Sixteen PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAYS showing design renderings for two 1¢, two 2¢, two 5¢, three 7¢ including both designs, three 10¢ including both designs, two 20¢ and both 50¢ values, mounted on seven stiff pieces of brown paper (cut from the American Bank Note Co. Archives record book pages) and all with manuscript (series number) '5481' and approval/record dates above, a UNIQUE SET OF ESSAYS, pictorially demonstrating the many subtle and major changes implemented throughout the entire design process, a UNIQUE TREASURE of Canadian Philatelic history.Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham (Image)

Est. C$7,500

1¢ to 20¢, the original six designs complete in six DIE ESSAYS in BLACK, each printed on thin card approximately 70 x 58mm with die number above design, 1¢ - 'G-O-56', 2¢ - 'G-O-50', 5¢ - 'G-O-51', 7¢ - 'G-O-57', 10¢ - 'G-O-52' and 20¢ - 'G-O-58', an exceedingly rare COMPLETE SET OF DIE ESSAYS, one of only two such known, both of which are present in this collection. Ex - R. Nickle, Brigham (Image)

Est. C$17,500

1¢ to 20¢, the other known complete set of six DIE ESSAYS in BLACK, each printed on thin card approximately 70 x 58mm with die number above design, 1¢ - 'G-O-56', 2¢ - 'G-O-50', 5¢ - 'G-O-51', 7¢ - 'G-O-57', 10¢ - 'G-O-52' and 20¢ - 'G-O-58', exceedingly rare and one of only two such known sets. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$17,500

1¢ to 20¢, the original six designs complete in 'stamp-size' DIE ESSAYS in 'colour of issue', each printed on thin card and mounted on slightly larger card backing, an exceedingly rare COMPLETE SET OF DIE ESSAYS in colour, a wonderful display item. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$12,500

1¢ to 50¢, nine die essays in colour including two different 10¢ and two different 20¢1¢ to 50¢ denominations, all designs complete in LARGE DIE ESSAYS in 'colour of issue' including both versions of the 10¢ and 20¢ designs, each printed on India paper and die sunk (approximately 74 x 62mm) on card (approximately 115 x 115mm, one 20¢ is slightly smaller), 2¢ and 5¢ with die number above design, 1¢ with untrimmed India paper, the only COMPLETE SET OF DIE ESSAYS in private hands, an essential requirement for any specialized collection or display. Ex - R. Nickle, Brigham (Image)

Est. C$30,000

One Cent Queen Mary & King George V in LARGE unhardened DIE ESSAY in DARK GREEN, die sunk on India (74 x 64mm) on large card (160 x 121mm) with manuscript ink notation 'Approved L.P.P.' (Louis-Philippe Pelletier, PMG) at top plus 'July 22/14' date and 'JAM' initials at left (designer Jose A. Machado), five different backstamps including three American Bank Note Co circular date stamps (24 JUN, 22 JUL and 30 JUL dates), 19 JUN timestamp and violet 25 JUN 1914 POSTAGE STAMP BRANCH P.O. Dept. SUPERINTENDENT 'shield' handstamp, extremely fine and a remarkable APPROVED DIE PROOF. Ex - R. Nickle, Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

One Cent Queen Mary & King George V in LARGE hardened DIE ESSAY in DARK GREEN, die sunk on India (74 x 64mm) on large card (142 x 128mm) with die number 'G-O-56' above design, paper clip mark at top and insignificant mounting thin on back, very fine and and remarkably rare and attractive. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$3,500

One Cent Queen Mary & King George V in LARGE 'INDEX COPY' DIE ESSAY in DARK BLUE GREEN, die sunk on India (74 x 64mm) on card (113 x 102mm) with pencil (die number) 'O-G-56', (order number) 'O52' and 'not issued', mounted on large record card (227 x 152mm) which was hand-stamped 'INDEX COPY' in blue-green with typewritten 'Canada Macdonald-Cartier Centenary O52 1¢' at top, 2 or 3 negligible mounting faults on card back, the UNIQUE 1¢ 'INDEX COPY' die essay, no others exist, even in the Canadian Postal Archives, a true SHOWPIECE. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

Two Cent 'Le Monument Cartier' in LARGE unhardened DIE ESSAY in LIGHT RED, die sunk on India (72 x 62mm) on full-size card (228 x 150mm), hint of age-spotting at edge of proof and on back, still a fine and rare DIE ESSAY, one of only four known. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$3,500

