1857 1p Black Heraldic Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, large margined, faint horizontal crease on lower pair, otherwise VF; an elusive proof block from the only sheet printed. (Image)
Cat. Value 1600 $
Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 575.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 90
Symbol: O
Cat No: 1
1857 1p Brown Violet on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A remarkably fresh used example with centrally struck Trans-Atlantic Mailboat "A92" grid cancellation, large even margins; couple tiny thin specks of no importance, a rarely encountered steamboat cancelled stamp with VF appearance Provenance: Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 50 Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, Christie's (New York), September 1995; Lot 37 (Image)
Estimate 400 $
Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 525.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 91
Symbol: C
Cat No: 1
1865 (May 17) Clean folded circular endorsed "p. mail printed circular only" mailed from Saint John to Halifax bearing a single 1p brown violet on thick white wove paper, clear at one corner to large margins, tied by two grid cancels, clear St. John's Paid MY 17 1865 rimless datestamp in red at left. A most appealing and very rarely seen printed matter rate cover mailed during the Interim period when Pence stamps were still valid for postage while the colony awaited shipment of the new Decimal issues. THIS IS THE FINEST of the five known Interim Period circular rate covers, VF (Unitrade 1) Expertization: 2019 Greene Foundation certificate The One penny Heraldic was used as the 2 cent green (Scott 24a) did not appear until mid-November 1865. It paid the printed matter / circular rate of 2 cents (equal to 1 penny) effective as of April 7, 1865. According to Pratt only two covers were reported postmarked during this Interim Period. The more recent census by Sam Whaley "Newfoundland: 1865-1879" see Supplement: Pence / Stampless Paying Cents Rates, pages 246-248, lists and illustrates four covers, surprisingly all postmarked on July 25, 1865. This circular rate cover offered here is unrecorded in both census. THE EARLIEST AND IN OUR OPINION FINEST KNOWN CIRCULAR RATE COVER MAILED DURING THE INTERIM PERIOD FRANKED WITH A ONE PENNY STAMP. (Image)
Estimate 5000 $
Opening C$ 2,700.00
Sold...C$ 9,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 9500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 92
Symbol: O
Cat No: 2
1857 2p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A premium example of this in-demand classic stamp, uncharacteristically choice and exceptionally fresh with true rich colour, a well-etched impression on pristine fresh paper and a nice light grid cancellation; pencil signed by expert Alberto Diena and with light owner's backstamp. A superb stamp that met the lofty criteria of a legendary collector of the past - well known for building what was regarded as the collection of classics in the highest quality attainable, XF Expertization: 1974 BPA certificate Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary, H.R. Harmer (New York), October 1956; Lot 312 A HIGHLY SELECT USED EXAMPLE OF THE VERY CHALLENGING TWO PENCE SCARLET VERMILION. ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT STAMPS OF NEWFOUNDLAND TO FIND IN SUCH REMARKABLE QUALITY. (Image)
Cat. Value 12000 $
Opening C$ 3,500.00
Sold...C$ 10,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 10500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 93
Symbol:
Cat No: 3P
1857 3p Black Heraldic An attractive trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, showing portion of sheet margin on two sides, with lovely colour and sharp impression. Only one sheet of 80 was printed, VF and appealing (Image)
Cat. Value 2000 $
Opening C$ 675.00
Sold...C$ 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 94
Symbol: *
Cat No: 7
1857 6½p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate Superb mint example with radiant colour on immaculate fresh white wove paper, surrounded by unusually large margins for this particular stamp. Exceptionally choice and possessing a large portion of its dull white original gum; pencil signed by expert Alberto Diena on reverse. A wonderful stamp in all respects, ideal for the collector who is seeking classic stamps in the best possible quality, XF OG GEM Expertization: 1970 Alberto Diena and 1970 BPA certificates A SUPERB MINT SIX AND ONE HALF PENNY SCARLET VERMILION WITH SUPERIOR PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES. (Image)
