1879 (circa.) 5c Charles Connell + 10c Queen Victoria "Goodall" Compound Die Proof in immaculate condition, printed in orange red on india paper sunk on card measuring 90 x 64mm, showing complete die sinkage area with respective die numbers "72" and "73" below designs. A fabulous and very rarely seen large compound die proof that will instantly become a highlight of a British North America collection, XF

Provenance: J.R. Saint, June 2000; Lot 603 - one of the gems of this sale, it was featured on the front cover of the auction catalogue.

The current Unitrade catalogue value of $6,000 is in our opinion irrelevant as most of the handful that still exist are much smaller in size. This extraordinary example should deservingly command a substantial premium. (Image)

Estimate 10000 $

1860 5c Charles Connell Engraved Die Proof originating from the compound die (with the 10 cent), stamp size, printed in black on india paper, large even margins; an elusive and appealing essay seldom seen in this colour, VF; 2018 Greene Foundation cert. (Image)

Cat. Value 2000 $