THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 9,Perkins Bacon Trade Sample Sheet (1929 - First State), engraved, printed in yellowish green on thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.005") THE FULL UNSEVERED SHEET comprised of all nine values with denominations defaced and scar removed from the Four pence, similar traits on two pairs of Cape of Good Hope triangle "Hope Seated", four Chile "Columbus", one Ceylon "Chalon" and one Western Australia "Swan", faint wrinkles mentioned for the record. A glorious showpiece, VF

A SPECTACULAR PERKINS BACON PROOF SHEET OF EXHIBITION CALIBER, VERY RARELY ENCOUNTERED UNSEVERED.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1, Paper 6,(1919 - First Printing) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in green on thick soft white wove paper (0.0075" thick). A very rare set with undefaced denominations and unscarred 4 pence. The complete set of nine including both dies of the 3p. A beautiful set of this first printing with bright sharp impressions, VF and desirable

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 9,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in black on white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.004" to 0.0045" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. An exceptional set, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in brown on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick). The complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set and in pristine condition, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 1A, Paper 10,(1929 - defaced state) Trade Sample Die Proofs printed in blue on the scarcer thick yellowish wove paper (0.006" to 0.007" thick), the complete set of nine including both dies of 3p. A remarkable set in pristine condition, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate 6, Paper 13,(1929 - defaced) Trade Sample Proofs in black, carmine red, vermilion, blue green, brown and blue, all on stiff yellowish card (0.0085" to 0.0095" thick) with defacing marks in corners found only on this plate; also similar proof 1sh black on Paper 9 - thin white diagonal mesh wove paper (0.0045" thick). An impressive lot, VF-XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS Plate X,(1902 circa.) Perkins Bacon trade sample proofs that look very similar to issued 1857 or 1860 issue stamps, on yellowish wove paper (0.0035" thick), each with large margins. A striking group, VF

Expertization: each with 2004 Greene Foundation certificate (stating Minuse & Pratt 5P/9P, posthumous proof)

The paper is a cross between the thick white wove paper of 1857 and the medium wove paper at times found on the 1860 issue. See Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" handbook on page 102.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS The Herts Menu,(1906 - final defacement) Perkins Bacon trade sample proof, engraved, printed in bright green on very thin wove paper showing characteristic etched obliterating bar over "ONE SHILLING" at foot and defacing marks in top corner value tablets; noticeably scarcer than the other Herts menu sample proofs, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND TRADE SAMPLE PROOFS The Herts Philatelic Society,(1906 - defaced die) Trade Sample Proof taken from the menu for banquet held in 1906 with black paper adherence on back from the actual menu, engraved and printed in red on white glazed surface cardboard (0.01" thick), complete diamond shaped sinkage area, most appealing, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 1-9,A magnificent complete set of original Perkins Bacon plate proofs in blocks of four; engraved and printed in black on thin card. Details of the set are as follows:

1p Top margin (120 printed); ex. Violet Vanderboom (February 1992; Lot 72)

2p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printer's pencil notation "Septr 15th / 56" in lower margin (20 printed); ex. Ben Goodfellow (March 1947; Lot 251), Robert H. Pratt (October 1986; Lot 25)

3p Exceptionally fresh (80 printed)

4p Lower left corner margin block of six, the largest known multiple (20 printed)

5p Upper right corner margin (40 printed)

6p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin at top left (20 printed)

6½p Upper left corner margin, card thin at top left (20 printed)

8p Lower left corner margin, minor card thin and printer's penciled notation "Septr 24th / 56" in lower margin (20 printed) ex. Sidney Harris (Part II, April 1970; Lot 52)

1sh Upper right corner margin; printer's penciled notation "Rose inks for 1250 sheets in all" in right margin (20 printed) ex. Dale-Lichtenstein (Sale 2, November 1968; Lot 572)

In addition, each block originated from the famous Dr. Chan Chin Cheung Newfoundland Collection sold at Christie's in September 1995; being lots 22 to 30.

Unitrade catalogue value totals $46,400 as single proofs only.

