Widely regarded as the “crown jewel of Canadian philately,” the glorious 10-pence blue block is not only one of the most extraordinary showpieces in Canadian stamp collecting but also a premier lot in the fourth – and final – offering from the legendary Ron Brigham collection. According to New Brunswick’s Eastern Auctions, this stunning mint block, the largest known multiple in mint condition, remains in an exceptional state of preservation, as vibrant as the day it was printed more than 160 years ago in 1857. It is being offered as Lot 11 in the concluding instalment of Brigham’s Grand Prix Collection of the Province of Canada. “It is highly regarded as one of the most outstanding Canadian pieces in existence,” says Yohann Tanguay, Eastern Auctions’ chief describer. “It is one of my personal favourites from the Brigham collection – it simply dazzles when examined up close!” Continue reading →
Lot 11 presents the glorious 10-pence blue block, the largest known multiple in mint condition. The block is a centrepiece of the Brigham collection.
