1857 1p-1sh Black Heraldic An impressive and rarely offered complete set of trial colour plate proofs printed in black on white card; includes both dies of the 3 pence stamp, each with fresh colour and showing well clear to mainly large margins. A very difficult set to assemble as only one sheet (see below) for each denomination was ever printed; offers an excellent opportunity to acquire the set which had been carefully "hand-picked" by owner over a span of many years, VF-XF
Size of the sheet for each denomination as follow:
1p (120), 2p (20), 3p (80), 4p (20), 5p (40), 6p (20), 6½p (20), 8p (20) and 1sh (20). (Image)
Cat. Value 7900 $
Opening C$ 2,500.00
Sold...C$ 3,750.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 106
Symbol:
Cat No: 1P
1857 1p Black Heraldic Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, sheet margin at left; faint horizontal crease on lower pair, a very scarce block originating from the only sheet printed, VF (Image)
Cat. Value 1600 $
Opening C$ 625.00
Sold...C$ 700.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 107
Symbol: *
Cat No: 1
1857 1p Brown Violet on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A brilliant mint block of ten with rich colour, characteristic dull white original gum, five stamps are NEVER HINGED. Such large multiples of Newfoundland's first stamp are increasingly difficult to find, VF LH (Image)
Cat. Value 3200 $
Opening C$ 750.00
Sold...C$ 1,250.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1250
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 108
Symbol: O
Cat No: 2
1857 2p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A spectacular left margin used single of this very difficult classic stamp, this is the only sheet margin example we have seen after extensive research for anything comparable. Unusually large margins on other sides, along with exceptional colour and a remarkably strong, well-etched engraving on fresh paper, neat oval barred cancellation. An irresistible stamp in incomparable quality - by far the FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE; ideal for the connoisseur, XF GEM
Expertization: 2018 Greene Foundation certificate
Condition: The 2 pence scarlet vermilion stamp of 1857 is a rare stamp in any condition. It is usually seen with inadequate margins and in overall poor quality.
AN OUTSTANDING TWO PENCE SCARLET VERMILION IN FLAWLESS CONDITION - A TRULY IMPECCABLE EXAMPLE. (Image)
Cat. Value 12000 $
Opening C$ 8,000.00
Sold...C$ 15,000.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 15000
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 109
Symbol:
Cat No: 3P
1857 3p Black Heraldic Triangular shaped trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, showing both dies; most appealing and in choice condition. Only one sheet of 80 was printed, VF (Image)
Cat. Value 2000 $
Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 2,200.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 110
Symbol: *
Cat No: 3
1857 3p Yellowish Green on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A fabulous mint block of eight, light crease entirely confined to wide margin between, exceptionally fresh with full white original gum and trace of printing ink offset - characteristic traits of the 1857 first issue; two stamps are NEVER HINGED, others mostly very lightly hinged, VF (Unitrade cat. $9,600 for mint singles only; SG cat. as singles £16,000)
Expertization: 2008 Greene Foundation certificate
Provenance: St. Aylott Collection of Newfoundland, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 55
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE BLOCK - IN FACT THE LARGEST SURVIVING MULTIPLE OF THE 1857 THREE PENCE GREEN IN EXISTENCE, THE SECOND LARGEST BEING A USED BLOCK OF FOUR. WITHOUT QUESTION, THIS REMARKABLE MULTIPLE, RANKS AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT MULTIPLES OF THE ENTIRE PENCE ISSUES OF 1857 - 1862. (Image)
Estimate 10000 $
Opening C$ 6,750.00
Sold...C$ 10,000.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 111
Symbol: O
Cat No: 3
1857 3p Yellowish Green on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A selected used example of this tough stamp, characteristic shade, impression and paper of the 1857 issue, neat central barred cancellation, VF (Image)
Cat. Value 800 $
Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 475.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 112
Symbol:
Cat No: 4P
1857 4p Black Heraldic A remarkable trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, small marginal scissor cut at lower left which could be trimmed away. An exceedingly rare block as only one sheet of 20 was ever printed, VF (Cat. for singles; this block should command a substantial premium)
Provenance: Dr. Lewis L. Reford, Part One, Harmer, Rooke & Co., March 1950; Lot 1044
Literature: Illustrated in Robert Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 54 (Figure 24). (Image)
Cat. Value 4000 $
Opening C$ 1,700.00
Sold...C$ 2,200.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 113
Symbol: *
Cat No: 4
1857 4p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate An outstanding unused single of this rare classic stamp, displaying unusually bright fresh colour and sharp impression on pristine white wove paper, surrounded by unusually large margins. An amazing example with superior physical attributes than one is accustomed to seeing; small W. H. C(olson) guarantee backstamp, XF
Expertization: 2018 Greene Foundation cert.
Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary, H.R. Harmer, Inc., October 1956; Lot 320
AN UNUSUALLY CHOICE UNUSED EXAMPLE OF THE FOUR PENCE SCARLET VERMILION. RARELY FOUND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION. (Image)
Cat. Value 15000 $
Opening C$ 7,000.00
Sold...C$ 12,500.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 12500
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 114
Symbol: C
Cat No: 4
1859 (April 26) Blue folded cover in clean condition, endorsed "Per Mail via Halifax" and mailed to Baltimore, franked with a superb 4 pence scarlet vermilion on thick white wove paper nicely tied by oval barred cancellation, exceptionally fresh and in flawless condition - very scarce attributes for this stamp, St. John's AP 26 1859 dispatch datestamp in red at left, Boston Br Pkt 5 MAY 6 large circular datestamp, denoting 5 cent US postage to be collected by the recipient. An unusually choice single-franking of the 4 pence scarlet vermilion, paying the "Port-to-Port" rate to the United States. An Extremely Fine cover from the famous Tucker correspondence. (Unitrade 4)
Expertization: 1973 RPS of London certificate
Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary, H.R. Harmer, Inc., October 1956; Lot 324
John Seybold, J.C. Morgenthau & Co., March 1910; Lot 682
1857 5p Black Heraldic Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, ample to large margins including sheet margin at top; a very scarce multiple as only one sheet of 40 was ever printed, VF; ex. Robert H. Pratt (October 1986; Lot 34) (Image)
Cat. Value 2000 $
Opening C$ 500.00
Sold...C$ 900.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 116
Symbol: *
Cat No: 5
1857 5p Brown Violet on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate An outstanding mint block of nine with full to oversized margins, brilliant colour as the day it was printed, pristine paper and full white original gum, centre row being NEVER HINGED. A glorious showpiece, XF LH
Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 2, H.R. Harmer, Inc., November 1968; Lot 620
Claude Cartier (Part Two), SG Auctions, September 1977; Lot 43
AN EXTREMELY FINE MULTIPLE AND TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE THE LARGEST EXISTING MULTIPLE OF THE 5 PENCE 1857 FIRST ISSUE. (Image)
Cat. Value 6750 $
Opening C$ 2,400.00
Sold...C$ 4,500.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 117
Symbol:
Cat No: 6
1857 6p Heraldic Engraved Trail Colour Die Proof printed in black on india paper mounted on card, light even yellowing; the distinctive traits of the die proof clearly visible, such as the outer ring of the oval is uninterrupted through "STA" of "POSTAGE", horizontal line above "S" of SIX extends into the left "6" value tablet, etc. A very rare die proof - perhaps 3 or 4 others exist, VF; 1980 BPA certificate (Image)
Estimate 3500 $
Opening C$ 1,700.00
Sold...C$ 1,800.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 118
Symbol:
Cat No: 6P
1857 6p Black Heraldic A remarkable trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, part sheet margin at left, tiny scissor cut between pairs at right and faint staining visible from the back of no importance for this exceedingly rare proof block, which has excellent pedigree. Only one sheet of 20 was ever printed, making this block very impressive indeed, VF (Cat. as singles; this block should command a substantial premium)
Provenance: Dr. Lewis L. Reford, Part One, Harmer, Rooke & Co., March 1950; Lot 1055
Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 35
Literature: Illustrated in Robert Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 54 (Figure 25). (Image)
Cat. Value 4000 $
Opening C$ 1,700.00
Sold...C$ 2,200.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 119
Symbol: O
Cat No: 6
1857 6p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A magnificent example of this tremendously difficult stamp, surrounded by well-balanced large margins and devoid of the usual flaws that plague most known examples; with deep rich colour on immaculate fresh white wove paper, used with light barred cancellation. An unusually choice example in completely sound condition, often missing from even the most advanced collections, XF
Provenance: 2018 Greene Foundation certificate
A HIGHLY SELECT AND EXTREMELY FINE USED EXAMPLE OF THE SIX PENCE SCARLET VERMILION, SUPERB IN ALL RESPECTS. (Image)
Cat. Value 7000 $
Opening C$ 3,750.00
Sold...C$ 4,000.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 120
Symbol:
Cat No: 7P
1857 6½p Black Heraldic An impressive trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card; slight trace of a stain visible from reverse only, fresh and surrounded by noticeably large margins. Very rare as only one sheet of 20 was printed, VF (Cat. as singles; this block should command a substantial premium)
Provenance: Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 37
Literature: Illustrated in Robert Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 55 (Figure 26). (Image)
Cat. Value 4000 $
Opening C$ 1,700.00
Sold...C$ 2,300.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 121
Symbol: O
Cat No: 7
1857 6½p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A magnificent used single with deep rich colour, surrounded by superb margins - very seldom encountered on this particular denomination, tied to part cover by light, unobtrusive oval barred cancellation, clear Carbonear NO 3 1858 double arc dispatch at left. One of the most difficult used Pence stamps of Newfoundland to find, especially so in such exceptional quality. An absolute GEM that graced one of the preeminent collections of the past, XF
Expertization: 1974 BPA certificate
Provenance: Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe Ltd., April 1963; Lot 408 - sold then for an impressive £575.
Literature: Illustrated in Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, Volume V North America on page 451. (Image)
Cat. Value 5500 $
Opening C$ 2,200.00
Sold...C$ 3,750.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 122
Symbol:
Cat No: 8P
1857 8p Black Heraldic A wonderful trial colour plate proof block of four printed in black on white card, large margins all around and in choice condition. An exceedingly rare multiple as only one sheet of 20 was ever printed, XF (Cat. as singles; this block should command a substantial premium)
Provenance: Dr. Lewis L. Reford, Part One, Harmer, Rooke & Co., March 1950; Lot 1060
Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 38
Literature: Illustrated in Robert Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 56 (Figure 27). (Image)
Cat. Value 4000 $
Opening C$ 1,700.00
Sold...C$ 2,300.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2300
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 123
Symbol: *
Cat No: 8
1857 8p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A choice mint example with excellent colour and huge margins including portion of sheet margin at left, an exceptional stamp, XF OG (Image)
Cat. Value 500 $
Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 375.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 124
Symbol: O
Cat No: 8
1857 8p Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate A noteworthy used example with four even margins and clear, centrally struck Cunard Ship "A92" (S.S. Arabia) grid cancellation; minute corner crease at lower right. A very rare mail boat numeral cancelled stamp, VF
Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 7, January 1970; Lot 20 - sold for US$320.
Robert H. Pratt, October 1986; Lot 98 (Image)
Estimate 750 $
Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 550.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 125
Symbol: C
Cat No: 8a
1862 (December 3) Folded cover addressed to Baltimore, in immaculate condition bearing a superb, large margined diagonal bisect of the 8 pence scarlet vermilion on thick white wove paper showing extra large margins on both sides, neatly tied by oval barred cancellation in black and paying the 4p "Port-to-Port" letter rate; clear St. John's Newfoundland Paid DE 3 1862 rimless dispatch in red, Boston DEC 16 "5" circular datestamp denoting 5 cent US postage to be collected by recipient. Couple light file folds not affecting the superb bisect. An exceptional cover from the famous Tucker correspondence, XF (Unitrade 8a)
Expertization: 1997 BPA certificate
Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary, H.R. Harmer, Inc., October 1956; Lot 350
AN EXTREMELY FINE COVER BEARING WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE THE FINEST 8 PENCE BISECT EXTANT; SUPERB IN ALL RESPECTS. (Image)
Estimate 5000 $
Opening C$ 2,500.00
Sold...C$ 3,750.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 126
Symbol:
Cat No: 9P
1857 1sh Black Heraldic Trial colour plate proof pair printed in black on white card, in remarkably choice condition with large margins all around, a very scarce multiple as only one sheet of 20 was ever printed, XF (Image)
Cat. Value 2000 $
Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 1,050.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 127
Symbol: *
Cat No: 9
1857 1sh Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate An incredible mint single superior to any example we have ever seen. Exceptionally fresh colour still retaining its original "bloom" and displaying a well-etched, detailed impression on pristine white wove paper, large part of characteristic dull white original gum, along with superb large margins. Seasoned collectors are well aware that these attributes are seldom encountered on this particular stamp. A first-class example of this challenging classic stamp - in our opinion THE FINEST EXISTING MINT EXAMPLE of the 1857 One shilling scarlet vermilion, XF OG GEM
Expertization: 1986 BPA certificate
Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack, Part One, Harmer, Rooke & Co., December 1944; Lot 231 - the highest realized lot (among stamps) of the sale. Stated to be "ex. Jephcott" according to Pratt.
Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 102
AN AMAZING AND PEERLESS MINT EXAMPLE OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER CLASSIC STAMP OF NEWFOUNDLAND. CLEARLY ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS IMPORTANT COLLECTION, ACQUIRED FROM THE FAMOUS PRATT COLLECTION OVER THIRTY YEARS AGO. (Image)
Cat. Value 70000 $
Opening C$ 23,000.00
Sold...C$ 50,000.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 50000
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 128
Symbol: O
Cat No: 9a
1857 1sh Scarlet Vermilion on Thick White Wove Paper, Imperforate Vertical bisect used as a 6 pence stamp, tied to small piece tied by barred grid cancel, showing clear to full margins, Fine (Image)
Estimate 500 $
Opening C$ 240.00
Sold...C$ 300.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 129
Symbol: *
Cat No: 11
1860 2p Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate An impressive mint pair with dazzling colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, large margins and large part original gum. Multiples of the 2p orange are very scarce; this beautiful pair is especially desirable with such amazing colour and unusually choice condition, XF OG (Image)
Cat. Value 2400 $
Opening C$ 625.00
Sold...C$ 1,000.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 130
Symbol: *
Cat No: 11
1860 2p Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A superb mint example with exceptional colour on fresh paper, large margins and large part original gum; difficult to find with such great colour and in choice condition, XF OG (Image)
Cat. Value 1200 $
Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 625.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 131
Symbol: *
Cat No: 11A
1860 3p Green on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A beautiful mint block of eight, well clear to very large margins, lovely deep rich colour and full original gum, five stamps are never hinged. A scarce and appealing multiple of this popular stamp, VF OG (Image)
Cat. Value 2160 $
Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 900.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 132
Symbol: C
Cat No: 11A
1869 (January 23) Decimal Era - Interim Period cover in an excellent state of preservation with intact red wax seal on reverse, bearing a single 3p dark green on thin hard wove paper with well clear to large margins neatly tied by oval barred cancellation, Fogo double arc dispatch datestamp at left, sent registered to Carbonear with red crayon "Registered No 7" and endorsed "Paid" by sender with Harbour Grace MR 6 datestamp. Paid a very scarce provisional use of the 3p for the equivalent 5 cent domestic letter rate (see below for notes on registration fee). A remarkable and very rare registered cover, VF (Unitrade 11A)
Expertization: 1996 Peter Holcombe certificate
Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 5, May 1969; Lot 38
Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, September 1995; Lot 144
Interim Period: The three pence Heraldic was used provisionally in place of the 5 cent brown Harp Seal (issued November 15, 1865), which was exhausted by late summer 1868. Its replacement, the 5 cent black Harp Seal was not available until February 1869.
Registration: In the census listed in the Pratt handbook of all known Pence covers (280 in total) only two registered covers are listed. Both are addressed internally. The registration scheme was in effect by early April of 1858. Surprisingly enough, Pratt omits mentioning this cover (No. 11 on page 158) as registered. Whether or not the registration fee had to be paid in stamps or in cash is unclear but likely owing to the stamp shortage at the time the Postmaster received the 5c registration fee in cash. (Image)
Estimate 2000 $
Opening C$ 1,250.00
Sold...C$ 2,600.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 133
Symbol: *
Cat No: 12
1860 4p Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A spectacular mint example surrounded by huge, oversized margins, remarkably fresh with superb colour on immaculate paper, full original gum relatively lightly hinged; pencil signed by expert Alberto Diena. In absolute GEM quality and ideal for the perfectionist, XF LH
Expertization: 1970 Alberto Diena certificate
Provenance: Captain Vivian Hewitt, Robson Lowe Ltd., December 1968; Lot 1116
AN AMAZING AND EXTREMELY FINE MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 FOUR PENCE ORANGE - VERY SELDOM ENCOUNTERED IN SUCH HIGH QUALITY.
