Brixton-Chrome's Stamps of the World

For just $17.49 A very well centered and very fine OG example of the 50c blackish lilac Parliament Buildings in Victoria BC stamp from the 1935-37 Dated Die Issue. Printed on vertical wove paper with coarse horizontal mesh, and with smooth deep cream gum that has a satin sheen. Although not mentioned in Unitrade, this issue has at least 8 different paper and gum type combinations, and there are at least two shades of the blackish lilac. The paper varies according to the direction of the weave (horizontal versus vertical) and the direction and visibility of the mesh. The gum varies in colour and sheen. In my opinion these varieties are every bit as collectible as perforation and shade varieties on the other issues. The scans show the various gum and paper types in more detail, as well as the two main shades. Line perf. 12.0. Unitrade values a VF-75 OG single at $40. The stamp offered here grades VF-84 OG as follows: Margins/centering: 54/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10 We currently have two examples of this stamp in stock in this shade, on this type of paper, with this type of gum and in this grade. You will receive one of the stamps of your choice.

For just $29.99 A very well centered and very fine mint NH single of the 1c deep dull reddish lilac postage due stamp from the 1930-1933 Second Postage Due Issue, with jumbo margins. Vertical wove paper with no visible mesh and cream gum with a satin sheen. Unitrade values a VF-75 NH single at $40. However, examples that are this well centered with margins like this are scarce and worth more than the Unitrade price for VF. The stamp offered here grades VF-84-J NH as follows: Margins/centering: 54/70 (jumbo) Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10 Note any vertical or horizontal line shown in the scan is the edge of the acetate strip that the stamp was resting inside on the stockcard. We currently have two stamps in stock in this shade and grade. The auction this week is for the first one pictured.

For just $56.24 A very well centered and attractive used example of this value in the deep green shade, on Duckworth paper #2, measuring 0.002" thick. Unitrade values a VF-75 example at $130. The stamp offered here grades 78 as follows: Centering/margins: 40/60 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 8/10 Cancellation: 10/10

For just $17.49 10c green Windsor Castle 1935 Silver Jubilee issue First Day Cover to Detroit, Mich., USA. Sent from Windsor, ON on May 4, 1935. No cachet. The stamps are tied by crisp strikes of Windsor, ON CDS cancels. The cover offered here grades SUP-97 as follows: Intactness of the cover: 25/25 Paper freshness from the front: 25/25 Paper freshness from the back: 10/10 Condition of the paper and edges: 15/15 Appearance of the handwriting: 4/5 Clarity of the postal markings: 15/15 Condition of the stamps: 3/5 Unitrade lists a fine FDC with cachet for $25. This one has no cachet, but is superb rather than fine, and is priced accordingly.

For just $71.99 A very well centered and very fine NH example of the 20c brownish vermilion 1933 Regina Grain Exhibition Issue. Printed on vertical wove paper with no visible mesh, and with smooth deep cream gum that has a semi-gloss sheen. Line perf. 10.9 (listed as 11 in Unitrade). Unitrade values a VF-75 NH single at $120. The stamp offered here grades VF-82 NH as follows: Margins/centering: 54/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 8/10

For just $13.19 A very well centered and very fine OG LH example of the 2c deep green (yellow green in Unitrade), wet printing Admiral stamp on the so called "thin paper" from the 1911-1928 Admiral Issue. Printed on white vertical wove paper showing coarse vertical mesh, and measuring 0.0035" thick. So although Unitrade lists this paper as thin, it is actually not any thinner than the normal paper - it only appears so because of the extremely coarse weave and the dark green colour, which shows clearly through the back. The gum is smooth, shiny cream. Unitrade values a VF-75 OG single at $30. The stamp offered here grades 82 as follows: Centering/margins: 54/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 8/10

For just $137.49 A very fine jumbo margined used example of the 15c orange "Champlain's departure" stamp from the 1908 Quebec Tercentenary Issue. Printed on vertical wove paper showing coarse vertical mesh. Crisp "R" in oval registered and jumbo sized margins. Only 300,000 of this value were issued in 1908, and the percentage existing in this condition is likely less than 1%, or 3,000 stamps. 2016 Unitrade values a VF-75 used example at $250. However, an example like this with jumbo margins and light cancel is easily a $300 stamp. Signed by the Italian expert Sorani on the reverse. The stamp offered here grades 78-J as follows: Centering/margins: 44/60 (jumbo) Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10 Cancellation: 4/10

For just $7.49 1922 Search fee receipt franked with a single of the 10c olive green 1910-1930 law stamp (AL28). The stamp paid the 10 cent fee for the search. This is a nice as these very fragile documents come. The document offered here grades XF-91 as follows: Intactness of the document: 50/50 Paper freshness : 25/25 Condition of the paper and edges: 12/15 Appearance of the handwriting: 3/5 Condition of the stamps: 1/5 Van Dam lists the used stamp off-document at $1.50. However, he notes that all Alberta documents are scarce.

