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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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