Cat. Value 12000 $
Opening C$ 3,000.00
Sold...C$ 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 95
Symbol: O
Cat No: 7
1857 6½p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A superlative used example of this challenging stamp boasting superior, large even margins all around, displaying brilliant colour and razor-sharp impression on immaculate fresh paper, attractively cancelled with a light oval grid and further postmarked with what is most likely a Boston transit British Packet datestamp. This particular stamp is well known among seasoned collector to be more readily available in unused condition. When seen in used condition, it is often found with some degree of faults and / or small margins. A great stamp which can easily be labeled as a "condition rarity" when offered with such superior traits, XF GEM; 2019 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary, H.R. Harmer, October 1956; Lot 335 Maresch, First Private Treaty, 1977; Item 309 AN ABSOLUTE GEM SIX AND ONE HALF PENNY SCARLET VERMILION - OUTSTANDING IN ALL RESPECTS. (Image)
Cat. Value 5500 $
Opening C$ 4,250.00
Sold...C$ 10,000.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 96
Symbol: *
Cat No: 8
1857 8p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A bright, fresh mint sheet of twenty stamps, folded horizontally at centre, partially split and strengthened by hinges well clear of the stamps; large part original gum disturbed on five stamps, otherwise mint OG with lower left pair NH. Only a few sheets are known, VF (Unitrade cat. $12,000) Provenance: Edward Tresoldi Granger, H.R. Harmer Ltd., October 1958; Lot 307 (Image)
Estimate 3500 $
Opening C$ 2,300.00
Sold...C$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 97
Symbol: C
Cat No: Collection
1860 (June 20) An unusually clean folded cover mailed from St. John's to Baltimore bearing a choice vertical bisect of the 8p scarlet vermilion on thick white wove paper, with large margins used for the 4 penny letter rate to the US, neatly tied by oval grid cancellation, St. John's Newfoundland Paid JU 20 1860 rimless dispatch in red and clear large circular Boston Br. Pkt "5" JUN 28 transit marking struck at left with neat MISSENT SOUTH instructional marking in blue; couple inconsequential light file folds. A superb bisect cover that once graced one of the most important BNA collections of the past, choice XF (Unitrade 8a; cat. $7,500) Expertization: 2019 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 5, H.R. Harmer, Inc., May 1969; Lot 26 - realized $1,700 against a then catalogue value of $900. Census: Listed in Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland" handbook as Cover No. 12. (Image)
Estimate 4000 $
Opening C$ 2,200.00
Sold...C$ 3,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 98
Symbol:
Cat No: 9
1857 1sh Heraldic Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on india paper, measuring 32 x 40mm, light mount mark and faint corner creases well away from design; the finished design displaying the adopted floral ornaments in all four corners. A very rare die proof, ideal for exhibition, VF Provenance: Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, Christie's (New York), September 1995; Lot 18 "St. Aylott" Collection of Newfoundland, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 22 (Image)
Estimate 5000 $
Opening C$ 3,000.00
Sold...C$ 4,000.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 99
Symbol: *
Cat No: Collection
1860 3p Green on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A very rare example of the Perkins, Bacon "CANCELLED" handstamp overprint in black, four margined and fresh, one of only three examples documented in the census by Peter Jaffé handbook, VF (SG 11 £11,000) Expertization: 1979 RPS of London certificate Provenance: British North America, Stanley Gibbons Auctions, October 1981; Lot 264 Peter Jaffé Collection, Spink, July 2006 Historical Context (to show before 11A, 12, 19) It has been well documented that Ormond & Pearson Hill, sons of Sir Rowland - the inventor of the postage stamp, sent a request to J.B. Bacon in 1861 for specimens of stamps printed by the firm for friends who were collectors. The printer provided up to 6 examples (in a block when available) of all recent issues. However, the situation did not sit well with Penrose Julyan, the Agent General for the Crown Colonies, who took offence for not being advised. Since these postage stamps were supplied to respected gentlemen and were cancelled to avoid any possibility of defrauding the government, Perkins, Bacon saw no misconduct in supplying them. In October 1861 however, the printer was instructed to return to the Crown Agents all dies, rollers and plates in their possession. By late the following year Perkins, Bacon had lost most of their Colonial stamp printing contracts to their rivals, De La Rue & Co. (Image)
