Lot 3068 /()
Canada, 1868-88, ½¢ Large Queen and 7 different Small Queens. Includes Scott Nos. 21, 35, 35a, 37, 41, 43, 44, 45; selected for generally choice centering and margins, o.g. (8¢ without gum), generally Very Fine, a couple are Superb. SG No. 62//120 £772 ($1,212).Scott No. 21//45 $500.
Realized: $475
Lot 3069 /
Canada, 1868, ½¢ black. left margin block of 12 with imprint "British American Bank Note Co. Montreal & Ottawa", right column with "Spur" variety (Unitrade 21iv), most in left column show the variety but less distinct, o.g., lightly hinged (5 stamps never hinged), fresh and Very Fine, a gorgeous block.Scott No. 21 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $1,300
Lot 3070
Canada, 1868, 15¢ gray violet. O.g., never hinged, well centered with clear, delicate color, fresh and Very Fine, an incredible stamp in never hinged condition.Scott No. 29 Unitrade C$375 ($381).
Realized: $750
Lot 3071
Canada, 1870, 1¢ yellow. O.g., never hinged, choice centering, wide margins and radiant color, an Extremely Fine gem. Unitrade No. 35 C$180 ($183).Scott No. 35 $92.
Realized: $210
Lot 3072
Canada, 1872, 2¢ green. Well centered with exceptionally wide margins, bright color and pristine, never hinged o.g., fresh and Extremely Fine. Unitrade No. 36 C$300 ($305).Scott No. 36 $125.
Realized: $475
Lot 3073 o
Canada, 1873, 3¢ orange red. Light cancel, small corner crease and a few toned perfs, Fine appearance, a very scarce privately used overprint used by Capt H. Helcher during the expedition to suppress the 1885 Indian-Metis rebellion.Scott No. 37c var Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 3074 o
Canada, 1888, 3¢ bright vermilion. Virtually perfectly centered amid incredible, absolutely humongous margins with brilliant color, bright white paper and a neat grid cancel, a truly extraordinary Extremely Fine jumbo gem.Scott No. 41 $1.
Realized: $200
Lot 3075
Canada, 1888, 3¢ rose carmine. Tied by Railway Mail Car c.d.s., Oct. 28, 1890, on advertising collar envelope for "H. Samuel, Importer of Dry goods, Sherbrooke, P.Q.", to Sault Ste. Marie (Oct. 31) via Ottawa (Oct. 29), Very Fine, a lovely cover.Scott No. 41a Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot 3076 ()
Canada, 1888, 3¢ bright vermilion, imperf. Right margin vertical pair, without gum, large to huge margins, bold color, small thin in margin, otherwise Extremely Fine. SG No. 79a.Scott No. 41b $325.
Realized: $200
Lot 3077
Canada, 1888, 5¢ gray. O.g., never hinged, nearly perfectly centered with large balanced margins, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning jumbo in immaculate condition. Unitrade No. 42 C$600 ($610).Scott No. 42 $300.
Realized: $600