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Brilliant quality example, exceptionally fresh, with large part original gum

Very scarce as only 50 pairs originally existed.

The designs of the pictorial Canada stamps first issued in 1942 represented Canada's contributions to the Allied war effort during World War II. This 6c Airmail stamp features Air Training Camp.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,000.

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An attractive high quality mint block, unmounted mint with full original gum. The upper right stamp has an insignificant wrinkle, which does not detract from what is a very fine quality block.

Accompanied with a clear Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation certificate of authenticity (2006).

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £200+.

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Very fine example with large part original gum.

Exceedingly rare as only 75 pairs originally existed.

These were the first pictorial definitive Canada stamps issued for the reign of King George VI featuring Memorial Chamber, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £700.

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Very fine quality unmounted mint with full original gum.

Only 150 pairs existed and now very scarce in this choice quality.

This design features Daedalus of Ancient Greek Mythology. The background, behind Daedalus shows Mt. Baker (10,781 ft.), which is in the Cascade Range of Northern Washington State (Southern border of British Columbia).

Daedalus was a skilled craftsman and artist, and he was the father of Icarus. To escape from a tower, where he was imprisoned, he fabricated wings made of sewn feathers that were waxed for himself and his son, Icarus. He warned Icarus not to fly too high, because the heat from the sun would melt the wax, and not to fly too low, because the mist from the ocean would soak the feathers. Daedalus succeeded in his flight, but Icarus flew too high and fell to his death.

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Stamp-size trial colour die proofs on card, respectively in olive and violet, the 10c being a progressive state with some shading lines missing from the sky and water.

Minor marks at corners from archival mounting, and hand stamps on reverse, but an attractive and very rare pair.

The 1935 Silver Jubilee issue commemorated the 25th anniversary of King George V’s accession to the throne, released on May 4, 1935. They were the first stamps produced by the Canadian Bank Note Company after regaining the contract.

The 10c stamp features Windsor Castle and the 13c the Royal Yacht Britannia. They are the most attractive of this very high quality, well designed set.

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Fresh mint quality with large part original gum. Most importantly, the stamps in the lower row, including the valuable variety, are all unmounted mint.

A very scarce and attractive block

The Canada Unitrade catalogue value, No. 203i, is C$720+.

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Fine used block of four neatly cancelled by individual fine strikes of St Catherines circular date stamps, dated 'MY 29 36'. Lightly folded perforations do not detract from a lovely item.

A scarce and most attractive block.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £160+.

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Brilliant mint quality with large part original gum, (white gum).

Only 250 pairs existed with fewer surviving today, and this example is much fresher than usually found.

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Very fine and fresh mint block with original gum, (13 stamps are unmounted mint). Only minor condition flaw to mention, purely for accuracy, is a minor gum wrinkle affecting one stamp.

An attractive and very scarce multiple in this positional form.

The Canada Unitrade catalogue No.136 lists a value of C$1,250.

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A fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum.

A scarce War Tax Canadian Stamp, difficult to find in such fine condition.

Canada War Tax Stamps were issued between April 15, 1915 and December 1916.

The War Tax was added in addition to the rate of postage meaning the stamp carried both its face value and the added WAR TAX. The additional revenue raised was used to defray the costs of war. Canada's first war tax stamps were produced with modified printing dies of the 'Admiral' series, first to read WAR TAX, and later issues read 1T¢.

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Fine appearance mint pair with large part original gum. One stamp with an inherent crease caused by the join, but scarce in this form.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £140+.

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A fine mint example with large part original gum. Minor wrinkles do not detract from very fine and fresh appearance. Perforations and centring far above average for this issue.

A difficult stamp to find in unused condition.

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £60+.

Canada War Tax Stamps were issued between April 15, 1915 and December 1916.

The War Tax was added in addition to the rate of postage meaning the stamp carried both its face value and the added WAR TAX. The additional revenue raised was used to defray the costs of war. Canada's first war tax stamps were produced with modified printing dies of the 'Admiral' series, first to read WAR TAX, and later issues read 1T¢.

