PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY for the proposed but UNISSUED 50th ANNIVERSARY of the COMPLETION of the TRANS-CANADA RAILWAY SYSTEM commemorative issue depicting 'THE LAST SPIKE', mounted on stiff brown paper (cut from the printer's record book) with manuscript notations above 'O-851 - Aug 5/35', a choice and VERY RARE ESSAY, never issued because of a change in government and believed to be UNIQUE IN PRIVATE HANDS (another exists in the Canadian Postal Archives, initialed by Samuel Gobeil, PMG until Oct 23, 1935). Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,500

211P-16P: 1¢ to 13¢ Silver Jubilee complete in PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAYS, mounted on stiff brown Kraft paper (from the printer's sample book page) with manuscript die number and (mostly) January '35 preparation dates, each denomination with slight differences from the accepted design - 1¢ with smaller side labels (O826, Jan 24), 2¢ with smaller numerals (O827, Jan 30), 3¢ with extra '3' at centre and Coronation Robes (O828, Jan 30), 5¢ with 'POSTAGE' in both side labels (O827, Jan 30), 10¢ with larger 'WINDSOR CASTLE' caption (O831, Feb 13) and 13¢ with smaller 'CENTS' (O832, Feb 8), a UNIQUE SET OF PROPOSED DESIGN ESSAYS, invaluable for a specialized collection or display. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,000

211P-16P: 1¢ to 13¢ Silver Jubilee complete in COMPLETED DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAYS, mounted on stiff brown Kraft paper (from the printer's sample book page), each with manuscript die number and February 1935 preparation dates, 1¢ - 'O826, Feb 7', 2¢ 'O827, Feb 7', 3¢ - O828, Feb 8), 5¢ - 'O829, Feb 7', 10¢ - 'O840, Feb 19' and 13¢ - 'O839, Feb 18', a UNIQUE SET OF ACCEPTED DESIGN ESSAYS, ideal for EXHIBITION or DISPLAY. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,000

211P-16P: The unique set of Silver Jubilee LARGE DIE PROOFS, each denomination die sunk on India (1¢, 2¢ and 5¢ 75 x 80mm, others 75 x 85mm) and mounted on large card (127 x 133mm) without die number or imprint, with intact protective glassine overlay and all stamped on back with violet boxed 'C. B. N. CO. OTTAWA Engraving Dept' datestamp, boxed 'ASSISTANT DEPUTY POSTMASTER GENERAL' datestamp and with hand-written notation 'Die Proof of the 1935 Jubilee Issue (denomination) stamp manufactured by the Canadian Bank Note Co., approved the Hon Arthur Sauvé, Postmaster General' and signed 'P. T. Coulson, Act'g DPMG', 1¢, 2¢ and 13¢ approved March 14, 3¢ and 10¢ approved March 23 and 5¢ approved March 27, a fabulous and undoubtedly UNIQUE SET OF LARGE APPROVED DIE PROOFS (only five die proof sets were prepared, and this is the only set with these approval backstamps), for the serious and advanced collector or specialist. Ex - 'Lindemann', Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$7,500

212P: 2¢ Silver Jubilee LARGE DIE PROOF in BLACK on India paper (75 x 80mm) die sunk on large card (151 x 216mm) without die number or imprint, with manuscript blue crayon date '3/5/35' and initials on front plus 'ENGRAVING ORDER DEPARTMENT APPROVED 1935 MAR 5' timestamp and red 'D.E.W. MAR-5 1935' handstamp (initials are of Daniel E. Woodhull, Am. Bank Note Co. President) on back, (also manuscript pencil 'O-827' and 'March 4/35'), a very fine unhardened APPROVAL DIE PROOF. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,000

212P: 2¢ Silver Jubilee LARGE DIE PROOF in BLACK on India paper (75 x 80mm) die sunk on card (120 x 100mm) with die number 'X-G-589' and 'CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. LTD.' imprint (from the hardened state), very fine and scarce. Ex - Sir Gawaine Bailey, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,000

213TC: 3¢ Silver Jubilee TRIAL COLOUR LARGE DIE PROOF in RED ORANGE on India paper (87 x 74mm) die sunk on large card (190 x 151mm) without die number or imprint, with 'FOR APPROVAL' handstamp and ms pencil '#75 Red' on front, light turquoise 'RETURNED ENGRAVING ORDER DEPARTMENT' timestamp and pencil 'March 7/35' date, both on back, a very fine and scarce unhardened APPROVAL DIE PROOF. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,000

213TC: 3¢ Silver Jubilee TRIAL COLOUR LARGE DIE PROOF in RED ORANGE on India paper (87 x 74mm) die sunk on large card (190 x 151mm) without die number or imprint, pencil notations 'wrong colour' and die number 'XG-590' on front, this is the engraver's 'production proof' with mounting holes around outer edges of card, a UNIQUE 'WORKING MODEL' DIE PROOF. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,000

