Newfoundland, 1865, 5¢ brown on yellowish. Light segmented cork cancel, exceptional centering amid beautifully balanced margins, strong color, an Extremely Fine gem, a lovely choice used stamp, with 2005 Sismondo and 2007 V.G. Greene certificates.
Scott No. 25; $375. Scott $375
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Scott $375

Canada, 1855, Prince Albert, 6d slate gray. In combination with 1852, 3d red slightly overlapping on 1857 folded letter sheet to Quebec, tied by "21" in target handstamps with matching "Montreal, L.C., Sp 5, 1857" cds below, partial receiving backstamp; couple file folds affecting 3d and cover refolded with sideflap missing at left, Very Fine appearance.
Scott No. 5+4; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

ONE OF EIGHT TRIPLE RATE DOMESTIC USAGES BEARING THIS COMBINATION FRANKING. A STUNNING COVER! Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Canada, 1881 Esquimalt, B.C. to Melbourne, Australia. Cover endorsed "Via San Francisco" and franked with Canada 1876, 5¢ slate green, horizontal strip of three, tied by segmented cork handstamps with matching light "Esquimalt, Brit. Col., Ja 7, 81" origin cds, reverse with all proper transit markings; stamps with a few short perfs at top, Very Fine.
Scott No. Canada 38; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350