Estimate 6000 $
Opening C$ 3,750.00
Sold...C$ 4,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 100
Symbol: *
Cat No: Collection
1860 4p Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate An outstanding pair reunited by famous collector Alfred Lichtenstein - displaying a superb and complete impression of the "CANCELLED" handstamp overprint in black. Both stamps with exceptionally fresh colour and unusually bold impression, very large margins surrounding both examples; left stamp unused, right stamp remarkably and unusually with a large portion of its original gum. The most recognizable and extraordinary "CANCELLED" item in Newfoundland philately. A glorious and unique showpiece of the highest caliber, XF (SG 12 £28,000) Provenance: Prior to the famous Dale-Lichtenstein sales in 1968-1970, the two stamps reposed in different collections before being finally rejoined. Left Stamp: Charles Lathrop Pack, Part One, Harmer, Rooke & Co, December 1944; Lot 238 Right Stamp: Philipp La Renotière von Ferrary, Sale I, June 1921; Lot 151 - with his signature purple "trefoil" backstamp. As a pair: Dale-Lichtenstein, H.R. Harmer, Inc., Sale 5, May 1969; Lot 47 Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 232 THE ONLY TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES of the four pence orange as reported in the exhaustive census compiled by Peter Jaffé in his book "Cancelled by Perkins Bacon". (Image)
Estimate 15000 $
Opening C$ 7,500.00
Sold...C$ 13,000.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 13000
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 101
Symbol: *
Cat No: Collection
1861 5p Reddish Brown on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A fabulous example - by far the finest of only three known examples - displaying a portion of the distinctive Perkins, Bacon "CANCELLED" handstamp overprint in black. A choice single of this highly prized "unauthorized" item from the famous printer Perkins, Bacon, VF (SG 13 £13,000) Expertization: 1974 BPA certificate Provenance: Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 234 Peter Jaffé, Spink, July 2006; Lot 1112 Census: Three examples have been reported. The other two, one of which is in the Royal Collection, have very small margins and are noticeably inferior to the example offered here. A VERY FINE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE FIVE PENCE HERALDIC "CANCELLED" HANDSTAMP - THE FINEST OF THE THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES. (Image)
Estimate 6000 $
Opening C$ 3,750.00
Sold...C$ 4,250.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 102
Symbol: *
Cat No: 11
1860 2p Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A fabulous mint pair originating from the top right corner of the sheet, superb colour and strong impression unlike most we have seen, large part original gum; small W.H.C. (Warren H. Colson) guarantee backstamps. A superb and highly attractive mint pair, XF OG (Image)
Cat. Value 2400 $
Opening C$ 750.00
Sold...C$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 103
Symbol: *
Cat No: 11A, 11Ai
1861-1862 3p Green on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A stunning mint sheet of eighty stamps of this popular classic triangle; several creases but displaying fresh colour and showing full sheet margins, more importantly it also shows the complete papermaker's watermark "STACEY WISE / 1858" running through eleven stamps, full original gum - all stamps appear to be never hinged. An excellent opportunity to acquire one the rarest sheets of Newfoundland, Very Fine appearance (Unitrade cat. over $30,000 as NH singles) An exceedingly rare complete sheet, in fact we are aware of only two others in private hands. One we sold in the St. Aylott sale in 2010 - it is unwatermarked, has overall foxing and lacks sheet margins. A report of a third sheet in Europe has not been verified. The sheet offered here is in all probability unique and is perhaps the only sheet of any denomination to display the complete watermark. (Image)
Estimate 7500 $
Opening C$ 3,750.00
Sold...C$ 6,250.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 6250
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 104
Symbol: O
Cat No: 11A
