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THE “FORDWATER” 

COLLECTION 

OF CANADA AND B.N.A. COLONIES 

JUNE 27, 2013 

NEW YORK CITY

SALE CALENDAR 2013 

STAMPS 

27 June The Fordwater Collection of Canada and BNA Colonies New York 143 

10/11 July The Collector's Series Sale London 13027 

15/16 August The Collector's Series Sale New York 144 

10 September The award winning Medina collection of India and States Part III. London 13028 

11 September The award winning Medina collection of Great Britain London 13029 

21 September The Japanese Occupation Issues of South East Asia Singapore 13038 

21/22 September Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 13030 

COINS 

26/27 June Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 13013 

21 August Tibetan Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection Hong Kong 13020 


24 September North East Indian Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection London 13019 

25 September Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 13014 

3 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 13015 

BANKNOTES 

17 July The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes Part IV: The North of England London 13035 


1/2 October World Banknotes London 13018 

3 October The Ibrahim Salem Collection of African Banknotes London 13037 

5 December World Banknotes London 13034 

MEDALS 

25 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 13002 

21 November Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 13003 

BONDS AND SHARES 


28 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 13017 

AUTOGRAPHS 


WINES 

June An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW03 

September An Evening of Exceptional Wines Singapore 

The above sale dates are subject to change 

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THE “FORDWATER” 

COLLECTION 

OF CANADA AND B.N.A. COLONIES 

June 27, 2013 – New York City, New York 

On 

SALE LOCATION 

SPINK USA 

145 W. 57th St., 18th Floor 

New York, NY 10019 

212/262-8400 Fax: 212/262-8484 

PUBLIC AUCTION 

Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:30 p.m. Lots 1 - 279 

VIEWING OF LOTS 

Royal *2013* Royale Stamp Exhibition Booth #1 

University Centre, University of Manitoba 

Friday, 21 June, 2013 

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Saturday, 22 June, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday, 23 June, 2013 

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

YOUR SPINK TEAM FOR THIS SALE 

For your questions about the sale lots: 

George Eveleth 

Head of Philatelic Dept. 

geveleth@spink.com 

410.852.8375 

T. Arthur Poudrier 

Senior Philatelist 

tapoudrier@spink.com 

Richard Debney 

Senior Philatelist 

rdebney@spink.com 

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& Phone Bidding: 

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Auction Administration, 

Bidding & Payment 

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212.262.8400 

For your internet bidding: 

Luke Mitchell 

Sale Room Administration 

lmitchell@spink.com 

212.262.8400 

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013 

Thursday, June 27, 2013 

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The “FORDWATER” Collection 

Terms and Conditions of Sale 

This is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by SPINK, who are licensed and bonded auctioneers. 

SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the 

consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own 

account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium. 

1. The placing of a bid constitutes full acceptance of these 

Terms and Conditions of Sale by the bidder. 

2. The highest bidder acknowledged by SPINK shall be the 

buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, SPINK 

may, at its sole discretion, immediately put the lot up for sale 

again. SPINK’S decision shall be final and binding upon all 

bidders. A buyer’s premium equal to 20% of the successful 

bid price of each lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15% 

of the excess bid price will be added to each invoice and is 

payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. 

3. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog. SPINK 

reserves the right to group two or more lots together and to 

withdraw, prior to call for bids, any lot(s) from the sale. Bids 

will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only, and SPINK 

reserves the right to reject any bid or advance the bidding at 

its discretion. 

4. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been 

made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the 

property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and 

purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, 

he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s 

premium. 

5. SPINK may have made advances and loans available to 

certain consignors and bidders in the sale. SPINK reserves 

the right to bid on any lot in the sale. Additionally, SPINK 

may or may not have financial interest in any of the lot(s) in 

the sale. 

6. All sales are strictly for cash, check and bank/wire transfer in 

United States dollars; However, SPINK will only accept cash 

payments under $10,000.00. SPINK offers clients the option 

of paying by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American 

Express only) in United States Dollars for a convenience 

charge of two percent (2%) for Visa and MasterCard and four 

percent (4%) for American Express, up to a total of 

$30,000.00.Credit card payments will only be accepted if (a) 

the purchase is made by the card holder, (b) any purchased 

items to be shipped are shipped to the cardholder’s verified 

billing address, (c) floor bidders present their credit cards and 

(d) all returns are governed by the terms and conditions of 

the sale. Payment is due and payable immediately upon 

receipt of the auction invoice or, if payment is to be made at 

the auction site, simultaneously with receipt of the purchased 

items. SPINK reserves the right to void a sale if payment in 

full of the invoice is not received by SPINK within fifteen 

(15) days of the date of invoice. A late charge in the amount 

of the lesser of 18% per annum and the maximum lawful rate 

will be charged on the invoice total if payment is not received 

within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. All lots are 

subject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate 

resale certificates are on file with SPINK. 

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to invoices for lots delivered by mail. All lots will be shipped 

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8. In the event a successful bidder fails to pay the charges due, 

SPINK reserves the right to resell the merchandise and the 

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including a 10% seller’s commission, and also to pay any 

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his/her previously successful bid. 

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principal in the corporation agrees to personally guarantee 

payment. Title to any purchased items remains with SPINK 

until all invoices are paid in full. SPINK reserves the right to 

await clearance of any check used for payment before 

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any check that fails to clear. 

10. SPINK reserves the right to refuse to honor or reject any bid 

which, in its opinion, is not submitted in good faith, or, 

as the case dictates, is not supported by satisfactory 

references, as SPINK in its sole discretion shall determine. 

SPINK further reserves the right to ban any bidder from 

participation in its sales for any reason deemed appropriate in 

its sole discretion. 

11. No minors may participate in any SPINK sales. 

12. Bids will be executed for mail bidders at one advance over the 

next highest bid in competition with floor and/or internet 

bidders, until the maximum bid is executed for the mail 

bidder, or until the lot is sold. No buy or unlimited bids will 

be accepted. No additional commission (except for the 

buyer’s premium) is charged for executing mail bids. SPINK 

cannot and does not assume any responsibility for errors 

made in the amount bid or lot numbers listed, so check your 

bid sheet and online submission carefully. When identical 

mail bids are submitted, preference is given to the first 

received. 

13. SPINK may reopen the bidding on a lot under the 

following circumstances: (a) SPINK has failed to execute correctly 

a mail bid; (b) A party purchasing the lot on the floor 

has done so in error; (c) Where a protest is made after the

June 27, 2013 - New York City 

hammer has fallen but before bidding has commenced on the 

next lot; (d) Where the auctioneer has determined that 

he/she has overlooked a party still bidding on the 

lot but before the calling of the next lot; and (e) At the 

discretion of the auctioneer. In the event of a dispute, the 

auctioneer’s decision shall be final. 

14. Agents executing bids on behalf of clients will be held 

responsible for all purchases made on behalf of clients unless 

otherwise arranged prior to the sale. 

15. The same protections applicable to SPINK shall apply to 

each officer, director and employee of SPINK unless such 

individual shall be convicted of knowingly and intentionally 

selling false or stolen goods. 

16. The descriptions provided in the catalog are intended 

solely for the use of those bidders who do not have 

the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All 

photographs in the catalog are as accurate as can be 

reproduced with today’s technology; however, they cannot 

be relied upon for exact reproduction of color. All bidders 

who have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not 

be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of 

genuineness. It is presumed that all floor bidders have 

inspected the lots prior to bidding. Therefore, lots purchased 

by floor bidders are sold “AS IS” and may not be returned. 

Floor Bidders include those bidders acting as agents for 

others. Additionally, SPINK reserves the right to describe 

items differently than the descriptions shown in the catalog 

should such items be consigned to any future auction. 

17. All the lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale, 

“genuine” is defined as not faked or forged and SPINK will 

not knowingly sell any item that has been “repaired’, 

“restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved” 

in any way without disclosure of such facts to the 

potential buyer. 

18. The following conditions apply to requests for expertization 

of philatelic items: (a) Mail bidders are asked to advise 

SPINK of any extension requests at the time of placing their 

bids; (b) Floor bidders must advise SPINK of any extensions 

in writing at the time of lot settlement; (c) SPINK will 

submit all items so requested by successful bidders to the 

reputable authority of their choice; For United States stamps, 

the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Experts 

are the accepted authorities. (d) Purchasers of items 

submitted for expertization must pay as part of the purchase 

price all charges for expertization, including postage and 

handling; (e) Purchasers of items to be expertized must 

make payment in full immediately upon purchase prior to 

expertizing; Refunds will be made promptly for all sums 

if in the unlikely event an item is returned with a negative 

opinion; (f) Requests for expertization of stamps with 

certificates dated within the last five (5) years of the sale date 

will not be granted; (g) No lot may be returned due to a 

certification service grading a stamp differently than the grade 

stated in the auction description; (h) No lot will 

be accepted as a return from expertization if the item is 

indelibly marked as being altered or fraudulent by the 

expertizing authority; and (i) No lot will be accepted as a 

return, for any reason whatsoever, including extension 

returns, after four (4) months from the sale date. Any 

exceptions to this time limitation must be agreed to in 

writing at SPINK sole discretion. 

19. No lots may be returned without a written request by the 

successful bidder and the written approval of SPINK. In the 

unlikely event of returning a lot, SPINK must receive 

notification of the buyer’s intent within three (3) days of the 

buyer’s receipt of the lot. The following lots may not be 

returned for any reason whatsoever: (a) lots containing ten or 

more items; (b) lots described as having faults or defects 

because of the faults described or any others, including lots 

described as “repaired”, “corroded”, “holed”, “whizzed”, or 

similar damage, except for non-authenticity; (c) illustrated 

lots because of centering, margins, etc. or other factors 

shown in the illustrations; (d) lots described “AS IS”, 

including third party graded coins or banknotes (i.e. PCGS, 

NGC, ANACS, ICG); (e) lots valued primarily for the 

bullion content; (f) lots examined by postal viewers; and 

(g) any philatelic extension lot unless the conditions set forth 

in Item 18 above is complied with fully. Except for lots 

placed on extension, as per the conditions of Item 18 above, 

no lots may be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirty 

(30) days from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, 

at SPINK option, be considered just cause to revoke all 

return privileges. If any disputes arise regarding payment, 

authenticity, or description between the bidder and SPINK, 

SPINK at its sole discretion, may submit the disputed matter 

to binding arbitration in New York, NY, to which the bidder, 

by placing a bid and hereby accepting these Terms and 

Conditions of Sale, agrees to be bound. 

20. United States coins and currency will not, in conformity with 

the law, be opened at less than face value. 

21. The auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by 

auction for a reasonable period of time as a result of 

any significant event which, in the sole discretion of the 

auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. No 

prospective bidder or prospective buyer shall have recourse as 

a result of any postponement 

22. In the event SPINK refers an invoice(s) to an attorney for 

collection, the buyer agrees to pay SPINK attorney’s fees, 

court costs, witness fees and other costs incurred by SPINK. 

23. THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED 

BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 

LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT GIVING 

REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF 

LAW. THE SIGNER OF A SPINK BID SHEET OR 

PARTICIPANT IN THE AUCTION AGREES THAT 

EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE WITH 

RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR IN CONNECTION 

WITH SPINK SHALL RESIDE IN A STATE OR 

FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NY. 

24. On-line Bidding — SPINK offers internet services as 

a convenience to our clients, but SPINK will not be 

responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the 

internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures 

caused by (i) a loss of connection on SPINK or your end; (ii) 

a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software 

and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with a client's internet 

connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line 

internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other 

commitments at the time of the sale and SPINK does not 

accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or 

for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. 

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CATALOG KEY 

SYMBOLS 

★ 

★★ 

(★) 

❍ 

❏ 

▲ 

✉ 

MINT (O.G.) OR UNUSED AS ISSUED 

MINT-NEVER HINGED 

UNUSED (WITHOUT GUM OR REGUMMED) 

USED 

BLOCK OF FOUR OR LARGER 

ON PIECE 

COVER, CARD OR ON ENTIRE 

© CANCELLED 

BK 

BP 

E 

P 

PB 

R 

S 

TC 

COMPLETE BOOKLET 

BOOKLET PANE 

ESSAY 

PROOF 

PLATE BLOCK 

REPRINT 

SPECIMEN 

TRIAL COLOR PROOF 

ABBREVIATIONS 

c.d.s. 

cplt. COMPLETE 

fdc 

h.r. 

h.s. 

incl. 

