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Sparks International Sale - 58

The Art Bunce Collection of the 15c Large Queen

Pre-Production
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
1 ng 29TCDP imagePre-Production, 15c Large Queen trial colour die proof in green, on India paper, approx. 32 x 38mm, exceptionally fresh and possessing a rich deep shade and exceptional impression, a rare and important proof, one of only three believed extant in green, very fine. (Image 1)

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Estimate C$ 10,000

Currently...C$6,000.00
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2 ng 29TCDP imagePre-Production, 15c Large Queen, perforated trial colour plate proof in red brown, on thicker India paper, well centred and showing a rich deep shade, thinned at top with other minor imperfections typical of this delicate paper; nevertheless one of only a very small number of perforated proofs recorded for the Large Queen issue, fine; with 2002 Greene Foundation certificate.

Perforated trial colour proofs of the Large Queen issue are exceptionally scarce. Duckworth records a 12½c brown trial colour plate proof in addition to the 15c offered here; the Brigham Collection contained only a single perforated trial colour plate proof, a 1c in dark blue. Others are recorded in colour of issue. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate C$ 1,200

Currently...C$600.00
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3 O   imagePre-Production, 15c Small Queen, engraved die essay in black on India paper, showing a strong, finely-detailed impression, trivial India imperfections and small stains at foot clear of the design; a rare and important essay prepared as a proposed replacement for the 15c Large Queen, ultimately not adopted for issue. (Minuse & Pratt E1-a). (Image 1)

Estimate C$ 2,500

Currently...C$1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
4 ng 29P imagePre-Production, 15c Large Queen, plate proof pair in purple, left sheet-margin pair on card, with large balanced margins on all sides and an impressive deep shade; scarce and very fine.

H.E. & H.W. Duckworth in "the Large Queen Stamps of Canada and Their Use" record thirty 15c plate proofs in colour of issue; multiples are particularly elusive, as most have been cut into singles. (Image 1)

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Unitrade C$ 2,000

Currently...C$500.00
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Printing Studies
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
5 O 29/30 imagePrinting Studies, 1860s/70s, 15c Large Queen reference group by Firth type, comprising thirteen used singles, carefully annotated on three pages by the exhibitor as to Firth type, with one each Group I-XIII carefully detailing the characteristics of each, including examples of the scarcer four Montreal types (5, 6, 7, and 8, the last the "very thick" paper), some flaws to be expected including shorter perfs in places, but a useful reference group, chiefly fine. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate C$ 400

Currently...C$350.00
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6 O   imagePrinting Studies, 1868-1902, colour progression by yearly dated cancellations, selection of thirty-three dated examples spanning 1868 through 1902, with every Firth Type from I through XIII represented, together with six examples from the 1895-1902 “remainders,” clearly illustrating the striking evolution of shade from the First Ottawa Printings through the Montreal and Second Ottawa Printings, also including three Group IX colour changelings; an impressive study that would be exceptionally difficult to duplicate, attractively displayed on an exhibit page, the page having been folded but not creasing any stamps, with small imperfections in places, but largely fine, ideal for the specialist; with 2016 Greene Foundation certificate for Sc. 30a. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate C$ 1,000

Currently...C$600.00
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Group I
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
7 O 29b imageGroup I, 29b, 1868 (March 2), 15c purple, the earliest recorded use of a Large Queen, used example struck with a partially legible 2 Mar 1868 datestamp, just over a week after the denomination’s official issue date, one of only two examples known from this date; fine and of exceptional importance for an advanced collection or exhibit.

Duckworth records that "of the several Large Queens, the 15 cent value was issued first (22 February, 1868)." He also notes that two stamps are known cancelled on this date, one clearly from Ottawa, the other noted as possibly from the same; they further conclude that "the earliest use known to us is from Ottawa on March 2 (probably to catch the Cunard liner 'Cuba' which departed New York on Wednesday, March 4)." (Image 1)

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Estimate C$ 1,500

Currently...C$800.00
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8 ng 29b imageGroup I, 29b, 1868, 15c purple Large Queen, Firth Group I, perforated 12, unused, without gum, a pleasing example, fresh and fine-very fine, unused examples of this type being rather difficult. (Image 1)

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Estimate C$ 100

Currently...C$60.00
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9 O 29b imageGroup I, 29b, 1868, 15c reddish purple Large Queen, used horizontal pair, with neat strikes of Hamilton double split-ring of May 21, 1869, sensibly reattached with two hinges, some shorter perfs, but a scarce multiple, particularly so with a dated cancellation, very fine. (Image 1)

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Estimate C$ 150

Currently...C$90.00
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10 O 29iii imageGroup I, 29iii, 1868, 15c reddish purple Large Queen, with major re-entry, showing the distinctive doubling in the left "15" as well as in "FIFT", inside the frame at left, and in "CANADA P.", found only in the reddish purple shades of the earliest printings of Firth Group I, fine and scarce; with 2005 Greene Foundation certificate. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Unitrade C$ 1,250

