Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, ½d black, trial color plate proof on India, vertical specimen overprint. Ample to large margins, fresh and pristine, Very Fine. Scott No. 8TC var.
Unitrade No. 8TCii; C$300 ($220). US$0 (Image)

Unitrade C$300 ($220)

Sale No: 115
Lot No:87
Symbol:Cat No:9

Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, 7½d green. O.g., large margins showing trace of imprint at lower left, rich color; faint horizontal crease and a few small natural paper inclusions, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott No. 9; $15,000.

A RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 7½D QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUE. US$0 (Image)

Scott $15,000

Sale No: 115
Lot No:88
Symbol:Cat No:9

Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, 7½d green. Ample to mostly large margins, crease in lower right margin well away from design, tied by light grid handstamps on cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, matching "Toronto, C.W., Aug 27" cds and manuscript "By Canadian Mail, From Quebec" endorsement, carried on Allan Line Canadian II from Quebec to Liverpool with bold red "Pkt. Letter, Paid, Liverpool, Sp 8, 57" tombstone date stamp, reverse with red "By - Canadian Packet" two line handstamp and barred Warrington handstamp, forwarded to Ardrossan with appropriate backstamps; some minor cover edge wear, Very Fine, a lovely usage paying the Canadian packet rate to England and one of two 1857 7½d usages on carried on the Allan line, with 1990 Bühler & 1995 B.P.A. certificates.
Scott No. 9; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Sale No: 115
Lot No:89
Symbol:PCat No:9P

Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, 7½d green, plate proof on India. On original card, block of 4, ample to mostly large margins, rich vibrant color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 9P3.
Unitrade No. 9P; C$1,400 ($1,020). US$0 (Image)

Unitrade C$1,400 ($1,020)

Sale No: 115
Lot No:92
Symbol:Cat No:20

Canada, 1864, Queen Victoria, 2¢ rose. Slightly disturbed o.g., bright color, Fine, scarce with original gum.
Scott No. 20; $1,250. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,250