The Calgary Collection of Canada continued...

**1858-59 Perforated Pence Issue (Scott 11-13)**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1124		CANADA, 1858, -1/2p Lilac Rose (Unitrade 11i; SG 25a). Slightly redistributed original gum, rich color in this distinctive shade, bottom right perf expertly reattached (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), Fine and scarce, with 1987 Greene Foundation certificate, SG £4,750, Unitrade C$5,000.00, Scott Retail as normal shade (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 4,250.00 SOLD for $2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1125		CANADA, 1858, -1/2p Lilac Rose (Unitrade 11i; SG 25a). Tied by four-ring "21" numeral cancel with corresponding "Montreal L.C. JU 6 1859" rimless circular datestamp at bottom left on newspaper wrapper addressed locally to the Advocate, cover with faults incl. overall toning, small nicks and mended corner at bottom left, still Fine, only two examples are recorded of the under 3 oz. Newspaper rate, with 1999 Greene Foundation certificate, Unitrade C$3,000.00, Scott value as normal shade (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 2,500.00 SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
1126		CANADA, 1859, 3p Brown Red (Unitrade 12i; SG 26). Part original gum (certificate states "trace" though it covers nearly half the stamp), magnificent centering for this notoriously difficult issue, intense shade and impression EXTREMELY FINE. A SENSATIONAL ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 3-PENCE IN THE BROWN RED SHADE. A RARE UNUSED STAMP IN ANY CONDITION, ESPECIALLY SOUND AND WELL-CENTERED. EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES EXTANT. This is the first original gum example we have offered since keeping computerized records. After careful review of other named-sales, we are unable to locate another comparable example to the example offered here - superbly centered, sound and with original gum. Most collections with No. 12 have examples which are no gum are off-center. Ex Roberts. With 2007 Greene Foundation certificate. SG £13,000. Unitrade C$62,500.00. Scott Retail as normal shade (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 17,500.00 SOLD for $30,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1127		CANADA, 1859, 3p Brown Red (Unitrade 12i). Tied by four-ring "30" numeral target (Unitrade RF2, "scarce") with matching "Peterboro C.W. JU 14, 1859" rimless circular datestamp at left on folded partly-printed promissory note to Cobourg, arrival backstamp, central file fold away from stamp, Very Fine, ex Lubke and Wilkinson, Unitrade C$1,750.00 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,500.00 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
1128		CANADA, 1859, 6p Brown Violet (13; SG 27). Large part original gum (certificate notes "traces" though it covers over half the stamp), bold color and strong impression, creased corner perf tip FINE. AN ESPECIALLY RARE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1859 6-PENCE PERFORATED ISSUE. The first perforated series of Canada invariably comes with perforations touching on at least one side due to the very narrow spacing between stamps. Those possessing original gum are extremely rare, evidenced by Unitrade valuing those with gum at a 150% premium. With 2003 Greene Foundation certificate. SG £18,000. Unitrade C$25,000.00 (Image) View PDF of certificate Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 22,500.00 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1129		CANADA, 1859, 6p Brown Violet (13; SG 27). Centered to right, fresh color, about Fine for this, SG £4,250, Unitrade C$5,000.00 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 7,500.00 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
1130		CANADA, 1859, 6p Brown Violet (13; SG 27). Tied by two strikes of four-ring "20" numeral target (Unitrade RF8, "very rare") with matching "Melbourne L.C. JU 7, 1859" rimless circular datestamp at bottom left on petite cover to Lowell Mass., cover originally receiving "6" (collect) handstamp at time of posting prior to stamp being affixed, then cancelled with additional "20" numeral target, "ADV. 1" handstamp indicating advertised upon arrival, Montreal transit backstamp, stamp with pulled corner perf, Very Fine appearance, a terribly rare stamp to find on cover with only 33 recorded, ex Pack, Lubke and Wilkinson, Unitrade C$9,000.00 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 8,750.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

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