Mint Never Hinged Plate Block Collection in a Scott Specialty Album with Slipcase, 1955 to 1980, where all the plate blocks are neatly mounted in black mounts on quadrille pages, and the owner has the Scott number, date of issue and name of issue neatly written at the top of each page. From the start to about 1977 there are between 1 and 3 blocks of some issues, and from 1977 to 1980 the collection is comprised of mostly matched sets of four corners and these last 3 years form the majority of collection. Many of the definitives are shown with different plate numbers, a good proportion of the denominations are 17c and 35c, but also includes higher denominations, including $1 and $2 values, a very fine quality collection. We counted denominations of 15c and over and found a total of $302. (Image)

Face $ 302

Collection / Stock of Centennial Issue Plate Blocks, all sorted and identified in a binder, all values appear to be there, we note many matched sets of four different corners, some with more than one plate number of variety. Overall very fine, catalogued by owner at Unitrade at $3,215 and includes other items (singles, booklet panes, presumably not counted in the total). (Image)

Unitrade $ 3,215

Collection of Mint Never Hinged Plate Blocks, Souvenir Sheets, Etc., in a Stockbook, 1947-1992, all appear to be different, with a face value easily $250 or more, with most of the face value being in the 17c to 48c range (and higher). Catalogued by owner (items above 30c in value only) at $1,100, also includes a few identified varieties. All pages scanned online. (Image)

Scott $ 1,100

Large Accumulation of Mint Never Hinged Plate Blocks, sorted by denomination in envelopes with 1c to $5 values. Large number of 5c through 17c blocks. See spreadsheet online for a complete listing of the values and their quantities. Total face value is $12,061. (Image)

Face $ 12,061

Dealer Stock of Mint Plate Blocks and Matched Sets, 1950s to 1990s, consisting of over 3,500 black stock cards or 104 cards housed in red boxes, with each card having one or more plate blocks, and 30-40% of the cards having matched sets of four different corners. The vast majority of the blocks are from the mid 1950s to the late 1980s, though there are some on either side of that period, including a plate 7 of the 2c brown Arch issue and a few others from the 30s and 40s. There is much duplication in this clean and well-presented, though somewhat disorganized stock, but also high face and catalogue values. We noted a number of matched sets of Mammals and Fruit Trees issues, some with better perforations (cataloguing up to $25 per block) and a good quantity of higher value denominations. Our photos show a selection of the better items we encountered, and an overview of the red boxes, best to view for the many other great items. Sure to be useful to a dealer or reseller, or a postage user. (Image)

Estimate $ 800

Collection of Better Mint Never Hinged Plate Blocks, 1933-1990, with #202 (UL, VF), 204 (UL, VF), 465Biii and 1176a (LL, VF) and others. Also #s 620 and 621 with the stamps signed by George Gundersen, one of the designers. Mostly very fine but includes some that are fine or fine-very fine centering. A nice, clean lot. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,864

Collection of Plate Blocks in 11 Bileski Albums, 1928-1969, with several hundred items, mostly in matched sets and ranging from the Arch issue to about 1969, including a nice array of Centennials to the high values. Several definitive issues having a nearly full run of plate numbers. We also note several better plate blocks including Scott #s 203 (c.v. $225), 204 (NH, c.v. $95), 219 (c.v. $42) and 294 (x2, one with hairlines, c.v. $42 each). The majority appear to be never hinged, though we saw a few lightly hinged among the group. This very clean and well-organized collection would be great for collectors or dealers alike. Our online photos show some of the better items. (Image)

Est $ 400

Dealer Stock of Over 1,600 Mint Back of the Book Plate Blocks, 1953 to 1975, mostly in mint never hinged matched sets of four inscription blocks, in four half-sized red boxes, with strength in Unitrade B1-B12 and O33-O37 with significant duplication. We noted individual blocks of CE1 (x3), CE2, O21, O30, O31, O32, O38 (x6) and O39 (x16) all never hinged. There is very high catalogue value here and a good opportunity for a reseller. Our online images provide an overview of the contents. (Image)

Est $ 250

Collection of Mint Plate Blocks, 1940s to 1990s, in 5 stockbooks, an envelope and on Bileski album pages. We saw quite a few matched sets of inscription blocks in the collection, and some good plate numbers from the Mufti, War and Peace issues, along with 50c, Oil Wells, 50c Textiles and $1 Totem Pole, with some separation noted on the earlier items. More than half of the contents runs from the late 1960s to late 1990s, mostly single inscription blocks. Back of the Book is represented by a set of red Postage Due matched inscription blocks on Bileski album pages, along with some Special Delivery, Air Mail Special Delivery and Officials with O.H.M.S. (including regular blocks of four with Postes/Postage narrow spacing) and G. Face value is quite good with a total of $660 counting only denominations of 15c and over. There is also good catalogue value in this clean collection, and the contents would fit well into an existing collection, or get used by a reseller or postage user or seller. Our photos show the range of material included, but viewing in person will be helpful. (Image)

Estimate $ 400

Collection of 17 Different Mint Better Plate Blocks, 1924 to 1969, starts off with #107d (NH plate 169 block of 6 with no PB premium added), 139 (fine NH plate 115 block of 8 with no premium added), 222 (NH plate 1 block of 6, with no premium added), 213 (NH LR corner plate 3 block of 10), 261 (hinged LR, hinged UL and NH LL), 262 (hinged UL), 294 (NH matched set of four corners), 302 (NH matched set of four corners) and 492i (NH LL). Very fine except where noted, all are scanned online. (Image)

