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68 BRITISH COLUMBIA Continued
4653. Û 16, Horizontal pair forgery, F ......
........................... Est 50.00+

4704. Û 1-2, 4, 6, Cpl set of 4 diff imperforate
reprint proofs up to 1 Shilling on thin hard
4662. Ö Stampless cover 27 Sept, 1866 to St
John NB carried by private vessel where it white paper. VF................. 500.00
was rated “5 CENTS” collect. On the front 4705. Ú 2, F, small tear. Cat $300 Est 50.00+
side has 2-line ST JOHN NB SHIP LETTER 4706. Ú 3, VF appearance, Flt. Cat $400 ....
& on reverse St John New Brunswick 29 Se, ........................... Est 60.00+
1866 CDS b/s. F, couple creases Est 350.00+ 4707. Ú 3a, DIAGONAL BISECT tied to a small
4663. Û 1, Scarce unused Three Pence, VG-F, 4689. Û 9, Scarce QV 10¢ TRIAL COLOUR piece. F (Cat $6,000 as a cover) Est 250.00+
NG, small corner thin. Cat $2,000 Est 400.00+ DIE PROOF printed in dark purple, on 4708. Ú 4, F, grid cancel ........... 500.00
4664. Ú 1, Nice Shediac oval grid ‘26’ cancel card (32 x 38 mm), originating from the 4709. Ú 4, F, lightly cancelled ....... 500.00
4654. Û 18, Scarce $1 High Value, excellent (RF 5, Very Scarce). VG-F, small flaws .... Compound Die. VF, trivial bit of toning. VF .
fresh colour, F-VF, expertly RG, tiny corner .......................... Est 150.00+ ....................... Est 1,000.00+
perf crease. A nice looking stamp. Has 4665. Ú 1, Four margins, neat Fredericton oval 4690. Ú 9, Choice VF single with a clear
2016 Gratton Certificate ........ 2,000.00 grid ‘13’ cancel. VF, flts. Cat $700 Est 100.00+ numeral ‘13’ grid cancel........ Est 65.00+
4677. Û 5, Rare 5¢ Connell engraved
“GOODALL” DIE ESSAY in dark greenish 4691. Ö 9, VF centered single tied by oval
grid cancel on 1861 cross border cover to
blue on India paper (25 x 30 mm), sunk on Tonawanda, New York. Has red circular
card (32 x 40 mm), showing Die Number “PAID 10". Has Shediac & St John b/s’s. F ..
“72" below. XF. A VERY SCARCE ESSAY
.......................... Est 125.00+
IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. Ex. J.J. 4692. Ö 9, VF single neatly tied by oval grid
Macdonald .............. Est 2,500.00+
cancel on 1866 cross border to USA. Has
b/s’s from Petitcodiac & St John. F........ 4710. Ú 4, Four large margins, excellent col-
.......................... Est 125.00+ our, lightly cancelled. VF, tiny corner crease
does not detract from this lovely stamp. Has
2024 Greene Foundation Certificate 1,200.00
4666. Ú 1, Four margins, crisp colour, light
cancel, VF..................... 700.00
4655. Û Two diff small size labels for
BARNARD’S CARIBOO EXPRESS, from
the 19th Century. One in green, the other 4693. Ö 9, F-VF single neatly tied by grid
in red. F frontal appearances but flts...... cancel on 1866 cross border cover paying
......................... Est 100.00+ 4711. Û 4P, Six Pence marginal Plate Proof
the 10¢ rate to USA. Has fancy boxed in black on thin card. VF.......... 400.00
advertising corner card for Call & Willard,
4667. Ú 1, Deep shade with four large mar- Brokers / Auctioneers / Lumber & Fish Deal- 4712. Ú 5, F, used, thins but with great colour
NEW BRUNSWICK: gins all around, SON oval grid Fredericton ers in Newcastle, Miramichi, NB. Has b/s’s & light cancel.................. 1,500.00
“13" cancel (RF4-Very Scarce). VF. Has from Newcastle 27 Ap, 1866 & St John 28
4656. Ö Stampless cover addr to London been signed by Buhler & with a 2004 4713. Ö 5, VF four margin single tied by
England with scarce 2-line ST. JOHN N.B./ Greene Foundation Certificate. Est 750.00+ AP, 1866. F ............... Est 350.00+ light mute grid cancel on small white