CONDITION 

EXTREMELY FINE - 

VERY FINE - 

FINE - 

VERY GOOD - 

OUTSTANDING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY POSSIBLE. 

CHOICE CONDITION, WELL CENTERED; IF IMPERFORATE 

WITH FOUR WELL CLEAR MARGINS. 

SOUND IN ALL RESPECTS, PERFORATIONS CLEAR DESIGN; IF IMPERFORATE 

MARGINS MAY BE CLOSE OR TOUCHING, BUT WILL NOT CUT DESIGN. 

STAMPS ARE SO GRADED EITHER BY REASON OF GENERAL APPEARANCE OF 

IMPERFECT CENTERING OR A FAULT. 

At all times any faults such as a crease, tear, thin spot, etc. will be specifically described. In collection lots and balances the 

condition described is meant to indicate the overall average to be found. Examples above and below the condition listed 

can be expected. Typically we do not describe minor perforation separations on blocks or sheets as these are quite normal 

and are not grounds for their return. In regard to covers, torn or partially missing black flaps, light filing folds and 

small edge tears, unless they affect the adhesive or markings, are not justification for the return of a lot. 

CATALOGS USED 

The catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in the descriptions, are from the Scott Standard 

Postage Stamp Catalogue, Volumes 1-6, 2013 editions, and the 2013 Scott Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps and 

Covers. Where, by reason of the Scott Catalog not listing items in a lot, another catalog is used, and it will be named in the 

description of the lot. 

ESTIMATES 

CIRCULAR DATE STAMP 

FIRST DAY COVER 

HINGE REMNANT 

HANDSTAMP 

INCLUDING 

ms. 

n.h. 

o.g. 

ovpt. 

pmk. 

s.e. 

MANUSCRIPT 

NEVER HINGED 

ORIGINAL GUM 

OVERPRINT 

POSTMARK 

STRAIGHT EDGE 

If an Estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the descriptions with the abbreviation “Est.” Estimates, which are in 

United States dollars, are used when a lot is large or when it is not listed in the standard catalogs. Our estimates are 

typically conservative and the lots invariably realize in the estimate ranges or higher. 

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Company Name __________________________________________________________ 

Address __________________________________________________________________ 

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The “Fordwater” Collection 

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Tear Here & Return In Enclosed Envelope 

❑ Check here if you wish to limit your total amount of purchases. 

(Hammer Price Only) 

Limit total: $ ____________________________ 

If Necessary, please increase my bid by: 

❑ 10% ❑ 20% ❑ 30% 

To ensure that bids will be accepted and delivery of lots not 

delayed, bidders not yet known to SPINK should supply a list 

of Dealer References. SPINK offers clients the option of paying 

by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express 

only) in United States Dollars for a convenience charge of 

two percent (2%) for Visa and MasterCard and four percent 

(4%) for American Express, up to a total of $30,000.00. 

Dealer References: (list city, state, zip, & phone) 

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Card 

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Exp. Date: 

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I have read and agreed to all the Terms and Conditions of Sale for this catalog. 

Please note there is a 20% buyer’s premium added to the hammer price of each lot up to and including 

$2,000.00 and 15% of the excess of the hammer price above $2,000.00.


Lot # Bid Amt. $ Lot # Bid Amt. $ Lot # Bid Amt. $ 

BIDDING INCREMENTS 

The auctioneer generally advances the bidding in the following incremental amounts: 

Up to $100........................................by $5 $7,500 to $15,000.....................by $500 

$100 to $300 ....................................by $10 $15,000 to $30,000...................by $1,000 

$300 to $750 ....................................by $25 $30,000 to $75,000...................by $2,500 

$750 to $1,500..................................by $50 $75,000 to $150,000.................by $5,000 

$1,500 to $3,000 ..............................by $100 $150,000 to $300,000...............by $10,000 

$3,000 to $7,500 ..............................by $250 $300,000+..........at auctioneer’s discretion 

Please note, however, that the auctioneer may, in his or her sole discretion, vary the bidding increments 

during the course of the auction to expedite the bidding. 


June 27, 2013 - New York, NY 

Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:30 p.m. 

Lots 1-279 

Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, NY 

BRITISH NORTH AMERICA 

BRITISH COLUMBIA AND VANCOUVER ISLAND 

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1 (★) #2a, 1860 2½d Pale dull rose, unused, fresh color and paper, fine (Unitrade C$350.00). 

(Photo) $450 

B U Y E R ’ S 

P R E M I U M 

Please note there is a 20% buyer’s premium added to the hammer price of each lot up to 

and including $2,000.00 and 15% of the excess of the hammer price above $2,000.00. 

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THE “FORDWATER” COLLECTION 

1865 Five Cent Rose Imperforate 

Widely Regarded as Being the Second Finest Mint Example of this Rarity 

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2 ★ #3, 1865 5c Rose imperforate, a surprisingly fresh and choice mint example of this classic 

rarity, possessing margins all around, rich color and detailed impression, plus it still retains 

its full original gum, narrow paper h.r. along the top, small gum inclusion slightly 

showing through at lower right that is not even mentioned on the accompanying certificate, 

very fine; this single is regarded as being the second finest mint example in existence, 

in fact in the Burrus auction is was described as "probably the finest copy in the world of 

this great rarity;" 1979 BPA certificate, ex-Ferrary (1922 sale IV, lot 176), Burrus, Melat, the 

“Dallas” Collection and Baillie (Unitrade C$112,500.00). (Photo) $40,000 



3 1865 5c Black, Sperati forgery of large die proof, on 50x64mm card, signed in pencil 

by Sperati and with blue "Reproduction Interdite" handstamp at top, very fine; ex-Baillie. 

(Photo - Page 4) Est. 200-300 

4 1865 5c Rose, Sperati forgery of large die proof, in issued color, very fine and scarce; 

ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 4) Est. 300-400 

5 1865 5c Rose imperforate, Sperati forgery, on watermarked paper, ample to huge margins, 

forged "35" in barred oval postmark, very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 4) Est. 400-500 

6 1865 5c Rose imperforate, Sperati forgery, on watermarked paper, large to huge margins, 

cancelled by forged oval "Post Office/Paid/Victoria Vancouver" handstamp, reverse 

signed by Sperati in pencil and with BPA cachet "94", extremely fine;ex-Baillie. (Photo - 

Page 4) Est. 400-500 

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7 ★ #4, 1865 10c Blue imperforate, a desirable mint example of this scarce stamp, full margins 

all around and remarkably fresh, bright color and fine impression, o.g. which is lightly 

disturbed, lightly hinged, tiny soiled area on the crown which is quite trivial, otherwise 

very fine and pleasing; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$7,500.00). 

(Photo- page 4) $3,000 

8 1865 10c Black, Sperati forgery of large die proof, on 50x67mm card, signed in pencil 

on front by Sperati and reverse with his yellow star burst cachet and blue "Reproduction 

Interdite" handstamp, very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 4) Est. 200-300 

9 ★ #5, 1865 5c Rose, particularly well centered for this, strong color, o.g., h.r. and a bit of 

old album page offset on the upper right corner, very fine (Unitrade C$1,250.00). . (Photo 

- Page 4) $350 

10 ★❑ #5, 1865 5c Rose, scarce mint block of four, fresh and intact, o.g. which is lightly disturbed, 

lightly hinged, wing margin at right trimmed as a straight edge, otherwise fine; 

2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Wellburn, Baillie and illustrated in the Wellburn 

handbook on page 86 (Unitrade C$5,000.00). (Photo - Page 4) $1,400 

11 ★ #6, 1865 10c Blue, fresh and bright, o.g., l.h., unusual natural printing ink smear at left, 

fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,250.00). (Photo - Page 4) $325 

12 ★❑ S.G. #14w, 1865 10c Blue, inverted watermark, right margin mint block of four, being 

two vertical pairs which have been rejoined, o.g., h.r.s, top right stamp thinned along right 

edge, otherwise very good and scarce; ex-Wellburn and illustrated in his handbook (Unlisted 

by both Scott and Unitrade).. (Photo - Page 4) £3,200 

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13 ★ #10, 1867 “10.Cents.10” surcharge on 3d Lilac rose, select mint single, well centered 

for this, with the perforations virtually clearing the design, wonderfully fresh with rich color, 

o.g., l.h., very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$3,600.00). (Photo) $1,600 

14 ★ #12, 1867 “50.CENTS.50” surcharge on 3d Violet, fresh mint example, rich color and 

crisp impression on bright paper, o.g., l.h., fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$1,800.00). (Photo - Page 4) $875 

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15 ★ Unitrade #12i, 1867 “50.Cents.50” surcharge on 3d Violet, inverted watermark, strong 

color, fairly well centered, o.g. which is somewhat disturbed, h.r., fine; a scarce variety, 

being the only value of the 1867-71 surcharges that comes with an inverted watermark; 

2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Trillium. (Photo) C$3,000 

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16 ★ #13, 1867 “1.Dollar.1” surcharge on 3d Green, choice mint single, particularly fresh, 

bright color, full clean o.g., l.h., very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$3,000.00). (Photo) $1,500 

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17 ★ #14, 1869 “5.Cents.5” surcharge on 3d Bright red, an attractive mint example of this 

challenging value, well centered, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., very fine; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (Photo) $2,000 

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18 ★ #15, 1869 “10.Cents.10” surcharge on 3d Lilac rose, a lovely mint example of this difficult 

stamp, particularly well centered, with the perforations nearly clearing the design, 

bright and fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine and choice; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$2,400.00). (Photo) $1,300 

19 ★ #16, 1869 “25.Cents.25” surcharge on 3d Orange, wonderfully fresh and bright, o.g., 

l.h., very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (Photo - Page 4) $850 

20 

20 ★ #17, 1869 “50.Cents.50” surcharge on 3d Violet, an exceptional mint example, being 

incredibly well centered amid balanced margins, which allow the perforations to clear the 

outer frame lines all around, a very rare occurrence on this issue, remarkably fresh with 

strong color, full clean o.g. that has only been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a nicer 

example would be a challenge to locate; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$2,400.00 for fine). (Photo) $1,400 



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21 ★ #18, 1869 “1.Dollar.1” surcharge on 3d Green, an especially choice mint single, possessing 

exceptional centering, with the perforations well clear of the design all around, a rare 

occurrence on this terribly difficult issue, vivid rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., extremely 

fine; clearly among the finest mint singles available; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate 

(Unitrade C$3,600.00 for fine). (Photo) $1,900 

NEW BRUNSWICK 

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22 ★ #1, 3d Red, an appealing mint single, margins all around, deep rich color on uncommonly 

fresh paper, original gum which is somewhat disturbed (certificate states “part original 

gum” meaning simply previously hinged), very fine for this; a difficult stamp to locate with 

original gum; 1967 BPA certificate (Unitrade $4,000.00 for fine). (Photo) $5,000 

SPINK offers clients the option of paying by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, 

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two percent (2%) for Visa and MasterCard and four percent (4%) for American Express, 

up to a total of $30,000.00. Please contact our New York offices. 800-556-7826 or 212-262-8400. 

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23 ★ #2, 6d Olive yellow, a highly select mint example, with ample to large margins all around, 

plus its color is absolutely radiant and the paper is exceptionally fresh, while its reverse reveals 

original gum that is unusually clean, very fine; a rare classic stamp in this state of 

preservation; 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$15,000.00). (Photo) $6,500 

24 

24 (★) #2, 1851 6p Olive yellow, unused, lovely bright color and crisp impression on clean fresh 

paper, mostly large margins to just touching frame line, fine; 1957 RPS and 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificates; ex-Argenti (Unitrade C$3,000.00). (Photo) $6,500 

B I D D I N G 

A S S I S T A N C E 

A number of our most successful bidders telephone us prior to our auctions to ask 

for bidding advice, opening bids and for pre-sale estimates on selected lots. 

We welcome your call to answer any questions you have or to help you in 

preparing your bids. Please ask for George Eveleth. 

