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

NEWFOUNDLAND 1857-1862 PENCE ISSUES continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
301 c 8a 8a, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, diagonal half used as 4p, top right half, with huge margins, nicely tied over cut by small grid cancel to 1860 blue folded entire to Baltimore, red St Johns NewfoundlandMY 23 1860Paid c.d.s. near bisect, clear#8a, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, diagonal half used as 4p, top right half, with huge margins, nicely tied over cut by small grid cancel to 1860 blue folded entire to Baltimore, red "St John's Newfoundland/MY 23 1860/Paid" c.d.s. near bisect, clear "5/Boston Br. Pkt./May 30" entry c.d.s. in center of cover, couple of usual light vertical file folds well away from bisect, a very fine and exceptionally choice usage; signed H. Bloch; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein. (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $2,800.00
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302 c 8a, 11A 8a, 11A, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, horizontal bisect used as 4p, and 3p Green, the bisect being the top half, each with very large margins, neatly tied by small barred oval cancels to 1861 folded entire from Harbor Britain to Sydney, Cape Breto#8a, 11A, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, horizontal bisect used as 4p, and 3p Green, the bisect being the top half, each with very large margins, neatly tied by small barred oval cancels to 1861 folded entire from Harbor Britain to Sydney, Cape Breton, clear "Harbor Britain/JU 6 1861" originating c.d.s., as well as red "St. John's Newfoundland/JU 15 1861/Paid" transit c.d.s. on front, North Sydney arrival c.d.s. on reverse, couple of vertical file folds, one of which passes through 3p Green, entire has some faults, including some splitting along folds and slight discoloration along one vertical file fold, nevertheless an attractive and very rare bisect usage; one of only two recorded examples of this usage to the Provinces, the other being in the British Royal collection; 1951 BPA certificate; ex-Chan. (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $9,500.00
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303 p 8, 8a 8a, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion and 8p Scarlet vermilion, diagonal half used as 4p, unsevered vertical pair, the bottom stamp being diagonally bisected, tied to small piece (including over bisect cut) by light strikes of grid cancels, stamps with#8a, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion and 8p Scarlet vermilion, diagonal half used as 4p, unsevered vertical pair, the bottom stamp being diagonally bisected, tied to small piece (including over bisect cut) by light strikes of grid cancels, stamps with ample to large margins, deep luxuriant color, small fault to bottom tip of bisected stamp, still very fine; a rare and attractive item; unique in this format; 1971 BPA certificate; ex-Caspary; Pratt and Chan; the bisect catalogs $6,000.00 on a full cover. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $1,100.00
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304 og 9 9, 1857 1- Scarlet vermilion, an immensely rare mint example of this important classic stamp, possessing full and well balanced margins all around, and especially impressive is this stamps outstanding color that is incredibly intense, with a d#9, 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, an immensely rare mint example of this important classic stamp, possessing full and well balanced margins all around, and especially impressive is this stamp's outstanding color that is incredibly intense, with a deeply etched impression as well, full o.g., h.r.'s, very fine and exceedingly choice; one of the few completely sound original gum examples of the 1857 One Shilling Scarlet vermilion in existence; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 1974 BPA certificate; ex-Ferrary, Chapin (Unitrade C$60,000.00). (Image) $25,000.00

SOLD for $50,000.00
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305 O 9 9, 1857 1- Scarlet vermilion, an exquisite used example of this rarity, being in a condition which places it among the finest known, possessing lavishly large and uniformly balanced margins all around, which are most uncharacteristic of thi#9, 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, an exquisite used example of this rarity, being in a condition which places it among the finest known, possessing lavishly large and uniformly balanced margins all around, which are most uncharacteristic of this value, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on bright fresh paper, neatly postmarked with a light oval grid at top right, single faint vertical bend at bottom that is mentioned only for complete accuracy, extremely fine; this impressive gem is perfect for the connoisseur who seeks out classic used stamps in only the finest condition possible; 1990 BPA certificate; ex-Caspary (Unitrade C$12,000.00). (Image) $9,500.00