1860 5p Venetian Red on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A choice mint block with large margins, distinctive "warm" colour and impression with large part original gum, VF (Image)
Cat. Value 1000 $
Opening C$ 230.00
Sold...C$ 400.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 135
Symbol: *
Cat No: 13
1860 6p Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A selected unused example of this elusive stamp, barely visible trace of oxidation, shows the characteristic bright delicate shade, surrounded by four large margins. Much nicer than normally seen on the marketplace, VF+
Expertization: 2018 Greene Foundation certificate (Image)
Cat. Value 5000 $
Opening C$ 1,600.00
Sold...C$ 2,800.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 136
Symbol: O
Cat No: 15ii
1860 1sh Orange on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A remarkable used single with brilliant fresh colour unlike most known examples, surrounded by unusually large margins for this stamp, light unobtrusive barred cancellation; additionally shows small portion of papermaker's watermark (upper portion of "W" of "STACEY WISE 1858") sideways along right edge. Only 1,000 stamps were printed of which only a very small percentage survived showing the watermark, VF
Expertization: 2018 Greene Foundation certificate - identified as #15
A VERY RARE 1860 ONE SHILLING ORANGE SHOWING THE PAPERMAKER'S WATERMARK. ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE IN SUCH NICE CONDITION. (Image)
Cat. Value 18000 $
Opening C$ 6,750.00
Sold...C$ 10,000.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 137
Symbol: *
Cat No: 15A
1861-1862 1p Violet Brown on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate An elusive mint pair with clear to very large margins, brilliant fresh colour and large part original gum. Multiples of this unassuming stamp are rare and command a substantial premium over singles, VF OG
Provenance: Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, September 1995; Lot 156
According to some authorities, only three pairs exist. (Image)
Estimate 750 $
Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 400.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 138
Symbol: *
Cat No: 15Aii
1861-1862 1p Violet Brown on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A superb unused example surrounded by four large margins, showing nearly complete "185" of the papermaker's watermark "STACEY WISE 1858", scarce and undercatalogued in our view, XF; 1994 Greene Foundation certificate (Image)
Cat. Value 400 $
Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 550.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 139
Symbol: C
Cat No: 18
1864 (December 28) Folded entire lettersheet from St. John's to Boston, endorsed "Via Halifax" and franked with a single 4p rose on thin hard wove paper, tied by oval barred cancellation, St. John's Newfoundland Paid DE 28 1864 rimless dispatch in red at left along with Boston Br. Pkt Jan 6 "5" circular datestamp denoting 5 cent US postage was to be collected from the recipient. File fold through stamp which has been lifted and replaced. Similar file folds are found on other known 4p rose covers to the US, of which nine covers are reported in the Pratt census. A rare "Port-to-Port" 4 pence letter rate to the USA, only one other such cover is known addressed to Boston, Fine (Unitrade 18)
Expertization: 2018 Greene Foundation certificate
Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 7, H.R. Harmer, Inc., January 1970; Lot 61
Grant G. Simmons, Robson Lowe Ltd, March 1971; Lot 274
Census: Listed in Robert Pratt handbook on page 185 (Number 8) (Image)
Estimate 3000 $
Opening C$ 2,100.00
Sold...C$ 2,500.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 140
Symbol: *
Cat No: 21
1861-1862 6½p Rose on Thin Hard Wove Paper, Imperforate A complete mint sheet of twenty stamps, horizontal marginal fold between third and fourth rows, sixteen stamps are never hinged. A scarce intact sheet, VF LH (Unitrade cat. $4,320) (Image)
Estimate 2000 $
Opening C$ 950.00
Sold...C$ 1,300.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 141
Symbol: *
Cat No: 29
1894 12c Brown on Medium Wove Paper A post office fresh and unusually well centered mint block with lovely rich colour and full original gum, scarce in such nice condition, VF NH (Image)
Cat. Value 1200 $
Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 675.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 675
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 142
Symbol:
Cat No: 32, 32A
1868 1c Prince of Wales (First Engraving) A lovely group of six different trial colour plate proof singles on india or on card - in dark red brown, blue green, yellow orange, vermilion, chestnut brown and black. Also six of the 1871 1c Prince of Wales (Re-engraved) - violet brown, dark red brown, yellow brown, orange, dusky green and dark slate violet. A beautiful lot, VF (Image)
Cat. Value 1180 $
Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 650.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 143
Symbol: *
Cat No: 32
1868 1c Violet (First Engraving) A remarkably well centered mint block with lovely rich colour, small tear at top left and couple shorter perfs at foot but a very elusive and underrated mint block, very few exist especially with gum, VF OG (Cat. $960 as singles only) (Image)
Estimate 500 $
Opening C$ 240.00