212-262-8400 or 800-556-7826 



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25 ★ #3, 1/- Bright red violet, an affordable example of this mint classic rarity, three clear margins, 

fourth a bit in, fresh color and paper, traces of o.g., very good; 2004 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$13,500.00 for fine without gum). (Photo) $30,000 

26 P Unitrade #5P, 1860 5c Brown, plate proof on India mounted on card, bottom sheetmargin 

horizontal strip of three, with ample to large margins on the other three sides, fresh 

and extremely fine. (Photo - Page 4) C$900 

27 P Unitrade #5Piv, 1860 5c Dark red brown, plate proof on India overprinted “SPEC- 

IMEN.” Ty. B in red mounted on card, horizontal pair, generous equal margins all around, 

extremely fine. (Photo - Page 10) C$500 

28 P Unitrade #5Pv, 1860 5c Dark red brown, plate proof on India overprinted “SPEC- 

IMEN.” Ty. C in red, horizontal pair, large margins all around, very fine. (Photo - Page 

10) C$500 

29 

29 P❑ Unitrade #6TC, 7TC, 7TCi, 7TCii, 9TC, 10TCi, 11TC, 1860 1c, 2c and 10c-17c 

Cents issue, trial color plate proofs on India,blocks of four of each, the 2c Rose with imprint 

in the right sheet-margin, all with ample to mostly large margins, one 1c and two 10c 

with small thinned spot, otherwise very fine and handsome; ex-Baillie. (Photo) 

C$3,060 

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30 P❑ Unitrade #6Pi-11P, 1860 1c-17c Cents issue, plate proofs on India, the 1c, 2c and 17c 

mounted on card, blocks of four of each, the 10c in the Vermilion shade (#9Pi), all with 

generous margins all around, a fresh and extremely fine set; ex-Baillie. (Photo) 

31 P❑ Unitrade #6Pi-11P, 1860 1c-17c Cents issue, plate proofs on India, blocks of four, including 

an extra 5c in the Olive green shade, the 10c being the Vermilion shade (#9Pi), 1c 

and both 5c with sheet-margin, each with ample to mostly large margins, 1c and 10c small 

thinned spot, otherwise very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 10) 

C$1,560 

C$1,800 

NOVA SCOTIA 

32 (★) #1, 1853 1d Red brown, unused, large even margins all around, rich luxuriant color on 

fresh paper, pressed out diagonal crease that is only visible in fluid, extremely fine appearance; 

clear 1954 RPS certificate and 2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex- Argenti (Unitrade 

C$4,000.00). (Photo - Page 10) $3,500 

33 ★ #2, 1851 3d Bright blue, handsome appearing mint single, large to very large margins all 

around, vivid rich color, full o.g., l.h., diagonal crease at right ending in a sealed tear, extremely 

fine appearance; 1998 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$3,200.00). 

(Photo) $1,400 

T H E S P I N K S H R E V E S 

A D V A N T A G E 

When you have decided to sell your stamps and covers you, of course, want the highest possible 

prices for your material. This is why you want to choose the auction house that spends more resources 

than any other in the industry on successfully selling their consignors’ stamps. The only 

firm is Spink Shreves Galleries. You also want the most talked about auction 

catalog, financial strength, extremely competitive commission rates and guaranteed 

payment on the 45th day after the sale. But above all, you want results. We promise you 

that and more at Spink Shreves. Call George Eveleth today at 

800-556-7826 to discuss how to achieve the results you want. 

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34 ★ #2b, 1857 3d Pale blue, a highly select mint example, possessing a marvelous overall 

freshness seldom found on Nova Scotia stamps from this era, large to very large margins all 

around, strong characteristic color and razor-sharp impression, full clean original gum that 

has been relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine; photocopy of 2003 Brandon certificate 

for the pair from which this was taken (Unitrade C$3,200.00). (Photo) $1,400 

35 ★ Unitrade #2i, 1851 3d Bright blue, ample to large margins all around, fresh distinctive 

color and sharp impression on crisp clean paper, o.g. which is slightly disturbed, light vertical 

crease on right side, very fine appearance; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo) 

C$3,600 

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36 ★ #3, 1851 3d Dark blue, handsome mint single, large to very large margins all around, 

deep rich color and crisp impression, original gum, very fine; 2005 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$4,400.00). (Photo) $1,750 

37 ★ #3, 1851 3d Dark blue, fresh mint example, ample even margins all around, deep rich 

color and detailed impression on crisp clean paper, o.g., fine; 1987 BPA certificate; ex-Baillie 

(Unitrade C$2,200.00). (Photo - Page 10) $1,750 



38 

38 (★) #4, 1851 6d Yellow green, handsome unused example, featuring four large to very large 

margins, vivid rich color and a detailed impression on crisp clean paper, extremely fine; 

2004 and 2013 Greene Foundation certificates (Unitrade C$6,500.00). (Photo) $5,000 

39 

39 (★) #5, 1857 6d Dark green, unused, margins all around, luxuriant deep color and crisp impression, 

thinned spot at center not noted on the certificate and small corner crease, fine 

appearance; 1995 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade $5,000.00). (Photo) $10,000 

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40 ★ #6, 1857 1/- Reddish violet, a presentable mint example of this rare stamp, ample margins 

on three sides, fourth clear to slightly in, fresh color, with a small spot of ink at center, 

being of the same ink as the rest of the stamp, having been deposited there at time of 

printing, large part o.g., very good; 2003 Sismondo certificate (Unitrade C$27,000.00for 

fine). (Photo) $25,000 

41 

41 (★) Unitrade #6i, 1857 1/- Reddish purple, with watermark, a pleasing unused example 

of this rare stamp, clearly showing a portion of the “T.H. Saunders” watermark, bright 

color on fresh paper, fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Listed and priced unused 

at $20,000.00 in a footnote in Scott). (Photo) $15,000 



1857 One Shilling Dull Violet 

One of the Few Original Gum Mint Examples Available 

42 

42 ★ #7, 1/- Dull violet, a lovely mint example of this terribly rare classic, possessing a marvelous 

overall freshness few others still retain, three large margins, the fourth close but well 

clear, good characteristic color and impression, full original gum, very fine, Argenti was of 

the opinion that only about a dozen unused examples have survived, and of these few are 

sound and still retaining their original gum; signed Bloch and accompanied by 1976 Friedl 

and 1977 Brandon certificates; ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$60,000.00). (Photo) $25,000 

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43 R❑ #1/7R, 1851-57 1d to 1/- Reprints on thin hard white paper, the complete set of 

four in matched top sheet-margin blocks of six (3x2), other margins ample to mostly large, 

extremely fine and handsome;ex-Baillie (Unitrade C$3,000.00). (Photo) $1,800 

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 

44 (★) #1, 1861 2d Dull rose, incredibly well centered for this notoriously difficult issue, bright 

and fresh, regummed, choice very fine; signed Brun and accompanied by 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (Photo - Page 10) $650 

45 

45 ★ #2, 1861 3d Blue, perf. 9, incredibly well centered for this notoriously difficult issue, and 

with virtually full perforations all around, an uncommon occurrence, full original gum, h.r., 

very fine; a terribly difficult stamp to locate both this well centered and with original gum; 

1996 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (Photo - Page 10) $1,250 

46 ★★ #10, 1870 4½d Brown, incredibly well centered amid generous equal margins, sumptuously 

rich color, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem (Unitrade C$300.00). (Photo 

- Page 10) $120 



NEWFOUNDLAND 

47 ★★ #1, 1d Brown violet, four ample to mostly large margins, wonderfully fresh, with rich 

color and detailed impression, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; 2003 Gratton certificate (Unitrade 

C$450.00). (Photo - Page 10) $200 

48 

48 ★ #2, 1857 2d Scarlet vermilion, a very rare unused example of this sought-after value, with 

four ample to very large margins, intensely rich color and razor-sharp impression on bright 

paper, small part o.g., trivial light surface soiling and a vertical crease confined entirely in 

the large right margin which could be trimmed away leaving a more than ample margin, 

very fine appearance; this is only the second mint example we have had the pleasure of offering 

in our auctions and the fist that still retains a portion of its original gum; 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$25,000.00). (Photo) $17,500 

49 1857 4d Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery of large die proof, on 35x64mm card, reproduction 

"B" first state, signed on front in pencil by Sperati and reverse with BPA "68" 

handstamp, very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 10) Est. 200-300 

50 1857 4d Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, generous even margins all around, forged grid 

cancels, very fine. (Photo - Page 10) Est. 300-400 

51 ★ #5, 1857 5d Brown violet, huge margins all around, prooflike color and impression, o.g., 

h.r., extremely fine and handsome; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 10) $300 

52 1857 6d Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery of large die proof, from one of three special 

presentation books personally prepared by Sperati, being the first reproduction, 

51x66mm, fresh and very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 10) Est. 200-300 

53 1857 6d Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, “unused” second reproduction, ample to 

large margins, very fine; (Photo - Page 10) Est. 300-400 

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54 (★) #7, 1857 6½d Scarlet vermilion, an attractive unused example of this scarce value, with 

ample equal margins all around, rich luxuriant color on crisp white paper, very fine; 1987 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$6,000.00 for no gum). (Photo) $4,500 

55 

55 ★★ #8, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, a visually stunning bottom sheet-margin mint single, with 

lavishly large margins on the other three sides, radiant rich color contrasted by bright white 

paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem in every regard; 2013 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (Photo) $525 

56 ★ #8, 1857 8p Scarlet vermilion, choice mint single, four oversized equal margins, intense 

color and prooflike impression on bright paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; 

2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$500.00). (Photo - Page 18) $450 

57 1857 8d Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, an "unused" example of this previously unlisted 

reproduction, large margins, extremely fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 18) Est. 500-750 

58 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, with forged grid cancel, reverse with BPA 

handstamp with "68", even margins, very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 18) Est. 300-400 

59 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, eproduction "B", reproduction "B", with 

forged grid cancel, reverse signed in pencil by Sperati, large to enormous margins, extremely 

fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 18) Est. 400-500 

60 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, with forged grid cancel, reverse signed in 

pencil by Sperati and with BPA handstamp with "218", even margins, very fine; ex-Baillie. 

(Photo - Page 18) Est. 300-400 

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61 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, reproduction "C", with forged grid cancel, 

reverse with BPA handstamp with "218", even margins, very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - 

Page 18) Est. 300-400 

62 1857 1/- Scarlet vermilion, Sperati forgery, eproduction "C", with forged grid cancel, 

reverse with BPA handstamp with "14", even margins, very fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 

18) Est. 300-400 

63 ★ #11, 2d Orange, choice mint single, featuring uncommonly large margins all around, remarkably 

fresh, with radiant color and a fine impression, full clean o.g. which has only been 

light hinged, extremely fine; 1983 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,200.00). 

