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1851, 3d orange red Beaver, clear laid lines, ample to large
margins, ...more 1851, 3d orange red Beaver, clear laid lines, ample to large margins, neatly-cancelled by black target, bright colour, a most attractive stamp, very fine; with 1984 Greene Foundation certificate.
1851, 6d slate violet Consort, on thin laid paper, four large to
very ...more 1851, 6d slate violet Consort, on thin laid paper, four large to very large margins, lightly-struck with neat target cancel, a lovely stamp, very fine.
1851, 6d slate violet Consort, without visible laid lines, used,
with ...more 1851, 6d slate violet Consort, without visible laid lines, used, with four large balanced margins, lightly-cancelled with '37' barred numeral, a lovely stamp, uncommonly found with such a cancellation, very fine; with 2025 Greene Foundation certificate.
1851, 6d slate violet Consort, on laid paper, prominent laid ...more
1851, 6d slate violet Consort, on laid paper, prominent laid lines,
large margins at left and right, close but clear at top and foot,
fresh colour, attractive and fine-very fine; with 1982 Greene
Foundation certificate.
1857, 6d red purple Consort, trial colour plate proof, on ...more
1857, 6d red purple Consort, trial colour plate proof, on India
paper, clear to very large margins, pleasing rich shade, very fine;
with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate.
1851, 12d black Victoria plate proof, on India paper, ...more
1851, 12d black Victoria plate proof, on India paper, overprinted
SPECIMEN vertically in carmine, four large margins all around, a
lovely example of this ever-popular proof, very fine; with 1980
Greene Foundation certificate.
1851, 12d black Victoria plate proof, on card-mounted India ...more
1851, 12d black Victoria plate proof, on card-mounted India paper,
overprinted SPECIMEN vertically in carmine, four large to very
large margins all around, a lovely example of this ever-popular
proof, extremely fine
1878 (circa), 12d Queen Victoria, "Goodall" die proof in ...more
1878 (circa), 12d Queen Victoria, "Goodall" die proof in vermilion,
on India paper, 23 x 28mm, originating from the compound die and
showing the characteristic "scar" in "CE" of "PENCE," impressive
bright colour, an exceptional proof with tremendous visual appeal,
extremely fine; ex "Denninger".
1851, 6d and 12d black Queen Victoria, group of four ...more
1851, 6d and 12d black Queen Victoria, group of four fantasy
sketches, in pencil or ink, each on thick paper, three being
variations of the full design, one of the 6d and two of the 12d,
plus one in colour of the 12d without central vignette of the
Queen, all with notations claiming them to be the work of the
original designer, with "Clinton Wright 1851" and variations of
R.W.H.E. or Rawdon, Wright, Hatch, and Edson also noted, with
further notations "Purchased from the collection of Mr. Maurice
Burrus, Feb 1959, Shanahan Auctions, Dublin, Ireland" with
purported signatures of the infamous Dr. Paul Singer and renowned
collector Maurice Burrus, each very well-executed, and though
clearly fabrications and of uncertain origin, a most attractive
group and whimsical additions to a specialized collection. Similiar
fantasy sketches are also recorded of the 10d Cartier, including
one prepared in the same style as the 6d offered here, as well as
others in the design of the 1/2d, also without the Queen's
portrait. One such Cartier sketch, offered for sale in 2015, was
accomplanied by correspondence from 1974 between noted stamp dealer
Kasimir Bileski, and the gentleman from whom he apparently
purchased the sketch, a Captain C. W. Hollande of France.
1949, 12d black reproduction on Canadian Philatelic Society of
Great ...more 1949, 12d black reproduction on Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain signed menu, from the reception and dinner of the convention of the Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain, held on April 22, 1949, at the North British Station Hotel in Edinburgh, listing both the menu (including "creme Ambassadour", "boiled Tay salmon"), as well as a list of toasts and replies, signed by over forty attendees, a charming memento of the history of organized Canadian philately, this event being only three years after the CPS of GB was re-launched under its current name.
1852, 3d red on medium wove paper, ample to mostly large margins
all ...more 1852, 3d red on medium wove paper, ample to mostly large margins all around, close but clear at right, crisp centrally-struck target cancel in blue, vivid colour, fine-very fine.
1852, 3d red Beaver on wove paper, good to large margins, tied ...more
1852, 3d red Beaver on wove paper, good to large margins, tied to
1858 mourning cover to Chatham by black grid cancel, Toronto C.W.
(28 Jan) c.d.s. despatch strike at lower left, reverse with crisp
next-day Chatham receiver, fine-very fine and fresh.
1855, 6d slate grey Consort, on wove paper, large margins on ...more
1855, 6d slate grey Consort, on wove paper, large margins on three
sides, close but clear at top, lightly cancelled in blue, scarce as
such, a remarkably fresh stamp, fine-very fine; with 1983 Greene
Foundation certificate.