1860 3p Green on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate An unusually choice and very scarce used pair with large margins, cancelled by two clear strikes of oval barred cancels, VF; 1971 Robson Lowe cert. ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 2, November 1968; Lot 637), Grant G. Simmons (March 1971; Lot 261) (Image)
Cat. Value 300 $
Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 600.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 105
Symbol: *
Cat No: 12i
1860 4p Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A selected unused single with brilliant fresh colour and characteristic impression associated with the 1860 issue, full even margins all around and showing nearly full papermaker's watermark letters "IS" of "STACEY WISE / 1858". A very scarce stamp to find in such nice condition, VF; 2019 Greene Foundation certificate (Image)
Cat. Value 5000 $
Opening C$ 3,250.00
Sold...C$ 4,250.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 106
Symbol: *
Cat No: 12A
1860 5p Violet Brown on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A remarkable mint sheet of forty stamps, folded vertically between fifth and sixth columns touching frame of two stamps, in an otherwise excellent state of preservation for this rare sheet and showing a large portion of papermaker's "STACEY (WISE) 185(8)" two-line watermark (reading down) clearly visible on two stamps and in lower margin. A lovely sheet with bright fresh colour and full original gum; thirty-five stamps are NEVER HINGED. Very few intact sheets survive, VF (Unitrade cat. $9,320 as singles) One plate variety is known on the Five pence Heraldic (all printings). It is found on Position 34; located on second stamp in last row, with doubling marks in surrounding florals. (Image)
Estimate 3500 $
Opening C$ 2,100.00
Sold...C$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 107
Symbol: *
Cat No: 15
1860 1sh Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A rare example of this classic stamp in unused condition, surrounded with mostly large margins; trivial lightened stain at foot, owner's backstamps. VF appearance and a very challenging stamp to find, as only a handful exist unused. Expertization: clear 2005 Greene Foundation certificate Provenance: Specialized Newfoundland Collection, H.A. Harmers Auction (Switzerland), Auction No. 8, November 2005; Lot 1228 - described as sound unused. (Image)
Cat. Value 40000 $
Opening C$ 9,500.00
Sold...C$ 12,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 12500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 108
Symbol: O
Cat No: 15
1860 1sh Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A noteworthy used example of this difficult classic stamp, unusually large margins all around, deep colour showing just a hint of oxidation, tiny corner crease at top left not visible from the front, nevertheless in well-above average condition for this seldom seen stamp; pencil signed by expert Alberto Diena on reverse, VF Expertization: both clear Alberto Diena & 1952 RPS of London certificates (Image)
Cat. Value 15000 $
Opening C$ 3,000.00
Sold...C$ 7,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 7500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 109
Symbol: *
Cat No: 17
1861-1862 2p Rose on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A spectacular mint corner margin block of six, post office fresh colour and full original gum, mild to light hinging. An exceedingly rare multiple especially desirable in such an excellent state of preservation. Without question among the largest existing multiples of the Two pence rose, XF OG Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack, Harmer, Rooke & Co., December 1944; Lot 248 Amos Eno, Siegel, March 1959; Lot 176 BNA Sale, Robson Lowe Ltd., January 1964; Lot 1356 Sidney Harris, Part One, SG Auctions, October 1968; Lot 142 Claude Cartier, SG Auctions, April 1977; Lot 74 (Image)
Estimate 2500 $
Opening C$ 1,500.00
Sold...C$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 110
Symbol: *
Cat No: 20
1861-1862 6p Rose on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A choice mint sheet of twenty stamps with bright fresh colour and full original gum; superior to most sheets we have seen, XF NH (Unitrade cat. $1,200 as singles) (Image)
Estimate 500 $
Opening C$ 280.00
Sold...C$ 350.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 111
Symbol: *
Cat No: 20, 20ii