(Photo - Page 18) $400 

64 ★ #11, 1860 2d Orange, fresh mint single, four generous equal margins, radiant rich color 

on crisp paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Baillie 

(Unitrade C$600.00). (Photo - Page 18) $400 

65 (★) Unitrade #11i, 1860 2d Orange, watermarked, unused, ample to large margins all 

around, vivid rich color and detailed impression on crisp clean paper, very fine; 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 18) C$800 

66 ★★ Unitrade #11Ai, 1860 3d Green, watermarked, ample to large margins, rich verdant 

color, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine. (Photo - Page 18) C$600 

67 ★★/★❑#11A, 3p Green, triangular block of four, mostly large margins to just clear at lower left, 

bright and fresh, o.g., lower left stamp h.r., the other three n.h., fine-very fine (Unitrade 

C$1,140.00 for singles). (Photo - Page 18) for singles $467 

68 

68 (★) #12, 4d Orange, unused, four ample to clear margins, strong color on fresh clean paper, 

fine and scarce; signed “W.H.C.” (Colson) and accompanied by 1983 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$2,000.00 for no gum). (Photo) $3,250 

69 ★★ #12A, 5d Violet brown, uniformly large margins all around, vivid rich color on fresh 

paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$240.00). (Photo - Page 18) $130 



70 

70 ★ #13, 1860 6d Orange, handsome appearing mint example of this rare stamp, ample to 

large margins all around, fresh color and sharp impression, traces of original gum that is discolored 

and cracked causing some creases, very fine appearance; 2013 Greene Foundation 


71 ★★ #18-23, 1861-62 4d-1/- Values, select mint singles of each, the 6d and 8d with corner 

sheet-margins and the 4d with top sheet-margin, the other margins all quite large, post office 

fresh, o.g., n.h., uniformly extremely fine (Unitrade C$960.00). (Photo - Page 18) $497 

72 ★/★★❑Unitrade #20ii, 1861-62 6d Rose, watermarked, the top right horizontal pair in a top 

left corner margin block of six (3x2), the other four stamps unwatermarked, o.g., l.h. in the 

selvage and just touching the top left and top right stamps, the other four n.h., extremely 

fine. (Photo - Page 18) C$360 

73 

73 ★★❑ Unitrade #23i, 1861-62 1/- Rose, watermarked, the bottom pair in a bottom margin 

block of four, the top stamps without watermark, large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely 

fine. (Photo) $640 

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74 P❑ Unitrade #24P, 25Pi, 27-28P, 30-31P, 1865-70 2c-24c Values, plate proofs on India, 

mounted on card, blocks of four, each with generous even margins all around, fresh and extremely 

fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo) 

C$1,880 

75 ★★ #27, 1865 10c Black, attractively centered for this difficult value, post office fresh, immaculate 

o.g., n.h., fine (Unitrade C$600.00). (Photo - Page 22) $775 

76 

76 ★★ #30, 1865 13c Orange, an especially choice mint single, precisely centered within balanced 

margins, post office fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; seldom found in this premium 

quality; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$900.00). (Photo) $500 

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77 T❑ Unitrade #32TC, 1868 1c Chestnut brown, Yellow brown, Yellow Orange, Blue 

green and Orange red, trial color plate proofs on India, mounted on card, matched set 

of bottom right corner margin blocks of four, with large margins on the other two sides, 

extremely fine and handsome; ex-Baillie. (Photo) 

C$2,200 

78 P❑ Unitrade #32AP, 33P, 35P, 1870-71 1c Violet brown, 3c Vermilion and 6c Carmine 

rose, plate proofs on India, mounted on card, bottom sheet-margin blocks of four, with 

large margins on the other three sides, fresh and extremely fine; ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 

22) C$940 

79 ★★ #34, 1873 3c Blue, tall mint single, fresh and bright, o.g., n.h., fine; a difficult stamp to 

locate never hinged (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (Photo - Page 22) $875 

80 ★★ #37, 1877 1c Brown lilac, rouletted, uncommonly well centered, sumptuously rich color, 

o.g., n.h., very fine; photocopy of 2006 Greene Foundation certificate for a block of ten, 

this being the top center stamp (Unitrade C$800.00). (Photo - Page 22) $350 

81 ★ #39, 1877 3c Blue, rouletted, striking jumbo-margined mint single, possessing uncharacteristically 

wide margins all around and being remarkably well centered within them, o.g., 

lightly hinged (accompanying certificate states disturbed o.g., however we respectfully disagree), 

fresh and choice very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$600.00). (Photo - Page 22) $425 



82 

82 ★★ #40, 1876 5c Blue, rouletted, post office fresh and well centered, deep rich color on crisp 

white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$1,200.00). (Photo) $500 

83 ★★ #47, 1896 2c Green, exceptionally well centered within generous margins, bright and 

fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$420.00). 

(Photo - Page 22) $175 

84 ★★ #51a, 1887 3c Brown, exceptionally well centered amid large margins, deep rich color and 

razor-sharp impression, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$180.00). (Photo - 

Page 22) $130 

85 ★/★★❑#75-77, 1897 “ONE CENT” Ty A, B and C surcharges on 3c Gray, bottom sheet-margin 

combination block of four, the top stamp Type A, the bottom left stamp Type B and 

the bottom right stamp Type C, fresh and intact, o.g., mild natural gum bends, top pair l.h. 

and the bottom stamps n.h., these two being the scarce types, very good; a scarce multiple 

with only 1,600 Type C surcharges printed (Unitrade #77a; C$2,180.00). (Photo - Page 

22) for singles $2,260 

86 

86 ★ Unitrade #76 Var., 1897 Red “ONE CENT” Ty. B Surcharge on 3c Gray lilac, an incredibly 

well centered partial left sheet-margin mint example of this rare and sought-after 

proof surcharge, strong fresh color, small part o.g., extremely fine; clearly among the best 

centered examples available; 1969 RPS certificate. (Photo) 

C$6,000 

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87 ★ Unitrade #76 Var., 1897 Red “ONE CENT” Ty. B Surcharge on 3c Gray lilac, fresh 

and attractive example of this rare proof surcharge, centered a bit to right, but well clear of 

design (most are quite poorly centered), strong color, o.g., h.r., fine and seldom offered; 

1971 BPA certificate for a pair, this being the right stamp. (Photo) C$6,000 

88 ★★ #78-85, 1897-1901 1c-5c Royal Family cplt., generally well centered and very fresh, 

o.g., n.h., very fine set (Unitrade C$341.00). (Photo - Page 22) $222 

89 ★★ #87-97, 1919 1c-15 Guy issue lithographed cplt., fresh mint set, mostly well centered, 

o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; 12c accompanied by 1997 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$2,035.00). (Photo - Page 22) $961 

90 ★★ #98-103, 1911 Guy issue engraved cplt., mostly well centered, o.g., n.h., fresh and finevery 

fine (Unitrade C$1,350.00). (Photo - Page 22) $755 

91 ★★ #99a, 1911 8c Bister brown imperforate, handsome top left corner margin horizontal 

pair, with oversized margins on the other two sides, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade 

C$600.00). (Photo - Page 22) $390 

92 ★★ #115-26, 1919 1c-36c Trail of the Caribou cplt., o.g., n.h., fine-very fine set (Unitrade 

C$656.00). (Photo - Page 22) $425 


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93 ★ #127TC, 1920 Red “TWO/CENTS” surcharge on 30c Slate, o.g., l.h., thinned spot, 

fine appearance and rare; only 25 examples of the trial color surcharge are known; 1996 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade #127i; C$1,250.00). (Photo - Page 22) $1,000 

94 ★ #127a, 1920 “TWO/CENTS” surcharge on 30c Slate, inverted surcharge, o.g., l.h., 

small thinned spot, very fine appearance; only a single pane of 50 received an inverted surcharge 


95 ★★ #128, 1920 “THREE/CENTS” surcharge on 15c Scarlet, Ty. I, post office fresh and 

well centered, o.g., n.h., choice very fine (Unitrade C$600.00). (Photo - Page 26) $350 

96 ★★ #131-44, 1923-24 1c-24c Pictorials cplt., o.g., n.h., fine-very fine set (Unitrade 

C$450.00). (Photo - Page 26) $250 

97 

97 ★ #160a, 1929 Red “THREE/CENTS” Ty. 2 surcharge on 6c Gray black, inverted 

surcharge, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine; rare as only 75 examples were discovered;1953 

PF certificate (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (Photo) $950 

98 

98 ★★ #Unitrade #160ii, 1929 Black “THREE/CENTS” Ty. 2 surcharge on 6c Gray black, 

post office fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; only 50 examples exist; 1994 

Greene Foundation Certificate; ex-”Crossings” (Listed by Scott in a footnote and priced at 

$1,000.00 for hinged). (Photo) C$2,800 

99 ★ Unitrade #160ii, 1929 “THREE/CENTS” Ty. 2 surcharge on 6c Gray black, black 

surcharge, nicely centered and fresh, o.g., l.h., mild diagonal gum crease, otherwise very 

fine, only 50 examples were produced; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Listed by Scott 

in a footnote and priced at $1,000.00). (Photo - Page 26) 

C$1,400 

100 ★★ #163-71, 1929-31 1c-20c Pictorials cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine set (Unitrade C$440.00). 

(Photo - Page 26) $246 

101 ★★ #213b, 1933 2c Green, double impression, o.g., n.h., natural pre-printing paper crease, 

otherwise very fine and striking (Unitrade C$1600.00). (Photo - Page 26) $850 



Air Posts 1919 Three Cent “Hawker” Air Post 

An Important Air Post Rarity of the World 

102 

102 ★ #C1, 1919 “First/Trans-/Atlantic/Air Post/April, 1919.” overprint on 3c Red 

brown, the so-called “Hawker” air post, a desirable mint example of this popular air 

post rarity, wonderfully well centered, especially when compared to the others, deep rich 

color and strong overprint, original gum with the initials "J.A.R." of Postmaster General 

Dr. J.A. Robinson on the gum as always, extremely fine and choice; of the 200 stamps produced, 

eighteen were damaged or destroyed, 95 were used as flight cover frankings, eleven 

were given as presentation copies and the remaining 76 sold for the benefit of the Marine 

Disasters Fund, therefore only 87 mint examples (at most) are available to collectors, 

and fewer still are found in this premium quality; signed Bolaffi and accompanied by his 

1964 certificate as well as a 1958 BPA certificate (Unitrade C$35,000.00). (Photo) $27,500 

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103 ★★ #C2, 1919 $1.00 Air post surcharge on 15c Scarlet, well centered within uncharacteristically 

large margins, o.g., n.h., choice very fine. (Photo - Page 26) $375 

104 

104 ★/★★❑#C3, C3b, C3d, C3f, C3h, C3j, 1921 “Air Mail/to Halifax, N.S./1921” overprint 

on 3c Red, the complete setting of 25 (5x5), comprised of eighteen stamps with 2½mm 

spacing between "Air" and "Mail" including ten with no stop after "1921", seven with 

stop after "1921" and one with no stop and "1" of "1921" below "f" of "Halifax", the 

other seven stamps are the narrow setting with 1½mm between "Air" and "Mail" and include 

four with stop after "1921" and one with no stop and "1" of "1921" below "L" of 

"Halifax", generally well centered, strong and intact perforations all around, o.g., top five 

stamps and bottom corner stamps lightly hinged, the other eighteen all never hinged, bottom 

left stamp with shallow thinned spot, otherwise fine-very fine; ex-Baillie (Unitrade 

C$10,715.00 for singles). (Photo) for singles $7,235 

105 ★★ #C3, 1921 “Air Mail/to Halifax, N.S./1921” overprint on 3c Red, excellent centering, 

o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$400.00). (Photo - Page 26) $250 

106 

106 ★ #C3a, 1921 “Air Mail/to Halifax, N.S./1921” overprint on 35c Red, inverted overprint,only 

40 copies exist with no period after “1921”, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., 

nearly very fine; signed Kessler and accompanied by 1980 PBA certificate (Unitrade 

C$5,250.00). (Photo) $6,000 

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107 ★★ #C3, C3b, 1921 “Air Mail/to Halifax, N.S./1921” overprint on 35c Red, horizontal 

combination pair, the right stamp with stop after “1921”, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., 

very fine (Unitrade C$850.00). (Photo - Page 26) $490 

108 

108 ★★ #C5, 1930 50c on 36c Olive green “Columbia” Flight overprint, position 2 in the setting 

of four, a particularly fresh mint example of this scarce stamp, deep rich color on bright 

paper, unblemished original gum that has never been hinged, fine; of the original overprinting 

of 300 stamps only about 200 still exist mint, and never hinged examples are very 

few and far between; 2004 Green Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$14,000.00). (Photo) $13,750 

109 ★★ #C9-11, 15c-$1.00 Pictorials cplt., fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine set (Unitrade 

C$400.00). (Photo - Page 26) $263 

110 ★★ #C12, 1932 $1.50 “DO-X” Surcharge on $1.00 Blue, well centered, o.g., n.h., fresh and 

choice very fine (Unitrade C$700.00). (Photo - Page 26) $425 

111 ★★ #C13-17, 1933 5c-75c Labrador cplt., o.g., n.h., fine-very fine set (Unitrade C$446.00). 

(Photo - Page 26) $262 

112 ★★ #C13a, 1933 5c Light brown air post, imperforate, top sheet-margin vertical pair, with 

large margins on the other three sides, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$560.00). 