Sold...C$ 300.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 144
Symbol: *
Cat No: 32A
1871 1c Brown Lilac (Re-engraved) An outstanding mint block of four of great rarity, remarkably well centered for the issue with lovely true rich colour on fresh paper and possessing large part original gum. The lower left stamp is NEVER HINGED, which is virtually non-existent on this stamp. The exceptional centering makes it the more impressive. Clearly one of the most difficult stamps of the entire Cents issue to find as a block, VF OG (Cat. $1,920 as singles only) (Image)
Estimate 1500 $
Opening C$ 750.00
Sold...C$ 1,100.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 145
Symbol: *
Cat No: 34
1873 3c Blue An impressive and rarely seen mint block with sheet margin at right and exceptionally fresh colour; above average centering for the issue, negligible (natural) gum bends as always is the case with this particular stamp, full original gum NEVER HINGED, Fine (Image)
Cat. Value 2800 $
Opening C$ 625.00
Sold...C$ 950.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 146
Symbol: C
1874 (November 23) Envelope from St. John's to Romsey, Hants, England, bearing a nicely centered vertical pair of the 3c blue tied by St. John's segmented corks, partially clear dispatch datestamp at left along with Paid Liverpool Br Packet 10 DE 74 transit CDS in red; on reverse clear Romsey DE 11 receiver. Cover with trivial corner flaws at left. A very pretty and scarce multiple franking, paying the 6 cent letter rate - effective as of January 1, 1873 to July 31, 1876, VF (Unitrade 34) ex. British America, Sotheby Parke Bernet Stamp Auction, May 1980; Lot 249 (Image)
Estimate 350 $
Opening C$ 170.00
Sold...C$ 375.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 147
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Cat No: 35P
6c Carmine Rose Plate proof block of six on card mounted india paper, printed in the colour adopted for the 1894 issue, showing full ABNC imprint at foot, attractive and choice, XF (Image)
Cat. Value 480 $
Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 200.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 148
Symbol: *
Cat No: 42
1880 1c Grey Brown Prince of Wales A superb mint block with fabulous colour, very well centered and more importantly displaying full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED - rarely encountered on this elusive printing which is almost always found with some degree of gum disturbance. The nicest block with the cleanest original gum we can recall offering, XF NH (Image)
Cat. Value 1440 $
Opening C$ 475.00
Sold...C$ 700.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 149
Symbol: C
1886 (December 9) Multi-franking registered cover to USA mailed from GPO St. John's, red embossed seal on backflap, bearing two pairs and single 1c grey brown together with strip of four and single 2c yellow green, all cancelled by the scarce grid '235', one 2c further tied by St. John's split ring dispatch and oval "R" cancel; on reverse Boston DE 23 transit and Pittsburg DEC 26 receiver CDS. Top left 2c has minor flaws, cover tear at foot. A marvelous registered cover paying double letter rate + 5c registration fee. An exceptional British American Bank Note issue cover, F-VF (Unitrade 42, 46)
Provenance: Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe Ltd, April 1963; Lot 496 (Image)
Estimate 750 $
Opening C$ 625.00
Sold...C$ 900.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 150
Symbol: *
Cat No: 43
1896 1c Brown Prince of Wales (Re-Issue) A remarkable mint block of eight showing full BABN imprint, unusually well centered with exceptional colour on bright fresh paper, naturally short gummed on one stamp as often seen, full original gum, NEVER HINGED. Without question one of the very few plate imprint blocks that has survived and the finest that we have handled, VF NH (Cat. for single stamps) (Image)
Cat. Value 4800 $
Opening C$ 1,450.00
Sold...C$ 2,400.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 151
Symbol: C
1889 (April 25) Envelope with HMS Lily embossed seal on backflap, mailed from St. Georges to England, bearing a 1c deep green and horizontal pair of 2c yellow green, right stamp has blunt perfs at right due to placement, all neatly cancelled by oval barred cancels, clear St. Georges AP 25 89 split ring dispatch at left, Channel, NEWF'D transit on front; portion of top backflap missing but shows Halifax MY 3 CDS and portion of Brighton receiver. A very scarce 5 cent letter rate franking to England, VF (Unitrade 44, 46) (Image)
Estimate 350 $
Opening C$ 210.00
Sold...C$ 475.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 152
Symbol: *
Cat No: 46i
1880s 2c Deep Yellow Green A very well centered and unusually choice mint block of four, lovely rich colour and large part original gum, VF OG (Image)
Cat. Value 600 $
Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 153
Symbol: *
Cat No: 48
1887 2c Red Orange Lower left corner margin mint block of four with lovely rich colour, nicely centered and with full original gum, VF NH (Image)
Cat. Value 720 $
Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 220.00
Closed..Feb-12-2019, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 856
Lot No: 154
Symbol: *
Cat No: 49
1880 3c Blue An extremely well centered mint block with exceptional colour, fresh paper and full unblemished original gum, never hinged. Very scarce in such premium quality, XF NH (Image)
