Small engraved DIE ESSAY (19 x 24mm) in DARK TAN, printed directly on thick card, quite similar to the CENTRAL VIGNETTE of the design adopted for the Scroll Issue low values, A very rare essay, the only one recorded. Ex - Saint, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$750

Large engraved VIGNETTE DIE PROOF on India (80 x 62mm) in black showing a two-masted Schooner under full sail (similar to the design for the Bluenose stamp) with full 'Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York.' imprint, mounted on card (101 x 75mm), makes a great collateral display item. Ex - Walter Allan, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$250

Engraved VIGNETTE DIE PROOF on India (137 x 101mm) in black die sunk on card (172 x 142mm) depicting the Houses of Parliament (similar to the central vignette of the $1 stamp) with full 'AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO OTTAWA' imprint, light negligible corner bends at top right, still very fine and makes an impressive frontispiece. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$400

149P-59P: The 1¢ to $1 denominations complete in LARGE DIE PROOFS in colour of issue, all die sunk on India paper (1¢, 3¢, 5¢ & 8¢ are 53 x 53mm, 2¢ is 74 x 83mm, 4¢ is 75 x 87mm and 10¢ to $1 values are 71 x 53mm) on large card (150 x 221mm) and all except 2¢ with die number below design (from the hardened die), the 1¢ with slight discolouration and a few corner bends/faults, still a very fine and extremely rare COMPLETE SET OF LARGE DIE PROOFS. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$15,000

152TC: 2¢ LARGE TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in BLACK, die sunk on India paper (75 x 88mm) on full-size card (227 x 151mm) with positioning peg indentations at top and die number 'X-G--195' and 'CANADA' caption below, very fine and RARE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$750

152TC: 2¢ LARGE TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in RED ORANGE, die sunk on India paper (75 x 88mm) on full-size card (227 x 151mm) with positioning peg indentations at top and die number 'X-G--195' and 'CANADA' caption below, very fine and RARE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$750

152TC: 2¢ LARGE TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in BRIGHT MAGENTA, die sunk on India paper (75 x 88mm) on full-size card (227 x 151mm) with positioning peg indentations at top and die number 'X-G--195' and 'CANADA' caption below, very fine and RARE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$750

152TC: 2¢ TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in BLACK on India paper (93 x 80mm), showing die sinkage at edges, positioning peg indentations at top and die number 'X-G--195' and 'CANADA' caption below, some creasing (away from design) otherwise very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$500

156P: 12¢ DIE PROOF in colour of issue, on India paper (80 x 55mm) with die number 'X-G-196' and 'CANADA' caption below design (from the hardened die), with upper left corner excised for use in modeling another stamp design, small stain and creases, scarce. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$100

158P: 50¢ LARGE DIE PROOF in colour of issue, die sunk on India paper (87 x 75mm) on card (151 x 129mm) without die number (from the unhardened state), with pencilled manuscript notation bottom left, and '1928 OCT 1' American Bank Note Co, 'SUPT'S OFFICE timestamp on reverse, moderate toning on card only and a couple of shallow card thins on front and back - negligible, a VERY RARE DIE PROOF. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$2,500

149b-59a: 1¢ to $1 complete in IMPERFORATE PAIRS, all except 50¢ with left margin, full original gum, 50¢ value lightly hinged, others all never hinged, fresh and very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$4,702

149b-59a: 1¢ to $1 complete in IMPERFORATE PAIRS, 5¢, 20¢ and $1 values with margin, full original gum, lightly hinged, choice and very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$3,475

149b-59a: 1¢ to $1 complete in IMPERFORATE PAIRS, the 1¢ to 8¢ values with margin (5¢ with Plate No., hinged on selvedge), all with full original gum, never hinged, fresh and very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$5,212

149b-59a: 1¢ to $1 complete in IMPERFORATE BLOCKS OF FOUR, all except 12¢ with sheet margin (5¢, 20¢ and $1 values with partial Plate No.), all with original gum, 1¢, 3¢ and 4¢ never hinged, 5¢ lightly hinged and others all more or less gum disturbed, otherwise very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$7,437

149b-59a: 1¢ to $1 complete in IMPERFORATE BLOCKS OF FOUR, all except 10¢ with sheet margin (5¢, 20¢ and $1 values with partial Plate No.), all with original gum, 50¢ lightly hinged on selvedge and one stamp, others all more or less gum disturbed (12¢ and 20¢ very slight), otherwise very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$7,450

158a: 50¢ Bluenose in IMPERFORATE upper right corner margin 'OTTAWA-No A-2' (PO) '936Y' imprint block of six with pristine original gum, ultra-fresh and an extremely fine and rare SHOWPIECE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$6,300

159a: $1 Parliament in IMPERFORATE upper right corner margin 'OTTAWA-No A-1' (PO) '982-E' imprint block of eight full original gum and post-office fresh, an exceedingly rare and very fine EXHIBITION PIECE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$7,830

151b: 3¢ dark carmine top margin 'OTTAWA-No A-3 (PO) 944 C-M' IMPRINT block of twelve, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY, full original gum, never hinged and extremely fine, a gorgeous display piece. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$2,160

153d: 5¢ dark violet top margin 'OTTAWA-No A-2 (PO) 944-A-K' IMPRINT block of eight, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY, full original gum, never hinged, choice and very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$1,440

155b-59b: 10¢ to $1 high values complete in horizontal pairs, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY, $1 with left margin, full original gum, 50¢ lightly hinged, others never hinged, very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$3,475

155b,157b: 10¢ and 20¢ values in horizontal pairs, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY, both with full original gum, 10¢ hinge remnant, 20¢ never hinged, very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$625

156b: 12¢ grey upper right corner margin 'OTTAWA-No A-2 (PO) 986-D' IMPRINT block of eight, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY, full original gum and never hinged, a very fine and desirable SHOWPIECE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$2,175

157b: 20¢ dark carmine upper left corner margin 'OTTAWA-No A-2 (PO) 935 A-I' IMPRINT block of eight, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY, immaculate original gum and never hinged, a very fine and lovely display item, sure to enhance even the most advanced collection. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$2,175

158a: 50¢ Bluenose in bottom margin BLOCK OF FOUR, IMPERFORATE VERTICALLY, post-office fresh original gum, a choice and rare multiple. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$3,000

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CV. C$0