Sale 2931 - British North America Postal History

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ESTIMATED VALUES: This represents the auctioneer 's appraisal of the true MARKET value of a lot and the figure is invariably close to the actual realizaiion . It is useless for mail bidders to list any bids that are only a low proportion of such estimates .

CATALOGUES USED IN LISTING : Scott Classic Stanley Gibbo ns British Commonwealth

2001 2001

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COVER CONDITION Minor faults including, but not limited to, file folds no · affect.I stamps, small tears and some backflap damage hav· aot been .noted in the descriptions of this catalogue.

SALE 293 1

BRITISH NORTH AMERICA POSTAL HISTORY Primaril y

THE HENRY H. CONLAND

COLLECTION

of

NEWFOUNDLAND

PENCE ISSUES

also

British Columbia, New Brunswick , No va Scotia Prince Edw ard Island and Canada Rarities

Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 1:00 P.M.

EXH IBITION OF LOTS April 23 , 24 , 2001 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m . or by App ointment EXHIB ITIO N ROOM CLOSED 1:00 p.m. to 1 :45 p.m. EACH DAY APRIL 25 , 26 , 2001 from 9:30 to 12 Noon

To be sold at Auctio n by

H. R. HARMER INC. 3 EAST 28TH STREET , 7TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10016 Telephone : (212 ) 532 -3700 Fax: (212 ) 447 -5625 e-mail: hrharmer @hrharmer.com Website: ww,,.,_hrharmer.com Keith A. Harmer , Jack LaCalamito - Licensed Auctioneers License #'s 672829 , 780870

On all lots sold a commission of 15% on the hammer price will be payable by the buyer.

Introduction to

The Henry H . Conland Newfoundland Postal History Collection

The "Harry" Conland Collection of Newfow1dland, superior to most that have preceded it, is certainly distinctive and bears his signature.

"Harry" has always leant toward the highest available quality. He also has an affinity for earliest know usages, a collecting interest that has come into vogue recently. He has succeeded to this end, having obtained tl1e earliest known usages of the 18 5 7 tl1ree pence, four pence and six pence halfpenny, the 1860 four pence and tl1e 1861 four pence and six pence. This splendid collection also contains the earliest known pence cover, bar none.

Extensive research on Harry's part has supplanted Robert Pratt's comprehensive census book and Harmers hopes students and collectors of Newfoundland Philatel y will enjoy reading this updated research as well as acquiring these gems. We also hope you will share the same excitement and enjoyment Harr y had in collecting this interesting area of philately.

Keith A. Harmer President

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

ONE PENCE BROWN VIOLET PA YING FOUR PENCE SINGLE RA TE TO PORT Only Two Known Examples From the Dale/Lichtenstein and Robert H. Pratt Collections

501

501 181 l p brown violet , HO RIZO NT AL STRIP OF FOUR (horizontal filing crease and tiny tear) , good to large margins all round , tied by oval grids on Price s Current bearing red ST JOHNS JY 1857 circular date stamp and large BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 Cts receiver/Due marking Scott I , S.G. 1

Estimated Value $30 ,000-40 ,000

THE I.AR GEST MULTIPLE OF THE ONE PENCE ON COVER IS THE STRIP OF FOUR , OF WHICH ONLY TWO EXIST. THE COVER IS ALSO THE EARLIER OF THE TWO BY MORE THAN FOUR YEARS. AN IMPORTANT EXHIBITION AND HISTORIC PIECE

Certifi cation: B.P.A. 1986 Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 178, Reference 1-1 with photo

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

ONE PENCE CIRCULAR RA TE Only Three Known Examples 502

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Ip brown purple, large to clear margins all round, fine, cancelled by oval grid on blue Prices Current to Christmas Island, Cape Breton , Nova Scotia , dated May l bearing black Boulandarie, Cape Breton tran sit, red S. JOHNS MY 5 l 863 PAID circular date stamp on reverse Estimated Value $2,000-3 ,000

Scott I, S.G. I

THIS MAY CONSTITUTE THE THIRD KNOWN AND POSSIBLY THE EARLIEST USE OF THE ONE PENCE SINGLE FRANKING

Documentation : Unlisted in Pratt; should be inserted page 160, Reference l -1 or 1-l a depending on whether the listed 1-1 is in error. A true dilemma until the Wellburn cover is documented

TWO CENT = ONE PENCE CIRCULAR RA TE Only Three Known Examp les From the Robert H. Pratt and Tizz.ard Collections 503

181

Ip brown purple , enormou s to close margins all round showing portion of adjo ining stamp at left , extremely fine , tied by segmented cork cance l on blue folded letter to New Glasgow bearing red ST JOHNS JY 25 1865 circular date stamp Estimated Value $3,000-4 ,000

Scott 1, S.G. I LOVELY COVER

Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 160, Reference 2-2. The 2c rate was instituted on April 8, 1865

THE UNIQUE NEWSPAPER USAGE From the Sidn ey Harris and Rob ert H. Pratt Collections 504

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Ip brown purple , VERTICAL PAIR , margin s all round , fine, cancelled on portion of front page of newspaper. The 2p new spaper rate to the United State s was unpopular and short-lived Estimated Value $1,000-1 ,250

Scott I, S.G . I

WONDERFUL EXHIBITION PIECE Certification : B.P.A . 1986

For BNA Stamps , see the April 25-26, 2001 General Auction Catalogue

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

TWO PENCE SCARLET VERMILION PA YING FOUR PENCE SINGLE RA TE TO PORT Only Two Known Examples From the Dal e/Lichtenst ein, "Foxbrid ge" and John Hubbard Coll ec tions

sos 505

181

2p scarlet vermilion , HORlZONT AL PAIR , huge margins to barely touched , very fine , tied by oval grid on neat 1859 blue folded letter bearing BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 DEC 2 circular date stamp and "5" transit receiver Estimated Value $30 ,000-40 ,000

Scott 2, S.G. 2

A WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT EXAMPLE DUE TO ITS FAULT-FREE

COVER , SUPERIOR TO THE OTHER KNOWN CONDITIO N AND ORIGINAL STATE

Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 178, Reference 2-2

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NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue THREE PENCE GREEN PA YING SIX PENCE DOUBLE COLONIAL RA TE Only Five Known Examples From the Mauri ce Burrus , E. Carey Fox and Ralph Hart Coll ection s

506

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3p green, TWO SINGLES, large margins all round, extremely fine, tied by light oval grid cancels on folded letter sheet to Brigus bearing HARBOR -GRACE AP 2 1 186 1 circular date stamp Scott 3, S.G. 3

Estimated Value $5,000- 6,000

THE ONLY EXAMPLE BEARING TWO SING LES Certification: Ph ilatelic Foundation 1985, BPA 1964

THREE PENCE SINGLE COLONIAL RATE The Earlie st Known Three Pence Franking From the Gerald Wellburn Coll ection

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3p green, good to large margins, fine, cancelled by oval grid cancel on envelope to Harbor Beaufelt bearing red ST JOHNS OC 17 1857 circular date stamp Scott 3, S.G. 3

Estimated Value $500-750

THE COVER HAS A MOST INTE RESTI NG MANUSCRIPT NOTE ON THE INS IDE BACK FLAP "$3.00 bought June 6 1895", THE EARLIEST NO TATIO N WE HA VE SEEN Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857- 1866", page 152, Refere nce 1-1 7

NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

FOUR PENCE SCARLET VERMILION AND THREE PENCE OVERPAYING SIX PENCE HALFPENNY INTERIOR RATE TO PORT Only Five Examples Known Robert H. Pratt and John F. Seybold Collections enstein, Dale/Licht the From

508

508 181 4p scarlet vermilion , enormous to good margins all round, very fine, and 3p green, enormous margins to barely touched, each with typical light file fold, tied by oval grid cancels on folded letter sheet (comer fault not mentioned in certificate) from Harbor Grace to Baltimore docketed Jan. 17 and bearing red ST JOH S 1859 circular date stamp and NEW YORK SHIP 5 cts. transit and due marking Estimated Value $7,500-10,000

Scott 3, 4, S.G. 3, 4

Certification: B.P.A. /986 Documentation: Robert H . Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857- 1866", page 187, Reference 2-4

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NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT The Earliest Recorded Usage of the Four Pence From the William L. Mood y Ill Collection