ALL OF THESE BLOCKS ORIGINATE FROM A UNIQUE SHEET PRINTED FOR EACH DENOMINATION. EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN BLOCKS. A LENGTHY SEARCH FOR COMPARABLES INDICATES THAT ONE OTHER SET MAY BE POSSIBLE, ASSUMING THAT THEY HAVE NOT SINCE BEEN CUT INTO PAIRS OR SINGLES AND THAT ONE HAS THE PATIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THEM ONE AT A TIME.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 2,A Perkins Bacon "Abnormal" proof (1929) in black on yellowish wove paper (0.0045" thick) and measuring 63 x 70mm with full die sinkage, inconsequential corner crease upper right, characteristic guidelines in corners, plate scratch below "O" of "TWO" and some construction lines outside design at left which are the determining traits of this very scarce die proof, VF

Provenance: Ralph Hart, May 1977; Lot 619

A similar proof is illustrated in Robert Pratt "The Pence Issues of Newfoundland 1857-1866" on page 41.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 2i,A rare example of this sought-after classic stamp, ample margins and showing quite clearly the line through lower "2s" plate variety, trace of oxidation at top, ideal light grid cancellation; a challenging stamp, F-VF; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 3,Engraved Die Essay printed in black, stamp size (just along frame) on india paper, affixed to card. Displays the corrected lower left "3" (which is slanting in Die I) and other differences not present in the final die of the issued stamp including the lack of the outer delineation line surrounding the central vignette trefoil. A very rare initial die, not more than three exist according to R. Pratt, VF (Minuse & Pratt 3E-A)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt Newfoundland Pence Issues, Harmers of London, October 1986; Lot 8

We would like to point out that no actual die proof of the final die is known in private hands.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 4,A magnificent used example in flawless condition, just clear at top right to mostly oversized margins showing small portion of adjacent stamp at left, deep rich colour, sharp impression on pristine white paper and superb socked-on-nose barred grid cancellation. One of the most difficult stamps of Newfoundland to find in selected used condition, VF JUMBO; 1998 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES Sperati Reproduction 'B' (First State) die proof, pencil signed by him on front; BPA cachet with number on reverse, excellent reference.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 8,A very rare Engraved Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 29 x 35mm, unusually choice with large even margins; displaying the characteristic traits such as extension of guidelines at the four corners, also extension of the oval design into the "HT P" of "EIGHT PENCE", etc. A beautiful original Perkins Bacon die proof, ideal for a serious collection, XF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 285

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 8,A brilliant fresh mint sheet of twenty stamps, crease at lower right corner ending in a tear just touching stamp, tiny thin on position 4; nevertheless a beautiful sheet with nine stamps NEVER HINGED. Very few sheets remain intact, VF (Unitrade $19,000)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt, Harmers of London, October 1986, Lot 94
Dr. Chan Chin Cheung, Christie's, September 1995, Lot 63
Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, May 2006, Volume VII, Lot 302
St. Aylott, Eastern Auctions, August 2010, Lot 31

A RARE AND DESIRABLE SHEET - THE EIGHT-PENCE SCARLET VERMILION IS THE ONLY DENOMINATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND'S FIRST ISSUE THAT CAN STILL BE FOUND IN A FULL SHEET.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 9,Engraved Die Essay in black on india paper, negligible india thins along edge, displaying the distinctive vertical and horizontal parallel lines in all four triangular corners, these were replaced by flower ornaments on the approved die and issued stamps. A very rare essay; allegedly ONE OF ONLY THREE KNOWN, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 9,A sensational used single with enormous margins very uncharacteristic of this value, most that exist have little to no margins, displaying a well etched impression on pristine fresh paper, rich colour with light even oxidation, light unobtrusive barred cancellation. The largest margined example we have had the pleasure to offer, it has graced two of the greatest British North America collections of the 20th century; pencil signed by Enzo Diena, XF GEM