1855, 6d gray violet Consort on thick hard wove paper, ample to
large ...more 1855, 6d gray violet Consort on thick hard wove paper, ample to large margins on all sides, an elusive stamp, particularly challenging to acquire in this quality, very fine; ex Dennis Dunn, with 1994 Greene Foundation certificate.
1855, 10d blue Cartier, on thin, crisp paper, margins mostly ample
to ...more 1855, 10d blue Cartier, on thin, crisp paper, margins mostly ample to large, close but clear at foot, unobstrusive and largely "face free" cancellation, fine-very fine; with 1980 Greene Foundation certificate.
1855, 10d blue Cartier, on thin, crisp paper, good margins, clear
on ...more 1855, 10d blue Cartier, on thin, crisp paper, good margins, clear on all sides, struck with indistinct four-ring numeral cancel, deep shade, fine-very fine.
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria, on wove paper, four large margins ...more
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria, on wove paper, four large margins all
around, struck with crisp black grid cancel, very fine.
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria, fair to large margins, tied to ...more
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria, fair to large margins, tied to cover
by black Toronto square grid endorsed "circular" at upper left, to
the Master of Saint John's Lodge of Freemasons in Cayuga, unsealed
as appropriate, a fine example of this difficult rate.
1857-64, ½d black Queen Victoria trial colour plate proof with
major ...more 1857-64, ½d black Queen Victoria trial colour plate proof with major re-entry, on card-mounted India paper, vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, showing the MAJOR RE-ENTRY (Position 60), most noticeable in the doubling of the lettering of CANADA, right frameline, etc., particularly desirable in black, choice and very fine; ex Sam Nickle (October 1988, lot 97).
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria, on horizontally ribbed ...more
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria, on horizontally ribbed paper,
imperforate unused, without gum, four clear to large margins, good
colour, very minor tear at lower left corner, otherwise fine-very
fine, and not detracting from the visual appeal of this rare stamp;
with 1999 Greene Foundation certificate.
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria on vertically ribbed paper, a ...more
1857, ½d rose Queen Victoria on vertically ribbed paper, a striking
used vertical pair, ample to large margins, showing this
distinctive paper type with strong vertical ribbing, cancelled
twice by four-ring numeral "37" of Quebec City, some light aging
mostly confined to reverse, a rare stamp particularly so as a
multiple, very fine; with 2022 Greene Foundation certificate.
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy. 1857, 7½d green Queen ...more
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy.
1857, 7½d green Queen Victoria, four ample to large margins, cancelled by partial four-ring numeral, horizontal crease, yet of otherwise fine-very fine appearance; with 1980 Greene Foundation certificate.
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy. 1851, 7½d green Queen ...more
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy.
1851, 7½d green Queen Victoria plate proof, left-margin block of four, with large part Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York imprint, on card-mounted India paper, ample to large margins, fresh and very fine.
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy. 1857-1864, 9½d green ...more
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy.
1857-1864, 9½d green Queen Victoria plate proof inscription block, upper left corner block of twelve, on card-mounted India paper, with full "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York" imprint at top, ample to very large margins all around, a scarce multiple, very fine.
23.02.2026: This block does not show the misplaced entry in position ...more
23.02.2026: This block does not show the misplaced entry in position 83.
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy.
1857-64, 9½d green Queen Victoria plate proof inscription block, lower left corner block of twelve, on card-mounted India paper, with full "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York" imprint at foot and small part at upper left, clear to very large margins, showing the misplaced entry in position 83, fresh and very fine, a lovely showpiece.
1857, 6d reddish purple Consort on very thick, fibrous soft ...more
1857, 6d reddish purple Consort on very thick, fibrous soft paper,
large to very large margins on three sides, just touched at top,
neatly-cancelled by four-ring "21" numeral of Montreal, lovely rich
colour, a sound and pleasing example of this scarce Pence issue,
fine and quite elusive in this quality; with 1980 Greene Foundation
certificate.
1859, 3d red Beaver, perforated 11¾, boldly-struck partial
four-ring ...more 1859, 3d red Beaver, perforated 11¾, boldly-struck partial four-ring "37" numeral cancel of Quebec City, better-than-average centring for these notoriously tightly-spaced stamps, fine.
CANADA: Sc.#53P "Plate Proof" Block of 4, SUPERB, CHOICE!
Scott ...more CANADA: Sc.#53P "Plate Proof" Block of 4, SUPERB, CHOICE!
Scott #53P, Value $200.00
1913, brown black Officially Sealed, never hinged, ...more
1913, brown black Officially Sealed, never hinged, nicely-centred,
fresh and very fine.
Chalon, Alfred Edward, autograph letter signed, an undated ...more
Chalon, Alfred Edward, autograph letter signed, an undated letter
from Chalon to Alan A. Watts, editor of the "Literary Souvenir",
reading "My Dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge your obliging note and
the souvenir. I now only want 1826 and 1829 to complete the set. I
agree with you rejecting the colour of the book and it is already
subdued. With best compliments to Mrs. Watts, I am, dear sir, Very
truly yours, Alfd. Edwd. Chalon, Wednesday, Gr. Maborough St."