509

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4p scarlet vermilion, full margins all round, extremely fine, tied by oval grid cancel on small neat envelope (one back flap missing) to Poughkeepsie bearing red ST JOHNS 3 SEP 1857 circular date stamp and dated BOSTON BR. PKT . 5 due marking Scott 4, S.G. 4

Estimated Value $4,000-5 ,000

A LOVELY AND SIGNIFICANT COVER

Certifi cation: Roya l 1963 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 178, Reference 1-3

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NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue

FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT From the Claude Cartier, Dale/Li chtenstein and "Foxbridge " Collections 510

181

4p scarlet vermilion , large to enormous margins all round , superb , cancelled by oval grid and tied by NEW YORK SHIP FEB 11 5 cts. due marking on blue folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS FB l 1859 circular date stamp Estimated Value$ 2,500-3 ,000

Scott 4, S.G. 4

Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 179, Reference 3-11

FOUR PENCE SINGLE RA TE TO PORT From the E. Carey Fox and John Hubbard Colle ctions 511

181

4p scarlet vermilion, good to enormous margins all round , extremely fine, tied by oval grid cancel on blue folded Jetter to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS AP 1 1859 circular date stamp, Boston Br. PKT 5 due marking and ms. "Via Halifax " Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

Scott 4, S.G . 4

Certification : Royal 1968 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issue s of Newfoundland 1857-1866", page 179, Reference 3-12

FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT 512

181

4p scarlet vermilion , clear margins to in one side , tied by oval grid cancel on envelope to Hartford , Ct. bearing red ST JOHNS AU 17 1859 circular date stamp and BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 due marking Estimated Value $1,500-2 ,000

Scott 4, S.G. 4

OF THE APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-SEVEN FOUR PENCE COVERS , THIS CONSTITUTES THE ONLY EXAMPLE USED TO HARTFORD . ALL THE REST ARE ADDRESSED TO BOSTON , BALTIMORE OR NEW YORK

Certification: Philateli c Foundation 1988 Documentation : Unlisted in Pratt ; should be inserted page 179, Reference l- I 6A

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

FIVE PE CE BROWN VIOLET OVERPAYING FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT Only Two Known Examp les From the Sidn ey Harri s, John Hubb ard and Robe rt H. Pratt Collections

513

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Sp brown violet, large margin s to just in one side, tied by oval grid cancel on fo lded letter to Townsend , Miss . bearing red ST.JOHNS JL 4 1860 circular date stamp and BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 due marking. The Sp value was used when supplies of the 4p were exhausted Estimate d Value $5,000-7 ,500

Scott 5, S.G. 5

THIS IS THE EARLIER OF THE TWO KNOWN COVERS. THE SECOND COVER , MAILED WITHIN THE SAME MONTH AND TO THE SAME ADDRESSEE, BEARS A FIVE PENCE IN COMMENSURATE CONDITION

Certification: B.P.A. 1986 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland I 857-1866", page 181, Reference 1-1

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

SIX PENCE HALFPENNY SCARLET VERMILION PAYING SIX PENCE HALFPENNY SINGLE I TERIOR RATE TO PORT Only Five Known Example s EARLIEST KNOWN NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE COVER From the E. Carey Fox, N. Clifford Jones and Robert H. Pratt Collections

514

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6 ½p scarlet vermilion , good to large margins all round , light crease, very fine , tied by oval grid cancels on blue folded letter sheet to Nov a Scotia bearin g red ST JOHNS MR 5 l 857 circular date stamp , transit and Antigoni sh receiver on reverse

Scott 6, S.G. 6

Estimated Value $5,000-6 ,000

A MOST IMPORTANT COVER AND NECESSARY FOR A MAJOR EXHIBITION COLLECTIO N AS IT IS THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED FRANKED COVER OF NEWFOU NDLA ND

Certification: Royal 1935 Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page I 67, Reference 1-1

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

SIX PENCE HALFPENNY SINGLE INTERIOR RATE TO PORT

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515

515 181 6 Y2p scar let vermili on, enormou s

to large margin s all round , probably sheet margin at right , superb ,

ca nce lled on folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing light HARBOR GRACE AP 26 1859 circular d ate stamp and BOSTON Br. PKT. 5 , blac k St. John s tran sit on rever se

Estimated Value $7,000-8 ,000

Scott 6, S.G. 6

OF THE FIVE KNOW N COVERS , THIS IS, IN OUR OPINION , THE FINEST. ANOTHER IMPORTANT EXHIBITION PIE CE ALONG WITH THE EARLIEST KNOW.

Document ation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857- 1866", page 186, Reference 3-1

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

EIGHT PENCE SCARLET VERMILION BISECT AND THREE PENCE OVERPAYING SIX PENCE HALFPENNY SINGLE INTERIOR RATE TO PORT Only Four Known Examples From the E. Carey Fox and Charles Lathrop Pack Collections

516

516

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8p scarlet vermilion, HORIZONTAL BISECT , large margin s all round , extremely fine , and 3p green , mostly margins, small faults, both tied by oval grid cancels on re-addre ssed envelope to Essex VT bearing HARBOR BRITAIN AP 27 1861 and red St. John s circular date stamps, BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 and North Oxford VT transits Scott 8a, 3, S.G. 8a, 3

Estimated Value $7,000-8 ,000

AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THIS COLORFUL FRANKING

Certificat ion: B.P.A. 1964 Philateli c Foundation 1984 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland I 857-66", page 187, Referen ce 3-3

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT Only Two Known Examp les Addressed to Nova Scotia From the "Eastern" and Han y Goody Collections

517

517

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8p scarlet vermilion, HORIZONTAL BISECT , margin s, very fine, tied by oval grid cancels on folded letter sheet (missing one back flap) bearing red ST JOHNS AP2(?) 1861 circular date stamp and Halifax AP 27 receiver on reverse Estimated Value $5,000- 7,500

Scott 8a, S.G. 8a

EXTREMELY RARE; NO EXAMPLE IN THE C.C. CHEUNG COLLECTION

Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "T he Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866", page 165, Reference 2-2

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NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1857 Issue FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT From the Alfred H. Caspary Collection 518

181

8p scarlet vermilion, VERTICAL BISECT, large margins all round , extremely fine, tied by oval grid cancel on white folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS JL 1869 circular date stamp and BOSTON BR. PKT . 5 tran it Scott 8a, S.G. 8a

Estimated Value $3,000-3 ,500

A LOVELY STAMP ON A VERY NEAT COVER , ABOUT AS FINE AS CAN EXIST Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 182,

Reference 2-13

518

FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT From the "Foxbridge", John Hall, Sidney Harris and John Hubbard Collections 519

181

8p scarlet vermilion, VERTICAL BISECT , margins to just in, tied by oval grid cancel on folded letter sheet to Baltimore (missing one back flap) bearing red ST JOHNS JL 18 1860 circular date stamp, large Boston transit and 5 due marking Scott 8, S.G. 8

Estimated Value $2,000-2,500

ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS , THIS EIGHT PENCE BISECT COVER IS A UNIQUE USAGE OF THE SEPARATE "5" DEBIT DUE MARKING. ALL OTHERS HA VE THE "5" INCORPORATED IN THE TRANSIT MARKING

Certification: Greene Foundation 2000 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 11857-1866 ", page 182, Reference 2-15 17

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520 181 8p scarlet vermi lion, DIAGONAL BISECT , good to large margins , tied by oval grid cancels on blue folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS SP 26 1860 circular date stamp and BOSTON BR. PKT 5 transit Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

Scott 8a, S.G. 8a

Certification: Royal 1963 Documentation: Unlisted in Pratt ; should be inserted page 182, Reference 2-33A

For BNA Stamps, see the April 25-26, 2001 General Auction Catalogue

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue FOUR PE CE SINGLE RA TE TO PORT From the Robert H. Pratt, John F. Seybolt and Van den Boom Collections 521 181 8p scarlet vermilion, DIAGONAL BISECT , large margin s, filing crease, tied by oval grid cancel on blue folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS DE 5 1860 circular date stamp and BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 transit Scott 8a, S.G. 8a Estimated Value $1 ,500-2 ,000 Document ation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1 866", page 183, Referenc e 2-29

