| 2060 | ( ) | | #22, 1868 1c Brown red, marvelous unused single, featuring outstanding centering within uncommonly large margins, attractive pale shade and a fine impression on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine and handsome. |
$800 |
| 2061 | | | #22b, 1868 1c Brown red on thin paper, an impressive mint example, boasting near perfect centering within uniformly large margins which are most uncharacteristic of this, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression deeply etched, full and even perforations all around further enhance its tremendous eye-appeal, part original gum, Extremely Fine; a true gem for the perfectionist. | $1800 |
| 2062 |  | | #26iv, 1875 5c Olive green, perf. 11 3/4x12, a superb used single, boasting lavishly large margins all around and being remarkably well centered within them, with rich color and a fine impression on crisp clean paper, plus it is only faintly cancelled by a four-ring postmark, Extremely Fine; a nicer example would be a challenge to locate. | $250 |
| 2063 | | | #29b, 1868 15c Red lilac, select mint example of this scarce and difficult stamp, precisely centered, strong distinctive color and fine impression, uncommonly fresh, full original gum, Extremely Fine. | $2400 |
| 2064 | | | #29d, 1868 15c Brown purple imperforate, post office fresh horizontal pair, with eye-arresting intense color and a prooflike impression, mostly large margins to clear at top, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce; only 200 pairs were issued. | $3000 |
| 2065 |  / | | #29d, 1868 15c Brown purple imperforate, an extraordinarily handsome full top sheet margin block of four showing a bit of the imprint, with large even margins on the other three sides, luxuriant rich color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh paper, full clean original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom stamps Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; particularly scarce as a block as most have been cut into pairs; only 200 pairs were issued; 1991 V.G. Green certificate. for pairs | $4500 |
| 2066 | | | #30e, 1873 15c Deep blue, a pleasing mint single, incredibly fresh, rich distinctive color, full clean original gum which has only been very lightly hinged, Very Fine; 1999 V.G. Greene certificate. | $4000 |
| 2067 | E | | 1872 2c Orange yellow, plate essay on India, horizontal pair, large margins all around, bright and fresh, small ms. "33" in the margin between the essays, Extremely Fine; a rare Small Queens essay by the Canadian Bank Note Co.; 1995 V.G. Greene certificate. | Est. $1000-1500 |
| 2068 | | | #34a, 1882 1/2c Black imperforate, gem horizontal pair, featuring large to huge margins all around, post office fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome; only 200 pairs were issued. | $1500 |
| 2069 | | | #34iii, 1882 1/2c Black, gutter pair, pristine mint horizontal gutter pair, surprisingly well centered, strong and intact perforations, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and scarce, especially in this premium quality. | $1000 |
| 2070 | | | #35, 1876 5c Slate green, incredibly fresh mint single, nicely centered and margined for this, strong color and impression, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; 1993 V.G. Greene certificate; Ex.-Dunn. | $3600 |
| 2071 | | | #35b, 1870 1c Yellow imperforate, impressive horizontal pair, boasting lavishly large margins all around, radiant color on fresh paper, original gum, small h.r., Extremely Fine and choice. | $600 |
| 2072 | | | #36, 1872 2c Green, post office fresh, well centered within uncommonly large margins, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and handsome. | $300 |
| 2073 | | | #36a, 1872 2c Deep green imperforate, without gum as issued, fresh horizontal pair, mostly huge margins to clear at upper right, deep rich color on crisp white paper, Fine to Extremely Fine; only a combined 300 pairs were issued. | $900 |
| 2074 | | | #41b, 1891 3c Orange imperforate, gem horizontal pair, featuring extravagantly wide margins all around, original gum, h.r., Extremely Fine and choice. | $600 |
| 2075 | | | #41ii, 1885-86 3c Orange vermilion imperforate, a fantastic horizontal pair, boasting lavishly large margins all around, luxuriant color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; a gem pair in every regard. | $600 |
| 2076 | | | #42a, 1891 5c Grey imperforate, without gum as issued, nice even margins all around, strong color and fine impression on fresh paper, Very Fine. | $900 |
| 2077 | | | #43, 1888 6c Red brown, an especially choice mint single, marvelously well centered with attractively balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a deeply etched impression on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. | $1000 |
| 2078 | / | | #43a, 1891 6c Chocolate, bottom margin imprint strip of ten, being the bottom row of the sheet with full side selvages, original gum, three stamps h.r., the other seven Never Hinged, rejoined vertically at center, Fine. for singles | $3100 |
