Lot 36
Newfoundland, 1920, 3¢ on 15¢ scarlet, block of 25, o.g., never hinged, position 24 showing raised "E" variety, bright and fresh, Very Fine. SG No. 146.Scott No. 129 $688+.
Realized: $400
Lot 37
Nova Scotia, 1851, 3d dark blue, bisected, two diagonal bisects forming whole stamp, tied by oval grid cancels on cover to Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, manuscript "Per Steamer Merlin " ship endorsement, reverse with "Halifax, Nova Scotia, Au 23, 1860" origin and receiving cds's; cover with some light soiling and partial backflap, otherwise Very Fine, an unusual and rare double bisect usage; with 1957 Friedl certificate. SG No. 2a.Scott No. 3a Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $950
Lot 38
Prince Edward Island, 1868, 4d black on yellowish, bisected diagonally, lower right portion of stamp showing a few additional scoring lines at bottom left, tied by barred oval handstamp on cover to Sturgeon, "Prince Edward Island, Ap 27, 70" cds, Very Fine and choice, a very scarce bisect usage. SG No. 16b.Scott No. 9c $2,250.
Realized: $850