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FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT From the Dale/Lichtenst ein and John Hall Collections 522 181 8p scarlet vermilion, DIAGONAL BISECT , large margins to ju st touched , tied by oval grid cancel on written Prices Current to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS 6 NO 1862 circular date stamp and small BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 transit , W.H.C. (Colson) handstamp Scott 8a, S.G . 8a Estimated Value $2,000-2,500 Certification: Greene Foundation 2000 Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" , page 183, Reference 2-38 19

NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1857 Issue

ONE SHILLING SCARLET VERMILION PA YING ONE SHILLING RA TE TO AUSTRALIA The Unique Cover From the C.C. Cheung , Harry Goody and Rob ert H. Pratt Collections

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1sh scarlet vermilion , good to ju st clear margins all round, tied by oval grid cancel on envelope (some minor cover soiling appropriate to a cover traveling this distance) bearing red ST JOHNS MY 9 1860 circular date stamp and matching LONDON MY 29 60 transit, backstamped SHIP LETTER AU 15 1860 SYDNEY Estimated Value $25,000-30,000

Scott 9, S.G. 9

BY ITS TWO ELEMENTS OF UNIQUENESS , THIS ONE SHILLING COVER IS MIRACULOUS; NOT ONLY IS IT THE UNIQUE PAYMENT OF THE ONE SHILLING RATE TO AUSTRALIA , IT IS ALSO THE ONLY RECORDED COVER FROM NEWFOUNDLAND TO AUSTRALIA Certification: Philat elic Foundation 195 7 B.P.A. 1986 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857- 1866", page 175, Reference 3-1 with photo page 91 Previou sly the margin s of the lsh have been described as touched . Very close examination under powerful lenses has shown margins to exist all round

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NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1860 Issue

THREE PENCE GREEN PA YING TRIPLE COLONIAL RATE The Unique Entire Bearing Three Copies From the Dale/Lichten ste in and Robert H. Pratt Coll ect ions

524

524

181

3p green, three large margined copies, superb, tied by segmented cork cancels on large manila envelope bearing red ST JOHNS JA 18 1869 circular date stamp, Carbonea receiver on reverse Scott l lA , S.G. 11

Estimated Value $15,000-20,000

NO LARGER FRANKING OF THE THREE PENCE EXISTS. ONE OF THE MORE /MPRESSNE AND IMPORTANT COVERS OF NEWFOUNDLAND PHII.ATELY Certifi cat ion : B.P.A. 1986

Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 159, Reference 1- 1 with photo page 158

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1860 Issue THREE PENCE SINGLE COLONIAL RATE From the John Hubbard Col/eel ion 525

181

3p green , margins to frame line barely touched, tied by oval grid cancel on attractive front bearing red ST JOHNS DE 3 1862 circular date stamp and black Fogo receiver Estimated Value $300-500 Scott I IA, S.G. 11 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866", page 154, Reference 2-3

525

526

THREE PE CE SINGLE COLONIAL RA TE From !he Carnegie lnslitule Collection 526

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3p green, margins all round , tiny stain, very fine, tied by oval grid cancel on envelope (surface rubbings) bearing ST JOHNS JU 21 1863 circular date stamp on front , Harbor Grace receiver on reverse Estimated Value $1,000-1 ,500 Scott l lA, S.G. 11 1981 Certification: Phila!elic Foundation Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence I sues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" , page 154, Reference 1-26 22

NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1860 Issue THREE PENCE SINGLE COLONIAL RA TE From the Dal e/Lichtenstein and Robert H. Pratt Collections 527 181 3p green, good margin all round, light file crease , still very fine, tied by oval grid cance l on folded letter sheet (comer damage) bearing red ST JOHNS 10 16 1863 circular date stamp and Trinit y receiver Scott 11A, S.G. 11

Estimated Value $ 1,000- 1,500 A LOVELY COVER

Certification: B.P.A . 1969 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" , page 154, Reference 1-25. Stamp incorrect ly identified as Scott 3

527

THREE PE CE SINGLE COLONIAL RATE Earliest Recorded Usage of the Three Pence From the Robe rt H. Pratt Collection 528 181 3p green, margins to cut in, cance lled by pen strokes on envelope (corner damage) bearing red ST JOHNS MR 18 186 1 circular date stamp and Trinjty transit Scott l lA , S.G. 11

Estimated Value $500-600

AN IMPORT ANT COVER. ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN BEARING THE THREE PENCE PRINTED ON STACEY WISE PA PER . DIF FIC ULT TO DISTINGUISH , IT CAN ONLY BE ID ENTIFIED BY USAGE BETWEE N AUGUST 15 1860 AND AP RIL 15 1862.

Certifi cat ion: B.P.A. 1986 Documentati on: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Is ues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 153, Refer ence 1-15 23

528

NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1860 Issue FOUR PENCE ORANGE PA YING FOUR PENCE SINGLE RATE TO PORT Earliest Recorded Usage of the Six Known Examp les of the Four Pence From the Rob ert H. Pratt Collec tion 529

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4p orange, margins almost three sides, tied by oval grid cancel on blue folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS AU 15 1860 circular date stamp BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 transit Estimated Value $1,000-1 ,500

Scott 12, S.G. 12 A MOST SIGNIFICANT COVER

Certification : B.P.A. 1986 Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 184, Reference 1- 1

529

530

FOUR PENCE RA TE TO PORT Only Six Example s Known From the Carn egie Institute Collection 530

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4p orange, large to clear margins , very fine, neatly tied by numeral "5" in circle on blue folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS AU 27 1860 circular date stamp and rare New York Packet marking Estimated Value $2,000-3 ,000

Scott 12, S.G. 12

ALL SINGLE COPIES OF THE FOUR PENCE ORANGE ON COVER HAVE FAULTS OR ARE CUT IN EXCEPT THIS COVER AND ONE TO SYDNEY , WHICH IS NOT TIED. WITHOUT DOUBT THE FINEST COVER .

Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 184, Reference 1-2 24

NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1861-62 Issue THE FAMOUS DOUBLE BISECT COVER - UNIQUE FOUR PENCE DEEP ROSE LAKE , ONE PENCE BROWN PURPLE PAYING SIX PENCE HALFPENNY INTERIOR RATE TO PORT From the Dale/Lichtenstein, Ferrari, John Hubbard and Robert H. Pratt Collections

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4p deep rose lake, HORIZONTAL BISECT , Ip brown violet (1857 Issue) , VERTICAL BISECT , plus 4p single (light file crease), all with margins all round and very fine, tied by oval grid cancels on folded letter sheet bearing two strikes of HARBOR GRACE SP 7 1864 circular date stamp, St. John' s transit and Sydney C.B. receiver on reverse Scott la , 18a, 18, S.G. la , 17a, 17

Estimated Value $30,000-40 ,000

ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND FAMOUS PHILATELY AND PROBABLY THE MOST EXCITING

COVERS IN NEWFOUNDLAND

Certification : B.P.A. 1986 Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" , page 168, Reference 2- 1 with photo page 164 Fronti spiece in Winthrop S. Boggs "The Postage Stamps of Newfoundland"

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1861-62 Issue FOUR PENCE SINGLE RA TE TO PORT The Ear liest Usage of the 1861 Four Pence From the Robert H. Pratt Collection 532 C8J 4p rose lake, margins to cut in, filing crease and tear, tied by oval grid cancel on blue folded letter sheet to Baltimore bearing red ST JOHNS JY 30 62 circular date stamp, small BOSTON BR. PKT . transit and ms. "v ia Halifax " Scott 18, S.G . 17 Certification: B.P.A. /9 86 Document ation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Referenc e 2-1

Estimated Value $500-750 ewfo undland 1857-1866 ", page 184,

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FOUR PE CE SINGL E RA TE TO PORT From the Carnegie Institute Collection 533 C8J 4p deep rose lake, clear to large margins all round , very fine , tied by ova l grid cancel on fragi le blue folded letter bearing red ST JOHNS DE 3 1862 circular date stamp and small BOSTON 5 rece iver/due markin g Estimated Value $ 1,000-1 ,500 Scott 18, S.G. 17 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857- 1866", page 184, Reference 2-5

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1861-62 Issue FIVE PENCE REDDISH BROWN PAYING TEN CENT= FIVE PENCE RATE TO PORT Only Three Examples Known As there is considerable confusion as to the true color of the 5p valu e printed between 1860 and 1864, we will only use reddish brown in our color description. No lot will be returnabl e based on issue or color.