| 2079 | | | #43b, 1895 6c Red brown imperforate, handsome top sheet-margin vertical pair, with large to huge margins on the other three sides, striking intense color on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. | $1875 |
| 2080 | | | #44, 1893 8c Violet black, an eye-arresting jumbo-margined mint example, boasting extravagantly wide margins which are most uncharacteristic of this, plus it is in a post office fresh state of preservation, with intense color and impression on crisp white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem for the finest collection. | $1100 |
| 2081 | | | #44d, 1895 8c Blue grey imperforate, without gum as issued, choice horizontal pair, with uncommonly large even margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine and handsome. | $1000 |
| 2082 | | | #44d, 1895 8c Blue grey imperforate, top sheet-margin vertical pair, with ample to large margins on the other three sides, original gum, top stamp with natural gum bends, h.r. at top, the bottom stamp Never Hinged, Very Fine. | $1000 |
| 2083 | | | #45, 1897 10c Brown red, a visually striking jumbo-margined mint single, possessing extravagantly large margins for any Small Queen, attractively centered, strong color and crisp impression on fresh paper, original gum, h.r., Very Fine. | $800 |
| 2084 | | | #45a, 1897 10c Dull rose, a gorgeous mint block of eight (4x2), being remarkably well centered for such a large multiple of this, with strong fresh color and a clear impression, crisp and intact perforations, full original gum, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; handsome and exhibitable. for singles | $6000 |
| 2085 | | | #45c, 1897 10c Brown red imperforate, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, four ample to mostly large margins, good color and sharp impression on fresh white paper, choice Very Fine. | $750 |
| 2086 | | | #45c, 1897 10c Brown red imperforate, left margin part imprint block of four, with oversized even margins on the other three sides, original gum, light natural gum bends, lightly hinged, some tiny black flecks on face, otherwise Extremely Fine and scarce. | $1500 |
| 2087 | | | #45i, 1891 10c Rose carmine imperforate, without gum as issued, select horizontal pair, with mostly large margins all around, vivid rich color and sharp impression on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine. | $750 |
| 2088 | | | #46a, 47a, 1893 20c Brown orange imperforate and 50c Deep violet blue imperforate, post office fresh mint horizontal pairs of each, both with mostly large margins all around, gloriously rich colors on crisp white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; a rare set of pairs made even more so by their remarkable states of preservation. | $9000 |
| 2089 | | | #46a, 1893 20c Brown orange imperforate, an elusive vertical pair, featuring large to huge margins all around, rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, original gum, slight h.r. at top, Extremely Fine and rare. | $1800 |
| 2090 | | | #47, 1893 50c Deep blue, an impressive mint example of this "Widow Weed" value, boasting numerous desirable physical characteristics, including possessing uncommonly large margins all around and being remarkably well centered amid these generous borders, plus it is in a post office fresh state of preservation, with luxuriant color and a crisp impression on bright white paper, while full and equal perforations all around serve to further enhance its tremendous eye-appeal, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; rarely encountered in this premium quality; 1991 V.G. Greene certificate. | $2400 |
| 2091 | | | #47, 1893 50c Deep blue, a fabulous used block of four, being wonderfully well centered throughout, strong and intact perforations, rich color on fresh white paper, neat "Petersboro, Ont./Nov 29, 00" datestamps, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; a rare multiple in this stellar quality. for singles | $400 |
| 2092 | | | #47a, 1893 50c Deep violet blue imperforate, a fantastic horizontal pair, featuring lavishly large margins all around, rich characteristic color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, an Extremely Fine gem. | $1800 |
| 2093 | | | #50-65P, 1897 1/2c-$5.00 Jubilee, plate proofs on India mounted on card, cplt., blocks of four, the 6c to $5.00 values with sheet-margins at right, other margins large all around, fresh and pristine, an Extremely Fine and handsome set; only 400 sets are possible. for singles | $24040 |
| 2094 |  | | #50-52, 54-65, 1897 1/2c-2c, 5c-$5.00 Jubilee, complete but for the 3c value, tied three at a time to five separate matched covers addressed locally by clear "Halifax, N.S./Jy 5, 97" datestamps, the stamps generally well centered including the dollar values, covers with some mounting stains most notably at the bottom corners of the two cover with high values, stamps Fine to Extremely Fine; a very rare set of matched covers. | Est. $7500-10000 |