(Photo - Page 26) $375 

113 ★ Unitrade #C13ii,1933 5c Light brown air post, imperforate at right between stamp 

and sheet-margin, o.g., l.h., very fine; probably only ten examples exist. (Photo - Page 26) C$400 

114 ★★ #C18, 1933 $4.50 on 75c Balbo flight surcharge, fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., 

choice very fine; 1986 APS certificate (Unitrade C$800.00). (Photo - Page 26) $500 

115 ★★ #C18, 1933 $4.50 on 75c Balbo flight surcharge, o.g., n.h., choice very fine (Unitrade 

C$800.00). (Photo - Page 26) $500 

NEWFOUNDLAND AND OTHER B.N.A. COLONIES COLLECTION LOT 

116 ★/★★ Newfoundland and other B.N.A. Colonies balance of the “Fordwater” collection comprised 

of several hundred virtually all mint singles and a few multiples housed in a Lighthouse 

hingeless album, principle value lies in the Newfoundland starting with the more 

common Pence values and continuing with scattered Victoria issue, an 1897 Cabot set and 

then some of the later pictorial sets, there are also some scattered British Columbia, Prince 

Edward Is. including mint 1861 2d Deep rose, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with 

some varieties and shades included, there are some off center, the occasional small fault 

and a few with no gum, however the overall quality is excellent with most of the mint o.g. 

and a great many n.h. to be found throughout; overall a nice clean basis for continuation; 

three certificates accompany. (No Photo) Est. 750-1000 



CANADA 

1851-1857 PENCE ISSUES 

117 P❑ Unitrade #1P, 1857 3d Red, plate proof on India mounted on card, block of four, pos. 

73-74 and 83-84, generous even margins, bottom right stamp with a short ink stroke, otherwise 

fresh and extremely fine; .ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 26) 

118 T❑ Unitrade #2TCi, 1857 6d Red purple, trial color plate proof on India mounted on 

card, block of four, pos. 73-74 and 83-84, large even margins all around, fresh and extremely 

fine;.ex-Baillie. (Photo - Page 26) 

C$1,200 

C$1,100 

119 ★ #4, 1852 3d Red on wove paper, ample equal margins all around, fresh color and clear 

impression, part o.g., large paper h.r., very fine; 1977 PF certificate.(Unitrade C$4,000.00). 

(Photo - Page 30) $1,500 

120 

120 (★) #5, 1855 6d Slate gray on wove paper, handsome appearing unused example, featuring 

four ample to huge margins, strong unblemished color and a crisp detailed impression on 

fresh paper, 2mm tear at top center, extremely fine appearance; a rare stamp that is missing 

from most mint Canada collections; 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$35,000.00). (Photo) $23,000 

121 

121 ★ #7, 1855 10d Blue on thin paper, a remarkably fresh example of this rare mint stamp, featuring 

a wonderful overall brilliance and crispness seldom encountered, with intense color 

and a razor-sharp impression, ample to large margins all around, full original gum, very 

fine; an exceedingly challenging stamp to find both sound and still retaining its original 

gum; 1985 BPA certificate as S.G. #20B (now #13); ex-Trillium (Unitrade C$24,000.00). 

(Photo) $9,000 

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122 

122 ★ #7a, 1855 10d Blue on thick white paper, a premium quality example of this very scarce 

mint stamp, showing an unusual scratch on forehead that occurred during printing, four 

uniformly large and even margins, deep luxuriant color and a razor sharp impression on remarkably 

fresh paper, nearly full original gum, light h.r., extremely fine; a finer mint single 

would be a challenge to locate; 2006 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$27,000.00). (Photo) $10,000 

123 

123 ★ #8, 1857 ½d Rose, an incredibly fresh and choice mint single, four ample to mostly large 

margins, strong color and impression on crisp clean paper, full original gum which has only 

been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$2,800.00). (Photo) $1,000 

124 ★★ Unitrade #8i, 1857 ½d Lilac rose, pristine mint single, with beautiful rich color and an 

excellent clarity of impression, four clear to large margins, full original gum that is never 

hinged, light gum bend at lower left corner, fine and rare in this pristine state of preservation; 

2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Trillium (Unitrade C$1,400.00 for hinged). 

(Photo - Page 30) for hinged $1,000 


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125 

125 ★ Unitrade #8ii, 1857 ½d Rose, major re-entry from position 120, a gorgeous mint example, 

boasting large to mostly huge margins all around, a marvelous overall freshness, and 

strong color and impression that allow the variety to be easily visible, full clean o.g., light 

h.r., an extremely fine gem; clearly one of the finest (if not the finest) mint examples of the 

re-entry variety on the ½d Rose extant; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo) 

C$8,000 

126 

126 ★ #9, 1857 7½d Green, a gem mint single of this classic pence issue, boasting gorgeous intense 

color and sharp impression, in addition to possessing four large to extra-large margins, 

full original gum (which is just slightly brownish but quite natural), however the 

accompanying certificate states it is regummed, with which opinion we strongly disagree, 

extremely fine; a true condition rarity with such large margins and original gum; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Moody, Gross (Unitrade C$24,000.00). (Photo) $10,000 

127 

127 (★) #10, 1857 6d Reddish purple on very thick soft wove paper, an appealing unused example 

of this terribly rare stamp, which is most frequently found altered or repaired, with 

ample margins all around, rich distinctive color that is characteristic only to the very thick 

soft paper printing, and an uncommon overall freshness, just a tiny surface scrape in the margin 

at top, otherwise very fine; a stamp that is missing from nearly all mint collections of 

Canada; 2011 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$36,000.00). (Photo) $10,500 

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128 ★ #11, 1858 ½d Rose perforated, an uncommonly fresh mint single, nicely centered for this 

notoriously difficult issue, strong color and impression, o.g. which is lightly redistributed 

at the hinge removal area, and of little consequence as this stamp is seldom found still retaining 

its original gum, fine; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). 

(Photo) $3,250 

129 ★ #12, 1858 3d Red perforated, vivid rich color, typical centering for this, original gum 

which is slightly disturbed, h.r., tiny thin at upper left, very good appearance; signed Buhler 

and accompanied by 2008 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$10,000.00). 

(Photo - Page 30) $15,000 

130 

130 (★) #13, 1859 6d Brown violet perforated, attractive appearing unused example of this rare 

and often faked stamp, strong fresh color, full perforations, regummed over a repaired knife 

cut across the lower right corner, fine appearance; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate 

(Unitrade C$10,000.00). (Photo) $16,500 

1859-1864 CENTS ISSUES 

131 ★ Unitrade #14viii, 1859 1c Rose, perforated 12x11, well centered for this, with the perforations 

clearing the design all around, o.g. which is slightly sweated and disturbed, slightly 

soiled, otherwise very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 30) 

C$1,250 



132 

132 ★ #14a, 1859 1c Rose imperforate, only one sheet containing 50 pairs was printed; horizontal 

pair, without gum as issued, large margins all around, brilliantly fresh color and a 

sharp impression of clean white paper, extremely fine and quite choice; only one sheet 

containing 50 pairs was printed; 1978 PF certificate; ex-Chapin (Unitrade C$8,000.00). 

(Photo) $5,000 

133 ★ #15, 1859 5c Vermilion, striking mint single, boasting lavishly large margins all around 

which are quite uncharacteristic of this and being incredibly well centered within them, 

vivid rich color and sharp impression, full lightly hinged o.g. which is somewhat cracked 

causing a crease, otherwise extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$1,875.00). (Photo - Page 30) $525 

134 

134 ★ #15a, 1859 5c Vermilion imperforate, without gum as issued, single with uniformly large 

margins all around, luxuriant color and a prooflike impression, extremely fine; only a single 

imperforate pane of 100 was issued, however nearly all were cut into singles as only 

two pairs and two blocks of four are recorded; 1997 BPA certificate (Unitrade C$17,500.00 

for a pair). (Photo) for pair $14,000 

135 

135 ★ Unitrade 15ii, 1859 5c Orange red, select mint single, wonderfully well centered amid 

uncommonly large margins, which allow the perforations to be well clear of the design all 

around, strong distinctive color, full o.g., extremely fine; a nicer mint example would be a 

challenge to locate; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo) 

C$1,875 

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136 (★) #16, 1859 10c Black brown, perforated 11¾, a seldom seen unused example, with distinctive 

intense color and prooflike impression on fresh white paper, centered a bit to top, 

but not objectionably so for this, tiny corner crease at bottom left, otherwise fine; far more 

rare that its catalog value would indicate, in fact this is the first unused example we have had 

the pleasure to offer in our auctions;1980 PF certificate (Unitrade C$9,000.00). (Photo) $9,750 

137 

137 ★ #17a, 1859 10c Violet, perforated 12, fresh mint single, strong color and impression on 

crisp clean paper, original gum, fine; 1996 Brandon certificate (Unitrade C$2,250.00). 

(Photo) $1,300 

138 ★ #17a, 1859 10c Violet, perforated 12, particularly fresh mint single, rich distinctive color 

and sharp impression on crisp clean paper, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, fine; 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,250.00). (Photo - Page 30) $1,300 

139 (★) #17b, 1859 10c Brown, sumptuously rich color and detailed impression on fresh paper, 

expertly regummed, fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$800.00). 

(Photo - Page 30) $800 

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140 

140 ★ Unitrade #18ii, 1859 12½c Green, perforated 12x11, well centered for this, with the 

perforations well clear of the design all around, lovely bright color, o.g. with some disturbance 

from adhesion, very fine; 1986 and 2013 Greene Foundation certificates, the former 

not noting the gum disturbance and 1998 Saskatoon guarantee. (Photo) 

141 ★ Unitrade #18ii, 1859 12½c Green, remarkably fresh, bright color on clean white paper, 

full o.g. with a few trivial light bends, lightly hinged, fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. 

(Photo - Page 30) 

C$3,375 

C$1,500 

142 ★ #19, 1859 17c Blue, incredibly well centered for this always difficult issue, intense color, 

o.g., tiny perforation tear at top left, extremely fine appearance; 2013 Greene Foundation 


143 

143 ★ #19a, 1859 17c Slate blue, perforated 11¾, an incredibly choice mint example, wonderfully 

well centered, with the perforations clearing the design all around, a rare occurrence 

on this issue, striking intense color and prooflike impression on fresh paper, while its reverse 

reveals full clean original gum that has only been lightly hinged, very fine; among the finest 

mint singles in existence; 1997 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Julian Smith, Chapin, 

Morris and Gross (Unitrade C$4,750.00). (Photo) $1,250 

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144 1857 17c Cartier, unfinished Sperati forgery of working large die proof in black, on 

36x42mm card, with Sperati's penciled production notes, very fine and quite interesting; 

previously unlisted prior the the Baillie sale; ex-Baillie. (Photo) Est. 750-1000 

145 T❑ Unitrade #20TCii, 1864 2c Green, trial color plate proof on India, left sheet-margin 

block of four, other margins large and even, fresh and extremely fine. (Photo - Page 30) 

146 T❑ Unitrade #20TCi, 1864 2c Claret, trial color plate proof on India, bottom sheet-margin 

block of four, with large to huge margins on the other three sides, fresh and extremely 

fine. (Photo - Page 30) 

C$1,100 

C$1,100 

147 

147 ★ #20, 1864 2c Rose, wonderfully fresh mint example, incredibly well centered, with the perforations 

clearing the frame lines all around, full clean o.g. which has only been very lightly 

hinged, extremely fine and choice; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$2,500.00). (Photo) $750 

148 ★ #20, 1864 2c Rose, handsome mint single, sporting uncharacteristically large margins all 

around and being precisely centered amid these generous borders, bright color and strong 

impression on fresh paper, slightly disturbed o.g., extremely fine; seldom encountered this 

well centered; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (Photo - Page 

30) $750 

149 (★) Unitrade #20i, 1864 2c Claret rose, perforated 12, remarkably well centered within 

wide margins at the sides, strong color and impression on fresh paper, expertly regummed, 

extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 30) 

C$1,000 



1868-76 LARGE QUEENS 

150 

150 ★ #22, 1868 1c Brown red, select mint single, well centered within unusually large margins, 

particularly fresh, with strong color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, full clean 

original gum, minor h.r., very fine and choice; 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$2,000.00). (Photo) $800 

151 ★ #22b, 1868 1c Brown red on thin paper, unused, rich color, slightly soiled and light 

pencil notations on reverse, otherwise fine; signed Roumet and accompanied by 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$600.00). (Photo - Page 30) $550 