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Docum entation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 185, Reference 2-1

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SIX PENCE ROSE SIX PENCE SINGLE RATE TO ENGLAND Earliest Recorded Cover of the I 862 Rose Issue

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6p rose , deep shade , good margin s all round , very fine, tied by oval grid cancel on envelope (one back flap missing) with filing note s to Poole bearing GREENSPOND (Newfoundland) AP 26 I 862 circular date stamp and red St. John 's transit Estimated Value $5,000-6,000

Scott 20, S.G . 18

BY ITS TWO ELEMENTS OF UNIQUENESS , THIS COVER IS MOST SIGNIFICANT - AS THE EARLIEST KNOWN USAGE OF THE ROSE ISSUE AND THEREBY THE EARLIEST KNOWN USAGE OF THE SIX PENCE ROSE . ADDITIONALLY , THERE ARE ONLY NINE EXAMPLES OF THE SIX PENCE TO ENGLAND.

Certification: B.P.A. 1986 Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issue s of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 172, Reference 3-1 with photo page 173

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SIX PENCE ROSE BISECT, ONE PENNY BROWN PURPLE SHORTPA YING TEN CENT= FIVE PENCE RA TE TO PORT The Unique Franking From the Dal e/Lichtenstein and Rob ert H. Pratt Collections

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537 181 6p rose, DIAGONAL BISECT , lp brown purple (1857 Issue), both with margin s all round, very fine , and tied by seg mented cork cancels on neat envelope to New York bearing red ST. JOHNS NO 14 1865, small BOSTON BR. PKT. 5 transit/due and ms. "2" Scott 20a, S.G. 18a, I

Estimated Value $8,000-10 ,000

AN INTRIGUING COMBINATION AND UNIQUE. ONLY FNE OTHER EXAMPLES OF THE SIX PENCE BISECT EXIST. THEY ARE SOLELY SINGLE FRANKINGS WITHIN THE PROVINCES AND THEREFORE OF FAR LESS SIGNIFICANCE.

Certification : B.P.A. 1986 Documentation : Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857- 1866", page 185, Reference 4-1

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NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY 1861-62 Issue SIX PENCE HALFPENNY ROSE THIRTEEN CENT= SIX PENCE HALFPENNY RATE TO CANADA Only Two Examples Known From the Carnegie Institut e, Col. E.H.R. Green, Robert H. Pratt and John F. Seybolt Collec tions 538

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Scott 21, S.G. 19 Certifi cation: B.P.A. 1986

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NO COVER EXISTS BEARING AN "AS ISS UED " COPY OF THE ONE SHILLING ROSE. COLLECTORS MUST UTILIZE THE FEW EXISTING COPIES ON PIECE TO REPRESENT THE POSTAL HISTORY OF THIS STAMP Certifi cation: B.P.A . 1986

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NEWFOUNDLAND POST AL HISTORY 1861-62 Issue

ONE SHILLING ROSE BISECT SHORTPAYING EIGHT PENCE RATE TO FRANCE BY TWO PENCE (EIGHT CENTIMES) The Unique Usage to France From the Bats, Dale/Lichtenstein and "Foxbridge " Collections

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Estimated Value $30,000-35,000

A TRULY SIGN IFI CANT COVER IN NEWFOUNDLAND PHILATELY. WHILE ONLY TWO OTHER ONE SHILLING BISECTS EXIST ON COMPLETE COVERS , THIS IS THE ONLY PENCE COVER ADDRESSED TO EUROPE AND THEREBY SETS IT FAR ABOVE THE NORMAL CORRESPONDENCE.

Documentation: Robert H. Pratt "The Pence Is ues of Newfoundland 1857-1866 ", page 175, Reference 3-1

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BRITISH COLUMBIA AND VANCOUVER POSTAL HISTORY 1867-69 Issue THREE PENCE BROWN SURCHARGED "TWO CENTS " AND U.S. TEN CENTS GREEN SHORTPAYING FIVE CENT+ TEN CENT RATE TO THE UNITED STATES 541

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A SIGNIFICANT FRANKING . THE TWO CENT IS VERY RARE ON COVER AND THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN USAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A UNITED STATES STAMP AND TO THE UNITED STATES. THIS MA Y EXPLAIN WHY THE POSTMASTER LET THE LETTER THROUGH ALTHOUGH IT WAS ONE CENT UNDERPAID .

FIVE CENTS ON THREE PENCE BRIGHT RED PA YING FIVE CENT LOCAL RA TE 542 t8J Sc on 3p bright red, PERFORATED 14, fine , uncancelled on small local envelope (tear and one back flap damaged) , bearing blue VICTORIA FEB 11 I 871 circular date stamp Estimated Value $250- 300

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TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ON THREE PENCE ORANGE PAYING TWENTY-FIVE CE T INTERIOR RATE 543 t8J 25c on 3p orange , PERFORATED 14, very fine , tied by clear "35" in grid cance l on neat mourning cover (one back flap missing) by steamer to Quesnellemouth , blue VICTORIA B.C. JUN (?) 1871 circular date stamp Estimated Value $2,500-3 ,000

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, DEEP IN THE CAR/BOO DISTRICT , JS A WONDERFULLY QUESNELLEMOUTH REMOTE DESTINATION. ONLY TWELVE COVERS EXIST FRANKED BY A SINGLE COPY OF THE PERFORATED 14 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS , FOUR PREVIOUSLY UNRECORDED .

EIGHT ARE TO THE INTERIOR AND FO UR ARE ADDRESSED TO ENGLAND. THIS COVER IS THE FINEST OF ALL.

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NEW BRUNSWICK POSTAL HISTORY I 851 Issue

THE "FIRST" PENCE COVER THREE PENCE RED PAYING THREE PENCE I TERIOR RATE TO NOYA SCOTIA From the Dale/Li chtenst ein Coll ection

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3p red, full margins all round, extremely fine, tied on neat folded letter sheet bearing on reverse NEWCASTLE SE 20 1851 circular date stamp and Halifax SE22 receiver Estimated Value $3,000-3 ,500

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A VERY SIGNIFICANT COVER FOR NEW BRUNSWICK POSTAL HISTORY HA V/NG BEEN MAILED LESS THAN THREE WEEKS AFTER THE STAMP WAS PLACED ON SALE .

ADDRESSED TO NOVA SCOTIA , THIS COVER EVEN PREDATES THE EARLIEST KNOWN FRANKED COVER FROM NOVA SCOTIA

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THE "LAST " PENCE COVER SIX PENCE OLIVE YELLOW BISECT PA YING THE THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RATE

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3p yellow, DIAGONAL BISECT , large margins , very fine, tied by " ]" in oval grid cancel on folded letter sheet to Moncton bearing on reverse ST JOHN JU 13 1860 circular date stamp and Petitcodiac transit Scott 2b, S.G. 3a

Estimated Value $2,500-3 ,000

THIS COVER WAS USED MORE THAN ONE MONTH AFTER THE CONVERSION DEC IMAL CURRENCY

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Estimated Value $2,000-2 ,500

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ST. JOHN .B. SHIPLETTER straight -line hand stamp tying Great Britain Ip red on R.M.S. PRETORIAN picture post card written by a pas enger to Scotland bearing St. John FE 10 1921 circular date stamp Estimated Value $350-400 RARE LATE USE OF STRIKE

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1799 folded letter from Cornwallis, South Crooked Island , Bahama s to Clements , datelined August 20 and bearing ms. "We st Chester County , New York " routing endorsement and rated "9" ms. , two line HALIFAX MAY 26 1800 transit on rever se Estimated Value $600-800 A VERY RARE COVER TAKING A NINE MONTH TRIP THROUGH UNUSUAL ROUTINGS POST OFFICE PICTOU

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1833 folded letter (file fold) bearing bold strike of Pictou circular date stamp with ms. " 17 June 33", matching "Per Stage 3", the overland route to Halifax , and rated ms. "7+¼" Estimated Value $200-300 VERY FINE

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1849 OHMS blue folded letter from the General Post Office , Halifax , N.S. to Truro bearing O-P-O-B-F circular , ms. "Registered Letter " and "A. Woodgate ", HALIFAX FEB 10 1849 circular date stamp on reverse Estimated Value $200-300

VERY FRESH AND VERY FINE COVER

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY I 851-57 Issue ONEPENCEDULLREDBROWN PA YING THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE

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Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

