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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 110

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image Sale No: 110
Lot No:39
Symbol:Cat No:OX1

Newfoundland, Official Seal, 1905, black on blue. O.g., small hinge remnant, well centered, Very Fine. Scott Nos. OX1.
Unitrade Nos. OX1; C$1,000 ($730). US$0 (Image)

Unitrade C$1,000 ($730)



Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:36:17 EST
Sold For 250

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:40
Symbol:Cat No:OX1

Newfoundland, Official Seal, 1905, black on blue, Barlow collection balance. Group including design page showing genesis of design with 1897 Canada 10¢ law stamp, 1902 and 1907 Canada official seals, one used OX1 used stamp canceled lightly in magenta, a plate position OX1 page with three unwatermarked stamps, and one additional used OX1 showing creasing and gum residue to illustrate typical use, also a mint OX1 with watermark (small corner thin); some typical faults, F.-V.F. and interesting group.
Unitrade Nos. OX1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

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Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:36:58 EST
Sold For 1150

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:41
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:1

Nova Scotia, 1853, 1d red brown. Light barred oval cancel, rich color on deeply blued paper, margins ample to mostly large, Very Fine. SG Nos. 1.
Scott Nos. 1; $500. US$0 (Image)

Scott $500



Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:37:17 EST
Sold For 425

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:42
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:5

Canadian Provinces: Nova Scotia, 1857, 6d dark green. Partial town and light barred oval cancels, full well balanced margins, deep color, manuscript offset on reverse mentioned for accuracy, Very Fine and choice, a lovely used stamp.
Scott Nos. 5; $2,750. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,750



Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:37:39 EST
Sold For 800

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:43
Symbol:
Canada, 1801 River Ouelle to Greenock, Scotland. Folded letter sent by Liveright Piuze datelined "River Ouelle, Oct. 23, 1801", entered the mails with bold "Ship Letter, Quebec" crown oval handstamp, with manuscript "per Juno" ship endorsement at lower left, carried to Scotland and struck with similar "Ship Letter, Greenock" crown oval handstamp in red, manuscript "4" rated upon arrival; trivial small tear at top center, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful early transatlantic usage bearing matching crown oval handstamp on letter sent during the Napoleonic Wars, ex-Steinhart.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

The sender, Liveright Piuze (1754-1813), served as a surgeon in the American Revolutionary War.
US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000



Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:38:26 EST
Sold For 1700

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:44
Symbol:
Canada, Steam-Boat Letter, Quebec, Au 5, 1852. Crisp strike of rimless cds and matching "6d" circled rating handstamp on blue folded letter to New York City, red Montreal (8.6) transit backstamp, red "Canada" arc exchange handstamp, U.S. "10" cent due rating handstamp overstriking the 6d rating; light horizontal fold, choice and Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400



Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:38:46 EST
Sold For 170

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:45
Symbol:
Canada, 1914 "S.S. Empress of Ireland" wreck cover. Cover addressed to England with partial "Grande Greve, N.S., May, 23, 14" cds and purple straight line "Recovered by divers from wreck of S.S. Empress of Ireland" handstamp across front, reverse with two different December 1914 Ottawa Branch Dead Letter Office oval handstamps on reverse; stamp washed off from immersion, Very Fine for this, accompanied by real photo postcard of ship.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

The "Empress of Ireland" sank in only 14 minutes with the loss of 1,012 of the 1,477 passengers and crew on board. This was the worst Canadian maritime disaster in peacetime history with only 4 of the 138 children on board surviving. The ship was located in 40 meters of water and divers salvaged most of the mail, the waterlogged mail was set to the Ottawa Branch Dead Letter Office where it was dried and forwarded to the addressee.
US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:39:04 EST
Sold For 160

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:46
Symbol:(Cat No:15

Canada, 1859, Beaver, 5¢ vermilion. No gum, rich vibrant color on bright paper, Very Fine.
Scott Nos. 15; $425. US$0 (Image)

Scott $425



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:39:19 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:47
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:33

Canada, 1868, Large Queen, 3¢ bright red, laid paper. Grid cancel, choice centering and margins, brilliant color; couple short perfs and tiny margin tear at bottom, Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott Nos. 33; $2,000. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,000



Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:40:03 EST
Sold For 220

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:50
Symbol:Cat No:66-73

Canada, 1897-98, Queen Victoria "Maple Leaf", ½¢-10¢ complete. O.g., some hinge remnants, rich colors throughout, an F.-V.F. set.
Scott Nos. 66-73; $1,460. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,460



Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:41:21 EST
Sold For 300

image Sale No: 110
Lot No:51
Symbol:Cat No:Collection

Canada, Dead Letter Office Mail, 1872-1941. Group of 17 covers including 1872 and 1878 return envelope uses from DLO with blue and red embossed flaps, 1875 3¢ small queen use with red "Returned for Postage" two-line handstamp, 1884 "Returned Dead Letter" envelope use with printed "3" rating, couple 1940s postage due uses, includes a couple Newfoundland items, etc.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:42:25 EST
Sold For 600
image Sale No: 110
Lot No:52
Symbol:Cat No:OX1

Canada, Official Seal, 1879, brown. Used to reseal right edge of legal-size Crown Lands Department cover bearing 3¢ orange red (37) tied by "Toronto, Canada, Dec 28, 87" duplex to Egerton, Ont., Dec. 30th arrival backstamp, manuscript "Opend. by J. Wagner" at left; flap slit and opened at right, reduced at top, F.-V.F. and scarce official seal use. Scott Nos. OX1.
Unitrade Nos. OX1; C$2,600 ($1,900). US$0 (Image)

Unitrade C$2,600 ($1,900)



Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Dec-11-2023, 13:42:54 EST
Sold For 290


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