Sale 124: The Westpex Sale, Vol. I

Lot 642    

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion, an extraordinary top sheet margin single with partial imprint and plate "N^o2(1)", o.g., never hinged, incredibly fresh and absolutely perfectly centered with truly vibrant color, a Superb gem; with 2002 P.F. certificate. Unitrade C$1,350 ($940).
Scott No. 59    $750.

Realized: $750

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Lot 643    

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion, an incredible mint single, o.g., lightly hinged, mathematically centered amid wide, balanced margins with absolutely spectacular color, a Superb gem; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate graded Superb 98, Mint. Unitrade C$450 ($320). SMQ $500 for an XF 90!
Scott No. 59    $300.

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Lot 644    

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion, top right corner margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, vibrant color, light natural paper wrinkle across top stamps, Fine.
Scott No. 59    $3,000 as singles.

Realized: $200

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Lot 645 o   

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion, a virtually perfectly centered used block of 4, canceled with two Mar 30, 1898 cds's, a beautiful block with absolutely incredible color, Extremely Fine; with 2015 Gratton certificate.
Scott No. 59; $700 as singles    Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 646    

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ deep vermilion, a Gem mint single, o.g., very lightly hinged, wonderfully intense color and mathematical centering, Extremely Fine; with 2011 P.F. certificate as a normal 20 vermilion. Unitrade No. 59vi C$500 ($350).
Scott No. 59 var.    $300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 647 /   

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion & 50¢ ultramarine, full top sheet margin strips of 5 with imprint & plate number, bright and fresh, position 2 in the 20¢ strip shows a re-entry in the "P", o.g., lightly hinged in selvage only, stamps never hinged, light natural diagonal crease at the left end of 20¢ strip just touching top left corner of left stamp, otherwise Fine to F.-V.F.
Scott No. 59-60    $7,625 ++.

Realized: $800

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Lot 648    

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 50¢ ultramarine, o.g., never hinged, well centered amid large oversized margin, bold color on bright paper, an Extremely Fine jumbo; with 2024 P.S.E. certificate Graded (XF 90J).
Scott No. 60    $775.

Realized: $300

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Lot 649 /   

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 50¢ ultramarine, top plate no. "23" block of 4 with partial imprint, o.g., lightly hinged in selvage only, bright, fresh and crisp, right stamps each with a small, minor natural gum wrinkle, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 60    $3,100 as NH singles.

Realized: $425

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Lot 650    

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 50¢ deep ultramarine, an exceptional mint example, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and virtually perfectly centered, Extremely Fine; with 2014 P.F. certificate graded XF 90. Unitrade No. 60i C$600 ($420).
Scott No. 60 var.; $375+    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $140

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