Two Cent 'Le Monument Cartier' in LARGE 'INDEX COPY' DIE ESSAY in LIGHT RED, on India paper (63 x 32mm) mounted on large record card (229 x 151mm), hand-stamped 'INDEX COPY' in blue-green with typewritten 'Canada Cartier Memorial Stamp O49 2¢ G-O-50' at top, 'Note: This stamp not issued like this. Dates 1814 and 1914 added here - - - (pencil 'and here' on proof) for correct proofs see file' at left side and (order number) 'O-49 Eng. by R. Savage App'd 5/6/14 P.E.M. 1 photo reduction on model, 1 mounted photo of drawing, 1 photo of statue filed )-49 A. B. N. Co.', filing staple holes at right, the UNIQUE 2¢ 'INDEX COPY' die essay, no others exist, even in the Canadian Postal Archives, a true SHOWPIECE. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

Five Cent 'Maison Où Naquit Cartier' in LARGE unhardened DIE ESSAY in BLUE, die sunk on India (76 x 65mm) on full-size card (227 x 151mm), trivial corner bend lower right, mentioned only for the record, an extremely fine and rare DIE ESSAY, one of only four known. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,500

Five Cent 'Maison Où Naquit Cartier' in hardened DIE ESSAY in BLUE, on India (76 x 63mm) with (die number) 'G-O-51' above design, mounted on larger card backing for display (91 x 76mm), a scarce DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,000

FERROTYPE PLATE PRINT (63 x 73mm) of the photograph (32 x 40mm) of the PRINCE OF WALES, the HEAD AND UPPER PORTION being used as the basis for laying down the central vignette of the Seven Cent value prior to proceeding with the engraving of the stamp, a UNIQUE PRODUCTION PROCESS PROOF. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales DIE ESSAY in BLACK on India (76 x 65mm) on card (90 x 80mm), the REJECTED DESIGN showing left eyebrow cross-hatched and right collar with single hatching, an exceptionally rare and undoubtedly UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - R. Nickle, Brigham (Image)

Est. C$7,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on India (76 x 65mm) on card (92 x 84mm), manuscript pencil (number) '1' in top right corner, light card bend top left, still very fine and a UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,000

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India (84 x 84mm) die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (203 x 131mm), manuscript pencil (number) '4' in bottom right corner, tiny brown spot at bottom centre and negligible card bend at left, still a very fine and UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$3,000

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India (106 x 82mm) die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (140 x 119mm), manuscript pencil (number) '5' in bottom right corner, a pristine, extremely fine and UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India (117 x 82mm) die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (140 x 118mm), manuscript pencil (number) '5a' in bottom right corner, a clean, very fine and UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India (97 x 73mm) die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (141 x 118mm), manuscript pencil (number) '6' in bottom right corner, a couple of negligible spots on card at bottom, mentioned only for the record, a very fine and UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India (92 x 74mm) die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (141 x 120mm), manuscript pencil (number) '7' in bottom right corner, a pristine, extremely fine and UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India with red and blue ink at top edge (73 x 93mm) die sunk (75 x 65mm) on large card (151 x 212mm) with nail 'mounting-holes' around edge (this was the engraver's 'working model'), manuscript pencil (number) '8' in bottom right corner, a pristine, extremely fine and UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - R. Nickle, 'Midland', Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE PROGRESSIVE DIE ESSAY with unshaded portion of design overtop vignette, in DARK BROWN on India die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (141 x 120mm), manuscript pencil (number) '9' in bottom right corner, a gorgeous, very fine and UNIQUE DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE unhardened finished DIE ESSAY in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India (114 x 84mm) die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (154 x 110mm), very fine and a rare DIE ESSAY. Ex - 'Midland', Brigham (Image)

Est. C$3,500

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE unhardened finished DIE ESSAY in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India die sunk (75 x 65mm) on full-size card (230 x 149mm), with pencil notation at bottom 'do not give out any of these Proofs', a couple of negligible card bends/ marks, still very fine and a rare DIE ESSAY. Ex - 'Midland', Brigham (Image)

Est. C$5,000

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE hardened finished DIE ESSAY in DEEP BRONZE on India die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (142 x 129mm) with (die number) 'G-O-57' above design, very fine and a rare DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000