1861-1862 6p Rose on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate Complete mint sheet of twenty folded between first and second rows, showing "STA" of STACEY WISE / 1858 watermark, rich colour, corner position stamps and one other are very lightly hinged leaving fifteen NH, VF (Unitrade cat. $1,110) (Image)
Estimate 400 $
Opening C$ 240.00
Sold...C$ 325.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 112
Symbol: *
Cat No: 21, 21i
1861-1862 6½p Rose on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate Complete mint sheet of twenty, fold in top margin away from stamps; shows "STA" of STACEY WISE / 1858 watermark; fresh colour, hinged in margins and one stamp, all others are NH; a scarce intact sheet, VF. (Unitrade cat. $4,840 for single stamps) ex. "St. Aylott" Collection (August 2010; Lot 47) (Image)
Estimate 2000 $
Opening C$ 1,100.00
Sold...C$ 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 113
Symbol: *
Cat No: 23
1861-1862 1sh Rose on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate Mint sheet of twenty stamps with lovely fresh colour, light wrinkles and folds entirely in margins away from stamps, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $2,400 for single stamps) (Image)
Estimate 600 $
Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 800.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 114
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1865 Codfish Large Die Essay by engraver Charles Henry Jeens (of Perkins, Bacon Co.) with engine-turned surrounding in grey black die sunk directly to large card measuring 103 x 76mm; in immaculate condition and most appealing. A wonderful frontispiece for a Newfoundland or topical collection, XF (Image)
Estimate 750 $
Opening C$ 525.00
Sold...C$ 675.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 115
Symbol:
Cat No: 24
1868 (circa.) 2c Codfish American Bank Note Company Trade Sample Proofs, a noteworthy group of eight different colours, all are engraved and printed on wove or bond paper, typical thins on four proofs as often seen, others are unusually sound. A hard to find group of great eye-appeal, VF (Image)
Estimate 750 $
Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 900.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 116
Symbol: *
Cat No: 24
1870 2c Green on Stout Wove Paper, Perf 12 A wonderful mint block of nine with American Bank Note Co. New York plate imprint below bottom centre stamp, natural bend on two stamps and minor separation confined to margin, full original gum lightly hinged once on top centre stamp, the other eight stamps are NEVER HINGED. Easily one of the largest surviving multiples of the Two cent Codfish printed by the ABNC - a spectacular showpiece, Fine+ LH / NH (Image)
Estimate 1500 $
Opening C$ 750.00
Sold...C$ 1,450.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1450
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 117
Symbol: *
Cat No: 24
1870 2c Green on Stout Wove Paper, Perf 12 A beautiful mint block of six, well centered for the issue, exceptionally fresh with bright colour and full original gum, right stamp in centre row is NEVER HINGED. A lovely item in an excellent state of preservation; multiples larger than blocks of four are rarely encountered, VF LH (Image)
Cat. Value 2400 $
Opening C$ 525.00
Sold...C$ 2,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 118
Symbol: *
Cat No: 24
1870 2c Green on Stout Wove Paper, Perf 12 A large margined mint example showing nearly full ABNC imprint at right, large part original gum; a great stamp, VF+ OG (Image)
Cat. Value 300 $
Opening C$ 160.00
Sold...C$ 230.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 119
Symbol: C
Cat No: 24, 32A
1874 (October 18) Small cover in unusually clean condition, franked with a choice 2c green on stout white wove paper and 1c brown lilac (re-engraved), both tied by segmented corks, faint rimless St. John's Paid circular dispatch in red further ties the 1c, addressed to Trinity with superb OC 18 double arc receiver at left. A beautiful cover, XF; the finest of the few such combination covers known franked with the second printing of the One cent Prince of Wales. (Unitrade 24, 32A) ex. Maurice Burrus (April 1963; Lot 492) (Image)
Estimate 750 $
Opening C$ 950.00
Sold...C$ 3,000.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 120
Symbol: *
Cat No: 27a
1865 10c Black on Thin, Crisp Wove Paper, Perf 12 An attractive mint block of four of the distinctive first printing, quite well centered for this difficult stamp and possessing large part original gum, F-VF OG; multiples of this printing are rare (Cat. as singles) (Image)
Cat. Value 3300 $
Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 900.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 121