For just $54.99 A wonderfully attractive example of this seldom seen, second postal stationery envelope issued in 1860. Strong colour and excellent embossing that clearly shows all the detail of the Queen's profile and diadem. In addition, there is an unlisted inking flaw that has resulted in the "T" of "Ten| having no bottom foot, and the "E" of "Ten" having no crossbar. Unitrade values a normal fine envelope at $100. The grade of this envelope is F-72 as follows: Intactness of the cover: 25/25 Paper freshness from the front: 30/50 Paper freshness from the back: 2/10 Condition of the paper and edges: 15/15

For just $43.19 A very fine mint NH example of the scarce 20c deep dull green third issue Postal Scrip stamp, in the smaller 20 x 16 mm size. Line perf. 11.95, and printed on dull fluorescent vertical wove paper, with no clear mesh pattern. Van Dam values a F-65 mint NH single at $93.75. The stamp offered here grades 75 as follows: Centering/margins: 45/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10

For just $179.99 A well centered and very fine mint OG LH example of the 7c greenish bistre King Edward VII stamp from the 1903-1911 issue of the same name. Printed on vertical wove paper showing no visible mesh unless held up to a strong light source. The gum is smooth, satin and yellowish cream, and has the appearance of being "sponged on". This is characteristic of the gum on the late printings of the 1898-1902 Numeral issues, which suggests that it is an early printing from between 1903-1905 . Unitrade values a VF-75 OG example at $600. The example offered here grades 75 as follows: Centering/margins: 45/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10

For just $24.99 A well centered and very fine example of the Canada #518 1970 6c Multicolored Group Of Seven. Printed on high fluorescent paper with no concentration of fluorescent fibres. The stamp offered here grades 75/80 and is a ghost print with a doubled inscription. Unitrade does not list this ghost print, but similar varieties in other stamps that are more common typically sell for between $10 and $75, depending on scarcity. This is one of the scarcer ones as we have not seen it on this issue before.

For just $39.99 A very fine mint NH example of the 12c deep grey black Old Quebec Citadel stamp from the 1930-1935 Arch Issue. Vertical wove paper with fine vertical mesh and mottled coffee coloured gum with a glossy sheen. Unitrade values a VF-75 NH single at $100. The stamp offered here grades VF-75 NH as follows: Margins/centering: 45/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10 Note any vertical line shown in the scan is the edge of the acetate strip that the stamp was resting inside on the stockcard. We currently have three examples of this stamp in stock in this shade, paper type, gum type and grade. You will receive the first stamp pictured. .

For just $24.99 A well centered and very fine mint NH example of the 8c bright indigo King George V stamp from the 1928-1929 Scroll Issue. Vertical wove paper showing no visible mesh on the back. Unitrade values a VF-75 NH example at $50. The stamp offered here grades VF-80 NH as follows: Margins/centering: 50/70 Paper freshness: 5/5 Colour: 5/5 Impression: 5/5 Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10 We currently have three stamps in stock in this shade and grade. You will receive one of the pictured stamps of your choice.

For just $149.99 A well centered and fine used example of the 5c red perf. 14 surcharge on the 3d seal of the colony stamp, from 1867. Unitrade notes that fine centered examples of this stamp generally have margins that touch or cut the design to the same extent on all four sides. This example has the perforations just touching on the left and bottom sides, is clear on the top side, but cutting ever so slightly in on the right. So this is definitely fine for the issue. Nice unobtrusive numberal grid cancel on the right side leaves the remainder of the design clear. This is probably a #35 Victoria cancel, but it is difficult to be sure. Very difficult to find in this quality. Unitrade values a F-65 example at $300. The stamp offered here grades 70 as follows: Centering margins: 35/60 Paper freshness: 2/5 (minor soiling near the crown) Printing impression: 5/5 Colour: 3/5 (not as deep as I have seen on some) Absence of visible paper flaws: 5/5 Perforations: 10/10 Cancellation: 10/10

Featured in this week's auction. Selling to the highest bidder without a reserve!! Currently no bids! 1942 rectification of property transfer franked with singles of the perf 11 20c green, 50c brown, $1 olive green, $2 red brown 1912 registration (QR 19, QR21, QR22 & QR23) and 60c olive 1912 Law (QL61). The stamps pay the $3.70 registration fee that was applicable in 1942, as well as the 60c filing fee. A nice, on-document use of the 60c law stamp, along with the registration stamps. The document offered here grades XF-91 as follows: Intactness of the document: 50/50 Paper freshness : 20/25 Condition of the paper and edges: 15/15 Appearance of the handwriting: 4/5 Condition of the stamps: 2/5 Van Dam lists the used stamps off-document at $4.50.