Lot 2525
Canada, 1898, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 1¢ gray green & 2¢ carmine, two singles of each on illustrated ad covers (4 covers); 1¢ usages tied by involute flag cancels with Building and female "Justice" illustrations, both to Nova Scotia, 2¢ usages with large Nail illustration in blue from Saint John, N.B., other with "Largest Hydraulic Lift Lock in the World" scene from Peterborough Lock Manufacturing Co., Very Fine.Scott No. 75, 77 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $120
Lot 2526
Canada, 1899, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 2¢ carmine, type I, full o.g., precision centering, rich vibrant color, fresh and Extremely Fine, choice so nice. SG No. 155.Scott No. 77 $130.
Realized: $120
Lot 2527
Canada, 1898, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 3¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, near perfect centering amid large margins, very fresh with rich bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an exceptional mint stamp; with 2006 V.G. Greene certificate & 2006 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95). SG No. 156.Scott No. 78 $130.
Realized: $450
Lot 2528
Canada, 1898, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 3¢ carmine, tied by "York Street, Toronto, Oc 18, 98" barred postmark on illustrated corner card showing Man Playing Billiards, reverse with ad text and illustrated Bowling Alley Scene; cover slightly reduced at left, Very Fine. SG No. 156.Scott No. 78 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $60
Lot 2529
Canada, 1899, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 5¢ blue on bluish, in combination with 1899, 2¢ on 3¢ carmine on registered illustrated ad showing Invalid Wheel Chair in red, tied by grid handstamp with matching Centreville, N.B. origin cds, illustrated reverse showing Baush & Lomb's Microscope, Very Fine. SG No. 157.Scott No. 79 Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $85
Lot 2530
Canada, 1899, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 5¢ blue on bluish, imperf, right margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, full to large margins, fresh with rich color, Very Fine. SG No. 157a.Scott No. 79a $3,800 for pairs.
Realized: $3,750
Lot 2531
Canada, 1898, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 10¢ brown violet, top margin single, o.g., stamp never hinged, hinged in selvage only, choice centering, strong bold color, Extremely Fine, `; with 1998 C.P.E.S. & 2007 P.F. certificates (latter graded XF 90). SG No. 164.Scott No. 83 $800.
Realized: $1,400
Lot 2532
Canada, 1898, Imperial Penny Postage, 2¢ black, blue & carmine, o.g., never hinged, precision centering, rich colors, Extremely Fine and choice; with 2007 P.F. Graded certificate (XF 90). SG No. 168.Scott No. 86 $80.
Realized: $115
Lot 2533 ()
Canada, 1898, Imperial Penny Postage, 2¢ black, deep blue & carmine, imperf, vertical pair, without gum as issued, large margins, deep bright colors, Very Fine and choice; with 2008 P.F. certificate. SG No. 168a var. Unitrade No. 86bii.Scott No. 86a var. $550 for normal.
Realized: $450
Lot 2534
Canada, 1899, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 2¢ on 3¢ carmine, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered amid huge well balanced margins, fresh with rich bright color, Extremely Fine to Superb jumbo, a magnificent large margin gem; with 2006 P.F. Graded certificate (XF-S 95J). SG No. 172.Scott No. 88 $70.
Realized: $280