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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

98Pvar

98Pvar: Two Cent Large PROGRESSIVE DIE PROOF in COLOUR OF ISSUE, die sunk on India paper (76 x 63mm) on card (124 x 94mm), with unshaded scrolls, incomplete portraits and uncleared guidelines, light corner bend top left, still a very fine and lovely PREVIOUSLY UNRECORDED PROGRESSIVE DIE PROOF. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$3,500

SOLD for C$2,100.00
Will close during Auction

Artist's Model used as the basis for engraving the central vignette of the Ten Cent denomination, measuring approximately 180 x 100mm (rounded top edge) and touched up with watercolour, additional bilingual hand-lettered captions at bottom reading 'QUEBEC IN 1700/QUÉBEC EN 1700' and 'FROM AN OLD PRINT IN SULTE'S/HISTOIRE DES CANADIENS FRANCAIS' (published 1882-84) mounted on large card (256 x 146mm) with protective overlay and pencilled 'used on 10¢ stamp Die No. F195 F1553 (order number) ABN Co. Ottawa' at top, initialled and dated in ink lower left '4/29/08 JAM' by designer Jose A. Machado, markings on reverse include pencil numbers '11546' and '3', plus stamped number '01553', boxed 'RETURNED ...11 1908' and 'D.E.W. APR 24, 1908', the design panel has a horizontal crease which does not detract substantially, still a most attractive and UNIQUE PIECE OF PHILATELIC HISTORY. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, 'Libra', Brigham (Image)

Est. C$5,000

SOLD for C$3,000.00
Will close during Auction

Artist's Model used as the basis for engraving the central vignette of the Fifteen Cent denomination, measuring 183 x 99mm (rounded top edge) and touched up with watercolour, additional hand-lettered caption at bottom reading 'CHAMPLAIN SETTING OUT ON INLAND DISCOVERIES', mounted on large card (261 x 146mm) with pencilled 'used on 15¢ stamp F1553' (order number) at top and left side, initialled and dated in ink lower left '4/29/08 JAM' by designer Jose A. Machado, markings on reverse include pencil numbers '11546' plus stamped number '01553', boxed 'RETURNED ...11 1908' and 'D.E.W. APR 24, 1908', the picture has a negligible diagonal crease, a most desirable and UNIQUE ARTIST'S MODEL. Ex - American Bank Note Co. Archives, 'Libra', Brigham (Image)

Est. C$5,000

SOLD for C$3,750.00
Will close during Auction

96P-103P

96P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete set of DIE PROOFS in BLACK (½¢ in dark brown) printed on thin card, size varies somewhat but each proof is 65-70mm wide x 55-60mm tall and shows appropriate die number (F-191, F-193 to F-199) and full AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT, ½¢ card with some adhesive stains and 7¢ shows mounting peg hole and partial die sinkage, still a very fine and EXCEEDINGLY RARE set of DIE PROOFS. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (imagef) (imageg)

Est. C$10,000

SOLD for C$7,500.00
Will close during Auction

96P-103P

96P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete set of 'stamp-size' DIE PROOFS in BLACK printed on thin card and arranged and mounted on thicker PRESENTATION CARD (138 x 183mm), a gorgeous and very fine set of DIE PROOFS, THE ONLY MOUNTED SET KNOWN IN BLACK. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$15,000

SOLD for C$10,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P-103P

96P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete set of finished DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India (70-77mm by 61-64mm) die sunk on card (97 x 82mm) with appropriate die number (F-191, F-193 to F-199) and full AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT, many show mounting peg hole and/or untrimmed India paper, a very fine, attractive and RARE set of PROOFS. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (imagef) (imageg)

Est. C$10,000

SOLD for C$7,250.00
Will close during Auction

96P-103P

96P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete set of finished DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India (70-73mm by 62mm) die sunk on card (1¢, 2¢, 7¢ and 15¢ are approximately 175-180mm x 110-120mm, others are 225 x 152mm) with appropriate die number (F-191, F-193 to F-199) and full AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT, a RARE COMPLETE SET of DIE PROOFS. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (imagef) (imageg)

Est. C$15,000

SOLD for C$12,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P,99P-103P

96P,99P-103P: ½¢ plus 5¢ to 20¢ hardened LARGE DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India (70-73mm by 62mm) die sunk on card (7¢ is approximately 175 x 110mm, others are 225 x 152mm) with appropriate die number (F-193, F-195 to F-199) and full AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT, a scarce set of DIE PROOFS, missing only the 1¢ and 2¢ for completeness. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee)

Est. C$12,000

SOLD for C$8,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P,98P-103P

96P,98P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete (except 1¢) in INDEX CARD DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India (70-73mm by 62mm) die sunk on large card, each with appropriate die number (F-191, F-193 to F-199) and full AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT plus typewritten 'Canada Centenary of Quebec F1553' and denomination at top and hand-stamped INDEX COPY in bluish green plus pencilled note on back regarding model, order number, etc and initialed 'P.E.M.', an extremely RARE COMPLETE SET of INDEX RECORD DIE PROOFS (the 1¢ value is not known), virtually impossible to duplicate. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (imagef)