| 2095 | | | #50, 1897 1/2c Jubilee, handsome and choice mint example, incredibly well centered amid lavishly large margins all around, striking prooflike color and impression on crisp white paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem; 2006 Gratton certificate. | $450 |
| 2096 | / | | #50, 1897 1/2c Jubilee, fresh mint block of four, intense color, crisp and intact, original gum, top right stamp lightly hinged, top left stamp minor h.r., bottom pair Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. for singles | $1200 |
| 2097 | | | #53, 1897 3c Jubilee, a striking jumbo-margined mint single, boasting extravagantly wide margins all around and being exquisitely centered within them, radiant color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem with few peers; 2005 Gratton certificate. | $75 |
| 2098 | | | #54, 1897 5c Jubilee, a pleasing mint single, beautifully centered amid generous margins, bright and fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. | $240 |
| 2099 | | | #54i, 1897 5c Jubilee, slate blue shade, fresh and well centered, rich distinctive color, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine; 2004 Gratton certificate. | $240 |
| 2100 | | | #55, 1897 6c Yellow brown, top sheet-margin mint single, intense color and razor-sharp impression, original gum, h.r. in selvage only, the stamp Never Hinged, Very Fine. | $900 |
| 2101 | | | #56, 1897 8c Jubilee, an eye-arresting jumbo-margin top right corner sheet-margin single, showing extended frame line at top right corner, boasting extravagantly large symmetrical margins all around and being extraordinarily well centered amid this vast expanse, luxuriant deep color and a crisp impression on fresh paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, simply Superb; a true condition rarity for the most meticulously assembled collection; 1979 V.G. Green certificate and their letter stating that the extended frame line is probably not a constant variety. | $450 |
| 2102 | | | #56, 1897 8c Jubilee, select mint single, deep luxuriant color on fresh white paper, well centered within generous margins, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2006 Gratton certificate. | $450 |
| 2103 | | | #56, 1897 8c Jubilee, a gorgeous mint block of four, being in a quality that is seldom encountered, with each stamp marvelously well centered amid generous balanced margins, vivid rich color and crisp impression on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and choice. for singles | $1800 |
| 2104 | | | #57, 1897 10c Jubilee, a impressive mint example, possessing lavishly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is razor-sharp on fresh clean paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem; 2006 Gratton certificate. | $450 |
| 2105 | | | #57, 1897 10c Jubilee, a visually striking jumbo-margined mint single, possessing uncharacteristically wide and well balanced margins all around, plus both its color and impression would rival that of a proof, full and even perforations, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a true gem in every regard. | $450 |
| 2106 | | | #57, 1897 10c Jubilee, choice mint single, precisely centered within symmetrical margins, gloriously rich color on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2003 Gratton certificate. | $450 |
| 2107 | | | #58, 1897 15c Jubilee, a highly select mint single, with prooflike color and impression on fresh white paper, flawlessly centered within uniformly large margins, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a true gem for the perfectionist. | $1050 |
| 2108 | | | #58, 1897 15c Jubilee, a lovely mint single, precisely centered within generous balanced margins, vivid rich color and sharp impression on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2004 Gratton certificate. | $1050 |
| 2109 | | | #58, 1897 15c Jubilee, a stunning mint block of four in a quality rarely encountered, as each stamp is impeccably well centered amid uncommonly large margins, plus it possesses a marvelous overall freshness which belies its age, with vivid rich color and a highly detailed impression on crisp white paper, strong and intact perforations, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a nicer block would be a challenge to locate. for singles | $4200 |
| 2110 | | | #59, 1897 20c Jubilee, an eye-catching top left corner sheet-margin single, featuring lavishly large margins all around and being wonderfully well centered within them, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression deeply etched on bright paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, trivial natural inclusion, Extremely Fine; seldom found this well margined; 2006 Gratton certificate. | $1200 |
| 2111 | | | #59, 1897 20c Jubilee, a magnificent mint single, showing an extended printing line in the bottom right corner, boasting lavishly large margins all around and being incredibly well centered amid these generous borders, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is razor sharp, wonderfully fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem; 2003 Gratton certificate. | $1200 |
