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William H. Gross Collection of Important Postage Stamps and Postal History of British North America continued...

NEW BRUNSWICK 1851 PENCE ISSUES continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
281 ng 2 2, 1851 6p Olive yellow, handsome unused example of this rare stamp, with four full and well balanced margins, rich color, fine signed A. Diena and accompanied by his 1963 certificate, also a 1963 BPA certificate ex-Koh (Unitrade C$7,500.0#2, 1851 6p Olive yellow, handsome unused example of this rare stamp, with four full and well balanced margins, rich color, fine; signed A. Diena and accompanied by his 1963 certificate, also a 1963 BPA certificate; ex-Koh (Unitrade C$7,500.00). (Image) $5,500.00

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
282 og 2a 2a, 1851 6p Orange yellow, a magnificent quality mint example whose equal we have never seen, possessing not only four exceptionally large and wonderfully well balanced margins, but this remarkable stamp also features an outstanding overall bril#2a, 1851 6p Orange yellow, a magnificent quality mint example whose equal we have never seen, possessing not only four exceptionally large and wonderfully well balanced margins, but this remarkable stamp also features an outstanding overall brilliance, with gloriously vivid color and a strong impression, large part o.g., extremely fine; a classic mint rarity in the finest condition imaginable; 1970 RPS certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Chapin. (Image) $5,500.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
283 og 3 3, 1851 1- Bright red violet, a fabulous quality mint example of this extremely rare stamp, quite likely one of the finest original gum examples in existence, boasting numerous outstanding physical attributes that rarely occur on a single s#3, 1851 1/- Bright red violet, a fabulous quality mint example of this extremely rare stamp, quite likely one of the finest original gum examples in existence, boasting numerous outstanding physical attributes that rarely occur on a single stamp from this classic era, including possessing an overall freshness and brilliance which belies its age, with truly prooflike color in an unmistakable Bright red violet shade, crisp detailed impression, four uniformly even margins, full original gum (exceedingly rare thus) which has been relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1988 PF certificate; ex-Cole, Chapin (Unitrade C$60,000.00). (Image) $16,000.00

SOLD for $37,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
284 og 4 4, 1851 1- Dull violet, a stunning mint single in a condition almost impossible to duplicate, possessing wonderfully large and nicely balanced margins all around, its color is a marvelous warm Dull violet shade and its impression could not be m#4, 1851 1/- Dull violet, a stunning mint single in a condition almost impossible to duplicate, possessing wonderfully large and nicely balanced margins all around, its color is a marvelous warm Dull violet shade and its impression could not be more detailed on immaculate paper, virtually full original gum which is almost unheard of on this, extremely fine; a most remarkable example of this classic rarity, quite likely among the very finest original gum examples extant; signed A. Diena; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$70,000.00). (Image) $20,000.00

SOLD for $47,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
285 ng 4 4, 1851 1- Dull violet, choice unused example, with very large margins virtually all around, gloriously rich color in an unusually strong shade, excellent impression as well, very fine an especially rare stamp in this premium condition signed#4, 1851 1/- Dull violet, choice unused example, with very large margins virtually all around, gloriously rich color in an unusually strong shade, excellent impression as well, very fine; an especially rare stamp in this premium condition; signed A. Diena; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Koh (Unitrade C$35,000.00). (Image) $20,000.00

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
NEW BRUNSWICK 1860 CHARLES CONNELL ISSUE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
286 og 5 5, 1860 5c Brown Connell, imperforate on thicker paper, the only known example of this variety on a presentation sheet, with full to mostly huge margins all around, mounted just at the top by its full original gum on a Post Office DepartmentIn#5, 1860 5c Brown Connell, imperforate on thicker paper, the only known example of this variety on a presentation sheet, with full to mostly huge margins all around, mounted just at the top by its full original gum on a "Post Office Department/Inspector's Office" form, with a manuscript notation "With the Compliments of the Subscriber" and signed William Paisley (the accountant of the New Brunswick P.O. Department in 1860), this extraordinary document, which originally bore a pair of the imperforate stamp (the right stamp having been torn away), was first noted in the famous Warren Colson stock, the stamp itself is very fine, while the P.O. form has some faults, primarily some splitting along the folds; we are aware of only three recorded examples of this extremely rare variety, the example offered here on the presentation sheet, an original gum single (with small faults) and a third that is "cancelled" by a grid, an essential item for an exhibit or for the specialist in the philately of New Brunswick; 1998 V.G. Greene certificate. (Image) Est. $4,000-5,000

