-24 / 33-34, "Muddy Waters" effect, showing a constant diagonal line through "D" of "CANADA" on Position 33, other positions with distinctive varieties on the red plate (islands), VF; enclosed with highly detailed original album page.
Cat. $1,400
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 86a,A choice imperforate pair with large margins and bright fresh colours with blue green oceans, ungummed as issued, XF
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 86a,A choice imperforate pair with large margins and bright fresh colours with blue green oceans, ungummed as issued, XF
Cat. $700
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 86v,A large margined imperforate pair in black (engraving) only, portion of sheet margin at right, typical faint bends, well-above average condition for this, VF
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 86v,A large margined imperforate pair in black (engraving) only, portion of sheet margin at right, typical faint bends, well-above average condition for this, VF
Cat. $1,250
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 25) Department of Marine and Fisheries envelope, endorsed at top left "Postmarked on day of inauguration of Impl. penny postage" mailed from Ottawa to England, franked with 2c Map tied by clear Ottawa Flag "G" DEC 25 1898 1--0 (1:00am) on Official First Day for the newly established Imperial Penny Postage rate. An appealing Christmas Day cover, VF (Unitrade 85)
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 25) Department of Marine and Fisheries envelope, endorsed at top left "Postmarked on day of inauguration of Impl. penny postage" mailed from Ottawa to England, franked with 2c Map tied by clear Ottawa Flag "G" DEC 25 1898 1--0 (1:00am) on Official First Day for the newly established Imperial Penny Postage rate. An appealing Christmas Day cover, VF (Unitrade 85)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 25) Christmas Day cover with pre-printed addressee from Wolfville, Nova Scotia to London, England, bearing 2c Map tied by light segmented cork, alongside a superbly struck Wolfville, NS DE 25 98 squared circle postmark; partial Halifax transit on back. An attractive cover mailed on First Day of the newly adopted Empire rate to England, VF (Unitrade 85) ex. Fred Fawn (November 2007; Lot 1459)
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 25) Christmas Day cover with pre-printed addressee from Wolfville, Nova Scotia to London, England, bearing 2c Map tied by light segmented cork, alongside a superbly struck Wolfville, NS DE 25 98 squared circle postmark; partial Halifax transit on back. An attractive cover mailed on First Day of the newly adopted Empire rate to England, VF (Unitrade 85) ex. Fred Fawn (November 2007; Lot 1459)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 25) Christmas Day cover from Toronto to India with 2c Map stamp showing "Golden Oceans", tied by clear Toronto Flag "C" DEC 25 1898 cancellation, along with another strike Flag "D" reading up on left side of the cover, addressed to Calcutta, redirected to Agra; clear Park Street Calcutta 23 JA 99 receiver and Agra 25 JA arrival backstamps; small hole touching top portion of postmark and light central fold. A rare Empire rate destination, Fine According to Winmill book, any Two cent Empire rate cover with a destination other than to England is "extremely rare". This one is especially desirable since it was postmarked on the First Day of the new rate to India, which was among the colonies that embraced the scheme.
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 25) Christmas Day cover from Toronto to India with 2c Map stamp showing "Golden Oceans", tied by clear Toronto Flag "C" DEC 25 1898 cancellation, along with another strike Flag "D" reading up on left side of the cover, addressed to Calcutta, redirected to Agra; clear Park Street Calcutta 23 JA 99 receiver and Agra 25 JA arrival backstamps; small hole touching top portion of postmark and light central fold. A rare Empire rate destination, Fine

According to Winmill book, any Two cent Empire rate cover with a destination other than to England is "extremely rare". This one is especially desirable since it was postmarked on the First Day of the new rate to India, which was among the colonies that embraced the scheme.
Est. $600+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 30) Adam Beck advertising envelope bearing single 2c Map with "Golden Oceans" neatly tied by London, Ont duplex datestamp, addressed locally, paying two cent local drop letter rate, carrier delivery service AM DE / 31 datestamp attractively ties stamp as well. A very scarce single-franking rate cover, VF (Unitrade 85) On January 1, 1899 the domestic single-letter rate within Canada and to the United States was reduced from Three cents to Two cents. The local drop letter rate with letter carrier delivery (2c per ounce) remained the same. It was only reduced on August 8, 1908 to One cent per ounce.
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1898 (December 30) Adam Beck advertising envelope bearing single 2c Map with "Golden Oceans" neatly tied by London, Ont duplex datestamp, addressed locally, paying two cent local drop letter rate, carrier delivery service AM DE / 31 datestamp attractively ties stamp as well. A very scarce single-franking rate cover, VF (Unitrade 85)

On January 1, 1899 the domestic single-letter rate within Canada and to the United States was reduced from Three cents to Two cents. The local drop letter rate with letter carrier delivery (2c per ounce) remained the same. It was only reduced on August 8, 1908 to One cent per ounce.
Est. $150+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1899 (July 5) Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition illustrated advertising cover in pristine condition, sent by Hechler to St. John
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CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1899 (July 5) Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition illustrated advertising cover in pristine condition, sent by Hechler to St. John's, Newfoundland, bearing a 2c Map stamp for newly adopted Empire letter rate, plus 3c Leaf and 2c purple Numeral for 5c registration fee, neatly tied by Halifax JY 5 99 CDS postmarks; reverse struck with precursor St. John's squared circle on arrival. A beautiful cover, VF (Unitrade 69, 76, 85)
Est. $150+
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1900 (February 17) Alfred Tyler pre-printed envelope franked with 2c Map stamp, mailed from Chicago and tied by dispatch duplex, partial Return for Postage instructional marking and pencil "due 2" with 2c red Washington (Scott 279B) affixed and tied by Chicago FEB 19 duplex, London FE 20 00 receiver backstamp. A neat and unusual dual franking, VF (Unitrade 86)
1381
CANADA - 6 1897-1902 VICTORIAN ISSUES 1900 (February 17) Alfred Tyler pre-printed envelope franked with 2c Map stamp, mailed from Chicago and tied by dispatch duplex, partial Return for Postage instructional marking and pencil "due 2" with 2c red Washington (Scott 279B) affixed and tied by Chicago FEB 19 duplex, London FE 20 00 receiver backstamp. A neat and unusual dual franking, VF (Unitrade 86)
Est. $200+
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 89variety,A striking mint example displaying an overall, uniformly worn impression resulting in a much underinked printing, the palest and most remarkable shade one is likely to encounter on this particular stamp, VF NH
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CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 89variety,A striking mint example displaying an overall, uniformly worn impression resulting in a much underinked printing, the palest and most remarkable shade one is likely to encounter on this particular stamp, VF NH
Est. $200+
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 90c,A very scarce imperforate block of twelve of the distinctive Type I design, printed in the brighter shade found only on Plate 2, ungummed as issued; one of the largest Type I surviving multiples (from either plate), VF
1383
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 90c,A very scarce imperforate block of twelve of the distinctive Type I design, printed in the brighter shade found only on Plate 2, ungummed as issued; one of the largest Type I surviving multiples (from either plate), VF
Cat. $6,600
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 90variety,A spectacular mint example displaying one of most striking perforation shifts one can hope to find on early Canadian stamps; a corner margin pair showing a nearly "void" stamp at left, short gummed at left. A remarkable perforation "freak", VF NHCANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 90variety,A spectacular mint example displaying one of most striking perforation shifts one can hope to find on early Canadian stamps; a corner margin pair showing a nearly "void" stamp at left, short gummed at left. A remarkable perforation "freak", VF NH
1384
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 90variety,A spectacular mint example displaying one of most striking perforation shifts one can hope to find on early Canadian stamps; a corner margin pair showing a nearly "void" stamp at left, short gummed at left. A remarkable perforation "freak", VF NH
Est. $500+
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 91,A post office fresh mint single with precise centering and full immaculate original gum; a great stamp in all respects, XF NH; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
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CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 91,A post office fresh mint single with precise centering and full immaculate original gum; a great stamp in all respects, XF NH; 2021 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,225+
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 95,An impressive mint strip of three showing full "OTTAWA - No - 1" imprint in the top margin, tiny natural inclusion at foot of right stamp and slight natural short gumming along top of the stamps due to their oversized margins. Well centered and fresh, hinged on centre stamp and in the ungummed area of margin, left and right stamps never hinged. Only a handful of Fifty cent King Edward VII plate multiples are known, this one is particularly attractive, VF
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CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 95,An impressive mint strip of three showing full "OTTAWA - No - 1" imprint in the top margin, tiny natural inclusion at foot of right stamp and slight natural short gumming along top of the stamps due to their oversized margins. Well centered and fresh, hinged on centre stamp and in the ungummed area of margin, left and right stamps never hinged. Only a handful of Fifty cent King Edward VII plate multiples are known, this one is particularly attractive, VF
Est. $3,500+
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 95,A spectacular mint single, well centered with remarkably large margins and displaying part plate "No-1" imprint in top margin, vivid colour and sharp impression on fresh paper with intact perforations all around, full pristine original gum, NEVER HINGED. A wonderful example of this sought-after stamp, VF NH JUMBO; 2015 Greene Foundation cert.
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CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 95,A spectacular mint single, well centered with remarkably large margins and displaying part plate "No-1" imprint in top margin, vivid colour and sharp impression on fresh paper with intact perforations all around, full pristine original gum, NEVER HINGED. A wonderful example of this sought-after stamp, VF NH JUMBO; 2015 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $5,250
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 100,A superb mint example with exceptional centering, deep rich colour and full pristine original gum. An ideal stamp for the discriminating collector, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
1388
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 100,A superb mint example with exceptional centering, deep rich colour and full pristine original gum. An ideal stamp for the discriminating collector, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $600+
CANADA
CANADA 102,A selected fresh mint example, well centered with large margins, full pristine original gum; a nice stamp, VF NH
1389
CANADA 102,A selected fresh mint example, well centered with large margins, full pristine original gum; a nice stamp, VF NH
Cat. $1,050
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 103,A superior mint example of this challenging stamp, very well centered with balanced larger margins and intact perforations, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum; XF NH; 2014 PSE cert. (Graded VF-XF 85)
1390
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 103,A superior mint example of this challenging stamp, very well centered with balanced larger margins and intact perforations, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum; XF NH; 2014 PSE cert. (Graded VF-XF 85)
Cat. $1,200+
CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 103,A fresh, well centered mint example, large margined, the key value of the set, VF+ NH; 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
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CANADA - 7 KING EDWARD VII 103,A fresh, well centered mint example, large margined, the key value of the set, VF+ NH; 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 104b,A selected mint example of this early shade, brilliant, fresh and well centered, VF NH
1392
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 104b,A selected mint example of this early shade, brilliant, fresh and well centered, VF NH
Cat. $180
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 104ii,A fresh mint single showing the elusive full strength Type C lathework, F-VF NH
1393
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 104ii,A fresh mint single showing the elusive full strength Type C lathework, F-VF NH
Cat. $800
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105d,A superb Large Die Proof of the Redrawn Die on india paper 55 x 59mm, die sunk on full-size card 228 x 152mm; the hardened die with die "XG-86" number and "DUPLICATE" imprint above design, choice and very scarce, XF
1394
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105d,A superb Large Die Proof of the Redrawn Die on india paper 55 x 59mm, die sunk on full-size card 228 x 152mm; the hardened die with die "XG-86" number and "DUPLICATE" imprint above design, choice and very scarce, XF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105,A mint Plate 172 block of eight, deep colour, margin LH leaving all stamps VF NH (Unitrade cat. $960 as singles)
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CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105,A mint Plate 172 block of eight, deep colour, margin LH leaving all stamps VF NH (Unitrade cat. $960 as singles)
Est. $350+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105d,A fresh, well centered mint Plate 188 inscription block of ten, margin hinged leaving all stamps VF NH; a beautiful plate block. (Unitrade cat. $900 as singles)
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CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105d,A fresh, well centered mint Plate 188 inscription block of ten, margin hinged leaving all stamps VF NH; a beautiful plate block. (Unitrade cat. $900 as singles)
Est. $350+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105f,A bright fresh and select mint block showing Type D lathework (50% strength), a scarce printing / die / lathework combination originating from Plates 186-187 only, especially desirable in choice condition, VF NH; 2016 Greene Foundation cert.
1397
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 105f,A bright fresh and select mint block showing Type D lathework (50% strength), a scarce printing / die / lathework combination originating from Plates 186-187 only, especially desirable in choice condition, VF NH; 2016 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,500
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106,Large Die Proof of the Original Die in carmine, issued colour, on india paper 59 x 73mm die sunk on large card 128 x 180mm; the unhardened die without die number, slightly larger American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint (25mm long) below design; in immaculate condition and ideal for exhibition, one of only four reported by Glen Lundeen, XF; ex. George Marler (September 1982; Lot 105)
1398
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106,Large Die Proof of the Original Die in carmine, issued colour, on india paper 59 x 73mm die sunk on large card 128 x 180mm; the unhardened die without die number, slightly larger American Bank Note Co. Ottawa imprint (25mm long) below design; in immaculate condition and ideal for exhibition, one of only four reported by Glen Lundeen, XF; ex. George Marler (September 1982; Lot 105)
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106ix,A very appealing mint block in an amazing bright shade, prominent Hairlines visible at sides of each stamp, full pristine original gum, a scarce block, VF NH
1399
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106ix,A very appealing mint block in an amazing bright shade, prominent Hairlines visible at sides of each stamp, full pristine original gum, a scarce block, VF NH
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106ii,Mint upper right Plate 51 strip of ten in a striking shade with "hairlines" visible in the selvedge, nicely centered, LH in selvedge only, stamps are brilliant fresh and never hinged. A beautiful plate strip, VF (Unitrade cat. $1,500 as singles)
1400
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106ii,Mint upper right Plate 51 strip of ten in a striking shade with "hairlines" visible in the selvedge, nicely centered, LH in selvedge only, stamps are brilliant fresh and never hinged. A beautiful plate strip, VF (Unitrade cat. $1,500 as singles)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106c,Unusually choice, bright fresh mint single with striking early shade, VF NH
1401
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106c,Unusually choice, bright fresh mint single with striking early shade, VF NH
Cat. $120+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106x,Experimental Coil Stamp, mint paste-up strip of four showing two distinctive shades, handstamped "Postage Stamp Division / No. 1 May 11" (Type A) over paste-up at centre on gum side, unusually intact perforations all around, fresh F-VF NH
1402
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106x,Experimental Coil Stamp, mint paste-up strip of four showing two distinctive shades, handstamped "Postage Stamp Division / No. 1 May 11" (Type A) over paste-up at centre on gum side, unusually intact perforations all around, fresh F-VF NH
Cat. $725
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106iii,A remarkably fresh mint single of the very elusive Type C INVERTED lathework, superb full, strong impression, a key lathework of the Admiral series, F-VF NH
1403
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 106iii,A remarkably fresh mint single of the very elusive Type C INVERTED lathework, superb full, strong impression, a key lathework of the Admiral series, F-VF NH
Cat. $4,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107,Superb Large Die Proof, the Redrawn Die (vertical framelines) on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 228 x 150mm; the hardened die showing die number "F-211" and ABNC imprint (23.5mm long) below design; a very scarce proof of which less than a dozen exist, XF
1404
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107,Superb Large Die Proof, the Redrawn Die (vertical framelines) on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 228 x 150mm; the hardened die showing die number "F-211" and ABNC imprint (23.5mm long) below design; a very scarce proof of which less than a dozen exist, XF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107a, 107e, 107i,Three distinctive shades & printings - deep green on thin paper, green dry printing and deep green wet printing, all three hand-picked for centering, VF+ NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107a, 107e, 107i,Three distinctive shades & printings - deep green on thin paper, green dry printing and deep green wet printing, all three hand-picked for centering, VF+ NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107a, 107e, 107i,Three distinctive shades & printings - deep green on thin paper, green dry printing and deep green wet printing, all three hand-picked for centering, VF+ NH
1405
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107a, 107e, 107i,Three distinctive shades & printings - deep green on thin paper, green dry printing and deep green wet printing, all three hand-picked for centering, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,320
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107e,A superior mint Plate 190 block of eight, unusually well centered, rich colour, LH in the selvedge only, stamps are VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $720 as singles) An unusual trait is found on this plate inscription multiple - a well etched "8" is clearly visible between "No" and "A190", as documented in Marler on this particular plate block (from the upper left pane).
1406
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107e,A superior mint Plate 190 block of eight, unusually well centered, rich colour, LH in the selvedge only, stamps are VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $720 as singles)

An unusual trait is found on this plate inscription multiple - a well etched "8" is clearly visible between "No" and "A190", as documented in Marler on this particular plate block (from the upper left pane).