APRIL 22. 1804 h/s (56 x 6 mm, Young 4694. Ö 9, Tied by oval grid cancel on cover in wonderful fresh condition. From
Type 13b). Has m/s rate “IN10" & rec cancel miniature size 1866 cross border cover to Annapolis 28 AP 1859 (cancel on re-
25 May, 1804. F. Ex McCleave, Cooper .... IOWA. Has NB b/s’s from W.O. Cambridge, verse) carried overland via Saint John
.......................... Est 450.00+ 4678. Û 5, Rare 5¢ Connell engraved Gagetown & Saint John. F .... Est 150.00+ NB with May 1859 transit to Maine. Has
“Goodall” DIE ESSAY in brownish red on 4695. Ö 9, Tied by Fredericton oval grid “13" circular red “PAID 10 h/s. VF, light edge
India paper (25 x 30 mm), sunk on card (31 cancel on miniature size cover 10 Jan, 1868 crease in cover (well away from the
x 40 mm), showing Die Number “72" below. with Fredericton & Woodstock b/s’s. Addr to stamp). A SUPERIOR COVER MUCH
A VERY SCARCE ESSAY IN A STRIKING Maine. Nice post Confederation usage. F, NICER THAN NORMALLY ENCOUN-
COLOUR. XF. Ex J.J. Macdonald ........ portion of back flap missing & one small cover TERED. Ex Highland. Has 1971 Royal
....................... Est 2,500.00+
corner repair ............... Est 150.00+ Philatelic Society Certificate. Cat $4,000.
See photo on Page 70 . . . Est 2,500.00+
4714. Ö 5a, BISECT of the Six Pence Dark
4668. Ú 1, Crisp VF strike of the Gagetown Green tied by a grid cancel on orange en-
numeral “14" grid cancel (RF8, Very Rare), velope from Pugwash NS 1 Oc 1859 (b/s)
on piece. VF cancel on a VF stamp 700.00+
to River John. A very rare Bisect cover &
4669. Ú 1a, Dark Red with a nice strike of a according to Arfken & Firby census (this
Dalhousie oval grid ‘10’ cancel (RF7, Rare). F, cover is unlisted) ranking among the earli-
4657. Ö Stampless folded letter datelined minor flaws..................... 400.00 est known as most that do exist are in the
Bally Mcpeak 25 Mar, 1827 addressed first half of 1860. F-VF, slight edge wear
to St John, NB. Has scarce red 3-line ST to envelope & portion of the back flap
ANDREWS handstamp / manuscript missing. Backstamped by the famous
combination showing line under last letter 4679. Û 5P, Connell 5¢ Plate Proof on India 4696. Ö 10, Tied by oval grid cancel on 1861 BNA collector W.H. Brouse during the
1920’s. Has 1990 Calves Certificate &
paper. VF ..................... 300.00
of BRUNSWK (partial but identifiable strike). Trans-Atlantic folded cover to Liverpool
Has a newsy family letter inside. VG+, cover England. Has m/s “Per Steamer Via Halifax” 2011 Greene Certificate. Cat $7,000.
shows its age. Ex McCleave, Cooper ..... & light 12À cents h/s. On reverse has See photo on Page 70 ....Est 3,500.00+
......................... Est 400.00+ various transit cancels, receiver & John F. 4715. Û 8, Major PERF SHIFT error with large
4658. Ö Stampless cross border folded letter Seybold owner’s h/s. F, a few slight file folds portions of 2 diff stamps. F, NH. Est 175.00+
datelined Lubec Maine 4 Dec 1830 addr to ......................... Est 350.00+ 4716. Û 8, Right margin vert strip of 3 with
Newcastle, Miramichi. Has m/s ‘PAID 6’ to 4697. ÕÛ 11, Block F-VF, bottom stamps NH Plate Imprint. Top stamp has a spectacular
border, partial St Andrews s/l handstamp. 4670. Ú 1b, BISECT tied on piece by .............................. 405.00 PAPER FOLDOVER error resulting in the
stamp having a portion imperf. FEst 150.00+
Rated St Andrew 9d to St John & St Johns Dalhousie oval grid ‘10’ cancel (RF7, Rare). 4698. ÕÛ 11, Nice block of 6. Fresh, F-VF, 4717. ÕÛ 8a, Block. F-VF, 3 stamps NH ...