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
287 og 5 5, 1860 5c Brown Connell, a handsome appearing example of this rarity, being quite well centered and with nearly intact perforations all around (most of the existing copies have significant perf. damage either due to scissor separating or being#5, 1860 5c Brown Connell, a handsome appearing example of this rarity, being quite well centered and with nearly intact perforations all around (most of the existing copies have significant perf. damage either due to scissor separating or being roughly pulled apart), rich color, small part o.g., tiny tear at bottom and a faint trace of a corner crease at bottom right, still very fine; among the better condition examples extant within a population of perhaps no more than 50 or 60; 1956 RPS and 1998 Bernard Behr certificates; ex-Argenti (Unitrade C$15,000.00). (Image) $12,000.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
288 ng 5 5, 1860 5c Brown Connell, vertical pair, without gum as most often encountered on these stamps, extraordinarily well centered and with fully intact perforations all around, both are virtues that are almost never seen on most existing copies, dee#5, 1860 5c Brown Connell, vertical pair, without gum as most often encountered on these stamps, extraordinarily well centered and with fully intact perforations all around, both are virtues that are almost never seen on most existing copies, deep rich color and impression, couple of small flaws, including a small tear at bottom left and two insignificant thin spots in top stamp, some light toning which was expertly removed years ago, of extremely fine appearance.This eye-appealing pair is the only recorded multiple of the famous Five Cent Connell stamp. As such it is not only an incredible rarity, but is also considered one of the most important items in British North America philately. This pair was not discovered until 1933 when it was reported to have been found laying on the floor in a book-filled house of the husband of one of Charles Connell's daughters.Accompanied by a 1981 V.G. Greene certificate; ex-Reford, Galt and Argenti (Unitrade C$35,000.00). (Image) $30,000.00

SOLD for $19,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
NEWFOUNDLAND 1857-1862 PENCE ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
289 ng 2 2, 1857 2p Scarlet vermilion, a very rare unused example, with intensely rich color and impression, full even margins on all four sides, trivial natural paper fiber inclusion of little consequence and not mentioned on either of the accompanying#2, 1857 2p Scarlet vermilion, a very rare unused example, with intensely rich color and impression, full even margins on all four sides, trivial natural paper fiber inclusion of little consequence and not mentioned on either of the accompanying certificates, a very fine and choice example of this rarity; signed Calves and Emilio Diena, as well as being accompanied by 1992 Brandon and 1996 V.G. Green certificates; ex-Gibralter (Unitrade C$20,000.00). (Image) $17,500.00

SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
NEWFOUNDLAND 1857 2 PENCE COVER
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
290 c 2 2, 1857 2p Scarlet vermilion, a spectacular horizontal strip of three, with margins ranging from close but clear at top to mostly large margins elsewhere, stunning color and impression, tied to a small 1859 cover from St. Johns to Devon, Englan#2, 1857 2p Scarlet vermilion, a spectacular horizontal strip of three, with margins ranging from close but clear at top to mostly large margins elsewhere, stunning color and impression, tied to a small 1859 cover from St. John's to Devon, England, the strip is lightly cancelled by barred oval cancels and beautifully tied by "Galway/DE 22 59" transit c.d.s. at left, light originating "St. John's/DE 13 59" c.d.s. just below strip, manuscript endorsement "per Circassian/via Galway" at top left, Dublin (Dec. 23) and London (Dec. 24) transit c.d.s. on reverse, very fine; a cover of breathtaking eye appeal and rarity.This cover, bearing the famous and unique strip, is widely considered to be the most outstanding Newfoundland cover in existence. In addition, many seasoned philatelists rank this cover among the greatest classic covers in all of philately. It combines both beauty and rarity in a way that can be fully appreciated by all collectors at any level. Several of the most famous collectors of Newfoundland in history have once owned this extraordinary cover, including Caspary (1956), Stout (1963), Amundsen (1967), Hart (1977) "Foxbridge" (1987) and Chan (1995).When this cover made its auction appearance in the 1956 Caspary sale it is fascinating to note it realized an impressive $12,500.00, among the highest realizations of all of the fabulous rarities found in this legendary collection. By comparison, the unique Two Cent Hawaiian Missionary on cover realized $25,000.00 in the Caspary sale and when it was last sold at auction in 1995 it realized $2,090,000.00 (including premium). One of the highlights of the Gross British North America collection whose sales proceeds will benefit the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum. (Image) Est. $200,000-300,000