SOLD for $10,000.00
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306 O 9 9, 1857 1- Scarlet vermilion, a phenomenal used horizontal pair, with four full (at right) to mostly large margins elsewhere, gorgeous intense color and razor-sharp impression on bright paper, very lightly and unobtrusively cancelled by barred#9, 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, a phenomenal used horizontal pair, with four full (at right) to mostly large margins elsewhere, gorgeous intense color and razor-sharp impression on bright paper, very lightly and unobtrusively cancelled by barred oval postmarks, the left stamp has a really trivial facial rub IN "PO" of "POSTAGE, plus two tiny scissor cuts in the top and bottom margins only, overall very fine; we cannot describe this pair any more succinctly than as found in its original Dale-Lichtenstein auction description in May of 1969 "...this glorious and unique pair is one of the gems of Newfoundland philately" (Unitrade C$60,000.00+). (Image) $19,000.00+

SOLD for $18,000.00
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307 c 11A 11A, 1860 3p Green, margins all around but just clear at bottom, trivial corner crease, tied to petite blue cover from St. Johns to Carbonear by single small barred oval, St. Johns NewfoundlandDC 18 1861 c.d.s. on reverse, CarbonearDE 21#11A, 1860 3p Green, margins all around but just clear at bottom, trivial corner crease, tied to petite blue cover from St. John's to Carbonear by single small barred oval, "St. John's Newfoundland/DC 18 1861" c.d.s. on reverse, "Carbonear/DE 21 1861" arrival c.d.s. on front, very fine; a highly exhibitable and attractive cover; this, ad the next cover, are among only thirteen such frankings recorded; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Simmons, Clifford-Jones and Chan. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,400.00
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308 c 11A 11A, 1860 3p Green, large to very large margins all around, deep rich color, tied by cork postmark within old datestamp cancellation to cover from St. Johns to Harbor Grace, with red St. Johns NewfoundlandNO 26 1868Paid c.d.s. to left, Har#11A, 1860 3p Green, large to very large margins all around, deep rich color, tied by cork postmark within old datestamp cancellation to cover from St. John's to Harbor Grace, with red "St. John's Newfoundland/NO 26 1868/Paid" c.d.s. to left, Harbor Grace arrival c.d.s. on reverse, cover with faint foxing and soiling, still quite attractive and scarce; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Pratt and Chan. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,300.00
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309 og 12 12, 1860 4p Orange, an absolutely breathtaking top right corner sheet-margin mint example in the finest condition imaginable, featuring lavishly large sheet margins and huge margins on the other two sides, fabulously bright and fresh, with truly#12, 1860 4p Orange, an absolutely breathtaking top right corner sheet-margin mint example in the finest condition imaginable, featuring lavishly large sheet margins and huge margins on the other two sides, fabulously bright and fresh, with truly radiant color and impression on immaculate paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, superb; the epitome of perfection; a record realization is in store for this matchless gem; ex-Caspary (where it realized an impressive $2,000.00 in 1956), Cartier and Chan (Unitrade C$8,000.00). (Image) $3,000.00

SOLD for $11,000.00
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310 og 13 13, 1860 6p Orange, rare mint example, ample but perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color, full o.g., h.r., very fine a surprisingly difficult stamp to find both sound and with original gum 1977 PF certificate ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$10,#13, 1860 6p Orange, rare mint example, ample but perfectly balanced margins, deep rich color, full o.g., h.r., very fine; a surprisingly difficult stamp to find both sound and with original gum; 1977 PF certificate; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$10,000.00). (Image) $3,750.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
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311 O 13 13, 1860 6p Orange, highly select used example, with four large margins and vibrant color, very light and unobtrusive barred oval postmark, extremely fine a lovely used gem ex-Caspary (Unitrade C$1,200.00).#13, 1860 6p Orange, highly select used example, with four large margins and vibrant color, very light and unobtrusive barred oval postmark, extremely fine; a lovely used gem; ex-Caspary (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (Image) $950.00

SOLD for $1,200.00
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312 O 13 13, 6p 1860 Orange, horizontal pair, used, two light strikes of barred oval postmarks, large to mostly huge margins all around, deep rich color, lightly folded between stamps and a faint thin at top right, still of very fine appearance a very r#13, 6p 1860 Orange, horizontal pair, used, two light strikes of barred oval postmarks, large to mostly huge margins all around, deep rich color, lightly folded between stamps and a faint thin at top right, still of very fine appearance; a very rare used pair, as Pratt records only four off cover pairs, three of which are creased; clear 1971 BPA certificate; ex-Caspary, Pratt and Chan (Unitrade C$2,400.00+). (Image) $1,900.00+

SOLD for $1,100.00
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313 c 13 13, 1860 6p Orange, an impressive single with four large to huge margins, including a potential partial sheet margin at top, deep vibrant color and impression on bright paper, nicely tied to a blue colored 1860 folded entire from St. Johns to T#13, 1860 6p Orange, an impressive single with four large to huge margins, including a potential partial sheet margin at top, deep vibrant color and impression on bright paper, nicely tied to a blue colored 1860 folded entire from St. John's to Teignmouth, Devon by a small barred oval postmark, red "St. John's Newfoundland/NO 2 1860/Paid" c.d.s. to left of stamp, manuscript "pr. Mail via Halifax," Teignmouth bkst. of November 27th, a wonderfully choice stamp on a very fine cover.The Six Pence Orange issue of 1860 is one of Newfoundland's greatest rarities on cover. In fact, this is only one of two such recorded usages on cover.Illustrated in Robert H. Pratt's The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866, 1982, p. 172, reference 2-2; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Cartier, "Foxbridge" and Chan. (Image) Est. $15,000-20,000

SOLD for $12,500.00
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314 ng 15 15, 1860 1- Orange, an impressive example of this incredibly rare unused stamp, possessing margins of exceptional size and being nicely balanced as well, bright color, light ironed out horizontal crease, otherwise extremely fine one of the m#15, 1860 1/- Orange, an impressive example of this incredibly rare unused stamp, possessing margins of exceptional size and being nicely balanced as well, bright color, light ironed out horizontal crease, otherwise extremely fine; one of the most attractive and largest-margined examples known of the tiny handful that exist; only 1,000 of this stamp were issued, the vast majority of which were used; 1989 BPA certificate; ex-Gibralter (Unitrade C$40,000.00). (Image) $30,000.00

SOLD for $14,500.00
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315 og 16 16, 1861 1p Reddish brown, choice four-margin mint example of this extremely rare stamp, strong rich color in the distinctive reddish brown shade, margins are unusually large and even, nearly full o.g., extremely fine a terribly elusive stamp t#16, 1861 1p Reddish brown, choice four-margin mint example of this extremely rare stamp, strong rich color in the distinctive reddish brown shade, margins are unusually large and even, nearly full o.g., extremely fine; a terribly elusive stamp that is absent from many serious collections of Newfoundland, particularly so with original gum; 1958 PF certificate; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$24,000.00). (Image) $9,500.00