152 

152 ★ #23a, 1869 1c Deep orange, attractive mint example from the scarce first printing, particularly 

well centered and margined for this, radiant rich color, lightly disturbed o.g., very 

fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$6,000.00). (Photo) $2,250 

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153 

153 ★ #24, 1868 2c Green, an impressive mint single, boasting near perfect centering amid uniformly 

large margins, rich verdant color and prooflike impression on crisp clean paper, plus 

it features a marvelous overall freshness seldom found on the Large Queens, full clean original 

gum that has only been lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem and rare thus; 1991 PF 

certificate (Unitrade C$2,800.00). (Photo) $850 

154 

154 ★ #24a, 1868 2 Green on watermarked paper, single clearly showing large portions of 

three letters of the watermark, fresh color and crisp impression, o.g., minor h.r., fine; 1996 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (Photo - Page 30) $3,000 

155 (★) #24a, 1868 2c Green on watermarked paper, rich color on fresh paper showing a clear 

watermark, regummed, fine and scarce; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$2,000.00). (Photo - Page 30) $2,250 

156 ★ #24b, 1868 2c Deep green on thin paper, fresh mint single, deep rich color, o.g., l.h., 


157 ★ #24b, 1868 2c Deep green on thin paper, rich shade, part original gum (certificate states 

simply “o.g.”), fine; 2007 Green Foundation certificate as the grass green shade which is 

not listed in Unitrade (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (Photo - Page 30) $900 

158 ★ Unitrade #24i, 1868 2c Emerald green, o.g., h.r., fresh and very good; 2007 Greene 

Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 30) C$500 

159 ★ Unitrade #24iv, 1868 2c Green on Bothwell paper, vivid rich color, o.g., fresh and fine; 

2007 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 30) C$1,400 

160 ★ #25, 1868 3c Red, incredibly well centered within generous balanced margins, rich color 

and sharp impression on fresh paper, o.g., faint corner crease at top right that is not even 

noted on the certificate, otherwise extremely fine; clear 2004 Greene Foundation certificate 


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161 ★ #25a, 1868 3c Red on watermarked paper, single showing portions of three letters of the 

watermark, centered a bit to right, but with perforations clearing the design, disturbed 

o.g., fine and scarce, especially with original gum; 2007 Greene Foundation certificate 


162 (★) #25b, 1868 3c Deep red on thin paper, fresh and bright, regummed, fine; 2013 Greene 


163 

163 ★ Unitrade #25i, 1868 3c Orange red, well centered within generous margins, fresh distinctive 

color and fine impression, o.g. on the lower half of the stamp, very fine; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo) 

C$5,000 

164 

164 ★✧ #26, 1875 5c Olive green, perforated 11½x12, large-margined mint single, being remarkably 

well centered amid larger margins than most, strong color and impression on uncommonly 

fresh paper, o.g., l.h., choice very fine; exceptional quality for this; 2006 Greene 

Foundation certificate and 2007 PF certificate with the grade of VF-XF 85 (Unitrade 

C$5,000.00). (Photo) $1,750 



165 ★ #26, 1875 5c Olive green, perforated 11½ x12, sumptuously rich color and crisp impression, 

o.g. with some disturbance from hinge removal, fine; 2013 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$1,600.00). (Photo - Page 30) $1,750 

166 

166 ★ #27, 1868 6c Dark brown, select mint example, being extraordinarily well centered within 

large balanced margins, deep luxuriant color and strong impression on fresh paper, full perforations 

all around, lightly disturbed o.g. on the lower half of the stamp, extremely fine and 

handsome; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$5,000.00). (Photo) $2,250 

167 (★) #27a, 1868 6c Yellow brown, well centered, strong color and impression on fresh paper, 

regummed, very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Chapin, Gross (Unitrade 

C$2,200.00). (Photo - Page 30) $1,550 

168 

168 ★ Unitrade #27v, 1868 6c Brown, marvelously fresh left sheet-margin mint single, attractively 

centered, strong color and fine impression on crisp white paper, full clean o.g., l.h., 

fine; photocopy of 2010 Greene Foundation certificate for a block of four, this being the 

top left stamp. (Photo) 

C$1,800 

169 ★ #28, 1868 12½c Blue, attractive mint example, sufficiently well centered for the perforations 

to clear the design all around, bright and fresh, o.g. which is slightly disturbed from 

hinge removal, fine; 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,200.00). (Photo 

- Page 30) $1,200 

170 ★ #28b, 1868 12½c Deep blue on thin paper, exceptionally fresh mint single, nicely centered, 

with the perforations clearing the design all around, luxuriant deep color and highly 

detailed impression on crisp white paper, clean original gum, fine; 2007 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (Photo - Page 30) $1,100 

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171 ★ Unitrade #28i, 1868 12½c Milky blue, remarkably fresh mint single, excellent centering, 

strong distinctive color and crisp impression, original gum, lightly hinged, choice very fine; 

2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Baillie. (Photo) C$3,000 

172 ★ Unitrade #28ii, 1868 12½c Blue, missing outer frameline on lower left value tablet, 

pos. 67, sufficiently well centered to allow the perforations to clear the design nicely, rich 

color and crisp impression on white paper, large part o.g., fine; 2007 Greene Foundation 

certificate. (Photo - Page 42) 

C$1,600 

173 ★★ #29, 1868 15c Gray violet, large margins and nicely centered, post office fresh, pristine 

o.g., n.h., nearly very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$500.00). 

(Photo - Page 42) for hinged $95 

174 ★★❑ #29, 1868 15c Gray violet, incredibly fresh mint block of six (3x2), perfs. just touch, unblemished 

o.g., n.h., very good (Unitrade C$720.00). (Photo - Page 42) for hinged $570 

175 ★ #29b, 1868 15c Red lilac, wonderfully fresh and well centered, full and even perforations, 

o.g., relatively lightly hinged (accompanying certificate erroneously states 

regummed), very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,400.00). (Photo 

- Page 42) $950 

176 (★) #29b, 1868 15c Red lilac, unused, precisely centered, fresh color on crisp clean paper, partial 

gum added that is not original, very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$1,200.00). (Photo - Page 42) $675 

177 ★ #29b, 1868 15c Red lilac, bright and fresh, o.g., small h.r., small gum loss on left side, 


178 

178 ★ #29c, 1868 15c Gray violet on watermarked paper, rare mint example, showing two 

full letters of the watermark and portions of a third, attractively centered for this, with the 

perforations clearing the design, disturbed o.g., fine; while we have sold several used singles, 

this is the first mint copy we have offered in our auctions; 1974 PF certificate (Unitrade 

C$8,000.00). (Photo) $6,000 



179 ★ #29d, 1868 15c Brown purple, imperforate, horizontal pair, large to huge margins all 

around, striking intense color and prooflike impression, o.g. which is badly disturbed, h.r., 

very fine; only 200 pairs were issued; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Baillie (Unitrade 

C$1,500.00). (Photo - Page 42) $1,500 

180 

180 ★ Unitrade #29ii, 1868 15c Gray violet, “pawnbroker” variety, pos. 10, select mint example, 

particularly well centered amid large margins, o.g. which is a bit disturbed from 

hinge removal, very fine; a choice example of this popular variety; 2013 Greene Foundation 

certificate. (Photo) 

181 ★ Unitrade #29iv, 1868 15c Gray violet, cracked plate, pos. 65, strong color and impression 

allow the plate cracks at left to be clearly visible, o.g. with some disturbance, h.r., 

fine and scarce; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 42) 

C$2,000 

C$1,800 

182 ★★ #30, 1868 15c Gray, post office fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., nearly very fine; 2006 Gratton 

certificate (Unitrade C$500.00). (Photo - Page 42) for hinged $95 

183 ★ #30a, 1873 15c Greenish gray, perforated 11½ x12, nicely centered for this, o.g., h.r., 

accompanying certificate states there are two diagonal creases which is excessively harsh as 

they are only mild gum bends, fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$1,400.00). (Photo - Page 42) $1,200 

184 ★★ #30b, 1875 15c Blue gray, post office fresh and well centered, immaculate o.g., n.h., very 

fine and choice; 2007 Greene Foundation certificate as deep blue grey shade (Unitrade 

C$600.00). (Photo - Page 42) for hinged $115 

185 

185 ★ #30c, 1868 15c Deep violet on very thick paper, a visually striking and exceptional mint 

example of this rare variety, being marvelously well centered within unusually large margins, 

deep rich color on bright fresh paper, o.g. which is characteristically thin, dull and streaky, 

choice very fine; one of the very finest mint examples extant; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, Firth, 

Schneider and Gross (Unitrade C$12,000.00). (Photo) $4,750 

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186 

186 (★) #30d, 1876 15c Greenish gray on script watermarked paper, perforated 11½ x12, a 

pleasing unused example of this very rare stamp, showing a small portion of the "Alexr. Pirie 

& Sons" watermark in script, centered a bit to left, but with the perforations clearing the 

design, fine; the first unused example we have had the pleasure of offering in our auctions; 

1960 PF and 2013 Greene Foundation certificates (Unitrade C$15,000.00). (Photo 

- Page 42) $16,500 

187 

187 ❍ #31, 1868 1c Brown red on laid paper, a highly desirable sound 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, intact perforations, which is 

also unusual on the laid paper stamps, grid postmark, very fine and exceedingly choice; this 

is one of the finest centered and margined copies of the One Cent Laid Paper we 

have ever offered; 1958 PF and 2013 Greene Foundation certificates; ex-Engel, Chapin 

and Gross (Unitrade C$9,000.00). (Photo - Page 42) $7,500 

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188 

188 ❍ #33, 1868 3c Bright red on laid paper, a premium quality used example of this difficult 

stamp, being extraordinarily well centered within large balanced margins, fresh color on 

crisp clean paper, unusually full perforations, while a light 1868 Ottawa datestamp further 

enhances its considerable eye-appeal, an extremely fine gem and rare thus; 2013 Greene 


1870-1897 SMALL QUEENS 

189 ★/★★❑#34, 1882 ½c Black, choice full top margin “British American Bank Note Co. Montreal” 

imprint and reversed “2” block of eight, precisely centered, fresh and intact, o.g., bottom 

center pair h.r. and bottom right stamp l.h., the others all n.h., very fine. (Photo - Page 42) Est. 100-150 

190 ★/★★❑#34, 1882 ½c Black, bottom margin “British American Bank Note Co. Montreal” imprint 

block of ten, beautifully centered, strong and intact perforations, o.g., bottom left 

stamp l.h., the other nine n.h., very fine. (Photo - Page 42) Est. 100-150 

191 

191 ★★❑ #34 var, 1882 ½c Black, pair with vertical gutter between, handsome block of eight 

(4x2) containing two gutter pairs, post office fresh, with strong and intact perforations all 

around, particularly well centered for this, o.g., n.h., with full offset on gum, fine-very fine; 

seldom found this nice; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade #34iii; C$2,300.00 

for VF). (Photo) $1,216 

192 #35P, 1870 1c Orange yellow, plate proof on India mounted on card, oversized margins 

all around, fresh and extremely fine. (Photo - Page 48) Unitrade C$600 



193 

193 ★★ #35, 1870 1c Yellow, impressive mint example, incredibly well centered amid lavishly large 

margins, plus its color is both intense and radiant at the same time, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely 

fine; a large-margined gem; 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$180.00 for very fine). (Photo) $110 

194 

194 ★★ #35d, 1873 1c Orange, perforated 11½x12, a gem mint example of this scarce stamp, 

extraordinarily well centered amid uncommonly large margins, radiant rich color contrasted 

by bright white paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a nicer mint single would be 

a challenge to locate; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,800 for VF). 

(Photo) $750 

195 ★★ #35d, 1873 1c Orange, perforated 11½x12, post office fresh mint single, well centered 

within large margins, bright color on crisp clean paper, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate(Unitrade C$1,800.00). (Photo - Page 48) $750 

196 

196 ★★ Unitrade #35vii, 1872 1c Yellow, perforated 11½x12, a stunning mint example, possessing 

flawless centering amid generous equal margins, strong characteristic color on fresh 

paper, typical dull streaky o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a true gem in every regard; 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate. (Photo) 

for VF C$1,800 

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197 ★★ Unitrade #35viii, 1870 1c Yellow orange, strand of hair variety, the variety being the 

third stamp from left in a horizontal strip of six, brilliant color, o.g., never hinged, fine-very 

fine; a desirable example of this seldom offered plate variety; ex-Trillium. (Photo) 

198 ★ Unitrade #35ix, 1870 1c Yellow orange on thick soft (blotting) paper, o.g., fine and 

scarce; 2012 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Nixon. (Photo - Page 48) 

C$2,100+ 

C$1,200 

199 ★★❑ #36, 1872 2c Green, fresh mint block of four, o.g., n.h., fine (Unitrade C$480.00). 