Est. $300+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107iv,A highly select mint Plate 209 block of eight, brilliant fresh and well centered, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $720 as singles)
1407
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 107iv,A highly select mint Plate 209 block of eight, brilliant fresh and well centered, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $720 as singles)
Est. $300+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108ii + variety,Lower left block of six on a distinctive thicker paper (0.0045" thick not counting the gum) with Type D inverted lathework in an unusual lesser strength than normally found, natural printing ink smears; an interesting item, for the specialist, F-VF NH; 2018 Greene Foundation cert. ex. John Smallman (February 2018; Lot 172), (Unitrade cat. $1,200 for normal lathework on regular wove paper)
1408
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108ii + variety,Lower left block of six on a distinctive thicker paper (0.0045" thick not counting the gum) with Type D inverted lathework in an unusual lesser strength than normally found, natural printing ink smears; an interesting item, for the specialist, F-VF NH; 2018 Greene Foundation cert. ex. John Smallman (February 2018; Lot 172), (Unitrade cat. $1,200 for normal lathework on regular wove paper)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108,A beautiful mint block with rich colour showing nearly full strength Type D inverted lathework. Seldom seen this nice, VF NH
1409
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108,A beautiful mint block with rich colour showing nearly full strength Type D inverted lathework. Seldom seen this nice, VF NH
Cat. $1,350
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108,A selected mint example, rich colour, very well centered and showing nearly full Type D inverted lathework, VF NH
1410
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108,A selected mint example, rich colour, very well centered and showing nearly full Type D inverted lathework, VF NH
Cat. $450
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108c,A nicely centered mint block showing complete, full strength Type D lathework, rich colour, VF NH
1411
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108c,A nicely centered mint block showing complete, full strength Type D lathework, rich colour, VF NH
Cat. $1,800
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108,An impressive mint example, very well centered with uncharacteristically large margins for a wet printing, gorgeous colour; a beautiful stamp that really stands out, VF+ NH JUMBO
1412
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108,An impressive mint example, very well centered with uncharacteristically large margins for a wet printing, gorgeous colour; a beautiful stamp that really stands out, VF+ NH JUMBO
Cat. $150+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108c,Well centered mint Plate 118 and 119 blocks of eight, both LH in selvedge only leaving all stamps NH. A choice duo, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,400 as singles) These are the only plates of the 3c brown that were produced using the dry printing method (printed on pre-gummed sheets). An interesting diagonal printing flaw is visible on the upper right stamp on the Plate 119 block.CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108c,Well centered mint Plate 118 and 119 blocks of eight, both LH in selvedge only leaving all stamps NH. A choice duo, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,400 as singles) These are the only plates of the 3c brown that were produced using the dry printing method (printed on pre-gummed sheets). An interesting diagonal printing flaw is visible on the upper right stamp on the Plate 119 block.
1413
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108c,Well centered mint Plate 118 and 119 blocks of eight, both LH in selvedge only leaving all stamps NH. A choice duo, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,400 as singles)

These are the only plates of the 3c brown that were produced using the dry printing method (printed on pre-gummed sheets). An interesting diagonal printing flaw is visible on the upper right stamp on the Plate 119 block.
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108c,A superb mint example with precise centering amidst large margins, full pristine original gum, XF NH GEM
1414
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 108c,A superb mint example with precise centering amidst large margins, full pristine original gum, XF NH GEM
Cat. $150+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 109d,A superior mint upper left Plate 115 strip of twenty in a lovely distinctive shade, lightly folded, pencil "July 29 / 29" date of acquisition by pioneer collector Major K. H. White, trivial perf separation in the margin, LH on top right stamp and in margin, other nineteen stamps are NH. A gorgeous plate strip from the first plate employed for the newly adopted colour, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,320 as singles)
1415
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 109d,A superior mint upper left Plate 115 strip of twenty in a lovely distinctive shade, lightly folded, pencil "July 29 / 29" date of acquisition by pioneer collector Major K. H. White, trivial perf separation in the margin, LH on top right stamp and in margin, other nineteen stamps are NH. A gorgeous plate strip from the first plate employed for the newly adopted colour, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,320 as singles)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 109,An unusually well centered, fresh mint Plate 122 block of twelve, LH in the margin only, all stamps never hinged. A gorgeous plate block, VF+ (Unitrade cat. $1,080 as singles)
1416
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 109,An unusually well centered, fresh mint Plate 122 block of twelve, LH in the margin only, all stamps never hinged. A gorgeous plate block, VF+ (Unitrade cat. $1,080 as singles)
Est. $350+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 109c,A remarkable mint example of the scarcer die, jumbo margins, radiant colour and full pristine original gum; a superb stamp in all respects, XF NH GEM
1417
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 109c,A remarkable mint example of the scarcer die, jumbo margins, radiant colour and full pristine original gum; a superb stamp in all respects, XF NH GEM
Cat. $210+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110,Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 228 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die number "OG-426" above design and engraver
1418
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110,Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 228 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die number "OG-426" above design and engraver's guidelines; card tear at top, an appealing and scarce die proof, VF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110a,A superb large margined mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, light gum wrinkle, an impressive pair with full original gum, very lightly hinged, VF+
1419
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110a,A superb large margined mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, light gum wrinkle, an impressive pair with full original gum, very lightly hinged, VF+
Cat. $3,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110,An extremely well centered mint corner margin pair showing superb, full strength Type D lathework, a beautiful pair, XF LH
1420
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110,An extremely well centered mint corner margin pair showing superb, full strength Type D lathework, a beautiful pair, XF LH
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110b shade,A remarkable mint example with fabulous colour on fresh paper, well centered within noticeably large margins, showing Type D lathework (50% strength), VF NH (Unitrade cat. as normal shade)
1421
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110b shade,A remarkable mint example with fabulous colour on fresh paper, well centered within noticeably large margins, showing Type D lathework (50% strength), VF NH (Unitrade cat. as normal shade)
Cat. $600
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110b,A large margined mint single with large margins, brilliant bright shade, showing Type D lathework (40% strength); a beautiful lathework stamp, VF NH JUMBO
1422
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110b,A large margined mint single with large margins, brilliant bright shade, showing Type D lathework (40% strength); a beautiful lathework stamp, VF NH JUMBO
Cat. $600
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110b,An appealing mint single, well centered with large margins showing a superb, full strength Type D inverted lathework, scarce, VF+ NH
1423
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110b,An appealing mint single, well centered with large margins showing a superb, full strength Type D inverted lathework, scarce, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110,A nicely centered upper left mint Plate 1 strip of ten, deep rich colour, straight edged stamp hinged, all others NH, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,800 as singles) ex. Harry Lussey (1981; Lot 982)
1424
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110,A nicely centered upper left mint Plate 1 strip of ten, deep rich colour, straight edged stamp hinged, all others NH, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,800 as singles) ex. Harry Lussey (1981; Lot 982)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110d,A precisely centered mint example with well-balanced large margins, deep rich colour, sharp impression and full unblemished original gum, XF NH
1425
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 110d,A precisely centered mint example with well-balanced large margins, deep rich colour, sharp impression and full unblemished original gum, XF NH
Cat. $240+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 111,A choice mint example of this key stamp, well centered within noticeably large margins for this stamp, fresh and VF+ NH; 2015 PSE cert.
1426
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 111,A choice mint example of this key stamp, well centered within noticeably large margins for this stamp, fresh and VF+ NH; 2015 PSE cert.
Cat. $900
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 112a,A post office fresh mint upper right Plate 22 strip of twenty on the distinctive thin paper, lightly folded along perfs, F-VF NH; a wonderful and seldom seen plate strip. (Unitrade cat. $1,800 as singles)
1427
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 112a,A post office fresh mint upper right Plate 22 strip of twenty on the distinctive thin paper, lightly folded along perfs, F-VF NH; a wonderful and seldom seen plate strip. (Unitrade cat. $1,800 as singles)
Est. $600+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 112ii,An attractive mint single in a lovely distinctive shade and displaying full strength Type D lathework, VF NH
1428
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 112ii,An attractive mint single in a lovely distinctive shade and displaying full strength Type D lathework, VF NH
Cat. $480
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 112iii, variety,Mint block of four, each stamp displaying retouched vertical line in upper right spandrel (from Plate 19-20) along with overall kiss print variety (slight doubling of design) for a blurry overinked effect. An interesting item for the specialist, VF NH (Cat. as normal 112iii singles)
1429
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 112iii, variety,Mint block of four, each stamp displaying retouched vertical line in upper right spandrel (from Plate 19-20) along with overall kiss print variety (slight doubling of design) for a blurry overinked effect. An interesting item for the specialist, VF NH (Cat. as normal 112iii singles)
Cat. $1,440
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 113,A brilliant, fresh and very well centered mint block showing "OTTAWA - No - A5" plate imprint in top margin, unusually bright colour, choice condition, VF+ NH (Unitrade cat. $1,080 as singles)
1430
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 113,A brilliant, fresh and very well centered mint block showing "OTTAWA - No - A5" plate imprint in top margin, unusually bright colour, choice condition, VF+ NH (Unitrade cat. $1,080 as singles)
Est. $350+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 113,Brilliant fresh, very well centered mint example with full unblemished original gum, XF NH; 2019 Greene Foundation cert.
1431
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 113,Brilliant fresh, very well centered mint example with full unblemished original gum, XF NH; 2019 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $270+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114,Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 58mm die sunk on full-size card 229 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die "F-214" number and ABNC imprint (24mm long) below design; a choice and scarce die proof, VF
1432
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114,Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 58mm die sunk on full-size card 229 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die "F-214" number and ABNC imprint (24mm long) below design; a choice and scarce die proof, VF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114a,Mint imperforate pair, bright fresh colour, wrinkling on right stamp, never hinged with VF appearance (Unitrade cat. $6,000)
1433
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114a,Mint imperforate pair, bright fresh colour, wrinkling on right stamp, never hinged with VF appearance (Unitrade cat. $6,000)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114biv,Upper left Plate 7 strip of twenty, no margin at left, natural straight edge right, two stamps in lower row show diagonal line in "V" of "SEVEN" variety, upper left single and upper right pair hinged, other seventeen stamps including the varieties are NH; a scarce plate strip, F-VF (Unitrade cat. $1,875 as singles)
1434
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114biv,Upper left Plate 7 strip of twenty, no margin at left, natural straight edge right, two stamps in lower row show diagonal line in "V" of "SEVEN" variety, upper left single and upper right pair hinged, other seventeen stamps including the varieties are NH; a scarce plate strip, F-VF (Unitrade cat. $1,875 as singles)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114b,A selected mint Plate 8 block of ten with deep colour, nicely centered, immaculate original gum, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $1,350 as singles)
1435
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114b,A selected mint Plate 8 block of ten with deep colour, nicely centered, immaculate original gum, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $1,350 as singles)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114,An unusually choice mint Plate 8 block of eight, post office fresh, well centered with large margins; a premium example, XF NH (Unitrade cat. $840 as singles)
1436
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114,An unusually choice mint Plate 8 block of eight, post office fresh, well centered with large margins; a premium example, XF NH (Unitrade cat. $840 as singles)
Est. $350+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114bv,A choice mint example with deep rich colour and showing the diagonal line in "N" of "CENTS" plate variety (from Plate 8), VF+ NH
1437
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114bv,A choice mint example with deep rich colour and showing the diagonal line in "N" of "CENTS" plate variety (from Plate 8), VF+ NH
Cat. $450
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114v,A choice mint single showing variety diagonal line in "N" of "CENTS" quite prominently, VF NH
1438
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 114v,A choice mint single showing variety diagonal line in "N" of "CENTS" quite prominently, VF NH
Cat. $450
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,Superb Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 29 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die "XG-91" number at top of india die sinkage paper; a fabulous proof in immaculate condition, XF
1439
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,Superb Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 29 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die "XG-91" number at top of india die sinkage paper; a fabulous proof in immaculate condition, XF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,A post office fresh, well centered, mint Plate 3 block of eight, light natural bend in margin only, showing engraver
1440
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,A post office fresh, well centered, mint Plate 3 block of eight, light natural bend in margin only, showing engraver's etched "H" above "L.B.C." indicating plate multiple is from left pane, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $1,440 as singles)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,A post office fresh mint example, very well centered, rich colour on fresh paper and with full immaculate original gum, XF NH
1441
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,A post office fresh mint example, very well centered, rich colour on fresh paper and with full immaculate original gum, XF NH
Cat. $180+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,A superb mint example, extremely well centered with large margins, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum, XF NH; 2009 Sergio Sismondo cert. (Graded XF-Superb 95)
1442
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115,A superb mint example, extremely well centered with large margins, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum, XF NH; 2009 Sergio Sismondo cert. (Graded XF-Superb 95)
Cat. $180+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115i,A superb mint example with precise centering and large margins, brilliant colour, full pristine original gum, XF NH GEM
1443
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 115i,A superb mint example with precise centering and large margins, brilliant colour, full pristine original gum, XF NH GEM
Cat. $240+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 116,A very well centered mint single with balanced large margins, plate imprint "OTTAWA - N" is visible under full strength Type A lathework, tiny natural gum inclusion, VF LH and scarce; photocopy of 2006 Greene Foundation cert. for a strip of three from which it originates
1444
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 116,A very well centered mint single with balanced large margins, plate imprint "OTTAWA - N" is visible under full strength Type A lathework, tiny natural gum inclusion, VF LH and scarce; photocopy of 2006 Greene Foundation cert. for a strip of three from which it originates
Cat. $2,500
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 116,Select mint single with complete, full strength Type A lathework, well centered with full original gum, VF LH
1445
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 116,Select mint single with complete, full strength Type A lathework, well centered with full original gum, VF LH
Cat. $1,800
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 117ii,A remarkably well centered corner margin block of eight displaying well-above average strength Type D lathework (from 50-70% strength), negligible bend on top right stamp, brilliant fresh mint with full immaculate original gum. A fabulous lathework multiple, VF NH (Unitrade value reflects the usual lesser strength of 40%)
1446
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 117ii,A remarkably well centered corner margin block of eight displaying well-above average strength Type D lathework (from 50-70% strength), negligible bend on top right stamp, brilliant fresh mint with full immaculate original gum. A fabulous lathework multiple, VF NH (Unitrade value reflects the usual lesser strength of 40%)
Cat. $4,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 117a,Upper right Plate 22 strip of twenty, superior centering, light gum crease on two stamps, a beautiful large plate multiple in well-above average condition, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $4,200 as singles)
1447
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 117a,Upper right Plate 22 strip of twenty, superior centering, light gum crease on two stamps, a beautiful large plate multiple in well-above average condition, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $4,200 as singles)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 117a,Beautiful, selected mint Plate 22 block of eight, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $1,680 as singles)
1448
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 117a,Beautiful, selected mint Plate 22 block of eight, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $1,680 as singles)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 118,Superb Large Die Proof on india paper 50 x 52mm die sunk on full-size card 227 x 151mm; the hardened die showing die "F-218" number and ABNC imprint (23.5mm long) below design; a beautiful and scarce proof, XF
1449
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 118,Superb Large Die Proof on india paper 50 x 52mm die sunk on full-size card 227 x 151mm; the hardened die showing die "F-218" number and ABNC imprint (23.5mm long) below design; a beautiful and scarce proof, XF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 118,Upper left Plate 23 strip of ten showing engraver
1450
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 118,Upper left Plate 23 strip of ten showing engraver's etched "H" above "L.B.C.", straight edged stamp hinged, all others are NH; an appealing plate strip, VF and choice (Unitrade cat. $1,680 as singles)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119a,A full margined mint hinged imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, displaying the characteristic retouched vertical line in upper right spandrel associated with this plate, tiny inclusion at lower right, hinge remnants with large part original gum, a scarce imperforate pair in well-above average condition, VF
1451
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119a,A full margined mint hinged imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, displaying the characteristic retouched vertical line in upper right spandrel associated with this plate, tiny inclusion at lower right, hinge remnants with large part original gum, a scarce imperforate pair in well-above average condition, VF