SOLD for $140,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
NEWFOUNDLAND 1857-1862 PENCE ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
291 c 2 2, 1857 2p Scarlet vermilion, an outstanding horizontal pair, with margins ranging from just barely touching at top right to very large at bottom and at right, intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression, tied to neat November 1859 blue#2, 1857 2p Scarlet vermilion, an outstanding horizontal pair, with margins ranging from just barely touching at top right to very large at bottom and at right, intensely rich color and a deeply etched impression, tied to neat November 1859 blue folded letter from St. John's to East Boston by two oval grid postmarks, faint red originating c.d.s., choice strike of "5/Boston Br. Pkt./Dec 2" c.d.s. and matching "5" transit receiver, very fine; a lovely and important Two Pence Vermilion cover, of the utmost rarity, as this is one of only two recorded covers bearing this franking, with this being in superior condition; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, "Foxbridge" and Conland. (Image) Est. $20,000-30,000

SOLD for $17,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
292 ng 4 4, 1857 4p Scarlet vermilion, rare unused example, without gum as almost always found, brilliantly fresh with sumptuously rich color and a prooflike impression on bright paper, four very large margins, tiny black spot on face at top left is the#4, 1857 4p Scarlet vermilion, rare unused example, without gum as almost always found, brilliantly fresh with sumptuously rich color and a prooflike impression on bright paper, four very large margins, tiny black spot on face at top left is the only thing separating this stamp from the gem category, still extremely fine; a stamp that is missing in even the most advanced collections of Newfoundland; signed H. Bloch, 1989 BPA certificate; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$15,000.00). (Image) $11,500.00

SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
293 c 4 4, 1857 4p Scarlet vermilion, choice example with four large to extra-large margins, deep luxuriant color as well, tied to an especially handsome blue folded 1858 letter from St. Johns to Boston by barred oval cancellation, light (as always) S#4, 1857 4p Scarlet vermilion, choice example with four large to extra-large margins, deep luxuriant color as well, tied to an especially handsome blue folded 1858 letter from St. John's to Boston by barred oval cancellation, light (as always) "St. John's/NV 11 1858" originating c.d.s. at top center, clear strikes of "Boston/5cts./19 Nov/Br. Pkt." c.d.s. and numeral "5" handstamp, trivial edge tear at bottom of cover by central file fold, very fine; a rare and desirable Four Pence cover; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Pratt and Chan. (Image) Est. $4,000-5,000

SOLD for $5,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
294 c 4 4, 1857 4p Scarlet vermilion, four ample to mostly very large margins, strong color and impression, tied to blue 1859 folded entire from the Tucker correspondence by an oval grid, red originating St. Johns NewfoundlandAP 1 1859Paid c.d.s. w#4, 1857 4p Scarlet vermilion, four ample to mostly very large margins, strong color and impression, tied to blue 1859 folded entire from the Tucker correspondence by an oval grid, red originating "St. John's Newfoundland/AP 1 1859/Paid" c.d.s. which is overstruck by clear "5/Boston Br. Pkt./Apr 10" entry c.d.s., addressed to Baltimore, endorsed in manuscript at bottom left "pr Mail/via Halifax", quite fresh, three mild vertical file folds none of which affect markings or stamp, very fine; a choice and scarce Four Pence cover; 1968 RPS and 2001 V.G. Greene certificates; ex-Fox, Hubbard, Conland and Gilbert. (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
295 c 5 5, 1857 5p Brown violet, a single and an exceptionally rare horizontal strip of three, all stamps with ample to large margins all around, deep rich color, all tied to an 1858 blue colored folded entire from St. Johns to Sydney, C.B. (Cape Breto#5, 1857 5p Brown violet, a single and an exceptionally rare horizontal strip of three, all stamps with ample to large margins all around, deep rich color, all tied to an 1858 blue colored folded entire from St. John's to Sydney, C.B. (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) by oval grid postmarks, red "St. John's Newfoundland/MY 31 1858?Paid" c.d.s. to left of stamps, manuscript "Per Steamer" endorsement and a red rayon "1/4", Port Sydney bkst., two light vertical file folds, one of which very unobtrusively passes through center stamp in strip, very fine; a stunning and rare cover, being an extraordinary quadruple five pence rate; believed to be the highest franked pence cover recorded (at twenty pence, eclipsing the three times six pence cover), in addition to being the earliest known usage of the five pence stamp; ex-Consul Weinberger. (Image) Est. $15,000-20,000

