Canada, 1851, Beaver, 3d red, laid paper (1), huge margins, strike 7-ring cancel, perfectly centered, rich color. Extremely Fine, a gem 3 pence first issue.
Scott $1,000

Expertization: with 2016 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $1,000 (Image)

Scott $1,000

Canada, 1852, Beaver, 3d red (4), attractive left side sheet margin single with margins all around, top margin slightly irregular, not tied on outer FLS by partial target, red slanted "Paid" straightline handstamp, large faint "Way" handstamp, red Montreal Paid 11/7/53 "tombstone" cancel, Very Fine cover.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Canada, 1853, 3d Beaver, Three varieties (4a, 4c, 4xi), three used singles: brown red (4a, certificate says lightly oxidized), ribbed paper (4c faint pen cancel), and scarlet vermilion (4xi), all fresh, rich colors. Extremely Fine. Choice lot.
Estimate 750 - 1,000

Expertization: with 2014, 2015, 2016 Greene Foundation certificates, respectively. (Image)

Canada, 1858, 3d red, perf 12 (12), horizontal pair, tied on piece by four ring "27" cancel, quite well centered for this, rich fresh color. Tiny corner crease left stamp, completely unnoticeable. Very Fine for this scarce multiple.
Scott $2,700 as singles

Expertization: with 2013 P.F. certificate. Scott $2,700 as singles (Image)

Scott $2,700 as singles

Canada, 1859, Beaver, 5¢ vermilion (15), deep color and sharp impression, Fine, tied to cover front to Holland by target cancel, magenta company double oval handstamp at left, red London "Paid" 5/29/67 transit, manuscript "Per Canadian Steamer", trivial internal cover tear, otherwise Very Fine front.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: with 2006 Sismondo certificate and his signature.

The 5¢ rate was a special rate for single weight printed matter, a rate that was negotiated with the British Post Office, and remained in effect during the "first cents period". Printed matter sent to other than the U.S. or Great Britain are very rare. (Image)

Canada, 1888, Small Queen, 6¢ red brown (43), bottom margin single with part imprint, original gum never hinged, outstanding centering within wide margins, post office fresh color. An Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $525

Expertization: with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate for strip. Scott $525 (Image)

Scott $525

Canada, 1893, Queen Victoria "Widow's Weeds", 50¢ deep blue, imperf (47a), top sheet margin pair, large margins other sides, original gum lightly hinged, right stamp never hinged, with slight doubling of the top frame line.
Scott $3,000

Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $3,000 (Image)

Scott $3,000

Canada, 1897, ½¢-$5 Diamond Jubilee (50P-65P), complete, plate proofs on card, bright colors and large well balanced margins. Extremely Fine, choice set.
Unitrade C$7,000 ($5,360) Unitrade C$7,000 ($5,360) (Image)

Unitrade C$7,000 ($5,360)

Canada, 1897, ½¢-$5 Diamond Jubilee (50P-65P), complete in blocks of four, plate proofs on card, 6¢-$5 are right sheet margin blocks, exceptionally fresh colors and large well balanced margins. Extremely Fine, choice set.
Unitrade C$28,000 ($21,420) Unitrade C$28,000 ($21,420) (Image)

Unitrade C$28,000 ($21,420)

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 20¢ vermilion (59), original gum never hinged, faint natural gum bends, beautifully centered, gorgeous vibrant color. Extremely Fine, pretty stamp.
Scott $650

Expertization: with 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $650 (Image)

Scott $650

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $1 lake (61), near perfect centering, rich color. Neat Toronto 1901 c.d.s. Extremely Fine, a gem used single.
Scott $700

Expertization: with 2014 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $700 (Image)

Scott $700

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $2 dark purple (62), original gum, well centered, lovely rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $1,400 Scott $1,400 (Image)

Scott $1,400

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $3 yellow bister (63), original gum never hinged, essentially perfectly centered, prooflike color. Light crease (certificate says "gum bend". Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $4,000

Expertization: with 2005 Gratton certificate. Scott $4,000 (Image)

Scott $4,000

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $3 yellow bister (63), original gum lightly hinged, beautiful color, nicely centered. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,400

Expertization: with 1983 P.F. certificate. Scott $1,400 (Image)

Scott $1,400

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $4 purple (64), original gum, very lightly hinged (if at all), well centered. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $1,400

Expertization: with 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $1,400 (Image)

Scott $1,400

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $4 purple (64), original gum lightly disturbed, perfectly centered within wide balanced margins, gorgeous deep color. Extremely Fine and with great eye appeal.
Scott $1,400 Scott $1,400 (Image)

Scott $1,400

Canada, 1897 $5 Jubilee large die proof (65P), sunk on 172 x 108mm card from the printer's sample book, #"41" on reverse. Fresh Extremely Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

Provenance: Fox. (Image)

Canada, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $5 olive green (65), original gum never hinged, light gum bends, well centered with rich color. Very Fine.
Scott $4,000

Expertization: with 2017 Greene Foundation certificate. Scott $4,000 (Image)

Scott $4,000

Canada, 1897-1898, ½¢-10¢ QV Maple Leaf Issue, Plate Proofs (66P-73P), india plate proofs on card, includes extra shade 2¢ 68P. 10¢ small margin stain. Otherwise all Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$2,240 ($1,710) Unitrade C$2,240 ($1,710) (Image)

Unitrade C$2,240 ($1,710)

Canada, 1897-98, ½¢-10¢ QV Maple Leaf Issue, Plate proofs (66P-73P), blocks of 4. India plate proos on card, includes extra shade 2¢ 68P plus additional block, ½¢ with scissor cut in margin between proofs. Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$9,360 ($7,160) Unitrade C$9,360 ($7,160) (Image)

Unitrade C$9,360 ($7,160)

Canada, 1898-1902, ½¢-20¢ QV Numeral Issues Plate Proofs (74P-75P, 77P84P), complete, all bottom sheet margins singles, india plate proofs on card. Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$4,000 ($3,060) Unitrade C$4,000 ($3,060) (Image)

Unitrade C$4,000 ($3,060)

Canada, 1898-1902, ½¢-20¢ QV Numeral Issues Plate Proofs (74P-75P, 77P-84P), complete, top sheet margin blocks of four, india plate proofs on card. Extremely Fine.
Unitrade C$16,000 ($12,240) Unitrade C$16,000 ($12,240) (Image)

Unitrade C$16,000 ($12,240)

Canada, 1898-1902, ½¢//10¢ Imperf QV Numeral Issues (Unitrade 74iv/83ii), six different imperf bottom sheet margin blocks of four, without gum, includes: ½¢ (74iv), 1¢ (75vi), 2¢ (77d), 5¢ (79ii), 8¢ (82ii), and 10¢ (83ii). 10¢ with light paper wrinkling. Otherwise all Very Fine, from the American Banknote Company Sale.
Unitrade C$11,900 ($9,100) Unitrade C$11,900 ($9,100) (Image)

Unitrade C$11,900 ($9,100)

Canada, 1898, Queen Victoria "Numeral", 10¢ brown violet, imperf (83a), horizontal pair, original gum lightly hinged, huge balanced margins, prooflike color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $1,200 Scott $1,200 (Image)

Scott $1,200

Canada, 1903, King Edward VII, 5¢ blue on bluish (91), original gum never hinged, perfectly centered in large balanced margins, prooflike color and impression. A Superb gem.
Scott $625

Expertization: 1988 P.F. certificate states "Genuine" implying never hinged. Scott $625 (Image)

Scott $625