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 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 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 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

Seven Cent Prince of Wales LARGE hardened finished DIE ESSAY in DEEP BRONZE on India die sunk (75 x 65mm) on card (149 x 126mm) with (die number) 'G-O-57' above design, very fine and another rare DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

Seven Cent Prince of Wales in LARGE RECORD DIE ESSAY in DARK BROWN on untrimmed India (123 x 72mm) die sunk (76 x 64mm) on large card (226 x 152mm) with typewritten 'Order #O53.' top left plus 'This die was cancelled on order O756, 12/21/31' and 'This is a proof of die engraved by Loizeaux and rejected by Mr. Green. The head of the Prince of Wales was newly engraved by Mr. Savage on a laydown of the border and sent to Canada instead. See G.O.-57', a significant and important EXHIBITION ITEM. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

Ten Cent 'Le Pont Victoria' LARGE unhardened DIE ESSAY in DARK GREEN on India die sunk (75 x 65mm) on full-size card (229 x 152mm), very fine and an extremely rare DIE ESSAY. Ex - 'Midland', Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

Ten Cent Macdonald Statue design LARGE unhardened DIE ESSAY in BROWN VIOLET on India die sunk (75 x 65mm) on full-size card (127 x 153mm), a couple of very light mounting faults on back of card, still a very fine and an extremely rare DIE ESSAY. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$5,000