Symbol: *
Cat No: 27a
1865 10c Black on Thin Hard Wove Paper An extraordinary mint example of the elusive first printing, quite well centered for the issue within noticeably large margins, superb colour and with full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. One would need to search far and wide to find another similar mint example, VF NH (Image)
Cat. Value 1800 $
Opening C$ 400.00
Sold...C$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 122
Symbol: *
Cat No: 28, 28ii
1870 12c Pale Red Brown on Stout White Paper An impressive mint block of twenty-five stamps showing ABNC imprint below second stamp in last row (Pos 93) and the elusive "Gash on Nose" (Pos 95) variety, first three rows being quite well centered, eight stamps are hinged mostly in last two rows leaving seventeen stamps NEVER HINGED. Certainly among the largest remaining mint blocks of the Twelve cent pale red brown, F-VF OG (Unitrade cat. $4,400) (Image)
Estimate 1000 $
Opening C$ 625.00
Sold...C$ 1,250.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1250
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 123
Symbol:
Cat No: 30
1865 13c Ship Upper left corner margin plate proof strip of four in the issued colour on card mounted india paper, full ABNC plate imprint at left, VF (Image)
Cat. Value 280 $
Opening C$ 115.00
Sold...C$ 140.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 124
Symbol: *
Cat No: 30, 30i
1865 13c Orange on Thin, Crisp Wove Paper A remarkable mint block of fifteen with upper right corner margin, showing two ABNC plate imprints and the elusive Major Re-entry (Position 18) with doubling below "N" of "NEWFOUNDLAND" and plate mark to right of left "13" tablet; some split perforations strengthened by hinges between second and third columns, minor gum disturbance on lower two rows, otherwise with full original gum, three stamps including the variety are NEVER HINGED. A rarely offered positional plate multiple displaying the only plate variety recorded on this particular stamp, F-VF (Unitrade cat. $4,230 for normal singles) (Image)
Estimate 2000 $
Opening C$ 1,150.00
Sold...C$ 1,800.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 125
Symbol: C
1868 (July 23) Small cover from Harbor Grace to St. Pierre & Miquelon bearing a 13c orange just tied by segmented cork, double arc dispatch at left; St. John's JY 25 and North Sydney AU 1 Cape Breton transit backstamps. A beautiful cover, one of only six reported paying the 13 cent letter rate to St. Pierre & Miquelon, VF; 1971 BPA certificate (Unitrade 30) ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 7, January 1970; Lot 147) (Image)
Estimate 1500 $
Opening C$ 850.00
Sold...C$ 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 126
Symbol: *
Cat No: 31
1865 24c Blue on Thin, Crisp Wove Paper An attractive mint upper left plate imprint block of ten, possessing rich colour and full original gum, four stamps in the lower row are never hinged, F-VF LH (Image)
Estimate 350 $
Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 300.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 127
Symbol: *
Cat No: 37
1877 1c Brown Lilac (Re-engraved), Rouletted A beautiful, fresh mint block of four showing intact rouletting all around, mint hinged with large part original gum, seldom seen in a multiple like this, F-VF (Image)
Cat. Value 600 $
Opening C$ 230.00
Sold...C$ 425.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 128
Symbol: *
Cat No: 38
1879 2c Green Codfish, Rouletted A very well centered mint block of four showing tiny portion of imprint lower left, with brilliant fresh colour and large part original gum; a choice mint block, VF (Image)
Cat. Value 1200 $
Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 600.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 857
Lot No: 129
Symbol: *
Cat No: 39
1877 3c Blue, Rouletted An unusually fresh mint example with sheet margin at left, very well centered with large part original gum slightly disturbed, in well-above average condition, VF+ OG (Image)
Cat. Value 600 $
Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 270.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 270
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Lot No: 130
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Cat No: 40, 40ii
1876 5c Blue, Rouletted Top margin mint block showing the Major Re-entry (Position 14) plate variety on lower left stamp, with prominent marks in "NEWFOUNDLAND", full original gum, top pair very lightly hinged and lower pair NH. A Fine and scarce positional mint block with the best known plate variety on this particular stamp, which is listed in the Unitrade specialized catalogue but still unpriced. (Image)
