1933 UPU 5c, group of three die proofs affixed to slightly irregular yellow piece of card (105x103mm), comprising at left an essay die proof in black on glazed wove (40x25mm) for the vignette only in an unissued design showing the main building and library only, at upper right a die proof in dark blue on glazed wove (45x24mm) of the vignette only issued design, progressive state, and finally at lower right an imperforate die proof of the complete issued design in blue with 3mm margins. Small edge stain affecting the vignette proof at upper right, still a stunning and unique item, from the estate of the engraver's widow, with 1982 letter confirming provenance.

Officials. 1949-52 overprinted issues (31), unmounted o.g. SG O162-92, £624 (Image)

Officials. 1949 2ct brown with missing stop after 'S', part o.g. with slight adhesions on reverse; and 1949 5ct blue with missing stop, fine, large part o.g. SG O163a, O176a, £375 (Image)

1852- 1952 mint and used collection on album pages including 1852-57 ½d (2, one mint), 10d used, 1858-59 6d used (pen cancel), 1859-64 selection with shades to 17c., 1868-90 large head's range with shades to 15c., 1897 $1 and $2 mint, $3 to $5 specimen, $1, $2 and $5 used, 1898-02 to 20c. mint, 1903-12 50c. (4, two mint), 1911-22 to 50c. with shades mint, mixed condition with many fine (hundreds) (Image)

POSTAL HISTORY: QV to KGV selection of mainly fronts, large pieces and postal stationery with a range of interesting mixed frankings, unusual rates and some scarcer postmarks and including 1912 green seed produce parcel tag franked with 1903 10c, 1911-22 1c, 2c and 5c tied by Edmonton double-ring ds and 'OHMS' printed undated white tag franked with 1911-22 2c pair and 50c tied by Ottawa roller parcel cancel. Condition mixed. An interesting lot worthy of careful inspection. (102) (Image)