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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
661	TC	#7TC var.	#7TC var., 10p Buff trial color die proof on thin wove paper, measuring 26x27mm, taken from a trade sample sheet of the American Bank Note Co., not listed in Unitrade, small thin spots, mostly in the large margins, very fine. (Image)	Est. 200-300 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
662	TC	#7TC var.	#7TC var., 10p Rose lilac trial color die proof on wove paper, measuring 22x26mm, this being a thicker wove paper than the previous without mesh, lovely pastel color, taken from a trade sample sheet of the American Bank Note Co., not listed in Unitrade, extremely fine. (Image)	Est. 300-400 SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
663	O	7	#7, 10p Blue on thin paper, position 60, spectacular used single of this classic stamp that rarely comes in premium condition let alone in the phenomenal quality of this example, the first and most striking aspect is its deep intense color and vivid proof-like impression, which is quickly followed by large to immense margins that are virtually never associated with this value including the sheet margin at right and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp below, unobtrusive black cancel; an extremely fine gem worthy of the finest collection; 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
664	O	7	#7, 10p Blue on thin paper, gem used example of this especially difficult stamp of Canada, lavishly large and beautifully balanced margins all around which are seldom found on this value, deeply rich color and an especially detailed impression, also featuring a portion of a light scarce town c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; a highly desirable used example of this scarce classic that is rarely found in this marvelous quality; signed A. Diena and accompanied by 2002 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (Image)	$1,500.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
665		7	#7, 10p Blue on thin paper, tied to a magnificent single-franking 1856 cover to England, stamp has four large margins showing a small portion of the frame of the next stamp at left, plus especially rich and attractive color, tied to neat cover by both a black target cancel and a red "Pkt. Letter/Paid/Liverpool/AU 3 56" tombstone pmk., double-arc "WoodstockU.C./JY 19 1856" c.d.s. at left, Hamilton transit and backstamped Taunton, extremely fine; even used examples of this value in premium condition are exceptionally rare, the cover offered here is considered one of the finest Ten Pence Blue covers available; 1982 PF certificate; ex-Hillmar, Schneider and "Loch" Collection. (Image)	Est. 4,000-5,000 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
666		7	#7, 10p Blue on thin paper, incredibly high quality single possessing extra-large balanced margins, a characteristic rarely associated with this scarce value, intense blue color and excellent impression, tied to 1859 cover to England by black target cancel, light strike of matching small Belleville c.d.s. at left, also red Liverpool packet c.d.s. on the front, on the reverse Montreal transit and backstamped Wiveliscombe, small edge tear to cover at right, not affecting the stamp, extremely fine; an impressive and rare usage of an exceptional stamp; 1977 PF certificate. (Image)	Est. 4,000-5,000 SOLD for $2,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
667		7a	#7a, 10p Blue on thick white paper, a highly desirable example of this enormously rare mint stamp, possessing a freshness that is not normally associated with the few mint examples still in existence, rich luxuriant color and a truly prooflike impression, four ample to large margins, full original gum, very fine and exceptionally attractive; almost never encountered both sound and still retaining its full original gum; 1985 BPA certificate (Unitrade C$15,000.00). (Image)	$7,000.00 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
668	O	Unitrade #7iii	Unitrade #7iii, 10p Blue on thick paper, major re-entry, position 1, an impressive used single from the top left corner of the sheet, possessing a large full margin at right and enormous margins on the other three sides, especially deep color with highly detailed impression that shows the numerous strong re-entry lines found throughout the design, most particularly in "Canada" of the upper inscription and "Pence" of the lower inscription, wonderfully fresh with bright paper, light black cancel, extremely fine; this thick paper is decidedly scarcer than the normally seen thin paper; a gem example in stellar quality from this important position; 1970 RPS and 2004 Greene Foundation certificates; ex-Ritchie, Bodily and Nickle. (Image)	Unitrade C$3,000.00+ SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