THE EARLIEST DOCUME NTED THREE TIMES ONE PENCE FRANKING AND THE SIXTH OLDEST ONE PENCE COVER 39

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY I 851- 57 Issue THREE PENCE BLUE 1851 FIRST SHIPME T There see ms to be as many opini ons as there are color and shad e diffe rences of the three p ence valu e. There are two documented deli veries, the fir st in 1851 and the second in the fo urth quar ter of 1857. The cove rs herein are di vided into these two groups, those used bef ore the 1857 - they must be the fir st shipment only - and those after the 1857 shipment which may be from either shipment . As there is consid erable confusion as to the true color of the 3p value, we will only use blue in our color description. No lot will be returnabl e based on issue or color PA YING THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RATE TO NEW BRUNSWICK 558

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3p blue , good to large margins all round , extr emely fine, tied by oval grid cancel on neat folded letter bearing AMHERST NO 20 1854 origin ating circular date stamp , indistinct tran sit and Dorche ster receiver all on rever se Estimated Value $200-300

LOVELY STAMP THREE PENCE SINGLE INTRAPROVINCIAL RATE 559

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3p blue, large to good margin s all round , very fine , tied by light oval grid cance ls on envelope to Fort Lawrence bearing NEW GLASGOW JY 30 1857 c ircular date stamp and Truro and Amherst (next to Fort Lawrence ) tran sits all on reverse Estimated Value $ 150 INTERESTING OVERI.AND AND WATER TRANSIT TO A RARE DESTINA T!ON SIX PENCE DOUBLE INTRA PROVINCIAL RA TE

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3p blue, two cop ies, both good to large margin s all round , lightly tied on blue folded letter sheet (some cover stainin g) be aring on rever se HALIFAX OC 19 1854 circular date stamp and Albion Mines receiver Estimated Value $500-750 MULTIPLES OF THE THREE PEN CE ON CO VER ARE QUITE RARE. THIS IS ALSO THE FOURTH OLDEST THREE PENCE COVER

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FROM THE ALEX GIRVINS CORRESPONDENCE. CONTENTS READ "ENCLOSED ... ONE POUND NOTES IN AMOUNT OF TWENTY EIGHT POUNDS ...AND TWELVE POSTAGE STAMPS EQUAL TO THREE SHILLINGS ... P.S. I HA VE TAKEN FIVE STAMPS TO PREPAY THE POSTAGE. " FASCINATING! IMAGINE TWELVE MINT COPIES OF THE THREE PENCE BLUE. THE POSTSCRIPT CONFIRMS THE COMPLETE COVER FRANKING

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3p blue, BISECT AND TWO SINGLES , all with good to large margins all round, very fine, tied by oval grid cancels on neat blue folded letter sheet bearing red Liverpool Pkt. Letter tombstone and steamer ms., AMHERST MR 17 1856 circular date stamp and Halifa x oval on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,500-2,000 A VERY ATTRACTIVE COVER

THREE PENCE BLUE , SIX PENCE YELLOW GREEN Y RATE TO ENGLAND PA YING SEVE PENCE HALFPE

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3p blue, BISECT , 6p yellow green , former in one side, latter large margins all round , extremely fine, both tied on fragile envelope bearin g red Liverpo ol FE 21 PAID letter tombstone , HALIFAX FE 12 1857 circular date stamp and Dumfri es receiver on rever se Estimated Value $1,250- 1,500 A NINE DAY TRANSIT WAS EXTREMELY FAST IN THOSE TIMES 42

NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851-57 Issue USED AFfER 1857 FOURTH QUARTER SHIPMENT THREE PENCE BLUE PAYING THREE PENCE SINGLE INTRAP RO VINCIAL RATE 564

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3p blue , good to clear margin all round , fine , tied by oval grid cancel on folded letter sheet bearing CANSO SP 14 1860 circular date stamp and Halifax receiver on rever se Estimated Value $150

VERY LATE USAGE THREE PENCE fNTERPROVINCIAL 565

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851-57 Issue THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE - REGISTERED Only Eight Know Examples Bearing Multiple of Three of the Three Pence From the Claude Cartier Collection 567

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3p blue , THREE COPIES , good to large margins all round , very fine to extre mely fine, all tied by oval grid cancels to blue folded letter bearing ANNAPOLIS FE 6 1858 circular date stamp and Halifax receiver on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,000- 1,500 A FRESH AND LOVELY COVER

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3p blue, PAIR AND SINGLE, full margins all round , one cut in one side, tied by oval grid cancels on Regi stered folded letter sheet bearing GUYSBOROUGH DE 20 1858 circular date stamp and Halifax receiver on reverse Estimated Value $750- 1,000 ANOTHER OF THE ONLY EIGHT KNOWN COVERS BEARI NG THREE COPIES OF THE THREEPENCE

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851- 57 Issue THREE PENCE BLUE , SIX PENCE YELLOW GREEN PA YING SEVEN PENCE HALFPENNY RATE TO ENGLAND 569

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NOV A SCOTIA POST AL HISTORY I 851-57 Issue THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE From the "Halifax" Collection 6p yellow green, BISECT , large margin s, extremely fine , tied over ms. by ova l grid cancel on 571 ** 181 envelope to Five Islands bearin g WILMOT JU 22 1858 circ ular date stamp, Halifax oval and red Londonderry transit s all on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,000-1,500

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A LOVELY COVER WITH AN ALMOST CIRCUITO US RO UTING Certification: Roya l 1975 Signed by Herbe rt Bloch THREE PENCE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE 572 181 6p yellow green , BISECT , margins to ju st touched, fine , tied over ms. "Pai(d)" by ova l grid cancel on small redirected envelope bearing LONDONDERRY JY 9 1858 circular date stamp , Halifax tran sit, Baddeck initial rece iver and Sydne y transit all on reverse, lette r ends up in Grand Narrows which is quite close to last two town s Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851-57 Issue THREE PENCE SINGLE INTRAPROVINCIAL RA TE From the Carnegie Institut e and Collie Collections 575

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6p deep green, BISECT , good margins, very fine, tied by oval grid cancel on envelope (toning band s and town address removed) bearing HALIFAX JA 27 1860 circular date stamp and Annapolis receiver on reverse Estimated Value $ 1,000- 1,250

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6p deep green, BISECT , large margins, extremely fine, tied by oval grid cancel on envelope bearing BERWICK AP 16 1860 circular date stamp, Kentville transit and Wolfville receiver on reverse and all on same day Estimated Value $ 1,000-1,500

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NOVA SCOTIA POSTAL HISTORY 1851- 57 Issue THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RA TE TO NEW BRUNSWICK Only Two Examples Known From the T. Charlton Henry Collection 577

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deep green , margin s all round , extremely fine, 3p deep blue, margins all round , fine, tied by oval grid cancels on folded letter sheet (no side flaps) bearing red LONDONDERRY SE 15 1858 circular date stamp and Amherst receiver on reverse Scott 5, 2, S.G. 6, 4 Estimated Value $1,500-2 ,000 THE FOURTH OLDEST USAGE OF THE SIX PENCE DEEP GREEN Certification: B.P.A. 1971

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le black, vertical strip of thre e and two single s, tied on part cover to St. Peter s bearing PLAISTERVILLE AU 28 1863 circular date stamp on reverse Estimated Value $ 100-150

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TEN CENT VERMILION , FIVE CENT BLUE PA YING FIVE CENT SINGLE LOCAL RA TE - REGISTERED From the W.H. Brouse Coll ection 580

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10c vermilion , Sc blue, both very fine, tied by oval grid cancels on small Registered folded letter sheet (tattered back flaps) to Halifax Estimated Value $ 100-150

Scott 12, S.G. 10

TEN CENT SINGLE RA TE TO THE UNITED ST ATES 581

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10c vermilion , fine, tied by oval grid cancels on folded letter sheet (few tears) to New York bearing red PAID 10 in circle , WINDSOR SE 26 1861 circular date stamp on rever se Estimated Value $ 100-150

Scott 12, S.G. 10

TWELVE AND ONE HALF CENTS BLACK PA YING TWENTY-FIVE CENT DOUBLE RATE TO SCOTLAND 582

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l 2V2c black, two copies , very fine and fine respectively , tied by strikes of HALIFAX SP 12 67 circular date stamp on neat blue envelope bearing Edinburgh receiver on reverse Estimated Value $500-750