Currently...C$180.00
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11 O   imageGroup I, 1868, 15c Large Queen, Firth Group I, study of shades and cancellations, comprising eighteen used singles, including four dated examples ranging from 4 Apr 1868 to 27 Mar 1869, five distinct shades, and a selection of scarcer cancellations including straight-line PAID and REGISTERED, two-ring numerals 1 (Montreal), 5 (Hamilton) and 7 (St. John), together with several Lacelle-listed fancy cancellations; some small faults as commonly encountered, but chiefly fine and selected for the quality and variety of the strikes, a challenging group to assemble. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate C$ 200

Currently...C$100.00
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Group II
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
12 og 29b imageGroup II, 29b, 1868, 15c red lilac Large Queen, with part typical thin, clear gum, fresh colour, minute tone spot at upper right, with a couple slightly blunted perfs, else very fine and quite scarce. (Image 1)

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Unitrade C$ 2,400

Currently...C$600.00
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13 ng 29b imageGroup II, 29b, 1868, 15c red lilac Large Queen, unused (regummed), wing margin at right, with light upper right corner crease, light delicate shade, fine. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Unitrade C$ 1,200

Currently...C$90.00
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14 cover 29b imageGroup II, 29b, 1868 (March 23), 15c purple Large Queen, pre-first day use to England, cover from London, Canada West to London, England, franked with a single 15c (Firth Group I) tied by London C.W. datestamp, paying the 15c per ½oz rate to the United Kingdom via New York, the reverse with Hamilton transit (23 Mar) and London arrival (6 Apr), roughly opened at top and some light ageing, but an exceptionally important early usage, being one of only five recorded covers bearing the 15c Large Queen before 1 April 1868. ex DeVolpi, Firth; with 1982 B.P.A. certificate.

The 15c Large Queen was placed in use ahead of the other denominations to meet the new 15c per ½oz rate to the United Kingdom via New York, which had taken effect on January 16, 1868. Although April 1 is generally regarded as the official first day of use for the Large Queen issue, a small number of 15c stamps were distributed and used earlier. The recorded pre-April 1 covers are dated March 16, March 23 (two examples), March 28 and March 29 1868; off-cover examples are also known dated March 2, 13, 16, and 20. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate C$ 1,500

Currently...C$900.00
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15 cover 29b imageGroup II, 29b, 1869 (February 5), registered ten-times domestic letter rate from Kingston to Toronto, large cover franked with 15c horizontal pair and 2c single, all cancelled by black grid obliterator, Kingston c.d.s. despatch alongside, red straight-line REGISTERED handstamp above, the reverse with Toronto arrival c.d.s. (6 Feb), paying 30c postage for a 4½–5 oz letter at ten times the 3c per ½oz domestic rate plus 2c registration, for a 32c franking, reduced at right, tear at upper left, with usual edge wear and docketing as expected for a large commercial envelope, nevertheless a desirable high rate, and the only recorded cover with this franking in the Smith census. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate C$ 1,000

Currently...C$500.00
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16 cover 29b imageGroup II, 29b, 1868 (May 1), 15c single-franking from Montreal to Liverpool, England, adhesive tied by neatly-struck Montreal duplex, carried on the Inman Line "City of Baltimore" which departed New York on May 2, arriving in Liverpool on May 12, with c.d.s. arrival backstamp, stamp with some small imperfections, a desirable early usage, fine-very fine, offered alongside an 1868 (October 12) cover from Guelph to Carlisle (faulty), the May example particularly scarce, quite fresh and attractive. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Estimate C$ 1,000

Currently...C$600.00
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17 cover 29b imageGroup II, 29b, 1869 (May 14), 15c single-franking from Fonthill to Fort Erie, tied by black grid cancel, with light Fonthill split-ring despatch strike below, paying the 5 x 3c per ½oz rate, reverse with Port Robinson (14 May) and Welland Railroad (14 May) transit markings, reduced at right, some typical imperfections for these larger-format covers, but scarce, being one of only approximately sixteen covers bearing a sole usage of the 15c Large Queen within Canada.

The cover is docketed at right "Contingent / Expense Voucher / 6 months ending / 30th June / 1869," explaining the higher 2.5oz weight of the original enclosure. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate C$ 500

Currently...C$300.00
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18 O 29b imageGroup II, 29b, 1868, 15c, Firth Group II cancellation study, comprising twelve singles, noting four with dated cancellations, one being a Grand Trunk Junction & New Brunswick R.P.O.; five two-ring Numerals with examples of 2 (Toronto), 3 (Quebec City), 5 (Hamilton), 7 (St. John), and 27 (Ingersoll, 'scarce' per Unitrade); one straight-line REGISTERED; one segmented cork (Lacelle 1690); and one very fine strike of blue six-ring target; some imperfections, cancellations selected for quality strikes, fine. (Image 1)

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Estimate C$ 200

Currently...C$120.00
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Group III
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
19 ng 29v imageGroup IIIA, 29v, 1868, 15c dull purple on Bothwell paper, Firth Group IIIA, unused, without gum, centered to the lower right, shorter perf at left, very good. (Image 1)

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Unitrade C$ 750

Currently...C$100.00
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20 O 29 imageGroup III, 29, 1868, 15c grey violet with "2" in Maple Leaf fancy cancel, Lacelle No. 25, recorded used in Toronto in October, 1869, some perf faults, but a particularly attractive example of this scarce strike; ex Duckworth. (Image 1)

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Estimate C$ 100

Currently...C$60.00
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