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Six-Pence Consort completes historic stamp trio
This trial colour plate proof block of the six-pence Prince Consort stamp from the Province of Canada Pence Issue was printed in lilac with vertical orange SPECIMEN overprints. The scarce block of 15 from the Brigham Estate Province of Canada Part IV sale realized $3,250 at Eastern Auctions on Oct. 4, 2024. (Image courtesy of Eastern Auctions)
The story of Canada’s first postage stamps is often told through two iconic issues, the Three-Penny Beaver and the rare Twelve-Pence Black. Yet a third stamp, issued alongside them on April 23, 1851, quietly completes the picture. The Six-Pence Consort, bearing a portrait of Prince Albert, played a crucial role in the postal system of... Continue reading →
The jewel of Canadian philately
At 52 pages, this is one of the largest issues published in years. The expanded edition features a special 32-page section dedicated to the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation, produced in collaboration with Greene Foundation volunteers and contributors. The section offers readers a rare inside look at the organization that has played a central... Continue reading →