| 2112 | | | #60, 1897 50c Jubilee, a superlative mint example, possessing extravagantly wide margins which are quite uncharacteristic of this value, remarkably well centered, lovely pastel color and a detailed impression on fresh white paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem with few peers; 1987 B.P.A. and 2002 P.F. certificates as a top sheet-margin single, the selvage having been subsequently removed. | $1500 |
| 2113 | | | #60, 1897 50c Jubilee, a desirable mint example, wonderfully well centered within generous margins, strong color and impression, post office fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. | $1500 |
| 2114 | / | | #60i, 1897 50c Jubilee, deep ultramarine shade, handsome left sheet-margin mint block of four, with luxuriant deep color on fresh paper, well centered, strong and intact, original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Very Fine or better. for singles | $4800 |
| 2115 | | | #61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee, a visually stunning top left corner sheet-margin mint single, being the beneficiary of numerous desirable physical characteristics seldom found converging on a single copy, the most notable being its extravagantly wide margins all around which are most uncharacteristic of this difficult value, plus its centering would be almost impossible to improve upon and both its color and impression would rival that of any proof, while its reverse reveals immaculate original gum which is Never Hinged, Superb; this is, without fear of being contradicted; one of the very finest (if not the finest) mint singles extant; 2006 Gratton certificate. | $3600 |
| 2116 | | | #61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee, post office fresh mint example, with gloriously rich color on crisp clean paper, large margins and nicely centered, original gum, Never Hinged, nearly Very Fine. | $3600 |
| 2117 | | | #61, 1897 $1.00 Jubilee, a pristine mint block of four, with lovely fresh color and a razor-sharp impression on crisp white paper, strong and intact perforations, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, right pair Fine, the upper left stamp Very Fine and the bottom left stamp Extremely Fine; a rare multiple in this post office fresh state of preservation. for singles | $10800 |
| 2118 | | | #62, 1897 $2.00 Dark purple, a premium quality mint single, remarkably well centered within larger margins than normal, strong color and impression on crisp white paper, full and even perforations all around, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2000 V.G. Greene certificate. | $5400 |
| 2119 | | | #62, 1897 $2.00 Dark purple, post office fresh mint example, with luxuriant rich color on crisp white paper, precisely centered, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2005 Gratton certificate. | $5400 |
| 2120 | | | #62, 1897 $2.00 Dark purple, a lovely mint example, wonderfully fresh, well centered within uncommonly large margins, rich color and fine impression on bright paper, original gum, Never Hinged, tiny natural inclusion, choice Very Fine. | $5400 |
| 2121 | | | #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, a superb mint single, boasting virtually perfect centering amid uncharacteristically large and beautifully balanced margins, plus its color is sumptuously rich and the impression is highly detailed on fresh paper, original gum, relatively lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem. | $2000 |
| 2122 | | | #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, handsome and choice mint single, attractively centered within uncommonly large margins, deep rich color and sharp impression on fresh paper, full clean original gum,lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. | $2000 |
| 2123 | | | #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, fresh mint single, well centered within generous margins, sumptuously rich color on crisp clean paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and attractive. | $2000 |
| 2124 | | | #63, 1897 $3.00 Jubilee, an eye-catching used example, featuring lavishly large margins all around and being exceptionally well centered amid them, intense color on crisp white paper, neatly struck "Toronto, Canada/Sep 21, 03" c.d.s., Extremely Fine; quite elusive in this premium quality; 2005 Gratton certificate. | $1500 |
| 2125 | | | #64, 1897 $4.00 Purple, a sensational mint single, possessing numerous desirable features, including being in a post office fresh state of preservation, plus its margins are considerably larger than normal and it is wonderfully well centered amid these generous borders, vivid rich color and crisp impression, while its reverse reveals full clean original gum which is Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a great copy for the collector seeking to complete a premium quality never hinged set of Jubilees; 1975 P.F. certificate. | $6000 |