Cat. $3,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119c,An impressive mint lower right corner margin single, well centered and displaying amazingly deep rich colour and equally superb, full strength Type A lathework, printing order number "935 F" imprint visible underneath lathework, VF+ NH
1452
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119c,An impressive mint lower right corner margin single, well centered and displaying amazingly deep rich colour and equally superb, full strength Type A lathework, printing order number "935 F" imprint visible underneath lathework, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119,A very well centered mint single displaying Type D lathework (80% strength); scarce in such top-quality, XF NH
1453
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119,A very well centered mint single displaying Type D lathework (80% strength); scarce in such top-quality, XF NH
Cat. $750
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119c,A well centered mint top margin strip of four with complete Plate 7 imprint, hinged in selvedge only, stamps are VF NH (Unitrade cat. $2,400 as singles)
1454
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119c,A well centered mint top margin strip of four with complete Plate 7 imprint, hinged in selvedge only, stamps are VF NH (Unitrade cat. $2,400 as singles)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119iv,Post office fresh mint block of twenty displaying the retouched vertical line in upper right spandrel characteristic of Plate 9, about half the stamps are well centered, all with pristine original gum, Fine to Very Fine NH (Unitrade cat. $6,800)
1455
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119iv,Post office fresh mint block of twenty displaying the retouched vertical line in upper right spandrel characteristic of Plate 9, about half the stamps are well centered, all with pristine original gum, Fine to Very Fine NH (Unitrade cat. $6,800)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119b,Mint lower left corner block of this particularly scarce shade, with rich colour on fresh paper, F-VF NH, a very scarce block; 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
1456
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119b,Mint lower left corner block of this particularly scarce shade, with rich colour on fresh paper, F-VF NH, a very scarce block; 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,660
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119,A fabulous mint single, well centered within amazingly large margins; a visually striking stamp that will stand out in anyone
1457
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119,A fabulous mint single, well centered within amazingly large margins; a visually striking stamp that will stand out in anyone's collection, XF NH JUMBO
Cat. $450+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119iv,A beautiful, post office fresh mint single, in selected quality and showing the Retouched Vertical Frameline in upper right spandrel, full pristine original gum, VF+ NH; 2007 Greene Foundation certificate
1458
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 119iv,A beautiful, post office fresh mint single, in selected quality and showing the Retouched Vertical Frameline in upper right spandrel, full pristine original gum, VF+ NH; 2007 Greene Foundation certificate
Cat. $540
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,Large Die Proof of the Redrawn Die on india paper 50 x 56mm die sunk on full-size card 230 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die number "F-219" and ABNC imprint (23.5mm long) below design; a scarce proof, VF
1459
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,Large Die Proof of the Redrawn Die on india paper 50 x 56mm die sunk on full-size card 230 x 153mm; the hardened die showing die number "F-219" and ABNC imprint (23.5mm long) below design; a scarce proof, VF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120 shade,A fabulous mint Plate 4 block of eight in a remarkable pastel-like shade, visually striking and of great appeal, lightly hinged in the margin only, leaving all stamps NH. A scarce and desirable plate block, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,400 as normal singles)
1460
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120 shade,A fabulous mint Plate 4 block of eight in a remarkable pastel-like shade, visually striking and of great appeal, lightly hinged in the margin only, leaving all stamps NH. A scarce and desirable plate block, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,400 as normal singles)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,An exceptional mint example, superbly centered with large margins, sheet margin at foot, post office fresh, VF+ NH GEM
1461
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,An exceptional mint example, superbly centered with large margins, sheet margin at foot, post office fresh, VF+ NH GEM
Cat. $300+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,An unusually fresh and extremely well centered mint example with pristine original gum, XF NH; 2013 PSE cert. (Graded XF-Superb 95)
1462
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,An unusually fresh and extremely well centered mint example with pristine original gum, XF NH; 2013 PSE cert. (Graded XF-Superb 95)
Cat. $300+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,A premium mint stamp, extremely well centered within large margins, post office fresh colour and full unblemished original gum; a great stamp in all respects, XF NH
1463
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 120,A premium mint stamp, extremely well centered within large margins, post office fresh colour and full unblemished original gum; a great stamp in all respects, XF NH
Cat. $300+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122,Superb Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 229 x 151mm; the hardened die showing die "XG-8" number above stamp design; a fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF
1464
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122,Superb Large Die Proof on india paper 55 x 59mm die sunk on full-size card 229 x 151mm; the hardened die showing die "XG-8" number above stamp design; a fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122a,A full margined mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, tiny natural gum inclusion and small gum wrinkle, an attractive pair in above average condition, VF OG
1465
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122a,A full margined mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, tiny natural gum inclusion and small gum wrinkle, an attractive pair in above average condition, VF OG
Cat. $3,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122,A choice, well centered, post office fresh mint block of four with complete, full strength Type D lathework, couple split vertical perfs in the lower margin, a lovely block, VF NH
1466
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122,A choice, well centered, post office fresh mint block of four with complete, full strength Type D lathework, couple split vertical perfs in the lower margin, a lovely block, VF NH
Cat. $2,250
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122,A selected mint single with bright colour, very well centered, VF+ NH
1467
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 122,A selected mint single with bright colour, very well centered, VF+ NH
Cat. $360
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 130,A very well centered mint coil pair with intact perforations and full unblemished original gum, VF+ NH
1468
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 130,A very well centered mint coil pair with intact perforations and full unblemished original gum, VF+ NH
Cat. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134,The set of four coil singles with exceptional centering, post office fresh colours, XF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134,The set of four coil singles with exceptional centering, post office fresh colours, XF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134,The set of four coil singles with exceptional centering, post office fresh colours, XF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134,The set of four coil singles with exceptional centering, post office fresh colours, XF NH
1469
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134,The set of four coil singles with exceptional centering, post office fresh colours, XF NH
Cat. $525+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134, 131ii,A carefully selected mint set of coil pairs, also the 1c blue green shade; all with bright fresh colours and very well centered, XF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134, 131ii,A carefully selected mint set of coil pairs, also the 1c blue green shade; all with bright fresh colours and very well centered, XF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134, 131ii,A carefully selected mint set of coil pairs, also the 1c blue green shade; all with bright fresh colours and very well centered, XF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134, 131ii,A carefully selected mint set of coil pairs, also the 1c blue green shade; all with bright fresh colours and very well centered, XF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134, 131ii,A carefully selected mint set of coil pairs, also the 1c blue green shade; all with bright fresh colours and very well centered, XF NH
1470
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131-134, 131ii,A carefully selected mint set of coil pairs, also the 1c blue green shade; all with bright fresh colours and very well centered, XF NH
Cat. $1,210
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131iv,Experimental Toronto coil pair, precisely centered and fresh, VF+ NH
1471
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 131iv,Experimental Toronto coil pair, precisely centered and fresh, VF+ NH
Cat. $500
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 136,A brilliant mint block showing normal (40%) strength Type B lathework, full original gum, fresh and choice, VF NH
1472
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 136,A brilliant mint block showing normal (40%) strength Type B lathework, full original gum, fresh and choice, VF NH
Cat. $2,250
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 136,Upper left Plate 179 inscription mint block of fourteen, bright fresh colour, faint hinging in top right corner margin, stamps and plate block unit are VF NH
1473
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 136,Upper left Plate 179 inscription mint block of fourteen, bright fresh colour, faint hinging in top right corner margin, stamps and plate block unit are VF NH
Cat. $1,600
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 137,A selected mint Plate 188 block of twelve, deep rich colour, difficult to find, VF+ NH
1474
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 137,A selected mint Plate 188 block of twelve, deep rich colour, difficult to find, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,400
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 137,A bright, fresh mint Plate 189 block of ten, VF+ NH
1475
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 137,A bright, fresh mint Plate 189 block of ten, VF+ NH
Cat. $1,200
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 139,Mint Plate 116 block of eight, bright fresh colour, well centered, lightly folded along vertical perfs at centre, VF NH
1476
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 139,Mint Plate 116 block of eight, bright fresh colour, well centered, lightly folded along vertical perfs at centre, VF NH
Cat. $1,500
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 139i,Four different positional shifts of the surcharge, two have "KB" (Kasimir Bileski) guarantee backstamps. A visually striking group, VF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 139i,Four different positional shifts of the surcharge, two have "KB" (Kasimir Bileski) guarantee backstamps. A visually striking group, VF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 139i,Four different positional shifts of the surcharge, two have "KB" (Kasimir Bileski) guarantee backstamps. A visually striking group, VF NHCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 139i,Four different positional shifts of the surcharge, two have "KB" (Kasimir Bileski) guarantee backstamps. A visually striking group, VF NH
1477
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 139i,Four different positional shifts of the surcharge, two have "KB" (Kasimir Bileski) guarantee backstamps. A visually striking group, VF NH
Cat. $1,440
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140,An impressive mint upper right Plate 115 strip of twenty, nicely centered, natural straight edge left, fresh and VF NH; large plate multiples of the provisional surcharge are seldom encountered. (Unitrade cat. $2,100 as a plate block and twelve singles)
1478
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140,An impressive mint upper right Plate 115 strip of twenty, nicely centered, natural straight edge left, fresh and VF NH; large plate multiples of the provisional surcharge are seldom encountered. (Unitrade cat. $2,100 as a plate block and twelve singles)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140a,A scarce mint block of four with the double surcharge variety, two clear impressions side-by-side, lower pair is NH, Fine LH
1479
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140a,A scarce mint block of four with the double surcharge variety, two clear impressions side-by-side, lower pair is NH, Fine LH
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140b,A fresh mint single with the triple surcharge error, reasonably well centered, F-VF NH
1480
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140b,A fresh mint single with the triple surcharge error, reasonably well centered, F-VF NH
Cat. $725
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140b,A choice mint single of the striking triple surcharge variety, very well centered with noticeably large margins, VF+ LH
1481
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140b,A choice mint single of the striking triple surcharge variety, very well centered with noticeably large margins, VF+ LH
Cat. $500
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140c,A fresh mint single with the double surcharge variety, one impression inverted, F-VF LH
1482
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 140c,A fresh mint single with the double surcharge variety, one impression inverted, F-VF LH
Cat. $550
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1919 (January 22) Japanese YMCA picture postcard endorsed in pencil "On Active Service" mailed by Pte. Petrie, 16th Field Ambulance, C.E.F. in Siberia to Calgary, small tear at top; countersigned by higher rank official, along with exceptionally clear example of the exceedingly rare boxed PASSED BY CENSOR 013. Sent to HQ, 16th Infantry Brigade stationed at Gournastai Bay Barracks, light FPO Canadian Siberian Exp. Force JAN 22 19 CDS. Believed to be the only reported Censor 013 (in use for a mere 30 days), VF; ex. Bill Robinson Also includes Japanese picture postcard with view of Vladivostock Harbour, looking south-west from town centre, dated in manuscript "9-10-19".
1483
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1919 (January 22) Japanese YMCA picture postcard endorsed in pencil "On Active Service" mailed by Pte. Petrie, 16th Field Ambulance, C.E.F. in Siberia to Calgary, small tear at top; countersigned by higher rank official, along with exceptionally clear example of the exceedingly rare boxed PASSED BY CENSOR 013. Sent to HQ, 16th Infantry Brigade stationed at Gournastai Bay Barracks, light FPO Canadian Siberian Exp. Force JAN 22 19 CDS. Believed to be the only reported Censor 013 (in use for a mere 30 days), VF; ex. Bill Robinson

Also includes Japanese picture postcard with view of Vladivostock Harbour, looking south-west from town centre, dated in manuscript "9-10-19".
Est. $400+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 146a-148a,The set of three mint imperforate pairs in horizontal format, bright fresh colours, 12c LH, others NH, VF
1484
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 146a-148a,The set of three mint imperforate pairs in horizontal format, bright fresh colours, 12c LH, others NH, VF
Cat. $640
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158c,A choice, fresh and well centered mint vertical strip of three imperforate horizontally, full pristine original gum, VF+ NH (Unitrade cat. for a pair)
1485
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158c,A choice, fresh and well centered mint vertical strip of three imperforate horizontally, full pristine original gum, VF+ NH (Unitrade cat. for a pair)
Cat. $1,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158c,A mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally, very well centered with sheet margin at foot, VF+ LH
1486
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158c,A mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally, very well centered with sheet margin at foot, VF+ LH
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,Mint Plate 2 block of four with full imprint (from upper right pane), brilliant fresh colour, Fine+ LH
1487
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,Mint Plate 2 block of four with full imprint (from upper right pane), brilliant fresh colour, Fine+ LH
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A mint Plate 3 block of six (from upper left pane), bright fresh colour, hinged in selvedge only leaving all stamps Fine NH
1488
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A mint Plate 3 block of six (from upper left pane), bright fresh colour, hinged in selvedge only leaving all stamps Fine NH
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A remarkable corner margin mint block of twenty, quite well centered for such large multiple, some perf separation mostly in selvedge, fresh colour and full pristine original gum, NEVER HINGED. A wonderful showpiece and certainly among the largest surviving multiples, F-VF NH
1489
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A remarkable corner margin mint block of twenty, quite well centered for such large multiple, some perf separation mostly in selvedge, fresh colour and full pristine original gum, NEVER HINGED. A wonderful showpiece and certainly among the largest surviving multiples, F-VF NH
Cat. $10,000
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A selected corner margin mint block of four with bright colour and full original gum; beautifully centered, VF NH
1490
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A selected corner margin mint block of four with bright colour and full original gum; beautifully centered, VF NH
Cat. $2,800
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158iii,Mint horizontal pair, left stamp showing the sought-after "Man on the Mast" plate variety (Plate 2; Position 58), lightly disturbed gum, small tear at top, otherwise fresh with typical centering for this elusive variety, F-VF appearance (Unitrade cat. $2,250)
1491
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158iii,Mint horizontal pair, left stamp showing the sought-after "Man on the Mast" plate variety (Plate 2; Position 58), lightly disturbed gum, small tear at top, otherwise fresh with typical centering for this elusive variety, F-VF appearance (Unitrade cat. $2,250)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158iii,A remarkable used block of twelve (3x4) with sheet margin at right, brilliant fresh colour and showing the elusive "Man on the Mast" (Plate 2; Position 58) plate variety on lower left stamp, the variety well clear of neat Halifax AP 14 29 CDS, minor perf separation in margin only; the plate variety the best centered stamp in the block. A wonderful multiple in an excellent state of preservation and in all probability the largest surviving used multiple with the variety, F-VF
1492
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158iii,A remarkable used block of twelve (3x4) with sheet margin at right, brilliant fresh colour and showing the elusive "Man on the Mast" (Plate 2; Position 58) plate variety on lower left stamp, the variety well clear of neat Halifax AP 14 29 CDS, minor perf separation in margin only; the plate variety the best centered stamp in the block. A wonderful multiple in an excellent state of preservation and in all probability the largest surviving used multiple with the variety, F-VF
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,An impressive postally used Plate 2 block of sixteen, well centered, some hinge supported perf separation and tiny marginal tear at top, circular Reg. Div. Terminal / Toronto FEB 20 1934 CDS in blue. A rarely encountered used plate block, VF
1493
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,An impressive postally used Plate 2 block of sixteen, well centered, some hinge supported perf separation and tiny marginal tear at top, circular Reg. Div. Terminal / Toronto FEB 20 1934 CDS in blue. A rarely encountered used plate block, VF
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A well centered single with Sudbury JAN 8, 1929 postmark, the FIRST DAY OF ISSUE of this famous stamp, small flaws but this is the first time we have seen a Bluenose cancelled on the day of issue, VF appearance
1494
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,A well centered single with Sudbury JAN 8, 1929 postmark, the FIRST DAY OF ISSUE of this famous stamp, small flaws but this is the first time we have seen a Bluenose cancelled on the day of issue, VF appearance
Est. $300+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,An impressive group of sixteen private perfins from ten different companies, the other six with some different positions or types. Includes BT, SUN LIFE (3), M/CC, MW/A, CNR (2 plus a pair), CMS, CW/C, CXL, IHC (2), WHM and BT. Trivial flaws on a few but mainly sound. A very challenging group that would take years to assemble, F-VFCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,An impressive group of sixteen private perfins from ten different companies, the other six with some different positions or types. Includes BT, SUN LIFE (3), M/CC, MW/A, CNR (2 plus a pair), CMS, CW/C, CXL, IHC (2), WHM and BT. Trivial flaws on a few but mainly sound. A very challenging group that would take years to assemble, F-VFCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,An impressive group of sixteen private perfins from ten different companies, the other six with some different positions or types. Includes BT, SUN LIFE (3), M/CC, MW/A, CNR (2 plus a pair), CMS, CW/C, CXL, IHC (2), WHM and BT. Trivial flaws on a few but mainly sound. A very challenging group that would take years to assemble, F-VF
