Canada Proofs:
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
| 2078 |
TC |
1851, 3p Black, Specimen Overprint on India (1TCiii). On card, large
margins incl. sheet margin at right, ovpt. at bottom in Orange shade,
interesting in that it comes from the cracked Beaver position, Very
Fine and choice, a rare position piece, Unitrade value without a premium
for the position |
250.00 |
130.00 |
| 2079 |
TC |
1851, 3p Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (1TCii var). Bottom
margin block of four large margins other sides, each proof shows
prominent plate crack, Extremely Fine and choice, it is surmised that
there was a crack on the transfer roll, as it is noticeable to a greater or
lesser degree in all positions of the plate, ex Reford and not offered to
the market since that 1950 auction |
1,200.00 |
800.00 |
| 2080 |
TC |
1851, 6p Red Lilac, Gray, Plate Proofs on India (2TC, 2TCii). Both
have large margins and fresh color, the former small hinge thin, otherwise
Extremely Fine, both are ex Reford |
1,125.00 |
150.00 |
| 2081 |
P |
1851, 12p Black on India, Specimen Overprint (3Pi). Vertical
overprint, large margins all around, sharp impression, fresh and Extremely
Fine alternative to this rare and expensive stamp, Unitrade catalogue value |
1,750.00 |
450.00 |
| 2082 |
P |
1855, 10p Blue, Plate Proof on India (7P). Block of four, large
margins to ample at right, rich color, bottom left stamp shows re-entry,
top right stamp scissors-cut at right, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine
block, ex Reford, Unitrade catalogue value as singles |
1,000.00 |
260.00 |
| 2083 |
TC |
1857, -1/2p Brown, Trial Color Proof (8TC). Gummed and perforated,
well-centered, rich color (almost Ochre), Extremely Fine and choice,
unusual proof, unlisted in Unitrade |
E. 150-200 |
210.00 |
| 2084 |
P |
1859, 1c Rose, Plate Proof on India (14P). Block of four, huge
margins incl. right sheet margin showing imprint, incredibly deep
color, usual minor and entirely natural paper imperfections, Extremely Fine
and choice block, ex Reford, Unitrade catalogue value as singles |
900.00 |
210.00 |
| 2085 |
S |
1859, 5c Rose on India, Specimen Overprint (15TCiv). Horizontal
pair, each with Black horizontal overprints, large margins, fresh color,
right stamp natural paper wrinkle, Very Fine, Unitrade catalogue value |
500.00 |
100.00 |
| 2086 |
P |
1859, 10c Black Brown on India, Specimen Overprint (16Pii). Diagonal
overprint, large margins, rich color, Extremely Fine and choice, Unitrade
catalogue value |
350.00 |
120.00 |
| 2087 |
TC |
1859, 17c Black, Trial Color Plate Proof on India (19TCi). Top right
corner margin block of four, ample to large margins other sides, bright
shade and fine impression, Very Fine-Extremely Fine and choice block, ex
Reford, Unitrade catalogue value as singles |
1,400.00 |
475.00 |