‘Great opportunity’ for bidders in first Hobart sale
An 1853 cover franked with the finest known New Brunswick one-shilling heraldic stamp, in Extremely Fine condition, is expected to realize at least $15,000 as Lot 15 of the first Hobart Collection sale, which Eastern Auctions will offer on Feb. 21.
The first portion of the Hobart Collection, featuring New Brunswick and Nova Scotia proofs, stamps, and postal history, will cross the block on Feb. 21. The Maritime provinces issued 10 different designs between 1851, when they were still British colonies, and 1867, when they joined Canadian Confederation. The consignor has “methodically and carefully assembled” the... Continue reading →