1495
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 158,An impressive group of sixteen private perfins from ten different companies, the other six with some different positions or types. Includes BT, SUN LIFE (3), M/CC, MW/A, CNR (2 plus a pair), CMS, CW/C, CXL, IHC (2), WHM and BT. Trivial flaws on a few but mainly sound. A very challenging group that would take years to assemble, F-VF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1929 (July 1) Maritime Air Pageant "moose" illustrated cacheted cover, Moncton to Saint John flight, bearing a single 50c Bluenose, an 8c Scroll and two 5c airmails tied by Montreal MR 30 dispatch CDS, Saint John JUL 1 arrival postmark, sent to Buenos Aires, Argentina with JUL 25 receiver backstamp, a few edge wrinkles and nick at left, otherwise appealing and F-VF (Unitrade 154, 158, C1)
1496
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1929 (July 1) Maritime Air Pageant "moose" illustrated cacheted cover, Moncton to Saint John flight, bearing a single 50c Bluenose, an 8c Scroll and two 5c airmails tied by Montreal MR 30 dispatch CDS, Saint John JUL 1 arrival postmark, sent to Buenos Aires, Argentina with JUL 25 receiver backstamp, a few edge wrinkles and nick at left, otherwise appealing and F-VF (Unitrade 154, 158, C1)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1929 (July 11) Airmail cover with FAM 9 Canal Zone - Chile flight cachet, mailed from Montreal to Santiago, Chile via Miami and Canal Zone, bearing 50c Bluenose, 20c olive green Admiral and 5c airmail, all tied by Montreal dispatch CDS, Cristobal JUL 15 1929 and Santiago 29 JUL 29 backstamps. An attractive usage of the Bluenose to South America, VF (Unitrade 119, 158, C1)
1497
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1929 (July 11) Airmail cover with FAM 9 Canal Zone - Chile flight cachet, mailed from Montreal to Santiago, Chile via Miami and Canal Zone, bearing 50c Bluenose, 20c olive green Admiral and 5c airmail, all tied by Montreal dispatch CDS, Cristobal JUL 15 1929 and Santiago 29 JUL 29 backstamps. An attractive usage of the Bluenose to South America, VF (Unitrade 119, 158, C1)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Circular receipt for distribution to Householders on Letter Carrier
1498
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Circular receipt for distribution to Householders on Letter Carrier's walks, name of sender "Saturday Night Press, Toronto" albino embossed at foot, bearing pair of $1 orange Admiral and a 50c Bluenose tied by clear Lunenburg, NS OC 7 29 split ring, also a second different dispatch in violet. A very attractive item postmarked in the birthplace of the Bluenose, VF (Unitrade 122, 158)
Est. $250+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Canada Post Office "11 G. - 1,000,000 - 2-3-28" receipt, likely for bulk mail payment, single 50c Bluenose tied by well-struck socked-on-nose Lunenburg, NS OC 25 29 split ring CDS, fold away from stamp. A neat item, F-VF (Unitrade 158)
1499
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Canada Post Office "11 G. - 1,000,000 - 2-3-28" receipt, likely for bulk mail payment, single 50c Bluenose tied by well-struck socked-on-nose Lunenburg, NS OC 25 29 split ring CDS, fold away from stamp. A neat item, F-VF (Unitrade 158)
Est. $200+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1930 (January 4) Airmail cover with FAM 9 Canal Zone - Uruguay first flight cachet, sent from Ottawa to Montevideo, Uruguay via New York, Miami and Canal Zone, bearing a 50c Bluenose and 5c airmail tied by light Ottawa duplex; four different backstamps along with Montevideo receiver ENE 21 receiver on obverse. A scarce and unusual destination cover bearing a Bluenose stamp, VF (Unitrade 158, C1)
1500
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1930 (January 4) Airmail cover with FAM 9 Canal Zone - Uruguay first flight cachet, sent from Ottawa to Montevideo, Uruguay via New York, Miami and Canal Zone, bearing a 50c Bluenose and 5c airmail tied by light Ottawa duplex; four different backstamps along with Montevideo receiver ENE 21 receiver on obverse. A scarce and unusual destination cover bearing a Bluenose stamp, VF (Unitrade 158, C1)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Similar first flight cachet cover as previous lot with a well centered 50c Bluenose with sheet margin at right and 5c airmail with similar dispatch, transit and receiver markings, VF (Unitrade 158, C1)
1501
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Similar first flight cachet cover as previous lot with a well centered 50c Bluenose with sheet margin at right and 5c airmail with similar dispatch, transit and receiver markings, VF (Unitrade 158, C1)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1931 (March 14) Aklavik, North West Territories to Buenos Aires, Argentina "First through Airmail" Canadiana pictorial cover in choice condition, sent registered airmail to Argentina, franked with a 50c Bluenose and 10c Library tied by light Aklavik, NWT CDS, additional strikes front and back; on reverse a Commercial Airways (10c) black AIR FEE semi-official airmail showing the constant Break in Oval (Position 1) and tied by dispatch datestamp, also backstamps of Fort McMurray MR 17, Brownsville, Texas MAR 25, Cristobal, Canal Zone MAR 28. An impressive and rarely seen rate & destination combination, VF (Unitrade 158, 173; AAMC CL48-3102a - 37 pieces carried)CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1931 (March 14) Aklavik, North West Territories to Buenos Aires, Argentina "First through Airmail" Canadiana pictorial cover in choice condition, sent registered airmail to Argentina, franked with a 50c Bluenose and 10c Library tied by light Aklavik, NWT CDS, additional strikes front and back; on reverse a Commercial Airways (10c) black AIR FEE semi-official airmail showing the constant Break in Oval (Position 1) and tied by dispatch datestamp, also backstamps of Fort McMurray MR 17, Brownsville, Texas MAR 25, Cristobal, Canal Zone MAR 28. An impressive and rarely seen rate & destination combination, VF (Unitrade 158, 173; AAMC CL48-3102a - 37 pieces carried)
1502
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1931 (March 14) Aklavik, North West Territories to Buenos Aires, Argentina "First through Airmail" Canadiana pictorial cover in choice condition, sent registered airmail to Argentina, franked with a 50c Bluenose and 10c Library tied by light Aklavik, NWT CDS, additional strikes front and back; on reverse a Commercial Airways (10c) black AIR FEE semi-official airmail showing the constant Break in Oval (Position 1) and tied by dispatch datestamp, also backstamps of Fort McMurray MR 17, Brownsville, Texas MAR 25, Cristobal, Canal Zone MAR 28. An impressive and rarely seen rate & destination combination, VF (Unitrade 158, 173; AAMC CL48-3102a - 37 pieces carried)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1932 (February 3) Registered shipping tag from the Assistant Receiver General, Victoria, BC to Royal Bank, North Vancouver, BC, on reverse a scarce 5-hole OHMS 50c Bluenose with sheet margin at right and a 5-hole OHMS Arch 3c red vertical strip of three (all Position A) tied by Victoria CDS postmarks and further tied by large oval Registration Branch FEB 4 1932 Vancouver datestamp in blue. A most appealing and very rare correct usage of the 5-hole OHMS Bluenose, ideal for exhibition, VF (Unitrade OA158, OA167)CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1932 (February 3) Registered shipping tag from the Assistant Receiver General, Victoria, BC to Royal Bank, North Vancouver, BC, on reverse a scarce 5-hole OHMS 50c Bluenose with sheet margin at right and a 5-hole OHMS Arch 3c red vertical strip of three (all Position A) tied by Victoria CDS postmarks and further tied by large oval Registration Branch FEB 4 1932 Vancouver datestamp in blue. A most appealing and very rare correct usage of the 5-hole OHMS Bluenose, ideal for exhibition, VF (Unitrade OA158, OA167)
1503
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1932 (February 3) Registered shipping tag from the Assistant Receiver General, Victoria, BC to Royal Bank, North Vancouver, BC, on reverse a scarce 5-hole OHMS 50c Bluenose with sheet margin at right and a 5-hole OHMS Arch 3c red vertical strip of three (all Position A) tied by Victoria CDS postmarks and further tied by large oval Registration Branch FEB 4 1932 Vancouver datestamp in blue. A most appealing and very rare correct usage of the 5-hole OHMS Bluenose, ideal for exhibition, VF (Unitrade OA158, OA167)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1933 (July 15) Airmail cover endorsed "Via Italian Cruise of General Balbo to Chicago" bearing a 50c Bluenose alongside a $1 Parliament and 5c Prince of Wales tied by Montreal JUL 15 postmarks, paying the correct $1.45 rate; same-day arrival backstamp, then to Sydney, Nova Scotia. A scarce and most desirable Balbo cover bearing a 50c Bluenose, only 201 pieces were carried on the Montreal - Chicago leg, VF (Unitrade 158, 159, 193; AAMC - 3331a)
1504
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1933 (July 15) Airmail cover endorsed "Via Italian Cruise of General Balbo to Chicago" bearing a 50c Bluenose alongside a $1 Parliament and 5c Prince of Wales tied by Montreal JUL 15 postmarks, paying the correct $1.45 rate; same-day arrival backstamp, then to Sydney, Nova Scotia. A scarce and most desirable Balbo cover bearing a 50c Bluenose, only 201 pieces were carried on the Montreal - Chicago leg, VF (Unitrade 158, 159, 193; AAMC - 3331a)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1933 (July 25) Legal size cover endorsed "Via Italian Cruise of General Balbo to Italy - Airmail", mailed registered special delivery from Shediac, NB to Rome, Italy, bearing an impressive multi-issue franking, sixteen different stamps from 6c Small Queen to 1933 5c UPU Meeting stamp, including the high value 50c Bluenose, $1 Parliament and $1 Cavell all tied by Shediac JUL 25 duplex, Balbo flight cachet alongside, two different Italian receivers, then sent to Springhill, Nova Scotia. A very scarce flight and especially desirable with a 50c Bluenose, VF (Unitrade 43/202, C4, E3; AAMC 3331c - 70 pieces carried Shediac - Rome flight) Nearly all known Balbo flight covers bearing a Bluenose stamp are from Shediac to Chicago, via Montreal or from the Montreal to Chicago leg.
1505
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1933 (July 25) Legal size cover endorsed "Via Italian Cruise of General Balbo to Italy - Airmail", mailed registered special delivery from Shediac, NB to Rome, Italy, bearing an impressive multi-issue franking, sixteen different stamps from 6c Small Queen to 1933 5c UPU Meeting stamp, including the high value 50c Bluenose, $1 Parliament and $1 Cavell all tied by Shediac JUL 25 duplex, Balbo flight cachet alongside, two different Italian receivers, then sent to Springhill, Nova Scotia. A very scarce flight and especially desirable with a 50c Bluenose, VF (Unitrade 43/202, C4, E3; AAMC 3331c - 70 pieces carried Shediac - Rome flight)

Nearly all known Balbo flight covers bearing a Bluenose stamp are from Shediac to Chicago, via Montreal or from the Montreal to Chicago leg.
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1933 (November 8) The Bank of Toronto, London Ontario registered mail tag sent to Head Office in Toronto bearing a mixed-issue franking consisting of a well centered 50c Bluenose block of four, five 8c red orange Arch and two 5c Royal William tied by London, Ont. CDS. Paying 48-times (48 ounces) the money packet rate - 15c for first ounce including registration and 5c each additional ounce, VF (Unitrade 158, 172, 204)
1506
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 1933 (November 8) The Bank of Toronto, London Ontario registered mail tag sent to Head Office in Toronto bearing a mixed-issue franking consisting of a well centered 50c Bluenose block of four, five 8c red orange Arch and two 5c Royal William tied by London, Ont. CDS. Paying 48-times (48 ounces) the money packet rate - 15c for first ounce including registration and 5c each additional ounce, VF (Unitrade 158, 172, 204)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Circa. late 1930s mailing tag without addressee bearing three 50c Bluenose, other side with two 1938 20c Fort Garry, all tied by large circular "R" registration handstamps, card creasing not affecting stamps. An unusual and appealing multiple usage of the Bluenose, F-VF (Unitrade 158, 243)
1507
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Circa. late 1930s mailing tag without addressee bearing three 50c Bluenose, other side with two 1938 20c Fort Garry, all tied by large circular "R" registration handstamps, card creasing not affecting stamps. An unusual and appealing multiple usage of the Bluenose, F-VF (Unitrade 158, 243)
Est. $300+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Single 50c Bluenose affixed to obverse of 2c brown Arch pictorial card picturing the ship in a Schooner Race, postmarked Halifax JAN 31 46 - two days after its sinking off the Haitian Coast. A great collateral item, VF
1508
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V Single 50c Bluenose affixed to obverse of 2c brown Arch pictorial card picturing the ship in a Schooner Race, postmarked Halifax JAN 31 46 - two days after its sinking off the Haitian Coast. A great collateral item, VF
Est. $200+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 178iii, 181iii, 182iii,Three selected mint coil line strips of six with the third stamp showing the "Cockeyed King" variety, quite well centered and difficult to find as such, VF NH (Cat. as line strips of four with variety)
1509
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 178iii, 181iii, 182iii,Three selected mint coil line strips of six with the third stamp showing the "Cockeyed King" variety, quite well centered and difficult to find as such, VF NH (Cat. as line strips of four with variety)
Cat. $940
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 204,Die essay of the rejected vignette, engraved, printed in dark blue on white bond paper 98 x 71mm; the unadopted design as Royal William had three masts, scarce, VF
1510
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 204,Die essay of the rejected vignette, engraved, printed in dark blue on white bond paper 98 x 71mm; the unadopted design as Royal William had three masts, scarce, VF
Est. $350+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 217-222,Set of six plate proof singles, each with large even margins on card mounted india paper, XFCANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 217-222,Set of six plate proof singles, each with large even margins on card mounted india paper, XF
1511
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 217-222,Set of six plate proof singles, each with large even margins on card mounted india paper, XF
Cat. $600
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 224a,A mint imperforate block of four showing large portion of (Cana)dian Bank Note Co. Ottawa No. 1 plate imprint in lower margin, trivial gum wrinkle at top right, rare - only six imperforate blocks are recorded (two of which are blocks of four), VF NH
1512
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 224a,A mint imperforate block of four showing large portion of (Cana)dian Bank Note Co. Ottawa No. 1 plate imprint in lower margin, trivial gum wrinkle at top right, rare - only six imperforate blocks are recorded (two of which are blocks of four), VF NH
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 225a,A fresh mint imperforate block showing large portion of (Canadi)an Bank Note Co. Ottawa No. 1 plate imprint in top margin; only six imperforate plate blocks are recorded (two of which are blocks of four), VF NH
1513
CANADA - 8 KING GEORGE V 225a,A fresh mint imperforate block showing large portion of (Canadi)an Bank Note Co. Ottawa No. 1 plate imprint in top margin; only six imperforate plate blocks are recorded (two of which are blocks of four), VF NH
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 237,Large Die Proof printed in a rose red, near issued colour, on india paper 101 x 89mm on large card 217 x 140mm; die "XG-663" and CBN imprint below design. A beautiful die proof, XF
1514
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 237,Large Die Proof printed in a rose red, near issued colour, on india paper 101 x 89mm on large card 217 x 140mm; die "XG-663" and CBN imprint below design. A beautiful die proof, XF
Est. $600+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 237,Large Die Proof printed in a dark shade of carmine as issued, on india paper 99 x 89mm on slightly larger card; showing die "XG-663" and CBN imprint. A lovely proof in pristine condition, XF
1515
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 237,Large Die Proof printed in a dark shade of carmine as issued, on india paper 99 x 89mm on slightly larger card; showing die "XG-663" and CBN imprint. A lovely proof in pristine condition, XF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241b-245b, 241c,An outstanding set of six imperforate plate number blocks of four, includes: Ten cent dark carmine lower left Plate 1 Ten cent rose carmine lower left Plate 2 Thirteen cent blue lower left Plate 1 Twenty cent red brown lower left Plate 2 Fifty cent green upper left Plate 1 One dollar dull violet upper right Plate 1 A remarkable set in choice condition, all with full margins, bright fresh colours and full original gum, never hinged; 13c has some gum disturbance mostly in the selvedge, 50c with tiny moisture spot mentioned for the record. An exceptionally rare and highly desirable set. VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $33,000) A KEY SHOWPIECE SET OF THE KING GEORGE VI ERA. ONLY THREE SETS CAN POSSIBLY EXIST. CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241b-245b, 241c,An outstanding set of six imperforate plate number blocks of four, includes: Ten cent dark carmine lower left Plate 1 Ten cent rose carmine lower left Plate 2 Thirteen cent blue lower left Plate 1 Twenty cent red brown lower left Plate 2 Fifty cent green upper left Plate 1 One dollar dull violet upper right Plate 1 A remarkable set in choice condition, all with full margins, bright fresh colours and full original gum, never hinged; 13c has some gum disturbance mostly in the selvedge, 50c with tiny moisture spot mentioned for the record. An exceptionally rare and highly desirable set. VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $33,000) A KEY SHOWPIECE SET OF THE KING GEORGE VI ERA. ONLY THREE SETS CAN POSSIBLY EXIST. CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241b-245b, 241c,An outstanding set of six imperforate plate number blocks of four, includes: Ten cent dark carmine lower left Plate 1 Ten cent rose carmine lower left Plate 2 Thirteen cent blue lower left Plate 1 Twenty cent red brown lower left Plate 2 Fifty cent green upper left Plate 1 One dollar dull violet upper right Plate 1 A remarkable set in choice condition, all with full margins, bright fresh colours and full original gum, never hinged; 13c has some gum disturbance mostly in the selvedge, 50c with tiny moisture spot mentioned for the record. An exceptionally rare and highly desirable set. VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $33,000) A KEY SHOWPIECE SET OF THE KING GEORGE VI ERA. ONLY THREE SETS CAN POSSIBLY EXIST. CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241b-245b, 241c,An outstanding set of six imperforate plate number blocks of four, includes: Ten cent dark carmine lower left Plate 1 Ten cent rose carmine lower left Plate 2 Thirteen cent blue lower left Plate 1 Twenty cent red brown lower left Plate 2 Fifty cent green upper left Plate 1 One dollar dull violet upper right Plate 1 A remarkable set in choice condition, all with full margins, bright fresh colours and full original gum, never hinged; 13c has some gum disturbance mostly in the selvedge, 50c with tiny moisture spot mentioned for the record. An exceptionally rare and highly desirable set. VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $33,000) A KEY SHOWPIECE SET OF THE KING GEORGE VI ERA. ONLY THREE SETS CAN POSSIBLY EXIST. CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241b-245b, 241c,An outstanding set of six imperforate plate number blocks of four, includes: Ten cent dark carmine lower left Plate 1 Ten cent rose carmine lower left Plate 2 Thirteen cent blue lower left Plate 1 Twenty cent red brown lower left Plate 2 Fifty cent green upper left Plate 1 One dollar dull violet upper right Plate 1 A remarkable set in choice condition, all with full margins, bright fresh colours and full original gum, never hinged; 13c has some gum disturbance mostly in the selvedge, 50c with tiny moisture spot mentioned for the record. An exceptionally rare and highly desirable set. VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $33,000) A KEY SHOWPIECE SET OF THE KING GEORGE VI ERA. ONLY THREE SETS CAN POSSIBLY EXIST. CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241b-245b, 241c,An outstanding set of six imperforate plate number blocks of four, includes: Ten cent dark carmine lower left Plate 1 Ten cent rose carmine lower left Plate 2 Thirteen cent blue lower left Plate 1 Twenty cent red brown lower left Plate 2 Fifty cent green upper left Plate 1 One dollar dull violet upper right Plate 1 A remarkable set in choice condition, all with full margins, bright fresh colours and full original gum, never hinged; 13c has some gum disturbance mostly in the selvedge, 50c with tiny moisture spot mentioned for the record. An exceptionally rare and highly desirable set. VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $33,000) A KEY SHOWPIECE SET OF THE KING GEORGE VI ERA. ONLY THREE SETS CAN POSSIBLY EXIST.
1516
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241b-245b, 241c,An outstanding set of six imperforate plate number blocks of four, includes:

Ten cent dark carmine lower left Plate 1
Ten cent rose carmine lower left Plate 2
Thirteen cent blue lower left Plate 1
Twenty cent red brown lower left Plate 2
Fifty cent green upper left Plate 1
One dollar dull violet upper right Plate 1

A remarkable set in choice condition, all with full margins, bright fresh colours and full original gum, never hinged; 13c has some gum disturbance mostly in the selvedge, 50c with tiny moisture spot mentioned for the record. An exceptionally rare and highly desirable set. VF-XF NH (Unitrade cat. $33,000)

A KEY SHOWPIECE SET OF THE KING GEORGE VI ERA. ONLY THREE SETS CAN POSSIBLY EXIST.