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
296 c 5 5, 1857 5p Brown violet, three very large margins, fourth just touching, strong rich color, nicely tied by single light strike of small barred oval postmark to neat white 1860 folded letter to Townsend Near Boston, Mass., excellent strike of r#5, 1857 5p Brown violet, three very large margins, fourth just touching, strong rich color, nicely tied by single light strike of small barred oval postmark to neat white 1860 folded letter to Townsend "Near Boston", Mass., excellent strike of red "St. John's Newfoundland/JL 4 1860/Paid" c.d.s. in center of entire, clear "5/Boston Br. Pkt./Jul 12" entry c.d.s., small edge tear at bottom edge, a very fine and choice usage showing a One Pence overpayment of the Four Pence single rate to port; it is reported that only two such overpaid covers are known, and only seven covers in total are believed to exist franked with an 1860 Five Pence Brown violet, this being #1 in the Pratt census; 1986 BPA certificate; ex-Harris, Hubbard, Pratt, Conland and Gilbert. (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $5,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
297 ng 6 6, 1857 6p Scarlet vermilion, a marvelous quality unused example of this rarity, being in a condition that places it among the finest known, without gum as almost always found, fabulously bright and fresh, with strikingly vibrant color and a#6, 1857 6p Scarlet vermilion, a marvelous quality unused example of this rarity, being in a condition that places it among the finest known, without gum as almost always found, fabulously bright and fresh, with strikingly vibrant color and a crisp prooflike impression on immaculate paper, large to huge margins all around, extremely fine; a lovely stamp for the finest collection; 1997 BPA certificate (Unitrade C$30,000.00). (Image) $22,500.00

SOLD for $20,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
298 ng 7 7, 1857 6½p Scarlet vermilion, a select unused example of this very scarce stamp, possessing exceptional physical qualities not often seen, including being exceedingly bright and fresh, with a prooflike impression, four very large and wonderfull#7, 1857 6½p Scarlet vermilion, a select unused example of this very scarce stamp, possessing exceptional physical qualities not often seen, including being exceedingly bright and fresh, with a prooflike impression, four very large and wonderfully well balanced margins, an extremely fine gem; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by his 1968 Friedl certificate, as well as a 1992 V.G. Greene certificate; ex-"Crossings" (Unitrade C$6,000.00). (Image) $4,500.00

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
299 og 8 8, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, gem mint single, incredibly bright and fresh, deep luxuriant color and impression on pristine paper, four large to extra-large margins, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine 1992 PF certificate (Unit#8, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, gem mint single, incredibly bright and fresh, deep luxuriant color and impression on pristine paper, four large to extra-large margins, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1992 PF certificate (Unitrade C$1,800.00). (Image) $450.00

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction
300 og/nhbl 8 8, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, a most impressive complete sheet of twenty, with full sheet margins at top and at bottom, side sheet selvages slightly reduced, wonderfully fresh, vibrant color and impression, full o.g., few stamps with minor h#8, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, a most impressive complete sheet of twenty, with full sheet margins at top and at bottom, side sheet selvages slightly reduced, wonderfully fresh, vibrant color and impression, full o.g., few stamps with minor h.r.'s, some never hinged, central horizontal fold in margin between third and fourth rows, with paper splitting slightly at edge of fold (mostly in sheet selvage), overall very fine and striking; extremely rare as a complete sheet; ex-Caspary, Fox and Chan; cataloged simply as twenty single stamps (Unitrade C$36,000.00). (Image) $9,000.00+

SOLD for $9,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

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