to Newcastle IN6-2N3 collect. Has St John F (Cat $6,000 as a cover) .... Est 350.00+ 2 stamps are NH ................ 515.00 ............................... 87.00
Fleuron b/s. F .............. Est 150.00+ 4699. Û 11P, Plate Proof. F-VF....... 70.00
4671. Ú 2, F, lightly cancelled ....... 800.00 4700. Ú POSTMASTER CHARLES CONNELL 4718. ÕÛ 8a, 9, 11, 11a, 12, Blocks, F-VF,
4672. Ú 2, Nice rich colour, numeral ‘3’ grid SIGNED LETTER 23 Mar, 1859 on Post most stamps NH................. 305.00
cancel. F....................... 800.00 4680. Û 5Piii, Connell Plate Proof on card 4719. Û 10, Rich colour, F-VF, small flts. Cat
with diagonal “SPECIMEN” in red. VF. Has Office letter head, (8 x 12 in). The letter deals $425....................... Est 60.00+
2000 Royal Philatelic Society Certificate... with the name change of W.O. Patticake to 4720. Ö 10, Neatly tied by oval grid cancel
......................... Est 400.00+ Bloomfield in Kings County, effective 1 May, on 1865 cover to Gagetown (rec b/s). The
1859 & is signed by Charles Connell at bot- reverse has 6 diff b/s’s. F, a bit of back flap
tom. F, folded A NICE HISTORICAL ITEM missing .................... Est 60.00+
OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S MOST FAMOUS 4721. Û 10-2, Forgeries with red “SPECIMEN”
POSTMASTER ............. Est 300.00+ overprints. F-VF, NG .......... Est 40.00+
4722. ÕÛ 11, Left margin imprint block of 15.
F-VF, bit of separation, 13 stamps are NH ..
.............................. 253.00
4723. ÕÛ 11, Top marginal IMPRINT Block.
VF, bottom stamps NH. Pretty ..... 100.00+
4673. Ú 2, Choice example with four large
4659. Ö Stampless folded cover rated even margins, neat Newcastle oval “21" can-
1N101/2 with Halifax 19 Ju, 1837 CDS to cel (RF8, Very Rare). XF. Has been pencil
Fredericton. Addr to MAJOR GENERAL signed by A. Diena & with a 1997 BPA
SIR JOHN HARVEY. During the War of Certificate. AN OUTSTANDING STAMP 4681. Û 5Piv, 5Pv, Horizontal Plate Proof
1812 he served in the victories at the Battle AND A RARE CANCEL........ 1,600.00+
of Stoney Creek & Battle of Crysler’s Farm pair on card of the 5¢ Connell, showing
in Ont. He was Lieut. Governor of New two different SPECIMEN types. Fresh, VF .