| 2126 | | | #64, 1897 $4.00 Purple, a strikingly handsome bottom sheet-margin used single, with gloriously rich color on crisp white paper, particularly well centered, unobtrusive magenta Winnipeg datestamps, a few perf. separations between the stamp and the selvage, Extremely Fine; 2005 Gratton certificate. | $1500 |
| 2127 | | | #65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee, an impressive mint single, boasting abnormally large margins for this high value, plus it is surprisingly well centered within these lavish borders, and both its color and impression are truly prooflike, post office fresh, with full and even perforations all around, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem possessing tremendous eye-appeal. | $6000 |
| 2128 | | | #65, 1897 $5.00 Jubilee, a gorgeous used block of four, with deep luxuriant color on crisp white paper, well centered, especially the left pair, intact perforations, beautifully cancelled by neatly struck magenta Winnipeg datestamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine and handsome; Ex.-Marnier. for singles | $6000 |
| 2129 | P | | #66-73P, 1897-98 1/2c-10c "Maple Leaf", plate proofs on India, mounted on card, cplt., a rare set of blocks of four, all except 1c and 6c being bottom left corner margin blocks, with large margins on the other two sides, gloriously rich colors, Extremely Fine and handsome; only 171 complete sets are possible. for singles | Est. $8000 |
| 2130 | | | #66a, 1897 1/2c Black imperforate, choice horizontal pair, with oversized margins all around, wonderfully bright and fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 pairs were issued with gum. | $1250 |
| 2131 | | | #67i, 1897 1c Blue green imperforate, without gum as issued, select horizontal pair, with uncommonly large even margins all around, vivid rich color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine and choice; only 100 pairs were issued without gum. | $500 |
| 2132 | | | #68i, 1897 2c Purple imperforate, without gum as issued, handsome horizontal pair, large margins all around, rich color on fresh white paper, Extremely Fine; only 100 pairs were issued without gum. | $500 |
| 2133 | | | #69a, 1897 3c Carmine imperforate, select horizontal pair, with large to very large margins all around, post office fresh, deep rich color on bright white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; seldom found this choice; only 100 pairs were issued. | $2500 |
| 2134 | | | #70, 1897 5c Dark blue on bluish, top sheet-margin "Ottawa - No. - 1" imprint strip of three, remarkably well centered for this, wonderfully fresh, with crisp and intact perforations, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. for singles | $1800 |
| 2135 | | | #70a, 1897 5c Slate blue imperforate, strikingly handsome bottom right corner margin block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, remarkably fresh, rich color, original gum, very lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all Never Hinged, crease in the upper right margin and one stamp with a trivial wrinkle, otherwise Extremely Fine; a unique position piece; only 100 pairs were issued with gum. for pairs | $2500 |
| 2136 | | | #70i, 1897 5c Bright blue imperforate, without gum as issued, horizontal pair, ample to mostly large margins, rich color on fresh paper, Very Fine; only 100 pairs were issued without gum. | $500 |
| 2137 | PB | | #70i, 1897 5c Bright blue imperforate, without gum as issued, a stunning full top margin "Ottawa - No. - 1" imprint block of eight, with large even margins on the other three sides, wonderfully bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and rare; only two such plate blocks are possible. for pairs | $2000 |
| 2138 | | | #71, 1897 6c Brown, an appealing mint single, featuring considerably larger margins than typically encountered and being remarkably well centered within them, sumptuously rich color and deeply etched impression on fresh paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem. | $525 |
| 2139 | | | #71, 1897 6c Brown, a gorgeous mint block of four in a quality seldom encountered, with each stamp being incredibly well centered within large margins, post office fresh, strong and intact perforations, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. for singles | $2100 |
| 2140 | | | #71a, 1897 6c Brown imperforate, choice horizontal pair, with oversized symmetrical margins, incredibly fresh, sumptuously rich color on crisp clean paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 pairs were issued. | $2500 |
| 2141 | | | #72, 1897 8c Orange, well centered within large margins, wonderfully bright and fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine; scarce this nice. | $1050 |
| 2142 | / | | #72a, 1897 8c Orange imperforate, handsome and choice block of four, with uniformly large margins all around, wonderfully fresh, deep rich color on crisp white paper, original gum, top stamps very lightly hinged and the bottom pair Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and rare; only 50 pairs were issued with horizontally wove paper. for pairs | $2625 |