Est. $15,000+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241c,A mint lower left Plate 1 imperforate block of four, brilliant fresh with full original gum, lightly hinged at top. A very rare plate block, VF
1517
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 241c,A mint lower left Plate 1 imperforate block of four, brilliant fresh with full original gum, lightly hinged at top. A very rare plate block, VF
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246-248,Photographic essays affixed to large CBN archival ledger piece, also a photographic proof of the finished 3c stamp on separate piece, each with manuscript order number and production date at top. Outstanding, exhibition-caliber items, VF and quite likely UNIQUE As new photos of the King & Queen had not arrived by December 1938, the engraver had to resort to taking the same portrait as the 1937 Coronation stamp. Once a new photo had been received by CBN, the engraver prepared a new die, finished Feb. 3rd, 1939. CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246-248,Photographic essays affixed to large CBN archival ledger piece, also a photographic proof of the finished 3c stamp on separate piece, each with manuscript order number and production date at top. Outstanding, exhibition-caliber items, VF and quite likely UNIQUE As new photos of the King & Queen had not arrived by December 1938, the engraver had to resort to taking the same portrait as the 1937 Coronation stamp. Once a new photo had been received by CBN, the engraver prepared a new die, finished Feb. 3rd, 1939.
1518
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246-248,Photographic essays affixed to large CBN archival ledger piece, also a photographic proof of the finished 3c stamp on separate piece, each with manuscript order number and production date at top. Outstanding, exhibition-caliber items, VF and quite likely UNIQUE

As new photos of the King & Queen had not arrived by December 1938, the engraver had to resort to taking the same portrait as the 1937 Coronation stamp. Once a new photo had been received by CBN, the engraver prepared a new die, finished Feb. 3rd, 1939.
Est. $750+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246-248,Canadian Bank Note Co. stamp size die proofs individually affixed to CBN ledger pieces affixed to larger black cards. An attractive and one-of-a-kind set ideal for exhibition, VFCANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246-248,Canadian Bank Note Co. stamp size die proofs individually affixed to CBN ledger pieces affixed to larger black cards. An attractive and one-of-a-kind set ideal for exhibition, VFCANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246-248,Canadian Bank Note Co. stamp size die proofs individually affixed to CBN ledger pieces affixed to larger black cards. An attractive and one-of-a-kind set ideal for exhibition, VF
1519
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246-248,Canadian Bank Note Co. stamp size die proofs individually affixed to CBN ledger pieces affixed to larger black cards. An attractive and one-of-a-kind set ideal for exhibition, VF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246,An "Impossible" plate block - Lower Right Plate 1-4, staple mark in lower margin, fresh colours, the ONLY KNOWN BLOCK, F-VF NH; includes copies of detailed articles on the subject along with census and background information.
1520
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246,An "Impossible" plate block - Lower Right Plate 1-4, staple mark in lower margin, fresh colours, the ONLY KNOWN BLOCK, F-VF NH; includes copies of detailed articles on the subject along with census and background information.
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246,An "Impossible" plate block - Upper Right Plate 2-4, small area of missing gum at lower left and light wrinkle at top left. One of ONLY TWO KNOWN, F-VF OG; includes copies of detailed articles on the subject along with census and background information.
1521
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 246,An "Impossible" plate block - Upper Right Plate 2-4, small area of missing gum at lower left and light wrinkle at top left. One of ONLY TWO KNOWN, F-VF OG; includes copies of detailed articles on the subject along with census and background information.
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 248,An "Impossible" plate block of six - Upper Left Plate 5-3 with complete marginal imprint, selected, fresh and nicely centered; exceedingly rare and the finest of the three reported blocks, VF NH; includes copies of detailed articles on the subject along with census and background information.
1522
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 248,An "Impossible" plate block of six - Upper Left Plate 5-3 with complete marginal imprint, selected, fresh and nicely centered; exceedingly rare and the finest of the three reported blocks, VF NH; includes copies of detailed articles on the subject along with census and background information.
Est. $2,000+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 252i,A bright fresh mint interpanneau gutter margin pair with full pristine original gum; a very scarce item of which only a maximum of 20 pairs exist, F-VF NH
1523
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 252i,A bright fresh mint interpanneau gutter margin pair with full pristine original gum; a very scarce item of which only a maximum of 20 pairs exist, F-VF NH
Cat. $3,875
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 254 variety,Lower left mint Plate 31 block of ten with a prominent Cracked Plate variety as well as a remarkable Pre-Printing Paper Fold resulting in a large unprinted portion (which appears on the reverse), light overall gum disturbance. A great item, F-VF
1524
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 254 variety,Lower left mint Plate 31 block of ten with a prominent Cracked Plate variety as well as a remarkable Pre-Printing Paper Fold resulting in a large unprinted portion (which appears on the reverse), light overall gum disturbance. A great item, F-VF
Est. $750+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 262 variety,Mint lower right Plate 1 block showing a striking misperforation variety, highly unusual for this value, mint LH
1525
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 262 variety,Mint lower right Plate 1 block showing a striking misperforation variety, highly unusual for this value, mint LH
Cat. $500+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 270,Progressive Die Proof without value tablets, engraved, printed in dark green, on untrimmed india paper die sunk on same size card 95 x 78mm, showing full die sinkage, die number "XG 815" and CBN imprint. A fabulous unfinished proof that will stand out in any collection, rare and XF
1526
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 270,Progressive Die Proof without value tablets, engraved, printed in dark green, on untrimmed india paper die sunk on same size card 95 x 78mm, showing full die sinkage, die number "XG 815" and CBN imprint. A fabulous unfinished proof that will stand out in any collection, rare and XF
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 290,Large Trial Colour Die Proof, engraved, printed in black on india paper 75 x 79mm mounted on larger archival card 102 x 100mm, showing die "XG886" number and CBN imprint. A very rare die proof, VF
1527
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 290,Large Trial Colour Die Proof, engraved, printed in black on india paper 75 x 79mm mounted on larger archival card 102 x 100mm, showing die "XG886" number and CBN imprint. A very rare die proof, VF
Est. $750+
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 293,Large Die Proof in deep blue, issued colour on india paper 75 x 73mm, die sunk on larger card 102 x 100mm, showing die "XG 881" number and CBN imprint. An attractive and very scarce proof in unusually choice condition, VF
1528
CANADA - 9 KING GEORGE VI 293,Large Die Proof in deep blue, issued colour on india paper 75 x 73mm, die sunk on larger card 102 x 100mm, showing die "XG 881" number and CBN imprint. An attractive and very scarce proof in unusually choice condition, VF
Est. $500+
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 575aiii,Lower margin field stock (blank corners as issued) se-tenant strip of ten imperforate between the fourth and fifth columns. Visually striking and very scarce, VF NH
1529
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 575aiii,Lower margin field stock (blank corners as issued) se-tenant strip of ten imperforate between the fourth and fifth columns. Visually striking and very scarce, VF NH
Cat. $3,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 587 variety,Mint block with a dramatic pre-perforation paper fold error resulting in a "freak" slanting, perforated "fifth" stamp at top, most appealing, VF NH
1530
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 587 variety,Mint block with a dramatic pre-perforation paper fold error resulting in a "freak" slanting, perforated "fifth" stamp at top, most appealing, VF NH
Est. $250+
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 607ii,Field stock (no imprint as issued) lower right corner block of twenty showing a Repellex Error causing missing red colour - shows a pale blue shade instead of violet blue spanning part to most of the design on eight stamps in centre rows. Most unusual and seldom encountered in such a large multiple, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
1531
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 607ii,Field stock (no imprint as issued) lower right corner block of twenty showing a Repellex Error causing missing red colour - shows a pale blue shade instead of violet blue spanning part to most of the design on eight stamps in centre rows. Most unusual and seldom encountered in such a large multiple, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 608ii variety,Mint vertical strip of three with margin at foot showing a Repellex Error - blue colour mostly absent on top stamp. This strip originates from the sole block of 25 discovered of this major printing variety, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
1532
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 608ii variety,Mint vertical strip of three with margin at foot showing a Repellex Error - blue colour mostly absent on top stamp. This strip originates from the sole block of 25 discovered of this major printing variety, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $500+
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 609 variety,Field stock (no imprint as issued) mint vertical strip of four from lower right corner margin showing a Repellex Error - the yellow colour is COMPLETELY MISSING on the two centre stamps - background is dark brown instead of yellow bistre. Only five such strips are reported, a great rarity currently unlisted in Unitrade, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
1533
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 609 variety,Field stock (no imprint as issued) mint vertical strip of four from lower right corner margin showing a Repellex Error - the yellow colour is COMPLETELY MISSING on the two centre stamps - background is dark brown instead of yellow bistre. Only five such strips are reported, a great rarity currently unlisted in Unitrade, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $750+
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 723Aii,Mint single with dark brown colour (engraving) completely doubled, both impressions of equal strength side by side and clearly visible. Also a single with very dry print of the engraving - nearly albino impression. A visually striking duo, VF NH (the latter stamp unlisted and not catalogued)CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 723Aii,Mint single with dark brown colour (engraving) completely doubled, both impressions of equal strength side by side and clearly visible. Also a single with very dry print of the engraving - nearly albino impression. A visually striking duo, VF NH (the latter stamp unlisted and not catalogued)
1534
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 723Aii,Mint single with dark brown colour (engraving) completely doubled, both impressions of equal strength side by side and clearly visible. Also a single with very dry print of the engraving - nearly albino impression. A visually striking duo, VF NH (the latter stamp unlisted and not catalogued)
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 774a,A scarce mint single with the black colour completely omitted in error; K. Bileski notes enclosed, stating that only one pane of 50 was ever found, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
1535
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 774a,A scarce mint single with the black colour completely omitted in error; K. Bileski notes enclosed, stating that only one pane of 50 was ever found, VF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,500
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 907a,The very scarce PRINTED ON GUM SIDE ERROR, a selected mint single originating from the only find - a block of 27 stamps found in Ottawa in 1982, choice and VF NH; colour copy of 2008 Greene Foundation certificate for a block of twelve from which it originates
1536
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 907a,The very scarce PRINTED ON GUM SIDE ERROR, a selected mint single originating from the only find - a block of 27 stamps found in Ottawa in 1982, choice and VF NH; colour copy of 2008 Greene Foundation certificate for a block of twelve from which it originates
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 918b,Superb mint block of eight with lower margin, bottom half of second last and bottom rows IMPERFORATE in error, in pristine condition, very scarce, XF NH
1537
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 918b,Superb mint block of eight with lower margin, bottom half of second last and bottom rows IMPERFORATE in error, in pristine condition, very scarce, XF NH
Cat. $2,750
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 926Bf,Left margin mint block of ten, left pair and half of second pair imperforate in error, choice, VF NH
1538
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 926Bf,Left margin mint block of ten, left pair and half of second pair imperforate in error, choice, VF NH
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 966aT1,Blank field stock miniature pane of twelve, UNTAGGED in error; an extremely rare item, only the second time we have handled an untagged sheetlet, VF NH
1539
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 966aT1,Blank field stock miniature pane of twelve, UNTAGGED in error; an extremely rare item, only the second time we have handled an untagged sheetlet, VF NH
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1028 variety,A striking misperforation variety caused by a major pre-perforation paper fold, VF NH
1540
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1028 variety,A striking misperforation variety caused by a major pre-perforation paper fold, VF NH
Est. $250+
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1164c,Lower left field stock (no imprint as issued) mint block of ten with a major perforation error, resulting in an imperforate block in the third and fourth rows, VF NH
1541
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1164c,Lower left field stock (no imprint as issued) mint block of ten with a major perforation error, resulting in an imperforate block in the third and fourth rows, VF NH
Cat. $1,750
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1228 variety,Top right blank corner strip of three showing doubling of the H-Comb perforation, slanting & descending; the only example we have seen, VF NH
1542
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1228 variety,Top right blank corner strip of three showing doubling of the H-Comb perforation, slanting & descending; the only example we have seen, VF NH
Est. $250+
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1292d,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation gauge; plate blocks with imprint are rare, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1292d,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation gauge; plate blocks with imprint are rare, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1292d,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation gauge; plate blocks with imprint are rare, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1292d,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation gauge; plate blocks with imprint are rare, VF NH
1543
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1292d,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation gauge; plate blocks with imprint are rare, VF NH
Cat. $1,700
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1359f, 1359fii,A mint booklet pane six plus two labels, imperforate horizontally between resulting in four imperforate between pairs, two having a printed label at foot, scarce, VF NH
1544
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1359f, 1359fii,A mint booklet pane six plus two labels, imperforate horizontally between resulting in four imperforate between pairs, two having a printed label at foot, scarce, VF NH
Cat. $6,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1370a,Matched set of blank (as issued) corner blocks of four in the elusive perforation change, all in pristine condition, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1370a,Matched set of blank (as issued) corner blocks of four in the elusive perforation change, all in pristine condition, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1370a,Matched set of blank (as issued) corner blocks of four in the elusive perforation change, all in pristine condition, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1370a,Matched set of blank (as issued) corner blocks of four in the elusive perforation change, all in pristine condition, VF NH
1545
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1370a,Matched set of blank (as issued) corner blocks of four in the elusive perforation change, all in pristine condition, VF NH
Cat. $3,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1374ii,Matched set of plate inscription blocks of four with elusive perforation change, scarce and in pristine condition, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1374ii,Matched set of plate inscription blocks of four with elusive perforation change, scarce and in pristine condition, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1374ii,Matched set of plate inscription blocks of four with elusive perforation change, scarce and in pristine condition, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1374ii,Matched set of plate inscription blocks of four with elusive perforation change, scarce and in pristine condition, VF NH
1546
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1374ii,Matched set of plate inscription blocks of four with elusive perforation change, scarce and in pristine condition, VF NH
Cat. $1,600
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1489c,An impressive (one of two known) intact booklet containing two imperforate se-tenant strips of five, less than a dozen strips exist, a modern rarity, VF
1547
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1489c,An impressive (one of two known) intact booklet containing two imperforate se-tenant strips of five, less than a dozen strips exist, a modern rarity, VF
Cat. $8,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1498b,Imperforate upper right plate block in pristine condition, very scarce, XF NH
1548
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1498b,Imperforate upper right plate block in pristine condition, very scarce, XF NH
Cat. $4,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1499b,Horizontal mint pair, imperforate vertically between in error, scarce, VF NH
1549
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1499b,Horizontal mint pair, imperforate vertically between in error, scarce, VF NH
Cat. $1,600
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1534ii,Matched set of plate blocks of four; this denomination was printed in anticipation of a rate increase that was not approved, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1534ii,Matched set of plate blocks of four; this denomination was printed in anticipation of a rate increase that was not approved, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1534ii,Matched set of plate blocks of four; this denomination was printed in anticipation of a rate increase that was not approved, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1534ii,Matched set of plate blocks of four; this denomination was printed in anticipation of a rate increase that was not approved, VF NH
1550
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1534ii,Matched set of plate blocks of four; this denomination was printed in anticipation of a rate increase that was not approved, VF NH
Cat. $3,800
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1558T1,Upper right plate block with untagged error, VF NH
1551
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1558T1,Upper right plate block with untagged error, VF NH
Cat. $600
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1601b,An intact booklet showing all ten self-adhesive stamps WITHOUT DIE CUTTING - resulting in imperforate stamps and 35 greeting stickers. Of the six recorded imperforate booklets, only three are left intact, VF NH
1552
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1601b,An intact booklet showing all ten self-adhesive stamps WITHOUT DIE CUTTING - resulting in imperforate stamps and 35 greeting stickers. Of the six recorded imperforate booklets, only three are left intact, VF NH
Cat. $5,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1764b,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation change, in pristine condition; a key set, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1764b,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation change, in pristine condition; a key set, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1764b,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation change, in pristine condition; a key set, VF NHCANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1764b,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation change, in pristine condition; a key set, VF NH
1553
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1764b,Matched set of plate blocks of four with the elusive perforation change, in pristine condition; a key set, VF NH
Cat. $10,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1878a,Self-adhesive mint coil pair with blue inscriptions completely omitted in error, in pristine condition, XF NH; 2011 Greene Foundation cert. for a strip of four from which it originates
1554
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1878a,Self-adhesive mint coil pair with blue inscriptions completely omitted in error, in pristine condition, XF NH; 2011 Greene Foundation cert. for a strip of four from which it originates
Cat. $1,800
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2001d,A scarce mint imperforate souvenir sheet of two, VF NH, choice
1555
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2001d,A scarce mint imperforate souvenir sheet of two, VF NH, choice
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2081b,Mint pair with "traffic light" dots in lower margin, black inscriptions completely omitted resulting in a most striking visual effect. Very scarce pair as only two booklets have been reported with the missing colour, VF NH
1556
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2081b,Mint pair with "traffic light" dots in lower margin, black inscriptions completely omitted resulting in a most striking visual effect. Very scarce pair as only two booklets have been reported with the missing colour, VF NH
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2152ii,Mint pair from booklet with die cutting omitted; scarce, it is believed that only 16 pairs exist, VF NH
1557
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2152ii,Mint pair from booklet with die cutting omitted; scarce, it is believed that only 16 pairs exist, VF NH
Cat. $1,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2206c,Mint imperforate souvenir sheet of two, very few are known to exist, VF NH
1558
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2206c,Mint imperforate souvenir sheet of two, very few are known to exist, VF NH
Cat. $3,000
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2220a,Mint imperforate pair, in pristine condition, XF NH and quite elusive
1559
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2220a,Mint imperforate pair, in pristine condition, XF NH and quite elusive
Cat. $1,300
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2292b,Pane of six self-adhesive stamps (from booklet of twelve) with die cutting omitted in error; only three booklets reported, two of which have since been broken up, VF NH
1560
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2292b,Pane of six self-adhesive stamps (from booklet of twelve) with die cutting omitted in error; only three booklets reported, two of which have since been broken up, VF NH
Cat. $2,400
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II B7i,Choice mint lower margin block of four imperforate starting from lower half of bottom row and sheet margin at foot, scarce, VF NH
1561
CANADA - 10 QUEEN ELIZABETH II B7i,Choice mint lower margin block of four imperforate starting from lower half of bottom row and sheet margin at foot, scarce, VF NH
Cat. $900
CANADA - 11 BOOKLETS
CANADA - 11 BOOKLETS BK3c,Complete English booklet, dark green binding tape under staple, containing four panes of six of the 1c yellow green Admiral on vertical mesh paper, all nicely centered and NH; small Type II serif capitals information sheets (36mm wide), VF
1562
CANADA - 11 BOOKLETS BK3c,Complete English booklet, dark green binding tape under staple, containing four panes of six of the 1c yellow green Admiral on vertical mesh paper, all nicely centered and NH; small Type II serif capitals information sheets (36mm wide), VF
Cat. $375
CANADA - 12 AIRMAILS
CANADA - 12 AIRMAILS 1922 (June 21) Curtiss JN-4 aircraft illustrated envelope, showing type I text "from Lethbridge, Alberta The Little City with The Big Future", bearing a 3c brown Admiral wet printing tied by Lethbridge slogan dated 3:30PM JUN 21 1922. About 60 covers (consisting of all three types of envelopes) were actually addressed, bearing a stamp and postmarked; no backstamp as customary. An appealing and scarce early flight cover, VF (Unitrade 108)
1563
CANADA - 12 AIRMAILS 1922 (June 21) Curtiss JN-4 aircraft illustrated envelope, showing type I text "from Lethbridge, Alberta The Little City with The Big Future", bearing a 3c brown Admiral wet printing tied by Lethbridge slogan dated 3:30PM JUN 21 1922. About 60 covers (consisting of all three types of envelopes) were actually addressed, bearing a stamp and postmarked; no backstamp as customary. An appealing and scarce early flight cover, VF (Unitrade 108)
Est. $500+
CANADA - 12 AIRMAILS C5iii,An impressive mint imperforate interpanneau block of eight with gutter margin between blocks, lower sheet margin at foot; tiny stain in top margin, rare - only eight such blocks survive intact, VF NH, choice
1564
CANADA - 12 AIRMAILS C5iii,An impressive mint imperforate interpanneau block of eight with gutter margin between blocks, lower sheet margin at foot; tiny stain in top margin, rare - only eight such blocks survive intact, VF NH, choice
Cat. $8,025
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CLP1,Aero Club of Canada without numerals of value in lower corners, a well centered mint example of this key airmail, completely devoid of the usual flaws encountered on this fragile stamp. Remarkably full original gum with only a trace of hinging further adds to its desirability; of the fewer than 200 printed, it has been documented that about 27 mint examples should exist, but likely fewer survive today, VF+ LH; 2008 APS cert.
