1889-97 2c Green in mint lower marginal part imprint block of four showing "NKNOTE CO. OTTAWA" (Boggs type 7), largely separated vertically in-between, shiny original gumm, mint nh on lower pair, couple of light gum bends, fine positional multiple (SG £240+) Provenance: Ex Daniel Cantor and Ted Nixon (Image)

1889-97 Small Queen 10c carmine-pink in mint lower marginal block of 8 with "British American Bank Note Co. Montreal" imprint, slightly toned gum, lovely colour and centring far above average, a rare and beautiful positional multiple (Image)

1897 Jubilee $5 die proof in olive green (issued colour) on India paper on sunken on card (86x82mm), trivial creasing at SW corner of surround mentioned for accuracy, a stunning proof of the top value (Image)

1908 Quebec Tercentenary set of 8 large die proofs in issued colours (except 20c in more 'sepia' than dull brown), final states with die numbers (between F-191 and F-199) and "AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA" imprints, on India paper (ca.71-76mm x 61-62mm) die-sunk in cards. The 1c to 15c on presentation cards from a book with bevelled corners at right and linen hinge for binding at left (171x107mm), the 1/2c and 20c on full-size cards (230 x 152mm). A very rare and beautiful set in pristine condition (Image)

1911 (Aug 10) 1c Postal stationery envelope uprated with KEVII 1c (4) and 5c all tied by "R" in oval hs with Fort Frances despatch cds adjacent, reverse with Montreal transit and Oberhofen arrival, fine (Image)

1927 (Aug 17) Envelope from a pathology lab in Montreal University to a pathology institute in Switzerland with 1927 Anniversary of the Confederation set of 8 plus Special Express 20c all tied by St Denis Street cds and registered hs, transit and arrival bs, fine and attractive (Image)

1937-38 $1 'Chateau Ramezay' large colour trial die proof in BLUE on India paper on sunken card (104x91mm), showing finished state with die number "XG-679" and "CANADIAN BANK NOTE COMPANY LIMITED" imprint below, a rare and beautiful proof (Image)

1937-38 $1 Violet 'Chateau de Ramezay' mint nh lower marginal vertical pair error IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY, very fine and rare, only one pane of 50 existed, which was divided into 12 pairs, a plate block of 6 and six strips of 3 Expertise: Cert. V.G. Greene (2014) as Scott 245a. (Image)

British Columbia and Vancouver. 1860 2 1/2d Pale Dull Red imperforate plate proof left marginal pair with partial inscription, large part original gum, showing close to good margins on the other three sides, very fine (SG £20'000+, see footnote after SG.3) Provenance: Ex Gilbert Expertise: Cert. RPS (2000) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Pale Dull Red imperforate plate proof, no gum, fine to good margins, very fine Provenance: Ex Dale-Lichtehnstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Orange Rose imperforate imprimatur, fine to good margins, very fine Provenance: Ex Dale-Lichtenstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Pale Dull Red imperforate plate proof, fine to large margins, vertical crease, rare (SG £10'000, see footnote under SG.3) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Deep Reddish Rose block of 4 with each stamp cancelled by manuscript "redeemed AW", original gum, creases, fine appearance and unusual Note: The initals belong to Alexander Watson, acting Treasurer of Vancouver Island from December 28th 1861 to June 1st 1862 and Treasurer from then until April 30th, 1867. Provenance: Ex Dale-Lichtenstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Deep Reddish Rose mint block of 4, some gum wrinkling, very fine and fresh multiple (SG £1'700+) Provenance: Ex Dale-Lichtenstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Rose, two examples with one mint part og and one unused, fine (SG £850) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Pale Reddish Rose mint nh interpanneau block of 16, some minor gum creasing, an exceptional multiple with fresh colour, a showpiece of this issue (SG £6'800+) Provenance: The "Mayfair Find", 1925 Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2006) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Deep Reddish Rose mint block of 4, some minor gum wrinkling, some perf. reinforcement at top, fine and fresh multiple (SG £1'700+) Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) (Image)

1860 2 1/2d Pale Reddish Rose mint block of 4, some gum wrinkling, small tear at the base of lower left stamp, a fresh multiple (SG £1'700+) Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2006) (Image)

1865 Die proofs in black on glazed card of the 5c and 10c, reduced to stamp-size, hinged on a sunken mount, both with minor edge faults with some toning, scarce Provenance: Ex Dale-Lichtenstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2006) (Image)

1865 10c Die proof in blue on glazed card, reduced to stamp-size, hinged on a sunken mount, horizontal crease which has cracked the surface at left, scarce Provenance: Ex Dale-Lichtenstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) (Image)

1865 5c Rose imperf. unused with small part og, very close at bottom left but not cutting the frameline, clear margins elsewhere, small thin spot, fresh colour, fine example of a very rare stamp (SG £32'000) Provenance: Ex Dale-Lichtenstein Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) (Image)

1865 5c Rose imperf. unused, very close at top left but not touching the framelin, clear margins elsewhere, couple of small paper wrinkles, fine example of a very rare stamp (SG £32'000) Provenance: Ex Wellburn and Gilbert Expertise: Cert. Greene Foundation (1999) and Brandon (2006) (Image)

1865 10c Blue imperf. mint part og (disturbed) with fine to good margins margins, fresh colour, very fine (SG £2'000) Expertise: Cert. BPA (2000) (Image)

1865 10c Blue imperf. mint part og with fine to good margins margins, fresh colour, fine (SG £2'000) Expertise: Cert. BPA (2002) (Image)

1865 10c Blue imperf. mint part og with good to very large margins, light vert. crease, slightly heavy hinge and some traces of soiling, a presentable example (SG £2'000) Expertise: Cert. PF (1975) (Image)