| 2143 | | | #72i, 1897 8c Brownish orange imperforate, highly select horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, post office fresh, strong characteristic color on crisp white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a gem pair in every regard; only 100 pairs were issued. | $1500 |
| 2144 | | | #73, 1897 10c Brown violet, a stunning jumbo-margined mint single, possessing extravagantly wide margins all around which are most uncharacteristic of this value, incredibly fresh, with prooflike color and impression on bright white paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem with few peers; Ex.-Marden. | $2250 |
| 2145 | | | #73a, 1897 10c Reddish brown violet imperforate, a superb horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, incredibly fresh, rich characteristic color on bright white paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 pairs were issued on horizontally wove paper. | $1875 |
| 2146 | / | | #73i, 1897 10c Brown violet imperforate, the unique top sheet-margin "Ottawa - No. - 1" imprint block of four on vertically wove paper, with large margins on the other three sides, remarkably fresh, intense color on crisp white paper, original gum, tiny hinging on the top left stamp, the others all Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and very desirable; only 50 pairs were issued. for pairs | $2800 |
| 2147 | P | | #74-84P, 1898 1/2c-20c "Numeral", plate proofs on India, mounted on card, cplt., matched set of top margin blocks of four, each with uniformly large margins on the other three sides, gloriously rich colors, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine; only 197 complete sets are possible, with this being as nice a set of blocks as can be found. for singles | $1600 |
| 2148 | | | #74a, 1898 1/2c Black imperforate, choice horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, particularly bright and fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 pairs with gum were issued. | $1500 |
| 2149 | | | #74a, 1898 1/2c Black imperforate, premium quality left sheet-margin horizontal pair, with oversized even margins on the other three sides, post office fresh, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 100 were issued with gum. | $1500 |
| 2150 | | | #74iv, 1898 1/2c Black imperforate, without gum as issued, top sheet-margin "OTTAWA - No. - 1" imprint block of 40, being the top four rows of the pane, with full sheet-selvages at the sides, incredibly fresh and crisp, three tiny natural inclusions, Extremely Fine. for pairs | $10000 |
| 2151 | | | #74iv, 75vi, 77iv, 79ii, 82ii, 83ii, 1898 1/2c, 1c, 2c Carmine, 5c, 8c and 10c "Numerals" imperforate, without gum as issued, a sensational group of matched top right corner margin blocks of four, each with large even margins on the other two sides, wonderfully fresh and crisp, with vivid rich colors, Extremely Fine, a rare and handsome group. for pairs | $9900 |
| 2152 | PB | | #74iv, 75vi, 77iv, 79ii, 82ii, 83ii, 1898 1/2c, 1c, 2c Carmine, 5c, 8c and 10c "Numerals" imperforate, an exciting matched group of top margin "Ottawa - No. - 1" imprint blocks of eight (except 1c #5 and 3c #16), with ample to mostly large margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh and crisp, rich colors, 1/2c with vertical scissor cut in the left margin, still Very Fine and rare; Ex.-Marden. for pairs | $19800 |
| 2153 | | | #75vi, 1898 1c Paler green imperforate, without gum as issued, handsome bottom right corner margin block of four, with large even margins on the other two sides, rich color on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine. | $1800 |
| 2154 | | | #75vi, 1898 1c Paler green imperforate, without gum as issued, top sheet-margin "OTTAWA - No. - 6" imprint block of 40, being the top four rows of the pane, with full sheet-selvages at sides, wonderfully fresh and crisp, three trivial natural inclusions, Extremely Fine. for pairs | $18000 |
| 2155 | BP | | #77b, 1900 2c Carmine, Die II, booklet pane of six, an especially choice example of this rare and difficult pane, particularly well centered and margined, very fresh, with strong and intact perforations all around, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine to Extremely Fine; a nicer example would be difficult to locate. | $2000 |
| 2156 | | | #77c, 1899 2c Carmine imperforate, Die I, superb horizontal pair, with oversized balanced margins all around, wonderfully bright and fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, an Extremely Fine gem; only 150 pairs with gum were issued. | $1200 |
| 2157 | | | #77d, 1899 2c Carmine imperforate, Die II, without gum as issued, a stunning bottom sheet-margin block of twenty, being the bottom two rows of the sheet with full side selvages, large margin at top, radiant rich color on fresh white paper, trivial creases in the bottom corner selvages, Extremely Fine and handsome. for pairs | $25000 |