Est. C$10,000

SOLD for C$6,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P-103P

96P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete set of SMALL DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India on card, all approximately 47 x 35mm with appropriate die number (F-191, F-193 to F-199), a fresh and very fine COMPLETE SET OF PROOFS. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (imagef) (imageg)

Est. C$5,000

SOLD for C$4,250.00
Will close during Auction

96P-103P

96P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete set of 'stamp-size' DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India on card, fresh and very fine. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (imagef) (imageg)

Est. C$4,000

SOLD for C$4,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P-103P

96P-103P: ½¢ to 20¢ complete in 'stamp-size' DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India on card, mounted and 'SHADOW-BOX' matted (framing each value) on two very thick PRESENTATION PANELS (manuscript numbered '3' and '4' in top right corner), each with violet boxed 'C.B.N. Co. OTTAWA Engraving Dept. FEB 8 - 1927' datestamp on reverse, a UNIQUE PRESENTATION and DISPLAY ITEM. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea)

Est. C$10,000

SOLD for C$10,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P

96P: Half Cent hardened TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in BLACK, PRINTED ON WOVE PAPER, trimmed to 'stamp-size' at top and sides but showing (die number) 'F-199' and AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT at bottom, light wrinkle and a bit of black ink offset on front, the UNIQUE EXAMPLE PRINTED ON WOVE PAPER. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,000

SOLD for C$1,200.00
Will close during Auction

96P

96P: Half Cent hardened TRIAL COLOUR DIE PROOF in COLOUR OF ISSUE, PRINTED ON WOVE PAPER, trimmed to 'stamp-size' at top and sides but showing (die number) 'F-199' and AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT at bottom, some surface and back damage, still a rarity, the UNIQUE EXAMPLE PRINTED ON WOVE PAPER. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$2,000

SOLD for C$1,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P

96P: Half Cent LARGE hardened DIE PROOF in COLOUR OF ISSUE, die sunk on India (74 x 63mm) on large card (156 x 130mm) with (die number) 'F-199' and AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT, filing punch hole top left and blue crayon manuscript notation 'OK for Ottawa DEW 7/10-08' at bottom, with 'clock' type JUL 11 'ENGRAVING DEPT.' timestamp and ink notation 'Engraved by Edwin Gunn July 6, 1908' (referring to his engraving of the new design for the Prince of Wales vignette in uniform) on back, light bend in lower left corner, an ideal and significant DISPLAY PIECE.Ex - 'Libra', Brigham (Image) (imagea)

Est. C$4,000

SOLD for C$3,000.00
Will close during Auction

96P

96P: Half Cent LARGE hardened DIE PROOF in COLOUR OF ISSUE, die sunk on India (74 x 63mm) on large card (175 x 122mm) with (die number) 'F-199' and AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT, manuscript ink notation 'Approved July 1908' at top, extremely fine and VERY RARE. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$3,000

SOLD for C$2,500.00
Will close during Auction

96P

96P: Half Cent LARGE hardened DIE PROOF in COLOUR OF ISSUE, die sunk on India (74 x 63mm) on full-sized card (228 x 153mm) with (die number) 'F-199' and AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA IMPRINT, pristine, extremely fine and scarce. Ex - Brigham (Image)

Est. C$1,500

SOLD for C$1,300.00
Will close during Auction

97P,98P,99P,100P

97P,98P,99P,100P; 1¢, 2¢, 5¢ and 7¢ values in 'stamp-size' DIE PROOFS in COLOUR OF ISSUE on India on card (5¢ showing imprint and die number at bottom), first two are very fine, others more or less faulty, scarce. Ex - Brigham (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec)

Est. C$1,500

SOLD for C$1,700.00
Will close during Auction

98P

98P: Two Cent LARGE unhardened DIE PROOF in COLOUR OF ISSUE, die sunk on India (76 x 63mm) on large card (160 x 131mm) with filing punch-hole top left and manuscript ink notation 'Approved July 25, 1908 RMC' (R.M. Coulter, Deputy PMG) at top alongside 'JAM' initials (designer Jose A. Machado) and blue crayon 'DEW 7/14 08' (Daniel E. Woodhull, vice-president A.B.N. Co), extremely fine and a RARE SHOW-STOPPER. Ex - 'Libra', Brigham (Image)

Est. C$4,000

SOLD for C$4,000.00
Will close during Auction

98P

98P: Two Cent LARGE hardened DIE PROOF in COLOUR OF ISSUE, die sunk on India (76 x 63mm) on large card (160 x 131mm) with (die number) 'F-194' and AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA, filing punch hole top left and manuscript red crayon notation 'OK for Ottawa DEW 6/30 08' at right and red handstamp 'APPROVED BY A.S.M. JUN 30 1908' (A.S. Major, Head of Engraving) at left, manuscript 'Engraved by E. Loizeaux June 19 1908' on back, an extremely fine and RARE STAMPED & SIGNED DIE PROOF. Ex - 'Libra', Brigham (Image) (imagea)

Est. C$5,000

SOLD for C$4,000.00
Will close during Auction