Canada: Cents Issues to Large Queens -
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Realized |
| 760 |
C |
1859, 5c Vermilion (15, SG 31). Two covers: first bears horizontal
pair tied by "Brantford C.W. SP 10" duplexes on cover to Oberlin
Ohio, slightly reduced at L., few toned spots, otherwise Fine, second
bears single tied by perfectly struck "Port Burwell U.C. MR 17, 1865"
datestamp on immaculate cover to Sparta, C.W., Very Fine |
$ 50 |
| 761 |
C |
 1859, 5c Vermilion, 12-1/2c
Yellow Green (15, 18, SG 31, 40). Horizontal pair of each, single
12-1/2c small tear, tied by target handstamp and "London C.W. Oct. 1, 1866"
datestamp on small pink cover to Amoy, China, London transit,
Hamilton and Hong Kong transit backstamps, single piece of scotch tape on
back not detracting from the appearance of the coverVERY FINE. A
COLORFUL AND RARE FRANKING PAYING THE 35-CENT RATE TO CHINA. Ex
DeVolpi (Image) |
$ 5,500 |
| 762 |
|
 1859, 10c Black Brown (16, SG
33). Deep color, well-centered, "21" numeral in target cancel,
Extremely Fine Gem, with 1969 P.F. certificate, a similarly well-centered
example realized $2,530 in our 1996 Henry Schneider sale (S780), SG
£1,300 (Image) |
$ 2,100 |
| 763 |
C |
1859, 10c Red Lilac (17, SG 34). Tied by target on buff cover to
Oberlin Ohio, neat "Fercus SP 24, 1862" datestamp, ms. "Paid", with
original enclosure, contents discuss dismissal from college, slightly
reduced at L. and some slight overall wear, Fine |
$ 75 |
| 764 |
C |
1859, 10c Deep Red Purple (17 var, SG 33b). Intense color, tied by
two strikes on taget cancel on buff cover to Fairfax Vt., neat
"Woodstock U.C. OC 23, 1860" datestamp, with original enclosure, slightly
reduced at L., the stamp is Extremely Fine |
$ 450 |
| 765 |
C |
1864, 2c Rose (20, SG 44). Horizontal strip of three, tied by grids,
matching "MR 23, 1866" ds, on cover to Chicago Ill., cover torn in several
places, missing large piece at R. and clumsily repaired, still a rare
franking |
$ 75 |
| 766 |
S |
1864, 2c Deep Claret Rose (20a, SG 45). O.g., h.r., pretty shade,
Very Fine and choice, ex Lilly, SG £400 |
$ 200 |
| 767 |
|
1868-76, -1/2c-15c Large Queens (21-30). Eleven used singles, incl.
29b, range of cancels, Fine-Very Fine group |
$ 270 |
| 768 |
|
1868-76, -1/2c-15c Large Queens (21-30). Used set, range of cancels,
all appear Fine-Extremely Fine |
$ 180 |
| 769 |
S |
1868, 12-1/2c Blue (28, SG 60c). O.g., bright color, fresh and Very
Fine, SG £425 |
$ 290 |
| 770 |
SBL |
1868, 15c Red Lilac (29, SG 61a). L. margin block of six showing
part imprint, mount-glazed o.g., fresh color, well-centered, Very Fine
block, SG £360 |
$ 350 |
| 771 |
SBL |
1875, 15c Blue Gray (30b, SG 76b). R. margin imprint block of six,
unused (no gum), few perf separations, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, SG
£780, Scott Retail without gum |
$ 210 |
| 772 |
|
1870-89, -1/2c-10c Small Queens (34-40). Six unused and twelve used,
incl. unused Nos. 39, 40, all appear Fine-Very Fine |
$ 115 |
| 773 |
S |
1876, 5c Slate Green (38, SG 65). Slightly disturbed o.g., h.r.,
well-centered and pretty color, Extremely Fine, with 1996 P.F. certificate,
SG £200 |
$ 150 |
| 774 |
|
1888-93, 3c-50c Small Queens (41/47). Four used and twelve unused,
incl. unused Nos. 41 (imprint strip of four), 46 (2), 47, also incl. crown
fancy cancel on 20c, all appear Fine-Very Fine |
$ 300 |
| 775 |
C |
1893, 20c Vermilion, 50c Deep Blue (46, 47, SG 115, 116). Two
horizontal strips of four, vertical pair and three singles of 20c (thirteen
total), block of ten, block of eight, pair and single of 50c (21 total),
tied by "St. Stephen N.B. AU 11, 1900" datestamps on Post Office Department
receipt for payment for mailing of publications reflecting total weight of
476lbs. and postage of $19.04, second piece seperated from B. also bears
seven 20c and nine 50c, also bearing two additional 2c stamps, few stamps
affected from folding, few scotch tape mends on back to prevent splitting,
still an attractive and colorful franking, an unusual item |
$ 500 |