Lot 2471
Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 1¢ brown red, vertical strip of three, in combination with 1868, 3¢ red on cover to Maine, all tied by "Montreal, C.E., Au 20, 68" cds and grid duplexes; middle 1¢ with margin nick at lower right, otherwise Very Fine. SG No. 55.Scott No. 22 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $850
Lot 2472
Canada, 1875, Large Queen, 5¢ olive green, perf 11½, tied by blue grid cancel on 1876 cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, matching "Whycocomagh, C.B., Ja 5, 1876" cds and red Liverpool transit cds, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, an attractive usage from Nova Scotia. SG No. 63.Scott No. 26 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $200
Lot 2473 o
Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 6¢ yellow brown, horizontal pair, light circle of wedges cancels, well centered, strong color, Extremely Fine, a choice used pair; with 2005 V.G. Greene certificate. SG No. 59b.Scott No. 27a $250 as singles.
Realized: $400
Lot 2474 o
Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 12½¢ blue, socked-on-the-nose "7" ringed cancel, beautifully centered amid nicely balanced margins, deep color, Extremely Fine; with 2006 P.E.S. (Firby) & 2007 P.F. certificates (latter graded VF-XF 85). SG No. 60.Scott No. 28 $100.
Realized: $475
Lot 2475
Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 15¢ gray violet, o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh with rich bright color, attractive centering and margins, Extremely Fine, a very choice stamp in never hinged condition; with 1994 V.G. Greene & 2007 P.F. certificates. SG No. 61b.Scott No. 29 $95 for hinged.
Realized: $500
Lot 2476
Canada, 1875, Large Queen, 15¢ blue gray, top margin strip of 4 with imprint, full o.g., left pair h.r., exceptional centering amid large margins, rich vivid color, fresh and Extremely Fine, a beautiful plate position multiple; with 2008 P.F. certificate. SG No. 61c var.Scott No. 30b $460 for singles.
Realized: $850