Unitrade $ 3,670

Collection of Mint Plate Blocks, 1927 to 1957, with 180 different, including some from different corners, we noted many better items throughout, a quick spot check of some of the more expensive items revealed them to be mostly NH, with a very few lightly hinged in the margins. Overall very fine, see scans for a sampling only. (Image)

Est $ 500

Group of Mint Never Hinged Larger Plate Blocks, starts with #147 in three upper plate blocks of 10 (two plate 2, one plate 1), #223 in a plate block of 10 (plate 2, upper) and two lower left plate blocks of 8 (plate 2), #224 in an upper plate 2 block of 10, and C6 in an upper plate 1 block of 10. All are mint never hinged and catalogued as very fine, even though some of the #147 stamps are less well centered (prices for these in Unitrade are for fine centered only, as very fine are scarce). (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,663

Dealer Stock of Mint Plate Blocks, 1930-1935, with 15 different issues, including different plate numbers or corners, with duplication of up to 6. We note better such as #s 168 ($250), 171 ($320 x3), 202 ($150 x5), 204 ($150 x5), 209 $480 and more, see photos online. A few are hinged, rest are never hinged and all counted as very fine centered. (Image)

Unitrade $ 4,899

Collection of Better Mint Definitives Inscription Plate Blocks from 1935 to 2010, consisting of over 120 plate blocks, all in $1 denomination or above, with the exception of two in the 50c denomination (#294, Oil Wells, and 334 Textile Industry), displayed in black stock sheets housed in a leatherette binder with matching slipcase. We noted very low duplication with many matched sets including some of the scarcer plate numbers. Many highlights such as #227 Champlain plate 1, block of 6 (MNH c.v.$900 slight gum disturbance), #245 Chateau Ramezay plate 1 (MNH c.v. $750), 2x #262 Destroyer plate 1 (MNH $600 each), #273 Ferry plate 1 (MNH c.v. $375), 2x #302 Fishing Resources (MNH c.v. $250 each), #321 Totem matched set of plate blocks (MNH c.v. $200), 2x #411 Export matched set of plate blocks (MNH c.v. $360 each), etc. Also included are 5x #2405 $10 Whale full pane of two (c.v. $45 each). High catalogue value easily exceeding $5,000, with a face value of $1,237. All appear MNH and overall very fine. See photos for a glimpse of the content. (Image)

Face $ 1,237

Dealer Stock of Mint Plate Blocks, all in black stock cards or 102 cards, mostly identified and priced, with highlights including #s 242 (2 blocks cataloguing $50 each), 243 (LL, plate 1, $150), 272 (UL, UR, $90 each), 926A (3 matched sets of 4, $80 each), 1250ii (3 blocks cataloguing $250 each), etc. Noted some tagging and Centennial varieties, different plate numbers for some issues, and more. We catalogued all the pre-Elizabethan issues as hinged, rest never hinged, overall very fine, online photos give an idea of the lot. (Image)

Unitrade $ 5,412

Dealer Stock of Mint Never Hinged 50c and $1 Better Plate Blocks, with #s 272 (x4), 273 (x6), 294 (x7), 321 (x28), 334 (x27), 411 (x4) and 492 (x8). Most are in matched sets of four different corners, noted a few different plate numbers, unchecked for varieties or fluorescence levels, catalogued as all very fine (and in one case as the least expensive plate #). (Image)

Unitrade $ 4,680

Dealer Stock of Mint Corner Plate Blocks of four, all neatly laid out in 21 double-sided black stock sheets by issue number then plate number, separated by hinged and never hinged and priced at older prices (more or less could still be used today, see pictures). Strongest in the definitives, with KGVI, QEII Karsh and Wilding, as well as commemoratives, some tagged material, with a good variety of plate numbers, etc. Highest priced item is a blank corner of #341 with W2B (cat. $27.50 today, priced $25). Overall very fine, scans show only a portion. (Image)

Est $ 150

Remainder Lot of Winnipeg Tagged Wilding, Cameo and Centennial Plate Blocks, 1954 to 1972, with 27 matched sets of corner blocks of four including some duplicates and a few extra singles and multiple plate blocks. Inventory included in online photos. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,620

Collection of Mint Never Hinged Plate Blocks and Sheetlets, 1974-2015, plus a few booklets, etc., all displayed in black stock sheets in a binder, there is a good range of issues within, and easily well over $400 in face value. We recommend in-person viewing of this collection to better appreciate its value. Owner's catalogue value is $2,220 for items cataloguing over 30c only. (Image)

Scott $ 2,220

Collection of Matched Sets of Mammals Issues Plate Blocks, with Unitrade #s 1170, 1171, 1171i (in a sealed pack), 1172, 1172A, 1173, 1173i, 1174, 1175, 1177, 1178, 1179 and 1180, all in matched sets of four corner plate blocks of four, mint never hinged. (Image)

Unitrade $ 583

Collection of Mint Mammal and Fruit Tree Issues Plate Blocks, on black dealer cards, with 82 inscription blocks in total from these two issues, most in matched sets and with no duplication. This is a clean collection with good catalogue value of $815, ready for insertion into a collection or for resale. Our online image shows an over view of the contents. (Image)

Unitrade $ 815