1851, 3d Dark Blue. Huge margins all around including full sheet selvage at right, cancelled by oval grid cancel, on light pink cover to Bridgetown, reverse with Annapolis (9.23) origin cds, 1857 docketing at left and reduced from opening, Very Fine, ex-Mackie, Foxbridge. SG No. 3.
Scott No. 3; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 1851 3D BRIGHT BLUE SHEET MARGIN EXAMPLES KNOWN ON COVER, A...
Auction # 70 - The “Skywalk” Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
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Sep 23, 2016 America/Los_Angeles
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 70 - The “Skywalk” Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History
Friday Sep 23, 2016 15:00 America/Los_Angeles
Welcome to our September 23, 2016 Sale of the grand award winning “Skywalk” collection features all facets of Nova Scotia stamps and postal history showcased in a specialized sale of 427 lots held at the Sescal stamp show at the Los Angeles Airport. The extensive postal history includes origin, transit and incoming mail with Canada, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, St. Pierre et Miquelon, cross border mail with the United States, Bermuda and West Indies mail, Transatlantic mail, and more. Browse the entire sale at www.rumseyauctions.com. A limited number of printed catalogs are available.
Please note this sale takes place at the Sescal stamp show at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel in Catalina B on September 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM PST. Lots 1-427.
Presale Viewing is scheduled in our offices on Monday, September 19 (10am-5pm) and at the Sescal Exhibition (Plaza Ballroom) on Thursday, September 22 (10:00AM to 6:00 PM).
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Lot #76 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1851-1857 Pence Issue on Cover
Lot #77 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1851-1857 Pence Issue on Cover
1851, 3d Dark Blue. Large margins all around, tied by oval grid cancel on 1858 blue folded letter from Tusket to Liverpool, red Barrington (7.31.1858) origin backstamp and magenta "3" credit rating, a Very Fine use at the 3d single letter rate. SG No. 2.
Scott No. 3; Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #78 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1851-1857 Pence Issue on Cover
1851, 6d Yellow Green. Used with 3d dark blue (3), each with four margins, and tied by oval grid cancels on registered 1856 folded letter from acting postmaster J.D. Buskirk to Member of Parliament Cornelius White at Halifax complaining about his bad remuneration, endorsed "Registered Letter", Aylesford (4.5) origin backstamp, Halifax (4.8) arrival oval, Very Fine and choice, ex-Halifax, Mayer, Wilkinson. SG No. 5....
Lot #79 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1851-1857 Pence Issue on Cover
1851, 6d Yellow Green. Two singles of differing shades, one four margins and other large margins to touched, each tied by oval grid cancels on gray registered letter enclosing money, addressed to Liverpool, N.S., red "Yarmouth N.S., JU 15 1853" origin backstamp; right 6d light corner crease, Very Fine.
Scott No. 4; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
This cover was probably mailed by the sender with a single 6d...
Lot #80 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1851-1857 Pence Issue on Cover
1851, 6d Yellow Green, Bisected. Right half of diagonal bisect with large margins, tied by rimless oval grid cancel on cover to Bridgetown, reverse with Wilmot (8.6) origin and Bridgetown (8.6) arrival datestamps, 1856 docketing at left; trivial flap tear, Extremely Fine, with 1988 Calves (handstamp) and 2008 Eichele certificates. SG No. 5a.
Scott No. 4a; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A GEM DIAGONAL BISECT USE OF...
Lot #81 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1851-1857 Pence Issue on Cover
1857, 6d Dark Green. vertical pair, beautiful bold color and impression, neatly tied by two strikes of oval grid cancels on registered blue folded letter to Halifax, manuscript "Registered Letter" at top; reverse with Baddeck C.B. (4.20) origin cds and Halifax (4.28) arrival oval; no side flaps and refolded, Very Fine, ex-Bainbridge, Caspary, Jephcott, Kanai, Schneider, Mayer, Wilkinson, with 1985 B.P.A....
Lot #82 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 1¢-12¢ Cents Issue Complete. Exhibit balance including singles, a pair and blocks of four including 8Pii,iv se-tenant block of four, 8TCii block of four, 9TCi block of four, 10P block of four, 10TCii block of four, 12Pi,ii se-tenant block of four, 13Pi,ii se-tenant block of four, 13TC pair, etc, a Very Fine group. SG No. 9/17a.
Scott No. 8-13; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #83 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 1¢-2¢ and 8½¢-10¢ Mint Group. Group comprising two #8 blocks of four, one with left imprint selvage and other with top imprint selvage, #9 block of four with left imprint selvage, #11 top left corner block of sixteen with top and left imprint selvage, and #12 top row block of 20 showing four imprints.
Scott No. 8-9, 11-12; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #84 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 1¢ Black on Yellowish, Double "Kiss" Impression. Wide margins, deep intense color from second "kiss" impression on crisp white paper, o.g., hinge remnant, ex-Eldridge.
Scott No. 8 var.; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #85 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 1¢ Black on Yellowish. Block of five, tied by oval grid cancels on small piece, F.-V.F., used blocks are rare. SG No. 9.
Scott No. 8; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #86 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860, 2¢ Black, Die Proof on India. 32x52mm, die number "354" amended in pencil to "412" and "American Bank Note Co." imprint below; two tiny holes with one barely affecting design, otherwise Very Fine and rare, ex-Koh.