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A fine and fresh mint block of four with original gum. A couple of short perforations at top, but still a most attractive piece.

A scarce philatelic item in this form.

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £140+.

Canada War Tax Stamps were issued between April 15, 1915 and December 1916.

The War Tax was added in addition to the rate of postage meaning the stamp carried both its face value and the added WAR TAX. The additional revenue raised was used to defray the costs of war. Canada's first war tax stamps were produced with modified printing dies of the 'Admiral' series, first to read WAR TAX, and later issues read 1T¢.

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A very fine quality mint block of eight with original gum, (five stamps are unmounted including the lower row).

A very scarce and lovely positional piece, with above average centring and exceptional colour.

The War Tax was added in addition to the rate of postage meaning the stamp carried both its face value and the added WAR TAX. The additional revenue raised was used to defray the costs of war. Canada's first war tax stamps were produced with modified printing dies of the 'Admiral' series, first to read WAR TAX, and later issues read 1T¢.

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A fine used set of this visually stunning portrayal of history in a set of stamps. There are some slight faults (two 15c with defects, one 20c with corner crease) and mostly with heavyish cancels (10c with barred ovals, 7c, 15c, 20c with 'R' in ovals), but a rare and remarkable assembly.

1/2c - King George V and Queen Mary when Prince and Princess of Wales

1c - Jacques Cartier and Samuel Champlain

2c - King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

5c - Champlain's House in Quebec

7c - Generals Montcalm and Wolfe

10c - Quebec in 1700

15c - Champlain's Departure for the West

20c - Cartier's Arrival before Quebec

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1,700+.

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A very fine and most attractive die proof of this popular Victorian Canadian stamp issue.

Rare and desirable in this large format and a key item for any comprehensive study of this stamp issue.

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A fine mint block of 4 with brilliant original gum and three stamps being unmounted mint, which is particularly pleasing. The centring is reasonable for this issue and overall a fine quality piece.

An attractive block of this popular Victorian stamp issue.

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £152+.

This very attractive series of definitive stamps feature a contemporary portrait of Queen Victoria and maple leafs in each of the corners.

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Fresh multiple with original gum, (six stamps unmounted, minor reinforcement between centre pair at foot).

An attractive and very scarce item, with centring far above average.

This very attractive series of definitive stamps feature a contemporary portrait of Queen Victoria and maple leafs in each of the corners.

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Brilliant mint example with large part original gum. Post office fresh with above average centring. Choice quality for an unused example of this stamp.

On 1 July 1867, Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were united to form the Dominion of Canada. The Large Queens were the first issue by the Dominion. Their name arises to distinguish them from the 1870 issues, the "Small Queens, which are similar in appearance but physically smaller.

Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (2005).

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £950.

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A brilliant quality pair with original gum, (white gum). Tiny natural inclusion mentioned for accuracy, but much fresher than usually found.

Exceedingly rare as only 250 pairs existed, yet still available at a modest price.

Lovely commemorative issue marking the 60th anniversary of the Canada Confederation.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £190.

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An attractive used example of this rare stamp.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £600.

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Fine fresh appearance mint example with original gum. Faintly yellowish gum as often the case, and one perforation with trace of toning on reverse, yet much above average for this very rare stamp.

Only 420 were issued in error. The printers, De La Rue, recognised that the surcharge did not adequately obliterate the original face value and they were replaced with a more effective surcharge. A small quantity, however, said to be 3½ sheets was included in the consignment in error.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £750.

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A brilliant mint positional block with original gum. Exceptional condition, lightly folded along the upper horizontal perforations but with the gutter uncreased.

A stunning piece and hardly ever found in such fine condition.

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £320+.

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A fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. One shortish perforation and faint gum bend, fairly inconsequential and well above average for this rare colour variety.

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £150.

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A brilliant mint example with large part original gum. One shortish perforation, which is immaterial to overall stunning quality.

A difficult stamp to find in such fine mint condition and very scarce.

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £450.

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