............................. 625.00
Brunswick when this letter was mailed & 4701. Ö Victoria (Australia) #123 (Strip of 4),
later served in that important role in PEI & 4682. Ú 6-11, Also has 8a & 8b. F.... 185.00 Tied by circular grid #224 numeral cancels
Nova Scotia; & Civil Governor of Newf’d. F. on pre UPU cover to CARSONVILLE, NB,
A LOVELY PIECE OF CANADIANA ...... Canada from Castlemaine, Victoria 29 Oct
......................... Est 300.00+ 1870. Variety of postal markings incl
Kingstown, Victoria, Melbourne, London,
4660. Ö Stampless Trans-Atlantic 1838 folded St John, NB, etc. transits. F, some flaws /
letter with blue St Andrews star cancel addr to soiling. Rarer than a similar cover offered in
the Wesleyan Missionary Society in London Eastern Auctions which was estimated at
England. Has Halifax Fleuron 7 Sept transit $500+.................... Est 500.00+
cancel. Rated Paid IN4 to Halifax & then 2/2
stg due in London. This cover would have NOVA SCOTIA:
been carried by Falmouth Packet “Delight” on 4724. Û 12, DIE PROOF in black on India
Sept 17. Cpl copy of the letter accompanies 4702. Ö Stampless folded letter date-lined Paper (37 x 43 mm), fresh bright colour, VF.
which deals with church business. F....... Halifax 16 Feb 1846 addr to Georgetown Scarce ................... Est 600.00+
.......................... Est 150.00+ Prince Edward Island (has PEI rec b/s 20
Feb 1846). Rated ‘2’ in m/s. F, file fold. 4725. Û 12P, Plate Proof on India paper. VF
A NICE INTER-PROVINCIAL COVER ..... ............................... 60.00
4674. ÕÛ 2P, Six Pence Plate Proof block .......................... Est 200.00+ 4726. Û 12TC, Black Plate Proof on card. VF
on card, full margins, VF. VERY FEW .............................. 100.00
BLOCKS EXIST............... 2,000.00 4683. Û 7, Scarce QV 2¢ Queen Victoria 4727. ÕÛ 12TCXiii, Plate Proof block in
4675. Û 3, One Shilling reprint in black on stout engraved ABNC DIE PROOF in black, on orange on card. VF .............. 480.00
white paper. VF, slight crease. . Est 100.00+ card (42 x 38 mm), without the guidelines
(which are present on “Goodall” proofs).
VF. Ex Norman Brassler. VERY SCARCE
ESPECIALLY WITH SUCH LARGE
MARGINS ............... Est 1,000.00+
4684. ÕÛ 7, Left margin block having PLATE
IMPRINT. VF, NG ............... 160.00
4661. Ö Stampless folded letter written
from a brig docked at Shediac NB, ad- 4685. Ú 7, SON St John 9 Fe ‘64 split-ring
dressed to TORNSBERG NORWAY. cancel on VF stamp. Has Stolow guarantee
Has clear Shediac 11 Au, 1862 dispatch, b/s. Nice! ................... Est 75.00+
partial Bend of Petitcodiac NB & Sackville 4686. Ö 8, Horiz pair tied by neat grid cancels
NB cancels. With transit cancels incl blue paying 10¢ rate on 1865 cross border cover
London 30 Au, 1862 & Hamburg CDS to Newton Corner, Mass. Has b/s’s from
cancel & oval. Has 3 different rates incl Saint John & P.O. Bend of Petitcodiac. F ...
........................... Est 75.00+
New BK 1/d Claim h/s. F. AN EXTREMELY 4687. Ö 8b, Olive Green 5¢ tied by grid 4703. Û 1, Beautiful mint four margin single,
RARE DECIMAL ERA COVER TO cancel on 1865 cover to Kings Co., NB. fresh rich colour, crisp impression, VF,
NORWAY. ONLY ONE OTHER KNOWN 4676. Ú 3, One Shilling, excellent colour, Has m/s “Charge Box 93". On reverse has part OG. Has 1994 PSE Certificate ......
COVER FROM NB TO NORWAY (FROM lightly cancelled. F, small facial scuff does CDS cancels of Woodstock & St John. F ... ........................... 6,000.00
THIS PERIOD) WHICH WAS IN THE not detract from this nice looking stamp .. 4728. Û 13, DIE PROOF in black on India
........................... Est 75.00+
STEINHART, WILKINSON COLLECTIONS ........................... 4,000.00 4688. Ú 8i, Elongated Earring variety. F..... www.vanceauctions.com Paper (41 x 43 mm), fresh bright colour, VF.
......................... Est 900.00+ Scarce ................... Est 600.00+
.............................. 100.00