(214P): LARGE VIGNETTE DIE PROOF showing head and shoulders of the PRINCE OF WALES in GREY BLACK on India paper (87 x 96mm) die sunk on large card (148 x 149mm) with caption 'H. R. H. PRINCE OF WALES', 'BANK OF CANADA', die number 'X-V-116' and 'CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. LTD.' imprint, USED AS A MODEL FOR THE 5¢ STAMP, most attractive. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$500

214P: 5¢ Silver Jubilee LARGE UNCORRECTED DIE PROOF in colour of issue (blue) on India paper (75 x 83mm) die sunk on large card (151 x 210mm) without die number or imprint, with straightline handstamp 'FOR APPROVAL', manuscript pencil notation 'Do not like eyes' and initials 'DEW' on front plus red 'D.E.W. MAR 16 1935' handstamp (initials are of Daniel E. Woodhull, Am. Bank Note Co. President), pencil 'O-829' and 'March 14/35' on back, corner bend and paper clip indentation top left, small abrasion at right edge, still a very fine unhardened PROGRESSIVE APPROVAL DIE PROOF. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$2,000

214P: 5¢ Silver Jubilee LARGE CORRECTED DIE PROOF in colour of issue (blue) on India paper (75 x 83mm) die sunk on large card (121 x 171mm) without die number or imprint, with straightline handstamp 'FOR APPROVAL' and manuscript pencil notation 'right eyelid put down, left eyebrow strengthened' and die number 'O829' pencilled on back, paper clip indentation at left does not detract, another very fine unhardened PROGRESSIVE APPROVAL DIE PROOF. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,500

214P: 5¢ Silver Jubilee LARGE APPROVAL DIE PROOF in colour of issue (blue) on India paper (75 x 83mm) die sunk on large card (151 x 205mm) with die number 'X-G-591' and 'CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. LTD.' imprint, straightline handstamp 'FOR APPROVAL' at top and green 'ENGRAVING ORDER DEPARTMENT' timestamp on back (dated MAR 22, 1935), also 'A.L.S. Mar 21 1935' handstamp on back, a few minor age spots affect proof and card, otherwise very fine and very rare. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,000

215TC: 10¢ Silver Jubilee SMALL TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in DARK GREY GREEN on India paper (44mm square), with die number 'X-G-592' and 'CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. LTD.' imprint, very fine and rareEx - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$500

216TC: 13¢ Britannia SMALL TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in DEEP VIOLET on India paper (44mm square), with die number 'X-G-593' and 'CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. LTD.' imprint, very fine and rare. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$750

211P,212P,214P: 1¢, 2¢ and 5¢ Silver Jubilee PLATE PROOF bottom margin BLOCKS OF FOUR on India on card, clean and very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$900

211a-16a: 1¢ to 13¢ Silver Jubilee issue complete in fresh IMPERFORATE PAIRS (1¢, 2¢ and 5¢ are horizontal, 3¢, 10¢ and 13¢ are vertical), pristine original gum and large margins, never hinged, extremely fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$3,600

211a-16a: 1¢ to 13¢ Silver Jubilee issue complete in lovely IMPERFORATE BLOCKS OF FOUR (10¢ is left margin block), immaculate original gum and generously cut margins, never hinged, extremely fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$7,200

211a-16a: 1¢ to 13¢ Silver Jubilee issue complete in gorgeous IMPERFORATE PLATE NUMBER IMPRINT BLOCKS OF SIX (2¢ and 13¢ are Plate 1, others Plate 2), brilliant fresh with full original gum and large margins, never hinged, extremely fine and a tremendously rare set of EXHIBITION ITEMS. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$7,500

216a: 13¢ Britannia in fresh IMPERFORATE right margin CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA No. '2' IMPRINT BLOCK OF SIX, full original gum and large margins, never hinged, extremely fine and RARE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$1,250

216a: 13¢ Britannia in fresh IMPERFORATE lower left corner margin CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA No. '2' positional IMPRINT BLOCK OF TWELVE, showing extra 'No. '2' and '537' in corner, full original gum and large margins, never hinged, extremely fine and a UNIQUE SHOWPIECE. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$3,000

213i,215i 3¢ and 10¢ Silver Jubilee in crisp and fresh IMPERFORATE GUTTER BLOCKS OF EIGHT, full original gum and large margins, never hinged, extremely fine and great RARITIES, one of ten known sets. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$10,500

211,i: 1¢ green in Plate 1 upper right half-sheet of 50, showing the 'WEEPING PRINCESS' variety at Position 21, full original gum, never hinged, very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

CV. C$400

211-16: 1¢ to 13¢ Silver Jubilee IMPRINT PIECES, mostly different Plate Numbers/positions, from strips of three to blocks of ten, including 1¢ (11), 2¢ (3), 3¢ (7), 5¢ (5), 10¢ (3) and 13¢ (5), all with full original gum, lightly hinged to never hinged, fine to very fine. Ex - Brigham.

CV. C$3,250

211-16: 1¢ to 13¢ complete on registered 'NASCOPIE' cover, manuscript 'Eastern Arctic Mail' at left, mailed from CRAIG HARBOUR 8 SP '35 to USA, very fine. Ex - Brigham. (Image)

Est. C$100