(Photo - Page 48) $600 

200 ★★❑ #36, 1872 2c Green, top sheet-margin mint block of six (3x2), fresh and bright, o.g., n.h., 

top right stamp with a pulled perf. at bottom right, otherwise fine (Unitrade C$720.00). 

(Photo - Page 48) $960 

201 ★ #36a, 1872 2c Green, imperforate, top sheet-margin vertical pair, with large margins on 

the other three sides, o.g., h.r., top stamp with tiny thinned spot and thinned in selvage, 

extremely fine appearance (Unitrade C$900.00). (Photo - Page 48) $725 

202 

202 ★★ #36e, 1873 2c Deep green, perforated 11½x12, a gorgeous mint single, exceptionally 

well centered within large and well balanced margins, strong color and impression on crisp 

clean paper, immaculate o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; clearly among the finest examples 

available; 1996 Greene Foundation certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom 

left stamp (Unitrade C$2,700.00 as VF). (Photo) $1,100 



203 

203 ★★ 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”, Gross. (Photo) C$300 

204 

204 ★★ #37, 1873 3c Orange red, eye-catching mint single, incredibly well centered amid lavishly 

large and well balanced margins, rich color and strong impression on fresh paper, unblemished 

o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem from an 1880’s printing; 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$600.00 for VF). (Photo) $240 

205 ★★❑ #37, 1873 3c Orange red, post office fresh mint block of four, nicely centered, especially 

the left pair, crisp and intact, unblemished o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; ex-Steinberg (Unitrade 

C$1,560.00). (Photo - Page 48) $960 

206 ★ #37a, 1871 3c Rose, fresh characteristic color, o.g., h.r., fine; 2013 Greene Foundation 

certificate; ex-Nixon (Unitrade C$300.00). (Photo - Page 48) $600 

207 ★ #37b, 1870 3c Copper red, vivid rich color and sharp impression, o.g. which is lightly disturbed 

from adhesions, h.r., a couple nibbed perfs at bottom not noted on the certificate, 

otherwise fine and scarce; clear 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). 

(Photo) $1,750 

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208 

208 ★★❑ #37c, 1872 3c Dull red, select mint block of four from a mid 1880’s printing, well centered, 

especially the bottom pair, strong and intact perforations all around, immaculate 

o.g., n.h., very fine, the bottom stamps extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate 

(Unitrade C$2,400.00). (Photo) for singles $1,000 

209 

209 ★ #37d, 1870 3c Indian red, perforated 12½, Ottawa printing, a very collectable mint 

example of this seldom offered stamp, being a great Canadian rarity that is not seen for 

years at a time, centered to upper right as is typical of these, fresh distinctive color, part o.g. 

(certificates states simply "o.g."), h.r., very good; believed to be one of approximately six 

mint copies to have survived; ex-Nixon (Unitrade C$3,000.00). (Photo) $9,500 

210 ★ Unitrade #37i, 1873 3c Dark rose on thick (blotting) paper, fresh mint example of this 

very scarce printing, characteristic color and typical centering, o.g., h.r., very good; 2012 

Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Nixon. (Photo - Page 48) 

C$2,500 

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211 ★★ Unitrade #37ii, 1873 3c Dull red, perforated 11½x12, handsome and choice mint example 

of this difficult stamp, being incredibly well centered amid generous balanced margins, 

strong distinctive color and clear impression on bright paper, unblemished o.g., n.h., 

extremely fine; 2007 Gratton certificate (Scott #37e var.). (Photo) 

C$1,650 

212 

212 ★★ #38a, 1876 5c Slate green, perforated 11½x12, attractive mint example of this scarce 

stamp, well centered within large margins, wonderfully fresh, characteristic dull streaky 

o.g., n.h., very fine; never hinged copies are few and far between; 2013 Greene Foundation 


213 ★❑ #39, 1872 6c Yellow brown, scarce mint block of four, good color, o.g., h.r.’s, fine (Unitrade 

C$1,200.00). (Photo - Page 48) $2,900 


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214 

214 ★★ #39b, 1873 6c Yellow brown, perforated 11½x12, a lovely mint example of this terribly 

difficult stamp, being in a quality that is seldom encountered, wonderfully well centered 

within large margins, bright color and detailed impression, incredibly fresh, pristine 

o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; never hinged copies are very few and far between; photocopy 

of 1996 Greene Foundation certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left 

stamp; ex-Prager (Unitrade C$3,600.00). (Photo - Page 48) $1,900 

215 ★★ #39b, 1873 6c Yellow brown, perforated 11½x12, fresh and bright, typical dull streaky 

o.g., n.h., fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (Photo - Page 

48) $1,900 

216 ★ #39d var., 1875 6c Cold dark brown, attractive mint example of this distinctive shade variety 

from a late 1880's printing, nicely centered within large margins, o.g., tiny gum disturbance, 

light h.r., very fine and scarce; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Nixon. 

(Photo - Page 48) for normal $725 

217 ★ #40, 1877 10c Dull rose lilac, large margins, full clean o.g., tiny h.r., fresh and fine; 2012 

Greene Foundation certificate; ex-Nixon (Unitrade C$500.00). (Photo - Page 48) $1,100 

218 ★★ #41, 1888 3c Bright vermilion, remarkably well centered amid lavishly large margins, 

bright and fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine jumbo (Unitrade C$240.00). (Photo 

- Page 48) $130 

219 ★ #41a, 1888 3c Rose carmine, post office fresh, luxuriant rich color and detailed impression, 

large margins, o.g., n.h., fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$900.00). (Photo - Page 48) $1,000 

220 ★★ #41a, 1888 3c Rose carmine, vivid rich color and strong impression on fresh paper, o.g., 

n.h., fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$900.00). (Photo - Page 48) $1,000 

221 ★★ #42, 1888 5c Gray, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., fine (Unitrade C$240.00). (Photo - Page 

48) $500 

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222 ★★❑ #42, 1888 5c Gray, attractive mint block of four, containing an especially well centered 

and margined pair at right, very fresh with strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., fine, 

the right pair extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,280.00). 

(Photo) for singles $2,000 

223 

223 ★★ #43, 1888 6c Red brown, choice mint single, precisely centered, sumptuously rich color 

and prooflike impression on fresh white paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,200.00 for VF). (Photo) $525 

224 ★ #43, 1888 6c Red brown, top left corner margin “SIX CENTS” and part imprint counter 

strip of four, attractively centered, fresh and intact, o.g. with light gum disturbance, mild 

natural gum bends, fine-very fine and handsome; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$525.00 for singles). (Photo - Page 54) for singles $800 



225 

225 ★★ #43b, 1895 6c Red brown, imperforate, a premium quality horizontal pair, featuring 

uniformly large margins all around, sumptuously rich color and a prooflike impression, immaculate 

o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem pair of which only 300 pairs were issued both with 

and without gum; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,875.00). (Photo) $840 

226 ★★ Unitrade #43ii, 1888 6c Red brown, major re-entry, pos. A24, wonderfully fresh, rich 

color and strong impression, o.g., n.h., fine. (Photo - Page 54) C$750 

227 ★/★★❑#44, 1893 8c Violet black, mint block of four, luxuriant color, fresh and intact, o.g., top 

stamps l.h. and the bottom pair n.h., fine, the top right stamp extremely fine (Unitrade 

C$1,070.00). (Photo - Page 54) $1,390 

228 ★★❑ #44c, 1893 8c Gray, fresh and scarce mint block of four, attractive rich color, o.g., n.h,, 

fine, ex-”Trillium.” (Unitrade C$1,600.00). (Photo - Page 54) $2,400 

229 ★★ #45, 1897 10c Brown red, fresh, o.g., n.h., fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate 

(Unitrade C$900.00). (Photo - Page 54) $1,200 

230 ★ #45, 1897 10c Brown red, bottom margin “British American Bank Note Co. Montreal” 

imprint strip of three, vivid rich color, o.g., h.r.’s, trivial selvage crease, fine and scarce (Unitrade 

C$1,200.00 for singles). (Photo - Page 54) for singles $2,500 

231 ★★ #45a, 1897 10c Dull rose, post office fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., fine; 2013 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$750.00). (Photo - Page 54) $1,175 

232 ★★ #46, 1893 20c Vermilion, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., fine (Unitrade C$900.00). (Photo) $1,000 

E X T E N S I O N 

R E Q U E S T S 

Buyers placing lots on extension are requested to review item 17 of our Terms and 

Conditions of Sale. All lots to be placed on extension will be submitted by the auction 

house to the appropriate expertizing authority. The buyer may request a particular 

expertizing service, however the auction house retains the right to the final decision on 

the choice of the expert. For United States stamps, the Philatelic Foundation and the 

Professional Stamp Experts are the accepted authorities. Also, all extension lots must be 

paid for at the time of invoicing. Any extension lots not conforming to the above will 

not be accepted as returns in the event of a negative opinion. Requests for expertization 

of stamps with certificates dated within the last five years of the sale date will not be granted. 

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233 

233 ★★/★❑#46, 1893 20c Vermilion, handsome top sheet-margin “British American Bank Note Co. 

Ottawa” imprint block of four, nicely centered and exceptionally fresh, vivid rich color, 

o.g., hinged in the selvage and on the bottom right stamp, the other three stamps never 

hinged, internal tear in the selvage, fine; a very scarce high value imprint multiple; 2010 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$2,925.00 for singles). (Photo) for singles $3,425 

234 ★★/★❑#47, 1893 50c Deep blue, remarkably fresh right sheet-margin mint block of four, rich 

color and fine impression, o.g., top left stamp with a tiny gum disturbance, the other three 

never hinged, fine (Unitrade C$2,925.00). (Photo - Page 54) $3,425 

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1897 JUBILEE ISSUE 

235 

235 P ❑ #50-65P, 1897 ½c-$5.00 Jubilee, plate proofs on India mounted on card, a complete 

set of blocks of four, each with large margins all around, the 6c to $5.00 values each with 

a sheet-margin mostly on the right, fresh and clean, one $5.00 with a tiny thin spot, otherwise 

a very fine and handsome set.. (Photo) 

Unitrade C$27,440 

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236 

236 ★★ #61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee, handsome bottom sheet-margin single, well centered amid uncommonly 

large margins, rich luxuriant color, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation 


237 

237 ★★ #62, 1897 $2.00 Jubilee, particularly fresh mint single, attractively centered amid generous 

margins, strong color and crisp impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., never hinged, 

very fine; 1987 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$6,000.00). (Photo) $3,750 

238 ★★ #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, post office fresh mint example, sumptuously rich color on crisp 

clean paper, unblemished o.g., never hinged, fine; 1987 Greene Foundation certificate 


239 ★★ #64, 1897 $4.00 Jubilee, intense color and wonderfully fresh, immaculate o.g., n.h., fine; 

2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$3,600.00). (Photo - Page 54) $3,750 



240 

240 ★★ #65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee, left sheet-margin mint example, luxuriant rich color, nicely centered 

and post office fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade 

C$6,000.00). (Photo) $3,900 

1897-1898 QUEEN VICTORIA “MAPLE LEAF” 

241 ★★❑ #68, 1897 2c Purple “Maple Leaf ”, choice mint block of four, incredibly well centered, 

immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$960.00). (Photo - Page 60) $400 

242 ★★ Unitrade #73ii, 1898 10c Brown violet “Maple Leaf,” horizontal wove paper, select 

mint example of this scarce stamp, well centered, luxuriant color and sharp impression, pristine 

o.g., n.h., very fine. (Photo - Page 60) 

C$2,250 

1898-1902 QUEEN VICTORIA “NUMERAL” 

243 ★★ Unitrade 74i, ii, 1898 ½c Grey “Numeral,” major re-entry, pos. 18, plate 1R, well centered 

amid large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; rare in this outstanding 

quality; 2008 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 60) C$450 

244 ★★❑ #76a, 1899 2c Purple “Numeral” on thick paper, bottom sheet-margin mint block of 

four, well centered, especially the right pair, bright color and detailed impression on fresh 

paper, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamps n.h., fine-very fine (Unitrade 

