½c Québec Tercentenary Large Die Essay in Black Brown, showing the King in civilian attire (adopted design shows the King in military uniform). Printed on India paper die-sunk on larger card measuring 172 x 107 mm, with die number F-172 and ABN inscriptions under the stamp design. A very fine, rare (only 6 known) and desirable die essay for the specialist. Minuse & Pratt 96E-Aa. (Image)

Est $ 2,500

½c Québec Tercentenary Large Die Proof in Black Brown, on India paper, die-sunk on larger card measuring 105 x 90 mm, with die number F-199 and ABN inscriptions under the stamp design. A very fine large die proof of the approved design. Minuse & Pratt 96P1a. (Image)

Est $ 750

1908 ½c to 20c Québec Tercentenary Set, mint never hinged except for the 5c and 10c which are hinged, the ½c has a small inclusion on gum, rest are fine to very fine. (Image)

Est $ 350

1914 1c MacDonald Cartier Large Die Essay, in deep blue green, printed on India paper die-sunk on larger card measuring 148 x 125 mm. Die number G-O-56 appears above the stamp design. A rare and very fine large die essay, for a design that was never issued. Minuse & Pratt E-1a. (Image)

Est $ 1,500

1914 2c MacDonald Cartier Large Die Essay, with caption reading "Le Monument Cartier", printed in red on India paper, die-sunk on larger card measuring 147 x 124 mm. Die number G-O-50 appears above the stamp design. A rare and very fine large die essay, for a design that was never issued. Minuse & Pratt E-2a. (Image)

Est $ 1,500

1914 5c MacDonald Cartier Large Die Essay, with caption reading "Maison où Naquit Cartier", printed in blue on India paper, die-sunk on larger card measuring 149 x 124 mm. Die number G-O-51 appears above the stamp design. A rare and very fine large die essay, for a design that was never issued. Minuse & Pratt E-3a. (Image)

Est $ 1,500

1914 7c MacDonald Cartier Large Die Essay, printed in brown on India paper (without die number), die-sunk on larger card measuring 230 x 150 mm. There is a pencil inscription on the card reading "O.G. 57. Not issued". A rare and very fine large die essay, for a design that was never issued. Minuse & Pratt E-4c. (Image)

Est $ 1,500

1914 10c MacDonald Cartier Large Die Essay, with caption reading "Le Pont Victoria", printed in deep olive green on India paper (without die number), die-sunk on larger card measuring 125 x 112 mm. A rare and very fine large die essay, for a design that was never issued. Minuse & Pratt E-5a. (Image)

Est $ 1,500

1914 20c MacDonald Cartier Large Die Essay, with caption reading "All Aboard for the West", printed in grey green on India paper, die-sunk on larger card measuring 151 x 127 mm. Die number G-O-58 appears above the stamp design. A rare and very fine large die essay, for a design that was never issued. Minuse & Pratt E-7ba. (Image)

Est $ 1,500