| 2158 | BP | | #77e, 1900 2c Carmine, booklet pane of six imperforate, Die II, two panes tete-beche, without gum as issued, full sheet selvages at sides and large top and bottom margins, fresh and immaculate, Extremely Fine; no more than twelve imperforate tete-beche panes exist. | $20000 |
| 2159 | | | #77ei, 1900 2c Carmine imperforate, Die II, tete-beche, without gum as issued, the center pair in a horizontal strip of six, with full sheet selvages at the sides and large top and bottom margins, wonderfully fresh, Extremely Fine and very rare; only four such pairs exist outside of booklet panes. | $9000 |
| 2160 | | | #79, 1899 5c Blue on bluish, a flawless mint single, boasting essentially perfect centering within uniformly large margins, prooflike color and impression on fresh paper, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a true gem for the perfectionist; 2004 Gratton certificate. | $900 |
| 2161 | | | #79ii, 1899 5c Blue on bluish imperforate, without gum as issued, a superb horizontal pair, with oversized even margins all around, wonderfully fresh and bright, an Extremely Fine gem. | $900 |
| 2162 | | | #79ii, 1899 5c Blue on bluish imperforate, without gum as issued, impressive top sheet-margin "OTTAWA - No. - 1" imprint block of 40, with wide selvage at right, wonderfully fresh and clean, slight vertical creasing in the left margin just affecting the stamps and bottom left stamp small tear mostly in the margin, otherwise Extremely Fine. for pairs | $18000 |
| 2163 | | | #80, 1898 6c Brown, a fantastic mint single, extraordinarily well centered within uncommonly large and well balanced margins, sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on fresh white paper, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; a large-margined gem. | $900 |
| 2164 | | | #81, 1902 7c Olive yellow, a exciting mint block of four, being incredibly well centered and margined, with each stamp exquisitely centered amid uncommonly large margins, radiant rich color on crisp white paper, unblemished original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; about as nice a block as one could wish to find; 1993 V.G. Greene certificate; Ex.-Dunn. for singles | $3000 |
| 2165 | PB/ | | #81, 1902 7c Olive yellow, a remarkable full top margin "OTTAWA - No. - 1" imprint block of twenty, being the top two rows of the sheet with side selvages, attractively centered, vivid rich color on fresh paper, strong and intact perforations all around, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage and on one left and two right stamps, the other seventeen all Never Hinged, one bottom stamp with a facial scuff in the bottom margin, otherwise Fine-Very Fine. | $8250 |
| 2166 | | | #81a, 1902 7c Olive yellow imperforate, without gum as issued, choice horizontal pair, with larger than normal margins all around, radiant color on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine; only 100 pairs were issued. | $750 |
| 2167 | | | #82, 1898 8c Orange, a irreplaceable mint example, boasting lavishly large and perfectly balanced margins all around, flawlessly centered as well, with lovely bright color and a sharp impression, post office fresh, immaculate original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; clearly one of the finest mint singles extant. | $1350 |
| 2168 | | | #82, 1898 8c Orange, handsome and scarce full top margin "Ottawa - No. - 1" imprint strip of four, vivid rich color on fresh white paper, attractively centered within large margins, strong and intact perforations, original gum, very lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamps Never Hinged, Very Fine. for singles | $5400 |
| 2169 | | | #82a, 1898 8c Brown orange imperforate, handsome horizontal pair, large margins all around, rich distinctive color on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine; only 100 pairs were issued. | $1500 |
| 2170 | | | #82ii, 1898 8c Orange imperforate, without gum as issued, select horizontal pair, oversized symmetrical margins all around, rich color on crisp white paper, fresh and Extremely Fine. | $900 |
| 2171 | | | #82ii, 1898 8c Orange imperforate, without gum as issued, a gorgeous bottom right corner margin block of four, with large margins on the other two sides, incredibly fresh and bright, strong color on crisp white paper, Extremely Fine and handsome. for pairs | $1800 |
| 2172 | | | #82ii, 1898 8c Orange imperforate, without gum as issued, gorgeous top sheet-margin "OTTAWA - No. - 1" imprint block of 40, being the top four rows of the pane with side selvages, incredibly fresh and clean, one small inclusion, Extremely Fine. for pairs | $18000 |
| 2173 | | | #83, 1898 10c Violet brown, select mint single, strong color and crisp impression on fresh paper, precisely centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; 2004 Gratton certificate. | $1950 |
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