Scott 13, S.G. 18

A1TRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE DOUBLE RATE USAGE

582

"CENTS " COVER COLLECTION 583

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Group of eight covers , comprising Sc, three singles , two franked by two copies , Sc and I 0c combination, plus 10c and 12Y2c, mixed condition to very fine Estimated Value $600 USEFUL SELECTION 50

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Stampless/1861 and 1862-65 Issues FOUR PENCE DOUBLE INTERNAL RATE 584 181 1856 blue Official envelope (# 10), fine, bearing CHARLOTTE TOWN-P.E.I. PAID MY 23 1856 PAID circular date stamp and ms. "4" paying double intern al rate, both in red, also "Containing two Acts relating to Weight s and Measure s" of which one printed Act is enclosed , addressed to P.M. Powers Esquire , the Island 's Essayer of Weights and Measures, red SUMMERSIDE P.E. ISLAND MAY 26 receiver and Price Edward Island circular date stamp on reverse Estimated Value $200-250 THIS BEARS THE EARLIEST REPORTED USE OF THE SUMMERS/DE DATESTAMP

FOUR PENCE DOUBLE INTERNAL RATE 585

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1857 blue Official envelope (# 10), fine, bearing lovely strike of CHARLOTTE.TOWN P.E.I. AP 22 1857 PAID circular date stamp and ms. "4" paying 4p double internal rate, both in red, plus interesting ms. "Ackdg My acct agnst the Govt. for sundry Article s ...", red SUMMERSIDE P.E. ISLAND 23 APR 1857 receiver on reverse , with enclosure Estimated Value $200-2 50 VERY RARE. THERE EXIST ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THE 1857 SUMMERS/DE CANCEL. PA YING TWO PENCE LOCAL RA TE

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2p rose, PENCF variety, perforation s clipped at right , oval grid cancel on amber envelope to George Town bearing two strike s of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DEC 28 1863 circular date stamp and Georgetown receiver on rever se Estimated Value $200-250

Scott 1 var., S.G. 1 var.

PAYING TWO PENCE LOCAL RATE

587 181 2p rose , perforation faults , fine appearance , tied by eight-bar oval cance l on enve lope to Bay Fortune nearin g PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND APR 7 1864 circular date stamp on reverse Estimated Value $150

Scott 1, S.G. 1 RARE DESTINATION

TWO PENCE LOCAL RATE USED FROM ST. ELEANORS 588 181 2p deep rose, few short perforations, well centered, tied by neat grid cancel on small pink envelope to Bay Fortune bearing ST. ELEANORS ' MY 10 1864 circular date stamp and Prince Edward Island transit on reverse Estimated Value $200 Scott la , S.G. I ONE OF ONLY EIGHT REPORTED STRIKES OF ST. ELEANORS THREE PENCE BLUE PA YING THREE PENCE INTERPROVINCIAL RA TE TO NOV A SCOTIA From the Gerald Wellbum Collection 589 181 3p blue , Compound Perforated 11 and 11V2- l 2, deep shade , small corner crease, very fine appeara nce, tied by oval grid cancel on enve lope to "Ship 'Duncan ', Strait s of Canso " bearing PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 23 DEC 1868 circular date stamp , Pictou , Truro and Antigonish transits on reverse Estimated Value $ 150

Scott 6 var ., S.G. 23

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SIX PENCE YELLOW GREEN PAYING SIX PENCE SINGLE RATE TO THE UNITED STATES 590

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6p yellow green, tied by oval grid cancel on envelope to ew York bearing choice strike of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 28 MAR 1868 circular date stamp Estimated Value $150

Scott7 , S.G. 17 THREE CENTS ROSE PA YING THREE CENT SINGLE LOCAL RA TE 591

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3c rose, Perforated 12 ½, fine , tied by triangular cork cancel on envelope bearing CHARLOTTE-TOWN P.E.I. MY 17 73 circular date stamp , rare WOOD ISLANDS P.E.I. MY 20 receiver on reverse Estimated Value $300

Scott 13 var., S.G. 45

THIS IS THE ONLY REPORTED EXAMPLE OF THE POSTMARK DEVICE BELIEVED TO BE CONSTRUCTED FROM BOXWOOD .

SIX CENTS BLACK PAYING SIX CE T RATE TO THE UNITED STATES 592

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6c black , spur on bottom right "6", small tear , tied by cancel on envelope to Minne sota, CHARLOTTE-TOWN P.E.I. AP 2(4) 73 handstamp on rever se Estimated Value $150

Scott 15 var., S.G. 41 var.

BARBADOS USED TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLA D FOUR PENCE DULL RED FOUR PENCE COLONIAL RA TE YING PA 593

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4p dull red, Perforated 14, very fine, tied by oval cancel on preprinted envelope (roughly opened , back flap rejoined) bearing BARBADOS MY 31 82 postmark and endorsed "per Muriel via New York", "New York Paid All" date stamp on reverse Estimated Value $200 COLLECTIONS ST AMPLESS COVERS

594

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1822 to 1859, group of four covers and one front, variety of ms. markings and handstamps , incl. one Official , useful selection Estimated Value $300-400 FRANKED COVERS

595

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1862 to 1878, selection of eighteen cover s, primarily a study of town franJcjngs containing mostly 2p franJcjngs, but also Ip and 3c, some scarcer and better destinations , mixed condition , but very useful for specialist Estimated Value $750-1 ,000 GREAT BRITAIN USED TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

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CANADA POSTAL HISTORY Stample ss/1851 and 1852-55 Issues STAMPLESS 597

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1788 Bishop 's mark "7 JY" inside QUEBEC triangle circu lar date stam p well struck on reverse of folded letter to Montreal bearing ms. "9" prepaying mark Estimated Value $350-400 EXCELLENT EXAMPLE

SIX PENCE LETTER RA TE TO THE UNITE D ST ATES 598

181

6p slate violet, large margins all round , extremely fine , cance lled by six-ring target cancel on neat blue folded letter to New York bearing strong , clear strikes of MONTREAL MR 4 1852 circular date stamp, PAID , CANADA PAID 10 Cts and "Too Late" all in red Estimated Value $1,000-1 ,250

Scott 2, S.G. 2 VERY ATTRACTIVE COVER

598

THREE PENCE RED PA YING SIX PENCE RATE TO THE UNITED ST ATES 599

181

Used to Minnesota Territory ; 3p red , pair cut in, tied by square grid cancels on blue folded letter (partia l back flap loss) bearing TORONTO MR22 1857 circular date stamp and red oval CANADA 10 CENTS , Windsor C.W. transit marking on reverse Estimated Value $400-500

Scott 4, S.G . 5

AN EXTREMELY RARE AND PROBABLY UNIQ UE DESTINATION

SIX PENCE GREE ISH GRAY PAYING SIX PENCE INTERNAL DOUBLE RATE 600

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6p greenish gray on medium wove paper , good to enormo us margins all round showin g adjoining stamp at right , light fiEng crease, tied by "33" in four-ring cancels on blue folded letter sheet bearing PORT HOPE AP 11 1857 circ ular date stamp , Toronto receiver on rever se Estimated Value $300-350

Scott Sb, S.G. 10

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6p greenish gray , good to large margin s all round , very fine, tied by light four-ring "38 " in circles cancel (RF.8) on envelope to New York bearing red ST CATHERINES 5 FEB 1858 circular date stamp and matching CANADA PAID JO CTS Estimated Value $1,000- 1,500

Scott Sb, S.G. 10 Certification : Peter Holcombe 1998

SIX PENCE GRAY VIOLET PA YING SIX PENCE SINGLE RATE TO THE UNITED ST ATES

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6p gray violet on thick hard paper , large to enormous margins all round , extremely fine, tied by oval grid cancels to cross-border envelope (with enclosure) to Morris , .Y. bearing red KINGSTON U.C. 0 17 58 circular date stamp and matching CANADA in arc Estimated Value $2,000-2,500

Scott 5d, S.G . 27a

AN EXTREMELY RARE STAMP ON COVER; ONLY TWO IN THE DALEILJCHTENSTEJN AND THREE IN THE WARREN WILKINSON COLLECTIONS

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CANADA POSTAL HISTORY 1855 and 1857 Issues 1855 TEN PENCE BLUE PA YING TEN PENCE BRITISH PACKET RA TE TO ENGLAND From the Vincent Graves Greene Collection 603

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l0p blue , large margins all round , extremely fine, tied by four-ring cancel on envelope bearing QUEBEC JUL 14 1857 circular date stamp (rare origin) and 8dSTg handstamp, red London receiver on reverse Scott 7, S.G. 15 Estimated Value $1,500-2 ,000 Documentation : Willson/Firby "The Canadian Posted Letter Guide" (1996), color photo page I 2

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604

1857 HALFPENNY ROSE PA YING HALFPENNY PRINTED MA TIER RATE 604

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½p rose, good margins all round , very fine, tied by light grid cancel on blue printed circular (flap missing) bearing PORT HOPE 5 AUG 1858 circular date stamp receiver on reverse Scott 8, S.G. 17

Estimated Value $500-600

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CANADA POSTAL HISTORY 1859 Issue "CENTS" ISSUE ONE CENT ROSE PA YING ONE CENT PRINTED CIRCULAR RA TE 605

181

le rose, "Q" flaw Variety (Type I b), very fine and very rare, tied by six-ring cance l on printed circular to Peterboro and dated June 10 1864 Estimated Value $750-1 ,000

Scott 14 var., S.G. 30 var.