Cat. Value 900 $
Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 500.00
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Lot No: 131
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Cat No: 60 (shades)
1890 3c Queen Victoria Collection comprised of eight mint singles and nine blocks of four (one showing BABN plate imprint at top); collected for shades, several of which are hard to find on this challenging issue, Fine to Very Fine (Image)
Estimate 500 $
Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 450.00
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Lot No: 132
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Cat No: 61-74
1897 1c-60c Discovery of Newfoundland The complete set of fourteen plate proof blocks of four, in the issued colours on card mounted india paper; most showing sheet margin one or two sides. A choice set with brilliant colours, VF-XF (Image)
Cat. Value 3100 $
Opening C$ 650.00
Sold...C$ 1,700.00
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Sale No: 857
Lot No: 133
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Cat No: 61-74
1897 1c-60c Discovery of Newfoundland The complete set of fourteen with "SPECIMEN." handstamp (sans-serifed lettering) in violet, applied by the Postmaster General of Natal, South Africa; affixed on four large pieces. An attractive and most likely one-of-a-kind set, VF (Image)
Estimate 750 $
Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 1,000.00
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Sale No: 857
Lot No: 134
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1920 (September 15) Cover mailed to St. John's, bearing a choice diagonal bisect of the 6 cent Cabot used for the 3 cent domestic rate, tied by two strikes of rimless Hearts Content datestamp, third strike at left; a scarce item mailed during the provisional period between September 4 and October 4, 1920, VF (Unitrade 66i) (Image)
Cat. Value 500 $
Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 475.00
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Lot No: 135
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Cat No: Collection
1919 Trail of the Caribou Master Die Proof Engraved (Blank Duty) Master Die Proof printed in black on white surfaced wove paper, without value and military battle name, measuring 36 x 43mm with pencil "July 11 1918" at top; mounting marks visible from reverse only and of no importance, a rare and visually striking proof, VF Provenance: Eric Cawardine Francis, Robson Lowe Ltd., June 1976; Lot 1344 Neville Clifford-Jones, Christie's, March 1993; Lot 1172 "St. Aylott" Collection of Newfoundland, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 285 (Image)
Estimate 2000 $
Opening C$ 1,500.00
Sold...C$ 2,000.00
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Lot No: 136
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Cat No: 115a-126a
1919 1c-36c Trail of the Caribou An exceptional complete set of imperforate pairs, ungummed as issued, each with large margins and brilliant fresh colour; 4 cent with light paper wrinkle mentioned for the record. A great set of this popular series, VF-XF (Image)
Cat. Value 4200 $
Opening C$ 1,900.00
Sold...C$ 3,750.00
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Lot No: 137
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Cat No: 119
1919 5c Caribou Artist's Proof Superb stamp size die essay printed in scarlet on glazed surface paper, with additional painting by the artist around vignette. The Caribou is inscribed "GUEUDECOURT" as found on the issued 3 cent rather than "UBIQUE" as on the issued 5 cent. Affixed to thick beveled card measuring 90 x 95, inscribed "A" at upper left corner and penciled "appd" at top; a VF and exceptional proof with great eye-appeal - believed to be UNIQUE. Provenance: Sidney Harris, SG Auctions, October 1968; Lot 625 (Image)
Estimate 3000 $
Opening C$ 1,900.00
Sold...C$ 4,750.00
Closed..Jun-11-2019, 15:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 857
Lot No: 138
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Cat No: 124b
1919 15c Prussian Blue An appealing and quite well centered corner margin mint block of this most elusive and distinctive shade, some negligible gum yellowing, three stamps are never hinged. Rarely encountered shade, especially in a multiple, F-VF; 1966 BPA certificate Includes a mint block of four in the normal dark blue shade for comparison. (Image)
