Canada

**1851 THREE PENCE**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
601	TC	Unitrade #1TCi	Unitrade #1TCi, 3p Brown red trial color proof on India with horizontal green black "Specimen." overprint, lovely bottom sheet-margin single, with exceptionally large to huge margins all around, fresh color and though cataloged as a color proof this is one of the many shades that was issued of the 3p Beavers, extremely fine and rarely found so nice; ex-Carrington. (Image)	Unitrade C$250.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
602	TC	Unitrade #1TCii	Unitrade #1TCii, 3p Black trial color proof on India, handsome bottom sheet-margin block of four with full to large margins on the other sides as well, possessing an especially detailed impression that shows the major transfer roll crack that is actually found in every position on the plate, it starts from the frame at right below the right "3", goes up through the "Pos" of "Postage" then diagonally down bisecting the body of the Beaver, issued stamps show remnants of this crack but this black proof shows it especially clearly, extremely fine; catalog value for four singles; ex-Reford. (Image)	Unitrade C$1,600.00+ SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
603	TC	Unitrade #1TCvi	Unitrade #1TCvi, 3p Orange yellow trial color proof on India, attractive left sheet-margin vertical strip of three with "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, New York." imprint, other three margins are exceptionally large and even, bright color, extremely fine; a highly desirable and rare inscription strip; catalog value for singles. (Image)	Unitrade C$900.00+ SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
604	PTC	1F	#1F, 3c Beaver facsimile die proofs on thin to thick card, ranging in size from stamp size to 45x46mm, the die shows various states of completion, none of them complete because all lack any country or denomination designations, in various colors, seven ranging from orange to dark orange brown, plus two in black and one in purple, very fine and interesting collateral addition to a collection of this first issue design. (Image)	Est. 500-750 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
605	O	1	#1, 3p Red, impressive gem bottom sheet-margin single, with the other three margins large to extra large, attractive bright color and nice impression, with central red target cancel, which are not often seen on this issue, plus a rim of a black c.d.s., extremely fine; sheet margin examples, particularly in this outstanding condition, are rarely seen (Unitrade C$1,600.00). (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $1,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
606	O	1a	#1a, 3p Orange vermilion, handsome used single with bright color in this distinctive orange vermilion shade, possessing four exceptionally large and even margins, neatly and unobtrusively cancelled with two black target cancels plus a portion of a red pmk. at bottom, this example also features strong laid lines, a characteristic that is often lacking on this value as many laid lines are hard to see, extremely fine and choice; 2002 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,600.00). (Image)	$900.00 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
607		1	#1, 3p Red, beautifully margined horizontal pair, tied to extraordinarily attractive 1851 cross-border cover to East Cambridge, Mass., stamps tied by black target cancels, red "Montreal/L.C./DE 23, 1851" double-arc c.d.s. at left and matching framed curved "Canada" handstamp, pair with bright clear color and choice in every respect, cover is also especially clean and handsome, extremely fine; multiples of the first issue on laid paper are extremely rare and in addition there are only 27 covers with two 3p Red on laid paper of the 186 covers recorded prepaying the rate to the United States, the combination of such a choice pair on such an appealing cover is indeed a treasure; 2004 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Hilmer, Foxbridge, Lubke, "Loch" Collection and Robertson. (Image)	Est. 5,000-7,500 SOLD for $7,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

**1851 SIX PENCE**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
608	TC	Unitrade #2TCi	Unitrade #2TCi, 6p Red purple trial color proof on India, left sheet-margin single with large portion of the "(Ra)wdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, New Y(ork)." inscription, large even margins, rich color, small India irregularity in the bottom left corner, very fine and quite scarce with inscription. (Image)	Unitrade C$275.00 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
609	TC	Unitrade #2TCii	Unitrade #2TCii, 6p Orange yellow trial color proof on India on original card, vibrant color, four extra-large even margins, an extremely fine and pretty proof. (Image)	Unitrade C$300.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
610	TC	Unitrade #2TCv	Unitrade #2TCv, 6p Gray trial color proof on India on original card with vertical orange "Specimen." overprint, large to extra-wide margins, fresh color and razor sharp impression, choice very fine. (Image)	Unitrade C$200.00 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
611	TC	Unitrade #2TCvi	Unitrade #2TCvi, 6p Grey trial color proof on India with vertical green "Specimen." overprint, four large balanced margins, fresh with deep color and impression, very fine and exceedingly choice. (Image)	Unitrade C$300.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
612	TC	Unitrade #2TCvii	Unitrade #2TCvii, 6p Dark grey trial color proof on India with carmine vertical "Specimen." overprint, impressive immense margins all around, excellent colors and sharp impression, extremely fine; a select premium quality example of this proof. (Image)	Unitrade C$200.00 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
613	TC	Unitrade #2TCvii	Unitrade #2TCvii, 6p Dark grey trial color proof on India with carmine vertical "Specimen." overprint, select block of four with well clear to large margins on all four sides, rich colors and strong impression, extremely fine; catalog value for four singles. (Image)	Unitrade C$800.00+ SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
614	TC	Unitrade #2TCix	Unitrade #2TCix, 6p Black trial color proof on India with carmine vertical "Specimen." overprint, a choice bottom sheet-margin single with other margins large as well, attractive intense black color, extremely fine and a handsome proof. (Image)	Unitrade C$300.00 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
615	TC	Unitrade #2TCx	Unitrade #2TCx, 6p Black trial color proof on India with orange vertical "Specimen." overprint, exceptionally fresh with strong color and impression, large to extra-large margins, choice very fine. (Image)	Unitrade C$275.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
616	TC	Unitrade #2TCxi	Unitrade #2TCxi, 6p (Dark) Gray blue trial color proof on India on original card backing with carmine vertical "Specimen." overprint, four large to especially large margins, intense deep color that is more dark blue than grey blue, very fine and choice. (Image)	Unitrade C$300.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
617	TC	Unitrade #2TCxi	Unitrade #2TCxi, 6p Gray blue trial color proof on India with vertical carmine "Specimen." overprint, choice left sheet-margin block of four, large even margins on the other three sides as well, attractive rich blue color well complemented by the deep carmine overprint, extremely fine; catalog value for four singles. (Image)	Unitrade C$1,200.00+ SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
618	TC	Unitrade #2TCxiii	Unitrade #2TCxiii, 6p Lilac trial color proof on India with orange vertical "Specimen." overprint, pristine example of this color, beautifully matched large even margins on all four sides, extremely fine in all respects. (Image)	Unitrade C$250.00 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
619	O	2	#2, 6p Slate violet on laid paper, a spectacular example of this scarce first issue, possessing physical features that are rarely found on this classic stamp, first and foremost are the huge and beautifully matched margins that are seldom seen on this value, fresh color and a clean impression, neat target cancel, extremely fine; a gem single that is truly rare in this stellar condition; a magnificent condition rarity; 1975 RPS certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $2,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
620	O	2	#2, 6p Slate violet on laid paper, an extraordinarily high quality used example with impressive features, including four very large to immense margins showing the frame line of the adjoining stamp above, crisp highly detailed impression and strong color on on fresh paper, plus light central strike of a black target cancel that is quite unobtrusive compared to the vast majority which are often heavy and unattractive, an extremely fine used gem of this classic first issue; 2001 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction

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