Scott No. 9P; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED 2¢ DIE PROOF IN BLACK ON INDIA IN PRIVATE HANDS.
Two examples of this 1860 2¢ Die Proof in Black surfaced in the American...
Lot #87 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 5¢ Blue, Plate Proof on India, Red "SPECIMEN." Overprints. Block of eight, mounted on card, top row with type A long overprints, bottom row with type B short thin overprints, margins all around, a Very Fine se-tenant multiple. Unitrade No. 10Pi, ii C$650 ($490).
Scott No. 10P var.; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #88 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 5¢ Blue. Horizontal pair with bottom "American Bank Note Co." imprint selvage, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine and attractive position multiple. SG No. 24.
Scott No. 10; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #89 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 8½¢ Black, Red "SPECIMEN." Overprints. Block of four, mounted on card, top row (pos. 3-4) with thin short overprint, bottom row (pos. 8-9) with thick short overprint, block of 4, Very Fine. Unitrade No. 11TCi, ii C$375 ($280).
Scott No. 11TC; Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #90 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 8½¢ Dark Green, Plate Proof on India. Bottom right corner block of 12 showing imprint at right and bottom, mounted on card; slight abrasion at top affects top right position, still exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. SG No. 14. Unitrade No. 11Pi C$1,200+ ($900).
Scott No. 11P; Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #91 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 10¢ Vermilion, Plate Proof on India. Block of 9, positions 21-23/31-33/41-43, large margins; couple small flaws including pinhole in pos. 42 and slight thin 21/31, fresh and Very Fine appearance. Unitrade No. 12P C$630 ($470).
Scott No. 12P; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #92 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860-63, 10¢ Black, Gold "SPECIMEN." Overprint. Block of four, margins all around, Very Fine and rare gold overprint, ex-Koh. Unitrade No. 12TCv C$1,600 ($1,200).
Scott No. 12TC; Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #93 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue
1860, 12½¢ Black, Die Proof on India. 40x50mm, with "American Bank Note Co." imprint and die stock number "94"; some India paper flaws at top, Fine.
Scott No. 13P; Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #94 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue on Cover
1860-63, 1¢ Black on Yellowish. Horizontal pair, manuscript cancelled on On Her Majesty's Service Adjt. Office military envelope to Leander Morse M.D., Surgeon of the 3rd Annapolis Regiment at Lawrencetown; left stamp faulty at top and some toning affecting stamps, Fine. SG No. 9.
Scott No. 8; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A VERY RARE 1860 ISSUE USE AT THE 2¢ SOLDIER'S LETTER RATE.
A cover from this...
Lot #95 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue on Cover
1860-63, 1¢-5¢ Cover Balance. Group of four covers comprising #8 used on circular from Halifax to Yarmouth at the 1¢ printed matter rate, #9 on cover to Wilmot, #9 on blue cover from Halifax to Windsor sent at the 2¢ county rate though outside of Halifax County and not taxed on arrival, and #10 on cover from Yarmouth to Lockes Island, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 8-10; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #96 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue on Cover
1860-63, 1¢ Black on Yellowish. Vertical pair, tied by two strikes of open oval grid cancels on cover to Big Loraine C.B., reverse with "Sydney C.B., AP 3 66" origin cds; some edge wear, F.-V.F., A scarce 2¢ County Rate within Cape Breton, ex-Siverts.
Scott No. 8; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #97 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue on Cover
1860-63, 1¢ Black on Yellowish + 2¢ Violet. Two singles of 2¢, all tied by oval grid cancels on cover to St. Peters on Cape Breton, reverse with "Halifax, Nova Scotia, AP 22 1865" origin cds and St. Peters C.B., AP 24 1865" arrival cds; some minor perf toning, F.-V.F., ex-Lichtenstein.
Scott No. 8 + 9 (2); Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #98 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue on Cover
1860-63, 1¢ Black on Yellowish. Top imprint selvage single tied by light strike of oval grid cancel on July 11th 1867 printed circular to Halifax; small spindle hole, Very Fine, with 2004 A.P.S. certificate.
Scott No. 8; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #99 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue on Cover
1860-63, 5¢ Blue. Rich color, tied by open oval grid cancel on blue cover to Bridgewater, Halifax (7.12.1866) origin backstamp and matching "More-To-Pay" straightline and "CTS / 7" due rating handstamp, partial Bridgewater (7.13) arrival backstamp; partial flap, Very Fine. SG No. 24.
Scott No. 10; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #100 - The "Skywalk" Collection of Nova Scotia Stamps and Postal History 1860-1863 Cents Issue on Cover
1860-63, 8½¢ Green on Yellowish. Well centered, rich color on bright paper, tied by oval grid cancel on blue folded letter to Sydney C.B., endorsed "pr Steamer"reverse with Halifax (11.29.1860) origin and North Sydney arrival cds; refolded, Extremely Fine, ex-Brouse (backstamp), W.S. Davy, Fairbanks. SG No. 14.
Scott No. 11; Estimate $2,500 - 3,500.
This was carried from Halifax to Cape Breton by the...
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