1565
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CLP1,Aero Club of Canada without numerals of value in lower corners, a well centered mint example of this key airmail, completely devoid of the usual flaws encountered on this fragile stamp. Remarkably full original gum with only a trace of hinging further adds to its desirability; of the fewer than 200 printed, it has been documented that about 27 mint examples should exist, but likely fewer survive today, VF+ LH; 2008 APS cert.
Cat. $3,500+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CLP2,Aero Club of Canada with numeral of value in lower corners; an impressive, brilliant fresh mint tête-bêche pane of two with intact perforations all around, well centered, very lightly hinged on one, the other never hinged. An unusually choice example of this sought-after pane, XF VLH; 2010 Greene Foundation cert.
1566
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CLP2,Aero Club of Canada with numeral of value in lower corners; an impressive, brilliant fresh mint tête-bêche pane of two with intact perforations all around, well centered, very lightly hinged on one, the other never hinged. An unusually choice example of this sought-after pane, XF VLH; 2010 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,750
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1928 (August 17) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Winnipeg, Manitoba Flight; pristine cover bearing well centered 2c green Admiral tied by clear Moose Jaw 10:30 AM AUG 17 1928 machine cancel; the ($1) red on white Moose Jaw stamp (Position 3 in the pane of five) on reverse is well centered, sound and in choice condition, affixed at foot of envelope showing Winnipeg 8:30 PM AUG 17 1928 arrival postmark above stamp as do most known flight covers. A particularly choice example of this scarce flight cover, XF (AAMC CLP7-2800; Unitrade cat. $3,500)
1567
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1928 (August 17) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Winnipeg, Manitoba Flight; pristine cover bearing well centered 2c green Admiral tied by clear Moose Jaw 10:30 AM AUG 17 1928 machine cancel; the ($1) red on white Moose Jaw stamp (Position 3 in the pane of five) on reverse is well centered, sound and in choice condition, affixed at foot of envelope showing Winnipeg 8:30 PM AUG 17 1928 arrival postmark above stamp as do most known flight covers. A particularly choice example of this scarce flight cover, XF (AAMC CLP7-2800; Unitrade cat. $3,500)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 7) Red Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight; Patricia Airways & Exploration Limited envelope, flight cachet in green, pilot signed, franked with 4c olive bistre Admiral tied by grid, Red Lake split ring at left; on reverse top left corner margin (25c) Patricia Airways, Style One with Blue-Black route inscription and ESSAY of the RED LAKE / AIR MAIL - in noticeably larger & thicker Gothic font type, tied by Red Lake JUL 7 split ring departure and same-day Sioux Lookout CDS on arrival, VF (Unitrade CL13c variety; unlisted essay)
1568
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 7) Red Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight; Patricia Airways & Exploration Limited envelope, flight cachet in green, pilot signed, franked with 4c olive bistre Admiral tied by grid, Red Lake split ring at left; on reverse top left corner margin (25c) Patricia Airways, Style One with Blue-Black route inscription and ESSAY of the RED LAKE / AIR MAIL - in noticeably larger & thicker Gothic font type, tied by Red Lake JUL 7 split ring departure and same-day Sioux Lookout CDS on arrival, VF (Unitrade CL13c variety; unlisted essay)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 5) Sioux Lookout - Red Lake Initial Flight; Buffalo Suburban Securities Co. Inc. Toronto advert envelope, flight cachet and pilot signed "Doc Oaks", bearing 2c green Admiral tied by Toronto JUL 1 slogan and CDS dispatch; on reverse (25c) Patricia Airways Style One official stamp with Blue-Black route inscription and displaying the rare INVERTED "RED LAKE" marginal inscriptions, faint Rolling Portage JUL 3 split ring and Sioux Lookout JUL 5 departure CDS, airmail tied by same-day Red Lake JUL 5 split ring on arrival, VF (Unitrade CL13ci; cat. $2,500+)
1569
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 5) Sioux Lookout - Red Lake Initial Flight; Buffalo Suburban Securities Co. Inc. Toronto advert envelope, flight cachet and pilot signed "Doc Oaks", bearing 2c green Admiral tied by Toronto JUL 1 slogan and CDS dispatch; on reverse (25c) Patricia Airways Style One official stamp with Blue-Black route inscription and displaying the rare INVERTED "RED LAKE" marginal inscriptions, faint Rolling Portage JUL 3 split ring and Sioux Lookout JUL 5 departure CDS, airmail tied by same-day Red Lake JUL 5 split ring on arrival, VF (Unitrade CL13ci; cat. $2,500+)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 7) Pine Ridge - Sioux Lookout First Flight; cover with cachet in green, pilot signed "Doc Oaks", bearing 3c carmine, Die I Admiral neatly tied by double-ring Pine Ridge JU. 7 / 26 P.A. & E. CDS, second strike at left; on reverse (25c) Patricia Airways, Style One official stamp with blue-black route inscriptions and the rare INVERTED "RED LAKE" marginal inscriptions, tied by same dispatch datestamps, Sioux Lookout CDS receiver, VF (Unitrade CL13ci; cat. $2,500+)
1570
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 7) Pine Ridge - Sioux Lookout First Flight; cover with cachet in green, pilot signed "Doc Oaks", bearing 3c carmine, Die I Admiral neatly tied by double-ring Pine Ridge JU. 7 / 26 P.A. & E. CDS, second strike at left; on reverse (25c) Patricia Airways, Style One official stamp with blue-black route inscriptions and the rare INVERTED "RED LAKE" marginal inscriptions, tied by same dispatch datestamps, Sioux Lookout CDS receiver, VF (Unitrade CL13ci; cat. $2,500+)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 7) Red Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight; cacheted cover bearing 1c orange, Die II and 2c green Admiral cancelled by grid, Red Lake JUL 7 26 split ring at left, flight cachet in green; on reverse a striking lower margin Series 4 horizontal pair of (25c) Patricia Airways, Style One, with INVERTED "RED LAKE" inscriptions, tied by Red Lake split rings. Only two such pairs are known on cover; this is the only one where the inscriptions are not shifted; a major rarity, VF (Unitrade CL13i)
1571
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (July 7) Red Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight; cacheted cover bearing 1c orange, Die II and 2c green Admiral cancelled by grid, Red Lake JUL 7 26 split ring at left, flight cachet in green; on reverse a striking lower margin Series 4 horizontal pair of (25c) Patricia Airways, Style One, with INVERTED "RED LAKE" inscriptions, tied by Red Lake split rings. Only two such pairs are known on cover; this is the only one where the inscriptions are not shifted; a major rarity, VF (Unitrade CL13i)
Est. $3,000+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (August 2) Sioux Lookout - Woman Lake First Flight; cover with the scarcer flight cachet in RED on front and in green on back, bearing 2c green Admiral tied by Toronto JUL 24 slogan cancel; on reverse (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two trial colour proof on DEEP BLUE PAPER, very distinctive from the regular issued greenish blue paper, Sioux Lookout JUL 26 26 CDS and double ring Woman Lake AU 2 CDS, latter ties stamp on arrival. One of only two such trial colours known on cover, VF (Unitrade CL18 trial colour)
1572
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (August 2) Sioux Lookout - Woman Lake First Flight; cover with the scarcer flight cachet in RED on front and in green on back, bearing 2c green Admiral tied by Toronto JUL 24 slogan cancel; on reverse (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two trial colour proof on DEEP BLUE PAPER, very distinctive from the regular issued greenish blue paper, Sioux Lookout JUL 26 26 CDS and double ring Woman Lake AU 2 CDS, latter ties stamp on arrival. One of only two such trial colours known on cover, VF (Unitrade CL18 trial colour)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (August 2) Woman Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight with the scarcer cachet in RED on both sides, bearing 3c carmine, Die II Admiral cancelled by two-ring Woman Lake CDS, clear second strike at left; on reverse (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two trial colour proof on GREEN PAPER tied by Sioux Lookout CDS on arrival, then forwarded to Toronto by train with AU 4 receiver. One of only two known such trial colours on cover, VF (Unitrade CL18 trial colour)
1573
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (August 2) Woman Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight with the scarcer cachet in RED on both sides, bearing 3c carmine, Die II Admiral cancelled by two-ring Woman Lake CDS, clear second strike at left; on reverse (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two trial colour proof on GREEN PAPER tied by Sioux Lookout CDS on arrival, then forwarded to Toronto by train with AU 4 receiver. One of only two known such trial colours on cover, VF (Unitrade CL18 trial colour)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (August 2) Sioux Lookout - Woman Lake First Flight with scarcer flight cachet in RED on both sides, bearing pair of 1c orange, Die I Admiral tied by Sioux Lookout duplex; on reverse (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two official stamp, with monogram "FED" handstamp in green, additionally showing the elusive "LOOKOTT" variety tied by same-day Woman Lake AUG 2 double-ring datestamp on arrival, very scarce combination, VF and rare (Unitrade CL18f; cat. $2,850)
1574
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1926 (August 2) Sioux Lookout - Woman Lake First Flight with scarcer flight cachet in RED on both sides, bearing pair of 1c orange, Die I Admiral tied by Sioux Lookout duplex; on reverse (50c) Patricia Airways, Style Two official stamp, with monogram "FED" handstamp in green, additionally showing the elusive "LOOKOTT" variety tied by same-day Woman Lake AUG 2 double-ring datestamp on arrival, very scarce combination, VF and rare (Unitrade CL18f; cat. $2,850)
Est. $1,000+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL28a,A corner margin example, Series "8" number, showing ascending 10c overprint (Type A) in red along with INVERTED descending 5c overprint (Type C) in black, LH in selvedge only, otherwise VF NH
1575
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL28a,A corner margin example, Series "8" number, showing ascending 10c overprint (Type A) in red along with INVERTED descending 5c overprint (Type C) in black, LH in selvedge only, otherwise VF NH
Cat. $900+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1928 (March 9) Narrow Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight; flight cacheted cover, pilot signed, bearing a 3c Parliament tied by Narrow Lake split ring departure CDS; on reverse an outstanding pair of (10c) Patricia Airways Ltd., rouletted, both with the INVERTED AIRPLANE error, further tied by flight cachets and postmarked same-day by Sioux Lookout CDS on arrival, VF (Unitrade CL43a, listed but still unpriced on cover) ONLY TWO COVERS ARE KNOWN BEARING THE INVERTED AIRPLANE - THE OTHER FRANKED WITH A SINGLE, MAKING THIS UNIQUE COVER THE MOST IMPRESSIVE AND DESIRABLE OF THE TWO.
1576
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS 1928 (March 9) Narrow Lake - Sioux Lookout First Flight; flight cacheted cover, pilot signed, bearing a 3c Parliament tied by Narrow Lake split ring departure CDS; on reverse an outstanding pair of (10c) Patricia Airways Ltd., rouletted, both with the INVERTED AIRPLANE error, further tied by flight cachets and postmarked same-day by Sioux Lookout CDS on arrival, VF (Unitrade CL43a, listed but still unpriced on cover)

ONLY TWO COVERS ARE KNOWN BEARING THE INVERTED AIRPLANE - THE OTHER FRANKED WITH A SINGLE, MAKING THIS UNIQUE COVER THE MOST IMPRESSIVE AND DESIRABLE OF THE TWO.
Est. $4,000+
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL48P,Plate proof set of all six colours - black, orange, deep carmine, green, violet and lemon yellow on thick glazed card, imperforate and ungummed; each with sheet margin at right and Kessler airmail expert backstamp, VFCANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL48P,Plate proof set of all six colours - black, orange, deep carmine, green, violet and lemon yellow on thick glazed card, imperforate and ungummed; each with sheet margin at right and Kessler airmail expert backstamp, VFCANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL48P,Plate proof set of all six colours - black, orange, deep carmine, green, violet and lemon yellow on thick glazed card, imperforate and ungummed; each with sheet margin at right and Kessler airmail expert backstamp, VFCANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL48P,Plate proof set of all six colours - black, orange, deep carmine, green, violet and lemon yellow on thick glazed card, imperforate and ungummed; each with sheet margin at right and Kessler airmail expert backstamp, VFCANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL48P,Plate proof set of all six colours - black, orange, deep carmine, green, violet and lemon yellow on thick glazed card, imperforate and ungummed; each with sheet margin at right and Kessler airmail expert backstamp, VFCANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL48P,Plate proof set of all six colours - black, orange, deep carmine, green, violet and lemon yellow on thick glazed card, imperforate and ungummed; each with sheet margin at right and Kessler airmail expert backstamp, VF
1577
CANADA - 13 SEMI-OFFICIAL AIRMAILS CL48P,Plate proof set of all six colours - black, orange, deep carmine, green, violet and lemon yellow on thick glazed card, imperforate and ungummed; each with sheet margin at right and Kessler airmail expert backstamp, VF
Cat. $2,000
CANADA - 14 SPECIAL DELIVERY
CANADA - 14 SPECIAL DELIVERY E3a,A fresh mint imperforate pair, VF NH
1578
CANADA - 14 SPECIAL DELIVERY E3a,A fresh mint imperforate pair, VF NH
Cat. $500
CANADA - 14 SPECIAL DELIVERY E6a,A superb mint imperforate pair with bright fresh colour and full immaculate original gum; as nice as they come, XF NH
1579
CANADA - 14 SPECIAL DELIVERY E6a,A superb mint imperforate pair with bright fresh colour and full immaculate original gum; as nice as they come, XF NH
Cat. $1,400+
CANADA - 15 REGISTRATION STAMPS
CANADA - 15 REGISTRATION STAMPS F2,A brilliant, fresh, nicely centered mint example with full original gum, VF NH; 2017 Greene Foundation cert.
