Lot
256 
Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 15¢ scarlet, tied by "St. John's, Nfld. Sep 13, 1920" first day machine cancel on cover to North Dakota, United States, partial Sep. 25th arrival cds also ties stamp; reduced slightly at top and ink stain, F.-V.F., The Only Recorded First Day Cover. Scott Nos. 129. Newf. Spec. Nos. 120 $580.
Realized: $280
Lot
257 
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Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 35¢ red, complete setting of 25 showing partial lower bar variety on positions 14 (121b) and missing lower bar on position 15 (121c), position 24 is raised second "E" of "Three" (121a), F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 130, 130a, 130 var. Newf. Spec. Nos. 121, 121a, 121b, 121c $1,740+.
Eventually the position 15 partial lower bar would further deteriorate and be entirely missing.
Realized: $400
Lot
258 /
Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 35¢ red, complete setting of 25 showing partial lower bar variety on positions 14-15 (121b), position 24 is raised second "E" of "Three" (121a), Very Fine. Scott Nos. 130, 130 var. Newf. Spec. Nos. 121, 121a, 121b $1,010+.
Eventually the position 15 partial lower bar would further deteriorate and be entirely missing.
Realized: $170
Lot
259 /o
Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 35¢ red, "The Missing Three" error, four stamps comprising used position 16 with partial top bar (121 var.); position 18 with bottom portion of "THREE" visible (121e); position 19 with top portion of "THREE" visible (121d); and position 20 with lower position of NTS of "CENTS" visible; positions 18-19 with o.g., 20 no gum, F.-V.F. and rare group. Scott Nos. 130 var. Newf. Spec. Nos. 121 var., 121e, 121d, 121f $4,820+.
On a few blocks, an object came between the letterpress and stamps, resulting in varieties in the fourth row, positions 16, and 18-20 above. There are no copies of the THREE entirely missing - either the bottom is showing (18) or the top (19).
Realized: $1,050
Lot
260
Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 35¢ red, raised second "E" variety, tied by "St. John's, Nfld. Sep 16, 1920" machine cancel on cover to Modbury, England, Very Fine and scarce unlisted variety used on second-day cover. Newf. Spec. Nos. 121a $175. Scott Nos. 130 var. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $50
Lot
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Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 35¢ red, lower bar partial and omitted, o.g., top pair small h.r., bottom pair never hinged, block of four with top left stamp with partial bottom bar (121b) and top right stamp bottom bar omitted (121c), positions 14-15/19-20, exceedingly well centered with strong color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice. Newf. Spec. Nos. 121, 121b, 121c $560 as singles. Scott Nos. 130, 130 var., 130a $191+.
Realized: $120
Lot
262 o
Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 35¢ red, lower bar partial and omitted, o.g., top pair small h.r., bottom pair never hinged, used block of four with top left stamp with partial bottom bar (121b) and top right stamp bottom bar omitted (121c), positions 14-15/19-20, well centered, neat circular grid cancel at center, Very Fine and exceptionally rare used block, Only Recorded Used Block; with 1993 P.F. certificate. Newf. Spec. Nos. 121, 121b, 121c $760 as singles. Scott Nos. 130, 130 var., 130a $168+.
Realized: $250
Lot 263 P
Newfoundland, 1928, 15¢ black, die proof, proof paper, on 78x51mm card, F.-V.F. Newf. Spec. Nos. 148dp3 $500.Scott Nos. 156P Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $500
Lot
264
Newfoundland, 1929, Trial Surcharge on 6¢ slate, o.g., 3mm Type II surcharge, rich color, fresh and F.-V.F.; with 1973 R.P.S.L. certificate. Newf. Spec. Nos. TS12. Scott Nos. 160 var. $1,400.
Realized: $900
Lot
265
Newfoundland, 1929, Trial Surcharge on 6¢ slate, slightly glazed o.g., 5mm Type I surcharge, rich color, fresh and F.-V.F. Newf. Spec. Nos. TS11. Scott Nos. 160 var. $1,400.
Realized: $550