C$2,550.00). (Photo - Page 60) $1,400 

245 ★★❑ #78, 1898 3c Carmine “Numeral”, select mint block of four, beautifully centered and 

fresh, o.g., n.h., bottom right stamp small natural gum inclusion, choice very fine (Unitrade 

C$1,440.00). (Photo - Page 60) $520 

246 ★★ #79, 1899 5c Blue on bluish “Numeral”, choice mint single, with excellent centering 

within generous margins, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1991 PSE certificate 

erroneously identifying it as #79b, the white paper variety (Unitrade C$900.00). (Photo - 

Page 60) $440 

247 ★★❑ #79, 1899 5c Blue on bluish “Numeral”, post office fresh mint block of four, well centered, 

crisp and intact, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$3,600.00). (Photo) - 

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248 ★★❑ #80, 1898 6c Brown “Numeral”, handsome mint block of four, well centered and very 

fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade C$3,600.00). (Photo - Page 60) $1,520 

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249 ★★/★❑#81, 1902 7c Olive yellow “Numeral”, fresh mint block of six (3x2), well centered 

throughout, o.g., top center stamp l.h., the other five n.h., bottom center stamp natural inclusion, 

otherwise very fine (Unitrade C$4,000.00). (Photo - Page 60) $1,650 

250 

250 ★★❑ #84, 1900 20c Olive green “Numeral”, impressive mint block of four, with each stamp 

remarkably well centered amid large margins, deep rich color, post office fresh and intact, 

unblemished o.g., n.h., accompanying certificate states that the n.h. gum is very lightly disturbed 

from storage, however we are unable to see it, extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation 

certificate (Unitrade C$12,000.00). (Photo) for singles $4,800 

251 

251 ★★ Unitrade #84i, 1900 20c Olive green “Numeral,” engraver’s slip, pos. 2, top sheetmargin 

single, nicely centered and margined, lovely rich color, o.g., h.r. in selvage only, the 

stamp n.h., very fine; a very scarce variety that only occurs on position 2; ex-”Trillium.” 

(Photo) 

C$3,600 



252 ★★ Unitrade #87i, 88i, 1899 “2 CENTS” Surcharges on 3c Carmine, narrow spacing 

strip of three, fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., left stamp of latter strip with small piece of foreign 

matter adhering to gum, very fine. (Photo - Page 60) C$750 

TWENTIETH CENTURY ISSUES 

253 

253 ★★ Unitrade #93i, 1903 10c Dull lilac, eye-catching bottom left corner margin single, beautifully 

centered within large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1998 

Greene Foundation certificate for the corner block from which this was take; ex-”Crossings.” 

(Photo) $2,800 

254 ★★ #119c, 1912 20c Dark olive green, wet printing a phenomenal top sheet-margin part imprint 

single, perfectly centered amid oversized equal margins, sumptuously rich color, o.g., 

l.h. in selvage only, the stamp n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined gem (Unitrade 

C$600.00 for VF). (Photo - Page 62) $300 

255 ★★ Unitrade #120i, 1917 50c Silver black, wet printing, well centered within generous 

margins, strong distinctive color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a scarce shade; 1993 PSE certificate; 

ex-”Afab” collection. (Photo - Page 62) 

C$1,200 

256 ★★ #133, 1924 2c Yellow green, perf. 12 horizontal coil, wet printing, pair, o.g., n.h., 

very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$625.00). (Photo - Page 62) $300 

257 ★★ #139b, 1926 “2 cents” surcharge on 3c Carmine, Die I, double surcharge, beautifully 

centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate 

(Unitrade C$525.00). (Photo - Page 62) $350 

258 

258 ★★ #139c, 1926 “2 cents” surcharge on 3c Carmine, Die II, select mint example of this elusive 

stamp, beautifully centered within large margins, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 1993 

Greene Foundation certificate; ex-”Crossings” collection (Unitrade C$2,500.00). (Photo) $1,250 

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MODERN ERRORS 

259 

259 ★★ #387a, 1959 5c St. Lawrence Seaway, Center Inverted, an especially choice mint example 

of this popular invert, beautifully centered, vibrant colors on bright white paper, 

fresh clean o.g. (with no trace of disturbance or fingerprints found on so many of the existing 

examples), n.h., extremely fine; among the finest quality never hinged example we 

have ever had the pleasure to offer in our sales; 1977 and 2010 PF certificates (Unitrade 

C$16,000.00). (Photo) $12,000 

260 

260 ★★ Unitrade #387i, 1959 5c St. Lawrence Seaway, red double-printed (kiss print), single 

showing a mostly clear doubling of the red lettering, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo) 

C$2,500 

261 

261 ★★ #503a, 1969 6c Christmas, Black (inscriptions and frame line) omitted, o.g., n.h., extremely 

fine; only 196 copies exist in private hands; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate 




262 

262 ❍❑ #535a, 1971 6c Winged Maple Seed, imperforate, bottom sheet-margin block of four, 

used with centrally struck “Nanaimo, B.C./28.XII.71” datestamp, extremely fine and unusual; 

only 75 pairs reported and these are the only used examples we are aware of; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade $2,400.00 for two mint pairs). (Photo) for mint $1,900 

263 ★★ #727a, 1979 $2.00 Kluane National Park, silver inscriptions omitted, bottom sheetmargin 

single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$500.00). (Photo - Page 62) $400 

264 ★★ #907a, 1981 (30c) Red, printed on the gummed side, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2013 Greene 

Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (Photo - Page 62) $800 

265 ★★ Unitrade 926Biv, 1987 36c Parliament Building, imperforate, horizontal pair on Rolland 

paper, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 

62) C$800 

266 ★★ #1359f, 1991 43c Flag over Prairie, imperforate between, left sheet-margin vertical 

pair, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Unitrade C$1,000.00). (Photo - Page 62) $900 

267 ★★ Unitrade #1767i, 1999 46c Year of the Rabbit, red and tagging omitted, top left corner 

margin imprint and traffic light single, o.g., n.h., very fine; only 100 examples have 

been recorded. (Photo - Page 62) 

C$1,250 

268 ★★ #1768b, 1999 95c Year of the Rabbit souvenir sheet, red and tagging omitted, o.g., 

n.h., very fine; only 25 examples have been recorded (Unitrade C$1,250.00). (Photo - 

Page 62) $950 

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269 ★★ #1883a, 2001 47c Year of the Snake, gold omitted, o.g., n.h., very fine; only 100 errors 

known (Unitrade C$2,000.00). (Photo) $1,600 

270 

270 ★★❑ #1969a, 2003 48c Year of the Ram, gold omitted, sheet of 25, the two left vertical 

columns the errors, o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade $6,000.00). (Photo) $4,500 



271 

271 ★★❑ #1969a, 2003 48c Year of the Ram, gold omitted, sheet of 25, the two left vertical 

columns the errors, o.g., n.h., very fine (Unitrade $6,000.00). (Photo) $4,500 

REGISTRATION STAMPS 

272 ★★ #F1b, 1888 2c Dull rose carmine registration, striking top right corner margin counting 

number “2” imprint single, well centered within oversized margins, bright and fresh, 

o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamp n.h., choice very fine and eye-appealing; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00). (Photo - Page 62) $625 

273 ★★ #F1b, 1888 2c Rose carmine registration, well centered amid large margins, luxuriant 

rich color on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate 

(Unitrade C$1,500.00). (Photo - Page 62) $625 

274 ★★ Unitrade #F1i, 1875 2c Orange red registration, brilliantly fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; 

2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 62) C$510 

275 ★★ #F3, 8c Blue registration, bright and fresh, typical dull streaky gum, n.h., fine; 2013 

Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,750.00). (Photo - Page 62) $1,500 

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WAR TAX STAMPS 

276 

276 ★★ Unitrade #MR2B-D, 1915 “WAR/TAX” overprint on 5c-50c Admirals, each wonderfully 

fresh and well centered, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine set; these are seldom 

found both well centered and never hinged; all three accompanied by 2013 Greene Foundation 

certificate. (Photo) 

C$4,120 

277 ★★ Unitrade MR6ii, 1816 2c Rose carmine coil, die 1, incredibly well centered amid uncharacteristically 

wide margins, vivid rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a large-margined 

gem; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Photo - Page 62) C$675 

272788 

278 ★★ #MR7a, 1916 2c+1c Brown coil, die I, choice mint pair, exceptionally well centered, 

o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2013 Greene Foundation certificate (Unitrade C$1,500.00). 

(Photo) $850 

CANADA COLLECTION 

279 ★/★★ Canada balance of the “Fordwater” collection comprised of many hundreds of mint singles 

from 1859 to 2010, plus some multiples and many shades and varieties among the 

pre-1920 issues, all housed in six Lighthouse hingeless albums, the first of which contains 

the issues to 1971 and back-of-the-book, while the remaining five are all the modern issues 

with a substantial cumulative face value, the 1859 issue includes 1c (2), 5c, 10c (2) and 

12½c values, then Large Queens with most values represented including many 15c shades, 

good Small Queens with shades and multiples, 1897 1c-50c Jubilee, 1897-98 ½c-10c 

Maple Leaves, 1898-1902 ½c-20c Numerals, 1903-08 1c-50c Edward with duplication 

for shades, including an n.h. 50c, then virtually complete, including numerous shades, 

printings and varieties of the Admiral issues, the back-of-the-book issues are also highly 

complete, the overall quality is quite nice, the 19th century includes some off center, the 

occasional small fault and some unused or regummed, there are also numerous fine and better 

o.g. and many are n.h., the 20th century is almost all o.g., overwhelmingly n.h. and fine 

to extremely fine; five certificates accompany. (No Photo) Est. 5000-7500 

The End of the Sale 



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top. Your SAN account information will be sent to us for approval 

(you might be asked for other trade references). Once approved by 

SPINK for bidding, you're ready for internet bidding. 

I'm a SPINK/Shreves Galleries client, but I'm not 

registered with SAN, 

Go to stampauctionnetwork.com and click on "Register" at the top. 

Check the box for SPINK and submit the form, indicating you are a 

Spink/Shreves Galleries client. Once registered at SAN, you're ready 

for internet bidding. 

I've already registered with SAN and have been approved 

by SPINK/Shreves Galleries for internet bidding. 

Log on to the auction for SPINK at 

stampauctionnetwork.com 

When you're logged on as a Live Internet Bidder, the bidding interface 

shows a photo and description of the lot, the current bid (and 

your bidding status), options for placing competitive bids and buttons 

with bid increments. 

• After you click on a bid amount, the auctioneer is immediately notified 

of your bid. 

• Retracting a bid is usually not acceptable, so please bid carefully. 

• If you bid and then decide to stop, the "Pass" button will tell the 

auctioneer you are no longer bidding. 

• You can send messages to the auctioneer (for example, a request for 

extension). 

• You can track prior realizations from the bidding screen. 

Live Internet Bidding works by allowing registered bidders to observe 

and place bids. 

Live Internet Bidding will work with any browser on both PC and 

Mac operating systems. 

Before bidding by internet for the first time, we recommend 

finding a sale in progress and listening to the public broadcast or 

logging in as a registered bidder. This will help you develop a feel for 

the sale tempo and bidding interface. 


Slow or Lost Internet Connections do occasionally happen. Call us for assistance at (212) 262-8400. 

If you are uncomfortable with your internet skills, we can offer other bidding solutions.

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO 

Olivier D. Stocker 

YOUR SPECIALISTS 

STAMPS 

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger 

Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith 

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CHINA - Anna Lee 

COINS 

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Chairman’s Office 

Monica Kruber Charles Blane 

Directors 

Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink 

Auction & Client Management Team 

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María Martínez Maurizio Schenini 

Finance 

Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Alison Kinnaird Billy Tumelty 

IT & Administration 

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Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi 

YOUR USA TEAM (NEW YORK) 

Chairman Emeritus 

John Herzog 

Auction Administration and Marketing & Design 

Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell 

Finance & Administration 

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Auctioneers 

Stephen Goldsmith 

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Vice Chairman 

Anna Lee 

Administration 

Amy Yung Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

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