SOLD for $16,000.00
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316 c 19 19, 1861 5p Reddish brown, large margins on two sides, just cut into on other two, most unusual color (described once by Pratt as Venetian red), tied by perfect central strike of a quartered cork cancel to blue colored cover from St. Johns to#19, 1861 5p Reddish brown, large margins on two sides, just cut into on other two, most unusual color (described once by Pratt as "Venetian red"), tied by perfect central strike of a quartered cork cancel to blue colored cover from St. John's to New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, with indistinct red "St. John's Newfoundland/SP 10 1865/Paid" c.d.s. in center, unusual "CTS 5" handstamp also in center of cover, this being a due marking for 5c delivery from Halifax to New Glasgow, Halifax transit and New Glasgow arrival c.d.s. on reverse, very fine cover; any Five Pence stamp on cover is quite scarce; ex-Pratt. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,100.00
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317 c 19 19, 1861 5p Reddish brown, very large margins on three sides, just in on fourth, deep rich color, tied by two neat strikes of quartered cork cancel to an immaculate blue folded entire to Sydney, C.B., red St. Johns NewfoundlandOC 18 1865Paid#19, 1861 5p Reddish brown, very large margins on three sides, just in on fourth, deep rich color, tied by two neat strikes of quartered cork cancel to an immaculate blue folded entire to Sydney, C.B., red "St. John's Newfoundland/OC 18 1865/Paid" c.d.s. at top right, North Sydney arrival c.d.s. on reverse, light pressed out vertical file fold passes through stamp, a very fine and attractive usage; only ten covers bearing the Five Pence issue of 1861 are recorded, this being #7 in the Pratt census; clear 1965 BPA certificate; ex-Fox, Clifford-Jones, Chan and Gilbert. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,600.00
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318 c 23a 23a, 1861 1- Rose, diagonal half used as 6p, bottom left half, with huge margins and an especially deep shade, well tied over the cut by barred oval to a orange buff cover to Poole, Dorset, England, well struck St. Johns NewfoundlandSP 25 18#23a, 1861 1/- Rose, diagonal half used as 6p, bottom left half, with huge margins and an especially deep shade, well tied over the cut by barred oval to a orange buff cover to Poole, Dorset, England, well struck "St. John's Newfoundland/SP 25 1863/Paid" c.d.s. in red just below, endorsed in manuscript "p Adriatic via Galway" at top right, with excellent strike of "Galway/OC 4 63" transit postmark, Poole bkst. of October 6th, additional manuscript docketing suggests cover originated at Fogo though there is no town cancel, very fine and exceptionally choice.This visually stunning cover is one of only four recorded bearing a One Shilling Rose bisect. It is regarded as the finest of the four. A major postal history rarity of Newfoundland.Identified as Pratt census #2. Accompanied by a 1952 RPS certificate; ex-Hart, "Foxbridge", Chan and Gilbert. (Image) Est. $20,000-30,000

SOLD for $21,000.00
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NEWFOUNDLAND 1919-1932 AIRMAIL ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
319 c C1 var. C1 var., 1919 3c Red brown, Martinsyde attempted flight, AerialAtlanticMail manuscript overprint, additionally signed JAR (J.A. Robinson, the Postmaster), exceptionally well centered example, with deep rich color as well, tied to an espe#C1 var., 1919 3c Red brown, "Martinsyde" attempted flight, "Aerial/Atlantic/Mail" manuscript overprint, additionally signed "JAR" (J.A. Robinson, the Postmaster), exceptionally well centered example, with deep rich color as well, tied to an especially neat Martinsyde flight cover to London (AAMC #2) by "St. John's, Nfld/Apr 19 1919" wavy line machine postmark, manuscript endorsement at top left "Per Aeroplane Raymor/by Kindness of/Major Morgan," additional green manuscript notation "Received London" and signed, London January 7, 1920 arrival c.d.s. on reverse, top right corner of stamp slightly rounded, very fine.A wonderfully choice example of this extremely rare stamp and "flown" cover. It is considered one of the finest of the approximately sixteen recorded Martinsyde covers. This flight lasted only a few hundred yards, as did a second attempt in July. Mail from both attempts was then taken by sea to London and delivered in January 1920.Accompanied by a 1981 PF certificate; ex-Schneider. (Image) Est. $15,000-20,000

SOLD for $21,000.00
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320 og C1 C1, 1919 3c Brown, with FirstTrans-AtlanticAir PostApril, 1919. overprint, the so-called Hawker air post stamp, a gem mint example of this great rarity, with manuscript initials (of the Postmaster) J.A.R. on the reverse as always, wond#C1, 1919 3c Brown, with "First/Trans-/Atlantic/Air Post/April, 1919." overprint, the so-called "Hawker" air post stamp, a gem mint example of this great rarity, with manuscript initials (of the Postmaster) "J.A.R." on the reverse as always, wonderfully fresh, and being exceptionally well centered, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; of the 200 originally issued, only 87 (at most) still exist mint, and fewer still are found in this premium quality; an important air post rarity of the world; signed numerous times, including A. Diena and Sanabria; ex-Gibralter (Unitrade C$35,000.00). (Image) $25,000.00

SOLD for $19,000.00
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