Sale 708 Collections, Stocks and Accumulations of the World

Canada, Small, But Valuable Specialized Collection, 1852-79. About 130 stamps, Pence Issue through Small Queens, neatly mounted on quadrille pages; all are identified as shade, paper, perf, or printing varieties and are marked with corresponding Scott or Unitrade number; highlights include (used unless noted), Unitrade number where appropriate) 5a, 5b, 7a, 7ii (faults, Fine appearance), 8a (repaired, VF appearance), 8b (pen cancel, Fine), 15iv, 14 (4 shades), 18 (5 shades), 20a (2), 21i (mint, VG), 22b, 23b (2), 24a, 24iv (mint, VG), 25a (2), 25iv ("goatee", partially obscured by cancel), 26a (VG-F), 27b (small faults), 28a, 28b (mint, VG-F), 29a (mint, Fine, small stain, P.F. certificate), 29c (light crease), 30b (mint), 30iii ("pawn broker"), 35b (mint sheet margin single), 40 (pair used on piece), 41b (mint, corner crease), and 45a (mint); condition is a little mixed, but much is Fine or better. A useful lot for a specialist.
Scott $33,000 Estimate $3,500 - 5,000.