1580
CANADA - 15 REGISTRATION STAMPS F2,A brilliant, fresh, nicely centered mint example with full original gum, VF NH; 2017 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $600
CANADA - 15 REGISTRATION STAMPS F2c,A fresh, large margined imperforate pair with full original gum, VF LH
1581
CANADA - 15 REGISTRATION STAMPS F2c,A fresh, large margined imperforate pair with full original gum, VF LH
Cat. $1,500
CANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE
CANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J2,A fresh mint single with full strength Type A lathework in left margin, nicely centered, gorgeous colour; a key lathework stamp, VF NH; 2016 Greene Foundation cert.
1582
CANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J2,A fresh mint single with full strength Type A lathework in left margin, nicely centered, gorgeous colour; a key lathework stamp, VF NH; 2016 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $3,750
CANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J2a,A well centered mint horizontal pair displaying nearly full Type B lathework in left margin, full unblemished original gum, VF NH; 2019 Greene Foundation cert.
1583
CANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J2a,A well centered mint horizontal pair displaying nearly full Type B lathework in left margin, full unblemished original gum, VF NH; 2019 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $2,400
CANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J15a-J20a,The complete set of four large margined mint imperforate pairs; tiny gum wrinkle on 4c, a superior set with unusually pristine original gum, unlike many pairs we have observed, XF NHCANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J15a-J20a,The complete set of four large margined mint imperforate pairs; tiny gum wrinkle on 4c, a superior set with unusually pristine original gum, unlike many pairs we have observed, XF NHCANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J15a-J20a,The complete set of four large margined mint imperforate pairs; tiny gum wrinkle on 4c, a superior set with unusually pristine original gum, unlike many pairs we have observed, XF NHCANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J15a-J20a,The complete set of four large margined mint imperforate pairs; tiny gum wrinkle on 4c, a superior set with unusually pristine original gum, unlike many pairs we have observed, XF NH
1584
CANADA - 16 POSTAGE DUE J15a-J20a,The complete set of four large margined mint imperforate pairs; tiny gum wrinkle on 4c, a superior set with unusually pristine original gum, unlike many pairs we have observed, XF NH
Cat. $1,800
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR1,Lower left mint Plate 1 strip of twenty, natural straight edge and guide arrow at right, lightly folded, stamps in first and last columns hinged, other sixteen NH. A nice and elusive plate strip, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,080 as singles)
1585
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR1,Lower left mint Plate 1 strip of twenty, natural straight edge and guide arrow at right, lightly folded, stamps in first and last columns hinged, other sixteen NH. A nice and elusive plate strip, VF (Unitrade cat. $2,080 as singles)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR2,A choice, well centered strip of twenty (from lower right position) with full strength Type B lathework; couple natural diagonal gum bends, VF NH
1586
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR2,A choice, well centered strip of twenty (from lower right position) with full strength Type B lathework; couple natural diagonal gum bends, VF NH
Cat. $2,400
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR2D,Post office fresh mint single of this challenging stamp, sheet margin at left, never hinged with nearly VF centering; 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
1587
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR2D,Post office fresh mint single of this challenging stamp, sheet margin at left, never hinged with nearly VF centering; 2014 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $1,450
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR3a,Large Die Proof in the issued colour on india paper 60 x 72mm on slightly larger card 82 x 98mm; some soiling well clear of the image, showing die number "OG-106" and ABNC imprint (24mm long) below design; very scarce die proof with less than a half-dozen recorded, VF
1588
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR3a,Large Die Proof in the issued colour on india paper 60 x 72mm on slightly larger card 82 x 98mm; some soiling well clear of the image, showing die number "OG-106" and ABNC imprint (24mm long) below design; very scarce die proof with less than a half-dozen recorded, VF
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR5,An exceptional mint single with four well-balanced large margins, intact perforations all around, sheet margin at foot showing portion of plate imprint, full immaculate original gum, XF NH GEM stamp
1589
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR5,An exceptional mint single with four well-balanced large margins, intact perforations all around, sheet margin at foot showing portion of plate imprint, full immaculate original gum, XF NH GEM stamp
Cat. $240+
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR5i,A remarkable mint upper right Plate 1 strip of twenty in the distinctive shade, light vertical fold along centre perfs, Position 2 LH, pristine NH. A rare plate strip, especially so in this scarce shade, F-VF (Unitrade cat. $4,795 as singles)
1590
CANADA - 17 WAR TAX MR5i,A remarkable mint upper right Plate 1 strip of twenty in the distinctive shade, light vertical fold along centre perfs, Position 2 LH, pristine NH. A rare plate strip, especially so in this scarce shade, F-VF (Unitrade cat. $4,795 as singles)
Est. $1,500+
CANADA - 18 OFFICIALS
CANADA - 18 OFFICIALS OA158,A scarce perforated official with Victoria BB SP 18 30 postmark, shows missing pin in "S" variety, Fine
1591
CANADA - 18 OFFICIALS OA158,A scarce perforated official with Victoria BB SP 18 30 postmark, shows missing pin in "S" variety, Fine
Cat. $475
CANADA - 18 OFFICIALS OAE9,A well centered mint example of this elusive perforated official stamp, just a faint trace of hinging, rare, VF VLH; 2017 Greene Foundation cert.
1592
CANADA - 18 OFFICIALS OAE9,A well centered mint example of this elusive perforated official stamp, just a faint trace of hinging, rare, VF VLH; 2017 Greene Foundation cert.
Est. $500+
CANADA - 18 OFFICIALS O11,Lower Right Plate 1 mint sheet of 50, folded between fifth and sixth rows, well centered and fresh; a scarce intact sheet, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $3,020)
1593
CANADA - 18 OFFICIALS O11,Lower Right Plate 1 mint sheet of 50, folded between fifth and sixth rows, well centered and fresh; a scarce intact sheet, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $3,020)
Est. $750+
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW OX2a,A superb mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at foot and large margins on other sides, beautifully fresh on pristine paper and ungummed as issued. A very scarce and key imperforate pair, XF, even advanced collections are missing this one; 1982 Greene Foundation cert. (as old CS number OS 2i)
1594
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW OX2a,A superb mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at foot and large margins on other sides, beautifully fresh on pristine paper and ungummed as issued. A very scarce and key imperforate pair, XF, even advanced collections are missing this one; 1982 Greene Foundation cert. (as old CS number OS 2i)
Cat. $6,500+
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW OX3,A top margin mint pair showing full "OTTAWA - No. - 1" plate imprint, a few split perfs sensibly strengthened by a hinge, nicely centered and fresh, VF H
1595
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW OX3,A top margin mint pair showing full "OTTAWA - No. - 1" plate imprint, a few split perfs sensibly strengthened by a hinge, nicely centered and fresh, VF H
Est. $250+
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW PWF2,A choice mint single with "P/W" in small type font, VF LH
1596
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW PWF2,A choice mint single with "P/W" in small type font, VF LH
Cat. $600
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW PWF4,A fresh mint single with rouletting at top (Pos. 5 in the vertical pane of 5), VF H
1597
CANADA - 19 OFFICIALLY SEALED AND POW PWF4,A fresh mint single with rouletting at top (Pos. 5 in the vertical pane of 5), VF H
Cat. $400
CANADA - 20 POSTAL STATIONERY
CANADA - 20 POSTAL STATIONERY Webb P15,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. 2c UPU postal card trial colour proof in scarlet on issued card stock; distinctive from the issued vermilion shade. Also two unused postal cards (shades) and used examples of the issued card to Belgium, France and Germany, VF
1598
CANADA - 20 POSTAL STATIONERY Webb P15,Canadian Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. 2c UPU postal card trial colour proof in scarlet on issued card stock; distinctive from the issued vermilion shade. Also two unused postal cards (shades) and used examples of the issued card to Belgium, France and Germany, VF
Est. $150+
CANADA CITY PRECANCELS
1599
CANADA CITY PRECANCELS Displayed on leaves in mounts, organized by City and precancel Styles, from common to rare items noting London 1-104-ID, Montreal 7-162-I (crease), Peterboro 1-104-ID, Sherbrooke 1-195-D, etc. Some Bar Type precancels; couple questionable items not counted. Small flaws to be expected but overall nice appearance; a great starting point for specialization. (Standard Precancel cat. $2,937)
Est. $750+
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL)
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall. A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.
1600
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB18-FB36,A fantastic COMPLETE SET of seventeen engraved "Goodall" Die Proofs, printed in black on india paper sunk on individual cards (ex $1 on india only). The 8c and 40c with vertical surface indent line, $2 with horizontal crease. Nearly all show the die number and ABNC imprint; $2 & $3 without vignette characteristic of "Goodalls" on these values. An exceedingly rare intact set, VF

In 1878 both National and Continental Bank Note were amalgamated with ABNC with A.C. Goodall as president. Shortly after, ABNC produced approximately five sets for their dies in five different colours (nomenclature for shades varies somewhat depending on author) in sepia, vermilion, grey black, greenish blue and bluish green. Most were dispersed as gifts to friends and allies of Mr. Goodall.

A REMARKABLE SET OF ALL THE "GOODALL" DIES IN THE SAME COLOUR.
Est. $7,500+
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB36,A premium mint example with bright fresh colour, unusually well centered, seldom seen this nice, VF NH
1601
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FB36,A premium mint example with bright fresh colour, unusually well centered, seldom seen this nice, VF NH
Cat. $1,650
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FSC10,A quite well centered example with red serial number "020047" (originating from second sheet issued), good colour with single-punch cancel, F-VF
1602
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FSC10,A quite well centered example with red serial number "020047" (originating from second sheet issued), good colour with single-punch cancel, F-VF
Cat. $1,200
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FSC19,A well centered example with royal blue surcharge, serial number "387686", punch cancels, brilliant fresh and in flawless condition. A scarce Supreme Court stamp, only 1,040 examples received this type of surcharge.
1603
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FSC19,A well centered example with royal blue surcharge, serial number "387686", punch cancels, brilliant fresh and in flawless condition. A scarce Supreme Court stamp, only 1,040 examples received this type of surcharge.
Cat. $2,000
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FWT9b,Precancelled example with inverted red "X" overprint, light perf soiling, nevertheless Fine+ and rarely seen
1604
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FWT9b,Precancelled example with inverted red "X" overprint, light perf soiling, nevertheless Fine+ and rarely seen
Cat. $975
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FPL12a,Imperforate pair with two-line inscription at top, "18" in year date and "NETT" imprint, ungummed wove paper as issued, VF
1605
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) FPL12a,Imperforate pair with two-line inscription at top, "18" in year date and "NETT" imprint, ungummed wove paper as issued, VF
Cat. $700
1606
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) First, Second and Third Series complete used (ex First issue $3 blue mint NH). Typical mixed to F-VF condition (Van Dam cat. $2,541)
Est. $400+
1607
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) On Van Dam pages with Gas, Electric Light and Weights & Measures, high degree of completion to 1930 KGV issues including several $100 items. Condition varies from mixed to mainly F-VF (Van Dam cat. $4,613)
Est. $1,000+
1608
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) On Van Dam album pages, includes used FSC1-6, FSC3 mint OG, used FSC12-16, In Prize FSC30 uncancelled example with original Exchequer Court In Prize "The Oregon" document from which it originates (with K. Bileski accompanying notes), etc. The odd flaw but overall nice condition with many useful items. (Van Dam $5,563)
Est. $1,250+
1609
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) An appealing assortment on stockpages with excellent array of Excise Tax stamps noting mint NH $2 and $4, NH blocks of 7c & 9c, surcharge varieties FX28a LH, FX28d NH scarce pair one without surcharge, additionally shows trace of lathework in left margin; War Tax 13c plate block & 50c plate block of six, both NH, War Tax Wine Strips with various including the key 13c with Plate 1 inscription in top margin. Nice condition throughout
Est. $500+
1610
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) Collection on Van Dam pages with Customs Duty, War Tax including FWT8b, Excise with used FX2a, 2f, 73, various surcharges, Postal Scrip including FPS23-40 NH, a few Unemployment stamps noting used FU35, POW Free Frank PWF1 unused, 6 NH, etc. Mixed to mainly F-VF (Van Dam cat. $4,959)
Est. $1,000+
1611
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) Over 150 mostly different match covers (or box) with printed revenue stamp imprint "Excise Tax Paid" with wide range of designs, businesses, many quite elaborate and colourful. Also three rolling papers; two are Zigzag brand with Excise tax stamp affixed. Mixed condition to be expected, but overall decent shape for this highly interesting revenue (all Canadian) related items. A great nucleus from which one can continue a specialized sideline collection.
Est. $500+
1612
CANADA REVENUES (FEDERAL) Hundreds of stamps, partially organized on stockpages, four stockbooks, emphasis on Bill issues including many First issue usages on cheques, among others, Excise Tax overprinted, handstamp, punch cancels, provinces notably British Columbia, Ontario, large assortment of Québec Law Stamps, Registration stamps, etc. Various tobacco stamps from 1897 series, plus heavily duplicated more recent Cigarette stamps. Mixed condition, but a great lot for study; unchecked for better precancels, perforations, shades & printings.
Est. $750+
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL)
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) AL36,A fresh mint single; one of the key values of this set - only 100 stamps were printed, F-VF LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
1613
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) AL36,A fresh mint single; one of the key values of this set - only 100 stamps were printed, F-VF LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.
Cat. $400
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) QP9,A quite well centered mint single, bright fresh colour and unusually full clean original gum; negligible perf flaw at top, a nice example of this elusive prohibition era stamp, VF LH
1614
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) QP9,A quite well centered mint single, bright fresh colour and unusually full clean original gum; negligible perf flaw at top, a nice example of this elusive prohibition era stamp, VF LH
Cat. $1,500
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) SL1a,Used pair with inverted "Coat of Arms" central vignette on right stamp, single "R" (Regina) punch cancel; left stamp (Pos. 18) shows constant "Broken Buckle" variety. Rare - only three pairs recorded (one is mint in the unique sheet), VF; 2002 PF cert.
1615
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) SL1a,Used pair with inverted "Coat of Arms" central vignette on right stamp, single "R" (Regina) punch cancel; left stamp (Pos. 18) shows constant "Broken Buckle" variety. Rare - only three pairs recorded (one is mint in the unique sheet), VF; 2002 PF cert.
Est. $1,000+
1616
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) On Van Dam pages with excellent coverage of Law Stamps, mostly used noting watermarked 1888 30c & 50c used, BCL55 NH, BCL57a plate flaw NH, BCL58 NH, etc. BC Telephone Co. Small Franks complete 1926-1935, plus various others to 1959. Minor flaws noted on some earlies, mainly F-VF (Van Dam cat. $2,174)
Est. $500+
1617
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) On Van Dam album pages with Alberta (cat. $646), Manitoba ($886) Saskatchewan ($1,814) noting used SL8, SL12 and Yukon ($218). Emphasis on Law Stamps and mainly Fine or better
Est. $750+
1618
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) On Van Dam pages, excellent coverage of 1960s Law Stamps, Stock Transfer, Luxury, Gasoline Tax and Vacation Pay Stamps. Noted mint OL12, 27b, 28c, 29, 30, 39, 40, 43d (no gum), 45, 65, 89 NH with blue "C" on back, used OL14, 90. Typical mixed to fine on earlies, noted nice mint and also used with handstamp cancels, then condition improves to mainly F-VF (Van Dam cat. $4,475)
Est. $1,000+
1619
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) On Van Dam album pages with excellent coverage of Law Stamps 1864-1960s, noting mint NH QL70-72 perf 11, etc. Some minor flaws on pre-1900 issues, overall F-VF (Van Dam cat. $3,592)
Est. $750+
1620
CANADA REVENUES (PROVINCIAL) On Van Dam album pages with New Brunswick (cat. $1,325) noting used NBL8, NBP6, several Tobacco Tax panes including NBT1a, 14d, etc. Nova Scotia ($543) mostly Law Stamps including used NSH2a, 8 and two items of Prince Edward Island ($175) including PET5a. Mixed condition on a few earlier, mainly fine or better
Est. $500+
CANADA TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH FRANKS
1621
CANADA TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH FRANKS Canadian Pacific Railways 1887-1936 with 44 different (mostly mint, some faults, no gum or gum problems); Great North Western Telegraph Co. 1890-1920 complete including four NH franks plus 1899 pane of four (no tab margin), these are nicer than normally encountered; Canadian National Telegraphs 1921-1935 (missing the 1923 unshaded as usual), the key 1933-1934 is NH; and a few Bell Telephone Co. franks. A few Railway travel labels / tickets enclosed. A useful lot. (Van Dam cat. $6,007)
Est. $1,250+
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS
1622
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS The following 8 lots feature a remarkable used bundled stock in its entirety, secured many years ago, left untouched and only now brought to light. Originating from the Oswald Marsh (died 1951) massive stock, a famous UK dealer who operated on a large scale as early as 1900s until the 1940s. Many of the bundles were assembled are in old-time glassines during 1910s and 1920s. Mixed condition from damaged to very fine to be expected. What makes these lots so intriguing and fascinating is that such a large hoard was kept untouched through all these years. Our count is intentionally conservative as some were crammed into glassines, leaving us to guess the actual count. An absolute "goldmine" for the student and specialist alike.

Small Queens in bundles and in glassine envelopes with 1c (500+), 2c (1,500+), 3c (5,000+), 5c (300), 8c (100), plus some odds & ends.
Est. $750+
1623
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Great emphasis on Numeral, mostly in bundles: ½c (100), 1c (700), 2c purple (10,000), 2c carmine (17,000), 3c (900), 5c (3,000), 2c on 3c (200). Also Diamond Jubilee 1c (250), 3c (800).
