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Sale 78: The Westpex Sale

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British Columbia & Vancouver Island - Regular Issues & Official

Lots 113-122 Lots 123-132 Lots 133-142

Lot 133    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, 2¢ on 3d brown, perf 14, horizontal strip of three, with wing margin at right having partly trimmed perfs, tied by two strikes of "35" barred oval handstamp on orange buff cover to Salem, Oregon, blue "Victoria B.C., May 5, 1871" origin cds and slightly indistinct Portland transit cds; minor edge wear, Very Fine.
Scott No. 8    Estimate $400 - 600.

The 6¢ rate to the United States was in effect after July 1, 1870. The 3d, selling then as four for 25¢, was used more commonly for this rate.

Realized: $725

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Lot 134    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, 50¢ on 3d violet, perf 14, o.g., small hinge remnant, rich bright color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 12    $900.

Realized: $250

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Lot 135    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, 10¢ on 3d lilac rose, perf 12½, full o.g., attractively centered, strong bright color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 15    $1,300.

Realized: $625

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Lot 136 o   

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, 10¢ on 3d lilac rose, perf 12½, neat blue "35" barred oval cancel of Victoria, choice centering, Extremely Fine, a lovely used stamp.
Scott No. 15    $1,000.

Realized: $425

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Lot 137    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, 25¢ on 3d orange, perf 12½, full o.g., rich vibrant color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 16    $1,100.

Realized: $550

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Lot 138    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, $1 on 3d green, perf 12½, part o.g., well centered with design clear of perfs, bright color, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. 18    $2,500.

Realized: $950

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Lot 139    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, $1 on 3d green, perf 12½, o.g., hinge remnant, attractively centered, vibrant color, Very Fine.
Scott No. 18    $2,500.

Realized: $475

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Lot 140    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, $1 on 3d green, perf 12½, o.g., wide margins, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 18    $2,500.

Realized: $625

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Lot 141 o   

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, 1867, $1 on 3d green, perf 12½, blue "35" barred oval cancel of Victoria, strong color, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 18    $1,750.

Realized: $700

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Lot 142    

British Columbia & Vancouver Island, O. H. M. S., manuscript endorsement on ca. 1863 official cover from Postmaster O'Reilly "Gold Commissioner, Richfield" to the Attorney General in New Westminster, most likely carried by the Gold Escort, Very Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $700

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