THERE ARE PERHAPS ONLY THREE KNOWN USAGES OF THIS VARIETY ON COVER OR PRINTED CIRCUI.AR.

FIVE CENT DOMESTIC LETTER RA TE 606 181 le rose, five copies, perforations cut , tied by circular grid cancels on envelope to Rockcliff bearing OTTA WA AP 3 66 circular date stamps , Pembroke and red Fort Williams transits on reverse Estimated Value $200-250

Scott 14, S.G. 30 PRETTY COVER

FIVE CENTS VERMILION PA YING FIVE CENT LOCAL RA TE 607

181

Sc vermi lion, fine, ROCK IN WATERFALL , Po sition 53 , State 9 , Flaw #60, tied by BROOKVILLE FE 20 68 circu lar date stamp on small enve lope bearing Montreal receiver on reverse Estimated Value $275- 300

Scott 15, S.G. 32

FIVE CENT SINGLE RA TE 608

181

Sc vermilion , fine, LOG IN WATERFALL , Position 50, State 3A, Flaw #29, also Flaws #39 , 48 and 108, tied by six-ring target cancel on envelope bearing NEW CARLISLE CASHE 18MR 1868 circular date stamp , Quebec receiver on rever se Estimated Value $400-500

Scott 15, S.G. 3 1

A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE VARIETY

TEN CENTS RED VIOLET , FIVE CENTS VERMILION PA YING FIVE CENT TRIPLE RA TE TWO CENT REGISTRY PAID IN CASH 609

181

10c red violet, Sc vermilion , both normal perforation stains from gum, fair , tied by ARNPRIOR

ru 26 67 circular date stamp on yellow enve lope bearing straight line REGISTERED , Carleton Place receiver on reverse Estimated Value $300--400

Scott 17, IS, S.G. 36, 32

ONLY TEN COVERS BEAR THIS COMBINATION

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10c black brown , Perforated 11¾, true color , fair, tied by four-ring " 19" target cancel on small envelope to Rochester , N .Y . bearing LONDO FE24 1860 Estimated Value $ 1,000-1 ,500

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TWELVE AND ONE-HALF CENTS YELLOW GREEN PA YING TWELVE ½ CENT CU ARD RA TE TO NEW BR UN SWICK 611

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I 2½c yellow green , very fine , tied by QUEBEC AU 2 65 duplex cancel on folded letter bearing straight -line "Too Late ", Wood stock N.B. transit and Fredericton receiver on rever se Estimated Value $600-800

Scott 18, S.G . 40

ONLY ONE COVER IS PURPORTEDLY KNOWN UTILIZING THE TWELVE ½ CENT TO NEW BRUNSWICK. THIS COVER WAS OBVIOUSLY FRANKED TO TRAVEL ON THE "AFRICA ", BUT MISSED THE SAILING. IT WAS THEN SENT OVERLAND. AN IMPRESSIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCARCE RATING

1864 TWO CENTS ROSE, FIVE CENTS VERMILION PAYING SEVEN CENT SINGLE RATE- REGISTERED 612

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1864 2c rose, 1859 Sc vermilion , both fair , tied by oval grid cancels on Regi tered envelope bearing Quebec originating circular date stamp , on reverse Melbourne tran sit and DRUMMONDVILLE DE 15 66 receiver Estimated Value $600-800

Scott 20, 15, S.G. 44 , 31

ONLY SEVEN COVERS BEAR THIS COMBINATION

LARGE QUEEN ISSUE 1868-76 THREE CE TS RED PA YING SIX CENT RA TE TO THE UNITED ST ATES 613

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3c red , PAIR , perforation s in, tied by light MEDINA AU 25 1868 circular date stamp and pen cancelled on slightly reduced yellow envelope to San Juan , California, Canadian C.W . transit on rever se Estimated Value $250-300

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Scott 27a, S.G. 59b

1897 JUBILEE ISSUE FIVE CENTS DEEP BLUE PA YING FIVE CENT UNIVERSAL POST AL UNION RA TE 615

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Scott 54, S.G. 128 VERY AITRACTNE

1897-98 MAPLE LEAF ISSUE TEN CENTS BROWN VIOLET PA YING SINGLE RATE - REGISTERED 616

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10c brown violet, tied by R in circle cancels on Toronto stamp dealer 's Regi stered envelope bearing WALKERTON MR(?) 04 receiver on reverse Estimated Value $300-350

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CONDITIONS OF SALE THE PLACING OF A BID SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS OF SALE 1.

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BIDDING Unless announced otherwise by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot, as numbered in the printed Catalogue . H.R. Harmer, Inc. (hereinafter "Harmers "), License #s 672829, 780870, as agent for the consignor or vendor, shall regulate the bidding and shall determine the manner in which the bidding shall be conducted .

Harmers reserves the right to withdraw any lot prior to sale (without liability to any potential purchaser or agent), to re-offer any withdrawn lot, to divide a lot or to group two or more lots belonging to the same consignor or vendor, and to refuse any bid believed not made in good faith.

The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall prevail. Should a dispute arise between bidders (including a dispute between a floor bidder and the auctioneer acting on behalf of a mail bidder, consignor or vendor), the auctioneer alone shall determ ine who is the successfu l bidder and whether to reoffer the lot in dispute . Should a dispute arise after the sale, the auctio,neer's sale records shall be conclus ive. On all lots sold , a commission of 15% on the hammer price Is payable by the buyer. (a) The auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of clients (and consignors or vendors) but shall not be liable for errors and omissions in executing instructions to bid, however received, and whether such errors or omissions be those of the bidder or agent or those of the auctioneer . (bl All lots are offered subject to a reserve price. The auctioneer may implement such reserve price. The auctioneer may implement such reserve price by bidding on behalf of the consignor vendor. (c) It may also be assumed that all consignors have been advanced monies against the sale of their stamps and Harmers therefore has a security interest over and above the normal auction commiss ion. (d) Purchases made by a consignor or vendor or his agent on his own lots shall be considered as a sale subject to commissions and sales tax as applicable . (e) Agents are responsible for all purchases made on behalf of their clients , unless other arrangements have been confirmed in writing prior to the auct ion .

PAYMENT FOR PURCHASES Payment for lots, including those on which opinions are desired (Condition of Sale 8), shall be as follows : (a) Floor Bidders. Payment of the purchase price, or such part there of as Harmers shall require, shall be made by the purchaser in such manner as Harmers may dete rmine. The name and address of the purchaser of each lot shall be given to the auctioneer immediately following the sale of such lot. (b) Mall Bidders. A successful mail bidder will be notified of lots purchased .

Before Harmers will send such lots, payment in full must be received by Harmers within three (3) business days of receipt of the aforesaid notification by the mail bidder . However , a purchaser known to Harmers , or who furnishes S<!tisfactoryreferences, may at Harmers option, have purchases delivered or forwarded for immediate payment (by a dollar draft on a U.S. bank in the case of overseas purchasers ). Mailed delivery will be to the address on the bid sheet and proof by Harmers of recej pt of a sending at the advised address shall constitute delivery. All charges for handling , delivery and insurance (obtained by Harmers on behalf of the purchaser ) shall be added to the purchase price ; a minimum charge of $1.00 will be made. Risk of loss in transit shall be on the purchaser . (c) Where an opinion of a generally recognized authority• is desired, the time for payment may be ex1endedin accord with and subject to Condition of Sale 8.