669	P	Unitrade #8Pi	Unitrade #8Pi, 1/2p Rose, plate proof on India with vertical green "Specimen." overprint, handsome and rare bottom sheet-margin block of six with full "Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, New York." imprint, other sides with large to extra-large margins as well, strong fresh color on bright paper, extremely fine; full inscription blocks are exceptionally rare; catalog value for six single. (Image)	Unitrade C$1,200.00+ SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
670	TC	Unitrade #8TC	Unitrade #8TC, 1/2p Deep rose, trial color proof on India, immaculate example which is called a trial color because of its especially deep shade, perfectly balanced lavish margins all around, an extremely fine gem. (Image)	Unitrade C$250.00 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
671	TC	Unitrade #8TCi	Unitrade #8TCi, 1/2p Orange yellow, trial color proof on India, well margined horizontal pair, fresh deep color on bright white India paper, very fine and choice; catalog value for singes; ex-Carrington. (Image)	Unitrade C$700.00+ SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
672	TC	Unitrade #8TCii	Unitrade #8TCii, 1/2p Black, trial color proof on India with vertical carmine "Specimen." overprint, intense black color, large margins all around, extremely fine. (Image)	Unitrade C$300.00 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
673		8	#8, 1/2p Rose on medium wove paper, select mint single with four large balanced margins, lovely rich color, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; a choice mint example of this early mint stamp and rare still retaining its full original gum; 1996 PF certificate (Unitrade C$1,800.00). (Image)	$650.00 SOLD for $2,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
674		8	#8, 1/2p Rose on medium wove paper, an especially handsome single with four large margins, exceedingly fresh with excellent strong color and very sharp impression, tied to small folded entire letter in a single-franking usage for the local drop rate, exactly as this value was intended to be used, tied by "Hamilton/C.W./JY 13 1858" double-arc c.d.s. with an additional strike at right, extremely fine and unusually choice. (Image)	Est. 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction
675	P	Unitrade #9p	Unitrade #9P, 7 1/2p Green plate proof on India on original card backing, lovely top sheet-margin block of four, other margins are large and full, exceptionally fresh with bright color and detailed impression, extremely fine; an attractive and scarce proof multiple; catalog value for four singles. (Image)	Unitrade C$1,200.00+ SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
676	TC	Unitrade #9TCi	Unitrade #9TCi, 7 1/2p Black trial color proof on India with vertical carmine "Specimen." overprint, pristine single with large and extraordinarily balanced margins, intense black color with a razor-sharp impression, extremely fine and choice. (Image)	Unitrade C$500.00 SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
677	TC	Unitrade #9TCiii	Unitrade #9TCiii, 7 1/2p Orange yellow, trial color proof on India, fresh with radiant color on bright paper, large to extra-large margins, choice very fine. (Image)	Unitrade C$350.00 SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
678		9	#9, 7 1/2p Green on medium wove paper, a marvelous select quality unused single of this classic rarity, possessing a remarkable overall freshness and brilliance which is seldom encountered on this stamp, with deep vibrant color and a highly detailed impression, full large balanced margins all around, extremely fine; one of the very few premium unused examples of this stamp available; 1997 BPA certificate (Unitrade C$11,500.00). (Image)	$4,750.00 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
679	O	9	#9, 7 1/2p Green on medium wove paper, a stunning used example of this attractive value, possessing four very large and wonderfully well balanced margins, including showing a portion of the left sheet margin which retains a portion of the "(Ra)wdon, Wright, Hatch & Edison, New Yo(rk)." imprint, gorgeous intense color in an especially bright shade, as well as strong impression on bright paper, unusually light strike of a numeral four-ring cancel, extremely fine; a highly desirable stamp in this superb condition; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by 2002 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$4,500.00). (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $4,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
680	O	9	#9, 7 1/2p Green on medium wove paper, impressive and especially attractive used single, with remarkable immense margins all around, radiant bright color and a strong detailed impression, light neat diamond grid cancel of Toronto with the rim of a red c.d.s. at bottom, extremely fine and exceptionally choice; a gorgeous stamp in a marvelously select quality; 1961 PF and 2004 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Siverts (Unitrade C$4,500.00). (Image)	$2,500.00 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction