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Listen to Live Audio! SAN Date: Feb-09-12, Time: 12:05 AM
 
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William H. Gross Collection of Important Postage Stamps and Postal History of British North America continued...

CANADA 1868-1876 LARGE QUEEN ISSUES continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
241 og 28 28, 1868 12½c Blue, bright fresh mint single, rich luxuriant color, nicely centered, large part o.g., very fine 1990 V.G. Greene certificate ex-Crossings (Unitrade C$2,800.00).#28, 1868 12½c Blue, bright fresh mint single, rich luxuriant color, nicely centered, large part o.g., very fine; 1990 V.G. Greene certificate; ex-"Crossings" (Unitrade C$2,800.00). (Image) $1,100.00

SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
242 c 28 28, 1868 12½c Blue, well centered horizontal pair, with especially rich color in a deep shade, tied to a petite 1870 cover from Sydney to a Lieutenant aboard the H.M.S. Lee in Malta or Elsewhere, pair tied by two-ring numeral 10 post#28, 1868 12½c Blue, well centered horizontal pair, with especially rich color in a deep shade, tied to a petite 1870 cover from Sydney to a Lieutenant aboard the H.M.S. Lee in Malta "or Elsewhere," pair tied by two-ring numeral "10" postmarks, "Sydney/FE 5 70" c.d.s. alongside, red manuscript "8" marking representing the British claim of 16c, red "London/Paid" transit c.d.s., back flap missing, very fine; this most unusual franking is a 1c underpayment for direction through New York, with the cover having been carried by the Inman Liner's Etna which sailed February 11th and arrived at Queenstown on February 21st; an immensely rare destination and certainly one of the showpiece Large Queen covers in existence; ex-Menich. (Image) Est. $10,000-15,000

SOLD for $12,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
243 ogbl 30a 30a, 1873 15c Greenish gray, perforated 11½x12, an enormously rare mint block of four of this seldom offered perforation variety, rich luxuriant color in a distinctive Greenish gray shade, attractively centered, o.g., top pair with single h.r.,#30a, 1873 15c Greenish gray, perforated 11½x12, an enormously rare mint block of four of this seldom offered perforation variety, rich luxuriant color in a distinctive Greenish gray shade, attractively centered, o.g., top pair with single h.r., bottom pair faintly hinged, fine-very fine; quite likely a unique block of this Large Queen variety; ex-Dale-Lictenstein, Schneider (Unitrade C$4,800.00 as four singles). (Image) as four singles $4,800.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
244 og 30c 30c, 1868 15c Deep violet on very thick paper, an exceptional appearing mint example of this rare variety, being marvelously well centered within unusually large margins, deep rich color on bright fresh paper, o.g., small thin spot, otherwise ex#30c, 1868 15c Deep violet on very thick paper, an exceptional appearing mint example of this rare variety, being marvelously well centered within unusually large margins, deep rich color on bright fresh paper, o.g., small thin spot, otherwise extremely fine; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Firth and Schneider (Unitrade C$12,000.00). (Image) $4,750.00

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
245 O 30d 30d, 1876 15c Greenish gray on script watermarked paper, perforated 11½x12, an extremely rare used example of this seldom offered and unusual watermark variety, showing a portion of the P of Pirie script watermark, centered a bit to bottom,#30d, 1876 15c Greenish gray on script watermarked paper, perforated 11½x12, an extremely rare used example of this seldom offered and unusual watermark variety, showing a portion of the "P" of "Pirie" script watermark, centered a bit to bottom, but not objectionably so (most are found quite off center), completely sound without any of the flaws so often seen on most existing examples, segmented cork cancel, fine; 1960 PF certificate; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$4,000.00 for fine). (Image) for fine $5,500.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
246 O 31 31, 1868 1c Brown red on laid paper, a highly collectable used example of this rare stamp, exceptionally well centered within very large margins which are almost never seen on the Laid Paper stamps, intensely rich color and impression, grid post#31, 1868 1c Brown red on laid paper, a highly collectable used example of this rare stamp, exceptionally well centered within very large margins which are almost never seen on the Laid Paper stamps, intensely rich color and impression, grid postmark, just a faint trace of a trivial corner crease at top right, otherwise very fine and exceedingly choice; despite the insignificant crease, this is one of the finest centered and margined copies of the One Cent Laid Paper we have offered; clear 1958 PF certificate; ex-Engel, Chapin (Unitrade C$9,000.00). (Image) $6,500.00

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
247 c 31 31, 1868 1c Brown red on laid paper, fine centering and with intense color, tied to an eye-appealing canary colored cover from West Montrose to St. Jacob, cover additionally franked with 1868 2c Green (24) along side, both stamps tied by stunni#31, 1868 1c Brown red on laid paper, fine centering and with intense color, tied to an eye-appealing canary colored cover from West Montrose to St. Jacob, cover additionally franked with 1868 2c Green (#24) along side, both stamps tied by stunning dark blue barred grid cancel, matching "West Montrose, C.W./DE 15 69" c.d.s. (with date added in ms.) at bottom left, St. Jacobs bkst, the cover is quite pristine and colorful overall, very fine; an extraordinary example of this rare stamp used on cover, considered to be one of the finest of the very few One Cent Laid Paper covers in existence; ex-Menich. (Image) Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
248 O 33 33, 1868 3c Bright red on laid paper, used, uncharacteristically well centered within large margins, bright fresh color, couple of trivial nibbed perforationsendemic to the laid paper issues, very fine a terribly difficult and scarce stamp to f#33, 1868 3c Bright red on laid paper, used, uncharacteristically well centered within large margins, bright fresh color, couple of trivial nibbed perforationsendemic to the laid paper issues, very fine; a terribly difficult and scarce stamp to find so well centered and margined; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (Image) $2,000.00

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction
CANADA 1870-1889 SMALL QUEEN ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
249 nh 36ii Unitrade 36ii, 1872 2c Blue green, Ottawa printing, gem mint single of this shade, possessing an incredible overall freshness, with strikingly rich color and impression, near perfect centering within lavishly large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h.Unitrade #36ii, 1872 2c Blue green, Ottawa printing, gem mint single of this shade, possessing an incredible overall freshness, with strikingly rich color and impression, near perfect centering within lavishly large margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp for the perfectionist; 1997 V.G. Greene certificate; ex-"Crossings". (Image) C$300.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
250 og 37b 37b, 1870 3c Copper red, a wonderfully fresh mint example of this rare and distinctive shade, attractively centered, deep rich color and a crisp detailed impression, full o.g., very fine for this (Unitrade C$1,800.00).#37b, 1870 3c Copper red, a wonderfully fresh mint example of this rare and distinctive shade, attractively centered, deep rich color and a crisp detailed impression, full o.g., very fine for this (Unitrade C$1,800.00). (Image) $1,400.00

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
251 O 37d 37d, 1870 3c Copper red, perforated 12½, a highly select used example of this rare stamp, boasting margins of exceptional size and being incredibly well centered within them, strong rich color in the distinctive Copper red shade, extremely fine#37d, 1870 3c Copper red, perforated 12½, a highly select used example of this rare stamp, boasting margins of exceptional size and being incredibly well centered within them, strong rich color in the distinctive Copper red shade, extremely fine; among the finest used examples we have ever offered in our auctions; 1990 PF and V.G. Greene certificates; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$1,750.00). (Image) $1,400.00

SOLD for $1,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
252 nh 39 39, 1872 6c Yellow brown, Montreal printing, a marvelous quality mint example of a stamp that is difficult to find in collectable quality, and virtually impossible to find in this gem never hinged state, featuring near perfect centering amid unc#39, 1872 6c Yellow brown, Montreal printing, a marvelous quality mint example of a stamp that is difficult to find in collectable quality, and virtually impossible to find in this gem never hinged state, featuring near perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large margins, with deep luxuriant color and a detailed impression, full unblemished o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem for the connoisseur of premium quality Canadian stamps.(Unitrade C$2,700.00). (Image) $1,400.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
253 nh 40 40, 1877 10c Dull rose lilac, a brilliant post office fresh mint example of this surprisingly challenging stamp to find in premium condition, possessing a delightful overall freshness, with prooflike color and impression on pristine paper, ext#40, 1877 10c Dull rose lilac, a brilliant "post office" fresh mint example of this surprisingly challenging stamp to find in premium condition, possessing a delightful overall freshness, with prooflike color and impression on pristine paper, extraordinarily well centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine for this; the only choice never hinged example we have ever offered (Unitrade C$6,000.00). (Image) $1,850.00

SOLD for $5,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
254 og 40a 40a, 1880 10c Magenta, gem mint single, featuring lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, lovely rich color and impression, full fresh o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine 1997 V.G. Greene certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00).#40a, 1880 10c Magenta, gem mint single, featuring lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, lovely rich color and impression, full fresh o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine; 1997 V.G. Greene certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (Image) $1,150.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
255 nh 43a 43a, 1890 6c Chocolate, a magnificent quality mint single, being not only incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins, but its color is also intense and prooflike on crisp paper, pristine full o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem i#43a, 1890 6c Chocolate, a magnificent quality mint single, being not only incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins, but its color is also intense and prooflike on crisp paper, pristine full o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem in every regard (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (Image) $600.00

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
CANADA 1897 JUBILEE ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
256 nh 50 50, 1897 ½c Jubilee, gem mint example, outstanding centering within very large margins, intense prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine a stamp for the perfectionist 1997 PF certificate ex-Crossings (Unitrade C$480.00#50, 1897 ½c Jubilee, gem mint example, outstanding centering within very large margins, intense prooflike color and impression, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a stamp for the perfectionist; 1997 PF certificate; ex-"Crossings" (Unitrade C$480.00). (Image) $300.00

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
257 nh 55 55, 1897 6c Jubilee, flawlessly centered amid uncommonly large margins, deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine an especially choice never hinged example 1995 PF certificate for a verti#55, 1897 6c Jubilee, flawlessly centered amid uncommonly large margins, deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression on immaculate paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; an especially choice never hinged example; 1995 PF certificate for a vertical pair, this being the top stamp (Unitrade C$900.00). (Image) $575.00

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
258 nh 56 56, 1897 8c Jubilee, pristine mint single, sumptuously rich color and impression, excellent centering, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$540.00).#56, 1897 8c Jubilee, pristine mint single, sumptuously rich color and impression, excellent centering, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$540.00). (Image) $300.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
259 nh 57 57, 1897 10c Jubilee, a spectacular quality mint example in the finest condition possible, possessing mathematically perfect centering amid huge margins, gorgeous intense color and a sharp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely f#57, 1897 10c Jubilee, a spectacular quality mint example in the finest condition possible, possessing mathematically perfect centering amid huge margins, gorgeous intense color and a sharp detailed impression, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb stamp in every regard (Unitrade C$600.00). (Image) $300.00

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction
260 nh 58 58, 1897 15c Jubilee, a left sheet-margin mint single that is the epitome of perfection, flawlessly centered within very large margins, stunning color and a deeply etched impression on brilliant paper, full and even perforations surround the who#58, 1897 15c Jubilee, a left sheet-margin mint single that is the epitome of perfection, flawlessly centered within very large margins, stunning color and a deeply etched impression on brilliant paper, full and even perforations surround the whole, pristine o.g., n.h., a superb stamp (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (Image) $650.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

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