Offered with a second unisigned letter written on Chalon's behalf,
thanking the recipient for sending him "two proofs of the first
place", this letter affixed to backing paper, a fine pair of
letters from this famed portraitist. Alfred Edward Chalon
(1780–1860) was a Swiss-born British painter, celebrated as one of
the leading society artists of early Victorian England and a
favourite of Queen Victoria. His 1837–38 portrait of the young
Queen Victoria, known as the “Chalon Head,” became one of the most
influential royal likenesses of the 19th century and served as the
model for numerous classic postage stamps throughout the British
Empire, including Canada's 12d black.
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margins, ...more 1851, 3d orange red Beaver, clear laid lines, ample to large margins, neatly-cancelled by black target, bright colour, a most attractive stamp, very fine; with 1984 Greene Foundation certificate.
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very ...more 1851, 6d slate violet Consort, on thin laid paper, four large to very large margins, lightly-struck with neat target cancel, a lovely stamp, very fine.
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2
with ...more 1851, 6d slate violet Consort, without visible laid lines, used, with four large balanced margins, lightly-cancelled with '37' barred numeral, a lovely stamp, uncommonly found with such a cancellation, very fine; with 2025 Greene Foundation certificate.
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2
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2TCi
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3Pi
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3Pi
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3TCDP
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3var
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Lot 22
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3var
Great ...more 1949, 12d black reproduction on Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain signed menu, from the reception and dinner of the convention of the Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain, held on April 22, 1949, at the North British Station Hotel in Edinburgh, listing both the menu (including "creme Ambassadour", "boiled Tay salmon"), as well as a list of toasts and replies, signed by over forty attendees, a charming memento of the history of organized Canadian philately, this event being only three years after the CPS of GB was re-launched under its current name.
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Unitr ...
4
all ...more 1852, 3d red on medium wove paper, ample to mostly large margins all around, close but clear at right, crisp centrally-struck target cancel in blue, vivid colour, fine-very fine.
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4
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5
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(app. 186 EUR)
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Lot 26
Unitr ...
5b
large ...more 1855, 6d gray violet Consort on thick hard wove paper, ample to large margins on all sides, an elusive stamp, particularly challenging to acquire in this quality, very fine; ex Dennis Dunn, with 1994 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 27
Unitr ...
7
to ...more 1855, 10d blue Cartier, on thin, crisp paper, margins mostly ample to large, close but clear at foot, unobstrusive and largely "face free" cancellation, fine-very fine; with 1980 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 28
Unitr ...
7
on ...more 1855, 10d blue Cartier, on thin, crisp paper, good margins, clear on all sides, struck with indistinct four-ring numeral cancel, deep shade, fine-very fine.
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Lot 29
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8
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Lot 30
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8
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(app. 217 EUR)
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(app. 217 EUR)
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Lot 31
Unitr ...
8TCii
major ...more 1857-64, ½d black Queen Victoria trial colour plate proof with major re-entry, on card-mounted India paper, vertical SPECIMEN overprint in carmine, showing the MAJOR RE-ENTRY (Position 60), most noticeable in the doubling of the lettering of CANADA, right frameline, etc., particularly desirable in black, choice and very fine; ex Sam Nickle (October 1988, lot 97).
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(app. 217 EUR)
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(app. 217 EUR)
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8a
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8b
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Lot 37
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9
1857, 7½d green Queen Victoria, four ample to large margins, cancelled by partial four-ring numeral, horizontal crease, yet of otherwise fine-very fine appearance; with 1980 Greene Foundation certificate.
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Lot 34
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9P
1851, 7½d green Queen Victoria plate proof, left-margin block of four, with large part Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York imprint, on card-mounted India paper, ample to large margins, fresh and very fine.
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450.00 CAD
(app. 279 EUR)
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Lot 35
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9P
1857-1864, 9½d green Queen Victoria plate proof inscription block, upper left corner block of twelve, on card-mounted India paper, with full "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York" imprint at top, ample to very large margins all around, a scarce multiple, very fine.
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9P/iv
23.02.2026: The denomination is 6d or 7½cy.
1857-64, 9½d green Queen Victoria plate proof inscription block, lower left corner block of twelve, on card-mounted India paper, with full "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New-York" imprint at foot and small part at upper left, clear to very large margins, showing the misplaced entry in position 83, fresh and very fine, a lovely showpiece.
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(app. 1115 EUR)
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Lot 38
Unitr ...
10
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12
four-ring ...more 1859, 3d red Beaver, perforated 11¾, boldly-struck partial four-ring "37" numeral cancel of Quebec City, better-than-average centring for these notoriously tightly-spaced stamps, fine.
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(app. 74 EUR)
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Lot 13071
SC
53P
Scott ...more CANADA: Sc.#53P "Plate Proof" Block of 4, SUPERB, CHOICE!
Scott #53P, Value $200.00
Fixed Price
65.00 USD
(app. 55 EUR)
(app. 55 EUR)
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Lot 321
Unitr ...
OX4
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