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  • Lot# : 4003 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 166/168 Proofs
    British Empire Rate of 2d. Canada 1898: Imperforate Plate Proofs (3), first in black and grey only, second example in black, grey and carmine, third example in issued colours of black, grey, carmine and deep blue. All on thin wove un-gummed paper with large margins, a rare and most attractive set.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4004 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 167
    British Empire Rate of 2d. 1898 (Dec 25): Cover franked by 1898 Map Issue 2 c. black, red & greenish blue, carried on the "Teutonic" via New York and cancelled on the First Day of the British Empire 2 d. rate by 'Montreal' Flag cancellation 'DEC 25-1898' in black. London arrival cds (Jan 4) on reverse of a fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4389 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 329 Proof
    Proof of the issued design of the vignette only for 5 c. blue, unfinished Proof printed in blue on glazed wove paper. Superb and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4390 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 329 Essay
    Essay for proposed design of the vignette for issued 5 c. blue, the Essay showing the main building and library only, printed in black on glazed wove paper. Slight diagonal bend at lower left but an exquisite and rare Essay.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4391 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 329 Essay
    Essay for proposed design of the vignette for issued 5 c. blue, the Essay showing the main building and library only, printed in black on glazed wove paper (differs to the other offered here with clouds redrawn), Proof in blue of the vignette only (slight stain) and final imperforate Proof  of the composite design in blue; all backed onto yellow card. From the estate of the widow of the original engraver.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4392 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 329 spec
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    5 c. blue, a fresh unused example overprinted "SPECIMEN" twice in violet  by receiving Postal Authority, a fine and rare stamp and unique thus. Cert. BPA (1977).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4393 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 329 var
    5 c. blue, a superb mint vertical imperforate pair, fresh and very fine, full unmounted og. Scott = $ 950/Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4394 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 329 var
    5 c. blue, a superb mint imperforate block of four from upper left of sheet, "PLATE No. 1" imprint, minor gum ageing of no real significance, fresh and very fine appearance, large part og. Scott = $ 1'900/Gi = £ 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4395 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 329 var
    5 c. blue, a superb mint imperforate block of four from upper right of sheet, "PLATE No. 1" imprint, minor gum bend on one stamp of no importance, fresh and very fine, full unmounted og. Scott = $ 1'900/Gi = £ 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4396 Canada

    Balance of the collection with Official Delegate's envelopes used on First Day (May 18) and Last Day of Conference (June 28) with special cachets, further covers (9) including remarkable postcard from June 5, Niagara Falls excursion signed by 19 Delegates, another sent by Pietro Tosti, the Italian Delegate; also issued stamps with Plate 1 and and Plate 2 multiples, Canada Congress book for Delegates incl. SG 319-325 set unm. mint, Official opt. double etc.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4435 Canada

    Collection with mint blocks including one signed by the designer and a pencil signed Essay for the 5 c. value, including covers (80+) with FDC's, registered and commercial usages, Delegate's envelopes and special cancellations, Meter Marking covers; a Postal Notice advertising the issue, German Delegate folder with Europa set; Colombia issue with covers and South Korea cards with special cancellations etc. A fine lot.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4572 Canada

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    Catalogue# : 791 Proof
    Canada. Progressive Proof for 15 c. value in very deep blue showing traces of die sinkage at edges, on thick glazed paper with greenish back, 75 x 97mm, and Die Number "P.72" at top. Delightful and rare Proof.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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