Est. $2,000+
1624
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Mostly in bundles with KEVII 1c (1,000), 2c (14,000), 5c (2,000), 7c (700), 10c (50), Tercentenary 1c (100), 2c (700), Map (200).
Est. $1,000+
1625
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A fabulous lot mostly in bundles (22,000+ stamps) with notables such as 2c red (1,700), 5c blue (6,200), 7c ochre (5,800), 50c (1,800), etc. Also a retail stockbook from Henry Hechler containing 50+ original sets of the first colours.
Est. $1,500+
1626
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An old time bundled used stock with 72,000 stamps, noting #MR1 1c green (1,800), MR2 2c carmine (100), MR3 2c+1c carmine (5,100), MR4 2c+1c brown (65,000), not sorted for dies.
Est. $2,000+
1627
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Over 30 different stamps (24,000+) mostly bundled with #135 (10,000), #142 (1,600) and #225 (10,000), others range from 25 to 600 of each, a fascinating lot.
Est. $600+
1628
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Stock of about 35 different stamps in bundles, includes #104 (4,700) and #105 (4,000), the others range from 10 to 1,000 of each.
Est. $500+
1629
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Organized in envelopes (110+) from Pence to Admirals, ranging from a few to hundreds, condition variable from damaged (mostly on earlier; as is) to F-VF. Thousands of stamps. Also a few envelopes of early Provinces.
Est. $1,000+
1630
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An outstanding lot of 67 different stamps from Plate B, two are on cover, meticulously plated and mounted on quadrilled pages with write-up, diagrams identify the position. Noted mint brown red (Pos. 70), used Re-entry (Pos. 86), #12 with Re-entry (Pos. 42) and four examples with plate imprints. Mostly #4s ranging from early bright orange shades to scarcer thick hard & soft ribbed papers; also a #1 with margin at top; seven examples of the soft ribbed paper, one on a cover front; three perforated 3p stamps (one has the aforementioned re-entry). Minor flaws in places but mainly sound and F-VF; a wonderful lot for the specialist - two-thirds of Plate B completely plated. This lot includes three binders from the late Ken Kershaw, full of colour illustrations, close-up images, printed text and annotations.
Est. $5,000+
1631
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An unusual lot of eleven pairs, five strips of 3 and two strips of 4, meticulously plated and mounted on quadrilled pages with write-up, diagrams identify plate position. Noted two pairs on soft ribbed paper, a pair with Re-entry (B61), a vertical strip of four with sheet margin at foot and BLUE concentric rings, a vertical strip of three, centre stamp with Re-entry (B86). Some flaws, overall F-VF; a useful lot
Est. $2,000+
1632
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Strong representation on two stockpages: includes Dickens' Head plate essay in green; 12p "scar" die proof, stamp size from compound die in vermilion on india paper; then various plate proofs including trial colour proofs in orange of the ½p, 3p (2), 6p, 10p; 3p red block with plate imprint, four large multiples of the 6 pence Prince Consort with 2TCv strip of eight and block of twelve, 2TCvii & 2TCxii blocks of four; ½p dark rose LL corner block of six and 8Pi pair with Re-entry (Pos. 60), etc. Some with india flaws or faults but generally F-VF
Est. $4,000+
1633
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An excellent range displayed on two stockpages, with 10p die proof in dark brown from compound die, 17c Cartier trial colour die proof, stamp size in lime green, both faulty but rare; then many different trial colour and plate proofs in issued colours noting #14TCi, 15TCi block, 15TCiv block, 16Pi block, 16TC, 16TCii pair, 18TCi pair, 18TCii, 19TCi, 19TCii, etc. Also 1865 10c Second Bill Issue, ABNC trade sample proofs in three different colours on wove paper. India paper flaws and other faults on some but mainly F-VF
Est. $3,500+
1634
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Selection of plate essays with lithographed 1c, 2c, 3c (three colours, one a pair), engraved 1c, 2c (three colours; one a block of four on thin Japanese handmade paper). A few flaws, very fine appearance
Est. $1,500+
1635
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An impressive lot of over 30 plate multiples, from blocks of four to eighteen stamps, over 20 different major Scott numbers represented including imperforates and War Tax. Better items observed are plate blocks of six (stamps NH) otherwise mentioned #110d Plate 5, #111 Plate 4, #113a lower margin Plate 4, three stamps NH, #117ii Plate 21, #120 Plate 4, #122 NH Plate 1 block of four, #140 NH Plate 115 & 116 blocks of eight, #136 Plate 179 block of ten, LH on two stamps, #137 Plate 189 block of eight, LH on two stamps, MR2C regummed lower margin Plate 3. Overall nice condition, the odd gum flaw, but a high percentage of stamps are F-VF NH
Est. $3,500+
1636
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Lot of eleven, from strips of three to ten. Noted #104 UL Plate 98 NH strip of ten, #105f Die I, dry printing UR Plate 186 NH strip of ten, #110d Plate 6 strip of four (stamps NH) and NH strip of three, 5c violet, dry printing, redrawn framelines, Plate 24 NH strip of five, 10c blue, dry printing, Plate 22 strip of four (stamps NH), etc. Mainly VF throughout
Est. $1,000+
1637
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Strong representation of 40 mint blocks, apart from three (#119c, 130a with 2019 Greene cert. and 138i) all are mint NH, a high percentage being well centered. Mostly blocks of four (otherwise mentioned) including #105f, 106c (pale shade closely resembling pink), 108, 108b, 113, 113iii retouched frameline on left pair, 115, 116, 118, 118b, 120, 122b scarcer wet printing (2016 Greene cert.), 136-138, 138ii, 140 block of 12, MR1 nice bright shade block of 15, etc. A useful and clean lot.
Est. $4,000+
1638
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A remarkable array of 29 lathework multiples (two are used), from blocks of four to strips of twenty, noted better such as #104 Type B NH strip of 20, 105 Type C LL corner NH block of six, 106 full Type C LH block of four, 108b Type B NH block of nine, 108c dry printing Type D NH block of four, 110 Type D (40% strength) NH block of four, 110c golden yellow, full Type D inverted, hinged block of four, 112 unusual full Type D NH block of four, 138 Type D Plate 127 imprint NH strip of twenty (light wrinkling / bends), MR4 Plate 32 Type A NH strip of ten, etc. An unusually comprehensive lot and a great opportunity to acquire a strong nucleus to build upon.
Est. $3,000+
1639
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A beautiful lot of 21 lathework singles and seven pairs, virtually all different, eight items are hinged, otherwise NH with a high percentage being well centered. Noted (NH singles unless otherwise mentioned) #105f Type D, 106 Type B doubled, 107 Type C LH pair, 108 Type C LH, 108 full Type D inverted, 108c Type D, 110 full Type D inverted LH, 117 remarkably full Type D hinged, 117a Type D, 119 full Type D LH, 122 Type D, etc. A great lot.
Est. $2,500+
1640
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A select assembly of different shades and printings including coils and war tax stamps. A total of 74 singles and three imperforate pairs. MR2B is VLH and MR4b ungummed as issued, then all mint NH and nearly all well centered throughout. Noted better such as #111 (2013 Greene cert.), 111b, 113iii, 114v, 116, 119d, 119iv, 120, 122, 123, 124, 133, MR3a, MR2Bi, MR2C, MR6ii, MR7iii. Carefully selected for centering, freshness and NH. A very useful lot to get a strong head-start into specialization without compromising on quality.
Est. $3,500+
1641
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Sixteen different fresh mint NH coil pairs, includes #123-124, 130b, 133, 130a, MR7, MR7a, etc. Apart from a couple pairs (#130a and MR7iii) all well centered.
Est. $1,000+
1642
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Twelve panes (eight different), ten are VF NH including the better 1c deep blue green squat printing and 2c yellow green (wet printing) pane of six. Also three complete booklets, BK5f English, BK9a French & BK10c English, last two with thin strip of clear adhesive along top edge of front cover, otherwise in nice shape for these difficult booklets. A good lot.
Est. $1,000+
1643
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 250 mint stamps, majority NH with printings / shades from One cent to One dollar and coil singles, pairs or strips. Regular issues and war tax, noting as well a dozen lathework stamps; some used plate varieties and larger part perforate blocks. Overall condition is clean and fresh, centering mainly VF; worth a close look.
Est. $3,000+
1644
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 300 different, strength in King George V, also a few earlier - ½c Numeral NH Plate 1 block of eight, 2c KEVII NH Plate 70 (reversed "7") "TOP" plate block eight, Québec 1c & 2c top Plate 1 & 3 blocks respectively, various 1927 Confederation & Historical Issue, good representation of low & medium denominations to late 1940s. F-VF, many are NH.
Est. $2,000+
1645
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Two imperforate pairs and a block, a dozen mint stamps, many used and a few multiples, includes five 5-hole OHMS. Supplemented with newspaper clippings, two original photographs along with various posthumous photos, illustrations and drawings related to the Bluenose. Mainly F-VF; a useful lot for the specialist.
Est. $2,000+
1646
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Three different die proofs in issued colours - 1937 3c Coronation (thin), 2c Mufti and 1938 13c Halifax Harbour. First two with die number and CBN imprint on india paper sunk on card, third proof on india paper, no die number or imprint. Also 1938 10c-$1 Pictorial plate proof singles (13c does not exist), plus pairs of 10c and $1 Ramezay.
Est. $750+
1647
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Nearly 120 different matched sets of plate blocks displayed in mounts on quadrilled pages, plus a few of different plate numbers to early 1953. Includes 1951 $1 Fisheries matched set, 4c orange Plate 6 matched set, key UL and LL blocks are VF NH. A high percentage are well centered and / or NH. (Unitrade cat. $6,600+, detailed inventory enclosed)
Est. $1,500+
1648
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Neatly displayed in mounts on quadrilled pages in eleven binders, includes Karsh, Wilding, Cameo, Caricatures & Landscapes, Flowers & Trees, National Parks, QEII, Parliament, Artifacts (no Centennials or Mammals series), also commemoratives for the period. Virtually all in matched sets of plate blocks including different plate numbers, tagging blocks from field stock (no imprint as issued). Noted 1983-1985 $5 Point Pelee matched sets from three different printers / papers, 1989 38c Regiments plate blocks, etc. Appears all mint NH throughout, majority with VF centering (Unitrade cat. $19,000+ with detailed inventory enclosed)
Est. $3,000+
1649
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Housed in three stockbooks, mostly plate inscription or field stock (blank as issued) blocks of four, includes high values to $5. Majority VF NH; face value $406.
Est. $150+
1650
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 90 different matched sets of plate blocks, includes a nice array of plate numbers, field stock (blank as issued) with tagging, paper, gum combinations. All neatly displayed in mounts on quadrilled pages in a binder. A clean and substantial collection of this popular series, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $2,500+ with detailed inventory enclosed)
Est. $500+
1651
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A nice selection of 25 singles, three se-tenant pairs and a strip of four. All mint NH (except Unitrade 697T1 used). Includes 1976 Olympic Games 8c & 15c, 1975 8c se-tenant pair, 15c Christmas, 1979 17c Canadian Authors se-tenant pair, 1981 35c Canadian Painters, the scarce 1994 43c Greetings self-adhesive pair, etc. (Unitrade cat. $3,065)
Est. $750+
1652
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 150 items from late KGVI era to late 1980s, identified in two stockbooks. Noted flyspeck varieties, many one-bar tags from Centennials to 1980s, scarce #1048a se-tenant pair one stamp untagged and other one-bar tagged; major misperfs and printed on gum side varieties sprinkled throughout. An appealing lot.
Est. $500+
1653
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Selection in mounts on pages noting #597aiii matched set of plate blocks, 619i, 701a se-tenant block, 726ii, 918c LL corner block, 951a, major misperfs, etc. Appears all F-VF NH.
Est. $500+
1654
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Neatly displayed in mounts on quadrilled pages in four binders, noting definitives with Berries, Trees, Architecture, Wildlife and Traditional Trades, also commemoratives for the period. Nearly all stamps issued in sheets are represented in matched set of plate blocks, a few are from field stock with no imprint as issued. Includes a few sheetlets, re-issues, scarcer printings such as #1366i, 1369i, 1372i, 1378i, etc. VF NH (Face value $2,470; Unitrade cat. $8,000 with detailed inventory enclosed)
Est. $1,500+
1655
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 120 different from Admirals to 1939 Visit plus back-of-book, all Position A (normal upright position). Noted 50c Bluenose, $1 Parliament, 50c Grand Pré, $1 Cavell, 1933 Medallion set, 1930s commemoratives, etc. Some questionable items are to be expected (sold on that merit). A much better selection than normally seen and a perfect lot for further study and expansion, generally F-VF
Est. $2,000+
1656
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An unusually comprehensive group of 42 different five-hole OHMS, all Position A (normal upright position) with the missing pin in "S" variety. Questionable items are to be expected on these challenging perforated officials (sold on that merit), an impressive display of this variety, mainly F-VF
Est. $600+
1657
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Lot of 48 different perforated OHMS, all Position A (normal upright position), more than three-quarters are mint, many of them NH. Noted 1935 10c RCMP & 50c Victoria used, 1938 $1 Chateau regular and aniline ink mint singles, 10c on 20c special delivery mint (crease), etc. The odd questionable item (sold on that merit) but a useful group, Fine to Very Fine
Est. $500+
1658
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS A seldom seen lot of over 300 different on quadrilled pages plus another 200 on cards including some duplicates. Nearly all bogus with many linked to the infamous S.A. Taylor. Includes Baldwin's Railroad, Bancroft's City Express, Kerr's City Post, Bell's Dispatch, British American College Stamp, Bryant, Stratton and Co. of Montreal, McGreely's Express, LeBeau City Post, Whitteley's Express, Winslow & Co. Portland - Montreal Express. Also noted a forged die proof of New Brunswick 5c Charles Connell. Condition variable throughout, a colourful group with much better comprehensive representation than we are used to seeing. A desirable lot.
Est. $2,500+
1659
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Over 30 different displayed on two stockpages, noting Scott #5 sound used, Unitrade listed plate proofs 7TCiii, 9P with short transfer variety at top, 15TCiii, selected quality #100 used, fourteen VF NH Admirals including #113 (2), 120, 122, etc., #135 jumbo NH, two major engraving shifts on #934 & 937, #C1a imperf pair NH, E3b horizontal pair, imperf vertically NH, F1 2c RLS with fabulous colour LH, etc. Fourteen items with APS certificates
Est. $1,500+
1660
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Housed in a Davo hingeless album, noting unused #20, a few mint Small Queens noting ½c pair imperf between, sealed tear but scarce, Jubilee ½c-15c & 50c, strong representation of Admirals including coils, War Tax, a few multiples and lathework, then from 1928-1929 Scroll to late 1980s nearly complete mint with high percentage NH. Also back-of-book with E1ii Plate 1 strip (stamps NH), Officials including OHMS overprint varieties, Officially Sealed stamps with OX3 VF LH block, OX4 choice NH example, etc.
Est. $2,500+
1661
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Over 50 different displayed on two stockpages, from F-VF to mainly well centered, noted better such as 15c Jubilee, 6c & 8c Leaf, 7c Numeral, 1c, 2c & 5c Québec, 50c Bluenose, 1922 20c special delivery, 2c vermilion RLS (2), etc. A few gum flaws but overall in nice condition.
Est. $1,250+
1662
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS An excellent showing in a Plymouth album with slipcase, starts with 1854 3p orange red on thin paper, a few Decimals, nice range of Large and Small Queens including cancels, then from 1897 Jubilee to early 1940s mint and / or used including back-of-book. QEII to late 1970s mint. Nice items to be found, mainly F-VF
Est. $600+
1663
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS About 100 covers, large percentage related to various Bluenose related events held during the 1970s (some earlier) to 1990s, many are signed, noting 1938 Lunenburg Bluenose illustrated airmail cover signed by Captain Angus Walters. Ten covers showing contemporary usages and later event covers, Balbo flight cover Shediac to Chicago registered special delivery bearing 50c Bluenose among large mixed issue franking, two post office circular receipts bearing 50c Bluenose, etc. It would be quite a challenge to come up with such assembly related to the famous Bluenose.
Est. $750+
1664
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Over 60 items in a cover album, noting fancy cancels, advertising, stampless, Halifax squared circles, official mail, Boer War, Newfoundland, etc. Emphasis on Nova Scotia town cancels, markings, etc. Condition variable.
Est. $1,000+
1665
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Mostly displayed on pages with basic write-up by town from Aklavik to Yellowknife, comprised of 60 covers from late 1920s to 1980s, many are 1930s first flights with clear postmarks, also a few "Nascopie" covers and dozens of stamps (some multiples), many on piece with legible postmarks; all mounted on pages. Also pages with postmarked stamps off or on piece of Yukon, Alberta (and Assiniboia). A nice assembly on the subject, ready for expansion.
Est. $300+
1666
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Mostly organized alphabetically in glassines or on index cards, showing legible to superb town postmarks on stamps or piece, 1920's to 1950s including PEI (110), New Brunswick (90+) and a very strong showing of Nova Scotia (600+) which also includes covers up to modern era. Mixed condition but selected postmarks throughout.
Est. $250+
1667
CANADA LARGE LOTS AND COLLECTIONS Various on pages, retail cards, etc. Includes cut in #2 used, #33 used laid paper, #34 single franking cover, several Admiral plate multiples and blocks including $1 deep orange, wet printing, plate 1 pair, stamps NH, two #302 NH plate blocks, a Centennial NH collection on pages, and other odds & ends. Inspect.
Est. $1,000+
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