Title shall not pass to the purchaser until full payment has been received by Harmers as agents for the consignor or vendor. (a) Purchasers agree to pay for lots as specified in Condition of Sale 4 (or as the same may be modified by Condition of Sale 8), and no credit is ex1ended; a late payment charge of 2% for the first month and 2 112% for each succeeding month compounded shall be added if payment is not made in accordance with the aforesaid conditions . (b) In the event that a bidder shall fail to comply with these Conditions of Sale ("Non-Complying Bidder"), then , as to any lot with respect to which such failure to comply occurs , Harmers may, in its sole discret ion, re-offer such lot dur ing the same auction or at an auction at a later time, or by private treaty at such time as Harmers , in its sole discretion , deems appropriate and the Non-Complying Bidder shall be liable for the deficiency, if any, between the hammer price and the net proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser , whether at auction or by private treaty, as well as for all costs and expenses of both sales, all other charges due thereunder , including commissions with respect to both sales , whether payable to Harmers or to a third party and all incidental damages . It shall be in Harmers ' sole discretion to determine whether to re-offer the lot theretofore hammereddown to a Non-Complying Bidder at the same auction, or by private treaty in due course, or at a subsequent auction conducted by Harmers. In no event shall any surplus arising from the sale of a re-offered lot be payable to a Non-Complying Bidder. (c) A defaulting purchaser shall be deemed to have granted Harmers a security interest in property in Harmers possession owned by such purchaser .

Harmers shall have all of the rights afforded a secured party under the New York Uniform Commercial Code with respect to such property an may apply against such obligations all monies held or received by it for the account of, or due from Harmers to such purchaser. (d) If Harmers takes any legal steps to secure payment of a delinquent account , the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for all legal and other expenses incurred by Harmers to secure such payment , lnclu_ding but not limited to a reasonable allowance for attorneys ' fees. For purposes of this paragraph , the term legal steps shall be deemed to include any and all consultation by Harmers with its attorneys with respect to all matters arising out of a delinquent account.

•For UnitedStales stamps. the generallyrecognized authority , unless otherwise agreed, shall be the Philatelic Foundation of NewYork

EXHIBITION AND INSPECTION OF LOTS; QUALITY AND AUTHENTICITY 7. (a) On Premises Inspection and Postal Viewing. Ample opportunity is given for on premises inspection prior to the auction date , and, upon written request and at Harmers discretion, for inspection by postal viewing (all as detailed elsewhere in this Catalogue ). (b) Each lot is sold as genuine and correctly'described , based on individua l description as modified by any specific notations in this Catalogue , including but not restricted to the section entitled "Key to Catalogu ing". (c) Quality. Any lot which a purchaser considers to be incorrectly described may be returned to Harmers within two weeks of its receipt by such purchaser ("Returning Purchaser"), provided , however, that the same is received by Harmers wtthin four weeks of the date of the auction; however, Harmers may, in its discretion, refuse acceptance of such returned lot. If an opinion of a generally recognized authority is desired, the period of time within which a lot must be received by Harmers will be extended in acco rdance with Condition of Sale 8. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by reference to a generally recognized authority, and Harmers thereupon undertakes to re-offer the lot with a description identical to the description disputed , the Returning Purchaser shall be liable for the deficiency, if any, between the proceeds of the sale to the Returning Purchaser and the proceeds of a sale to a subsequent purchaser , as well as for all costs and expenses of the re-sale, including comm ission , and all incidenta l damages . Any lot, the descript ion of which is disputed , must be returned intact in the condition received by the purchaser. The following lots are not returnable except at the disci:etion of Harmers : (i) lots from purchasers who attended the exhibition of the lots; (ii) lots examined by postal viewers ; (iii) lots on account of their appearance , if they are illustrated in this Catalogue ; (iv) lots described as having repairs, defects or faults- for any reason ; (v) U.S. stamps (through 1918) for reasons of paper inclusions, (vi)no encapsulated stamps unless originally offered in this condition . (d) Authenticity. Any lot which is declared otherwise than genuine by a generally recognized authority is returnable , provided such lot is received by Harmers within four weeks of the date of the auction . Proof that a generally recognized authority declines to express an opinion is normally grounds for the return of a lot. (e) Expenses incurred in the submission and the return of a lot under Conditions of Sale 7-9 are not refunded .

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EXTENSION OFTfME (a) When an opinion from a generally recognized authority is not expected or available within four weeks from the date of the auction, the purchaser shall : (i) within seven days of receipt thereof submit the lot to one of the generally recognized authorities . (ii) notify Harmers , in writing (and preferably on the form supplied) , of such submission no later than four weeks from the date of the auction . Such notification shall be deemed given when received by Harmers and shall include the name and address of the authority to whom the lot has been submitted . (b) A prospective purchaser wishing to submit a lot to an authority not accepted by Harmers shall, prior to the date of the auction, request in wr iting permission for such submission and obtain confirmation of such request from Harmers . The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse a bid where the authority requested is not acceptable on any grounds , which grounds need not be disclosed by Harmers. · (c) Payment for lots upon which an extension of time is obta ined pursuant to this Condition of Sale 8 may be made in accord with Condition of Sale 4, subject to the following (paragraph d) and herein. (d) If a lot is certified by a generally recognized authority to be other than as described : (i) the sale (and the invoice with respect thereto , if outstanding) will be cancelled ; and, (ii) to the ex1ent set for th in Condition of Sale 9, payment of the expense of certification will be made to the purchaser .

EXPENSES OF CERTIFICATION Expenses of certification shall be borne by the purchaser except where a lot is certified other than as described and is returned to Harmers in accordance with Condition of Sale 8.

SALES TAX 10. Unless exempted by law, a purchaser shall pay New York State and local sales taxes, or any compensating use taxes of any other State.

APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION, ETC. 11. All matters arising out of this auction shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to the chois;e of law principles thereof.

12. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this auction shall be settled by arbitration in the City of New York, State of New York in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator or Arbitrators may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction.

13. The purchaser at this auction (a) consents and submits to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of New York and of the Courts of the United States for a judicial district within the territorial limits of the State of New York for all matters arising out of this auction sale , including , without limitation , any action or proceeding instituted for the enforcement of any right , remedy, obligation and liability arising under or by reason thereof ; and (b) consents and submits to the venue of such action or proceeding in the City and County of New York (or such judicial district of a Court of the United States as shall include the same) .

H. R. HARMER INC.

PRICE $1.00 (or by subscri ptio n)

3 EAST 28th STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10016

LIST OF PRICES REALIZED APRIL 26, 2001 BRITISH NORTH AMERICA POSTAL HISTORY

THE HENRY H. CONLAND COLLECTION OF NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES also British Columbia , New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island and Canada Rarities

Lot #505 $33,3 50.00

501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513

25000 2300 4500 1000 29000 4000 1600 5750 4250 3000 2500 1350 5000

514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526

4500 6250 7500 3750 2500 1600 1600 1200 1400 22000 12000 700 850

527 528 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540

1250 950 2400 26000 700 2000 3500 700 5000 7000 4500 1500 24000

OMITTED LOTNUMBERS LOTS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LIST WERE EITHER "SOLD ON THE FLOOR " WITH A CORRECTED DESCRIPTION , WITHDRAWN OR DID NOT RECE IVE A BID.

541 542 543 546 547 548 549 552 553 554 555 556 561

1800 300 2000 2100 2200 525 2200 260 300 180 200 3250 2600

562 567 569 570 571 573 574 576 577 578 579 580 581

2500 900 2100 2300 1500 1550 1400 1700 1600 1200 120 210 75

582 587 588 589 591 593 595 596 598 599 600 601 602

425 105 230 100 210 200 500 150 1500 425 500 1050 1700

603 605 607 608 610 611 612 615 616

2800 600 320 375 1300 750 600 200 250

TIED BIDS IF A LOT HAS BEEN SOLD AT YOUR BID AND YOU DID NOT RECEIVE IT, AN IDENTICAL BID WAS RECEIVED BEFORE YOURS. THE EARLIER YOUR BIDS ARE RECEIVED THE BETTER IS YOUR CHANCE OF SUCCESS .