Expertization: 1979 Enzo Diena and 1997 Greene Foundation certificates

Provenance: Charles Lathrop Pack, Part 1, Harmer, Rooke & Co. December 1944; Lot 232 - aptly described as "Probably the finest existing copy."
Dale-Lichtenstein, Sale 7, H.R. Harmer, Inc., January 1970; Lot 25; where it brought US$3,700 hammer against a catalogue value then $1,400. Described "huge margins, beautiful rich impression, lightly pmkd. and superb in every respect. Probably as fine a 1sh as exists"
Henry Schneider Collection of British America, Siegel, October 1996; Lot 268

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11i,A nice unused single with excellent colour, large margined and showing part papermaker's watermark at foot, VF; 2013 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11A,A choice, fresh mint pair with large margins, lightly hinged in margin only, stamps are VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 11Aii,A very rare example of the Perkins, Bacon "CANCELLED" handstamp overprint in black, four margined and fresh, one of only three examples documented in the census (Peter Jaffé handbook), VF (SG 11 £11,000)

Expertization: 1979 RPS of London certificate

Provenance: British North America, Stanley Gibbons Auctions, October 1981; Lot 264
Peter Jaffé Collection, Spink, July 2006
Highlands Collection, Part III, June 2019; Lot 99

Ormond & Pearson Hill, sons of Sir Rowland - the inventor of the postage stamp, sent a request to J.B. Bacon in 1861 for specimens of stamps printed by the firm for friends who were collectors. The printer provided up to 6 examples (in a block when available) of all recent issues. However, the situation did not sit well with Penrose Julyan, the Agent General for the Crown Colonies, who took offense to not being advised. Since these postage stamps were supplied to respected gentlemen and were cancelled to avoid any possibility of defrauding the government, Perkins, Bacon saw no misconduct in supplying them. In October 1861 however, the printer was instructed to return to the Crown Agents all dies, rollers and plates in their possession. By late the following year Perkins, Bacon had lost most of their Colonial stamp printing contracts to their rivals, De La Rue & Co.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12A, 12Ai,A remarkable intact mint sheet of forty, bright colour and showing the papermaker's watermark visible on two stamps and lower margin; folded between fourth and fifth columns, five unwatermarked stamps are hinged, all others never hinged. Only a handful of 5p sheets (of any printing) survive, VF

The constant Re-entry plate variety is shown at Position 34 with visible marks in top left floral and below "Crown".

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12A,A fresh mint block with enormous margins, the lower pair is NH, VF+ VLH; 2018 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 12Aii,A fresh mint block with margin at top, beautiful colour; a scarce printing of the Five pence Heraldic, VF NH; 2010 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 13,A large margined used single with bright colour and ideally cancelled by light unobtrusive grid cancel at foot. Superior to most examples we have seen, VF+; 2012 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 15ii,A very attractive example of this rare and sought-after classic stamp, showing "EY" of the papermaker's watermark "STACEY WISE / 1858", light thinning, possessing four unusually large margins and ideally cancelled by light grids. Few exist in any condition, VF appearance (Unitrade cat. $18,000)

Expertization: 1989 Greene Foundation certificate

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 16,A remarkable unused example displaying the unmistakable colour of this very elusive printing, displaying deep colour and strong impression, balanced margins all around. A rare stamp on virtually on everyone's wish-list, VF

Expertization: 2008 Greene Foundation certificate

According to Robert H. Pratt, the leading authority on the subject, only four sheets were printed - an error of colour (total of 480 stamps). Only a small number survive.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 17,A superb mint pair with sheet margin at left and very large margins on other sides, deep colour. A very scarce multiple in choice condition, XF LH; ex. Vincent Graves Greene Collection (July 1975; Lot 552)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18,A fresh mint sheet of twenty stamps; light corner crease in top margin, a pristine VF NH sheet

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 18ii, 20, 21, 22, 23,Five different blocks of four with lower left corner margin (ex 1sh top margin), the 4p watermarked "CEY W / 1858" reading up over all four stamps, VF-XF NH; 6p with 1994 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 19b + variety,A fresh mint corner block of four in the distinctive dark rich shade, shows Re-entry (Position 34) on lower right stamp with marks in top left floral and near "Crown", hinged on bottom left stamp leaving others including the variety NH, VF (Cat. as normal stamps)

This plate variety is known on all printings of the Five pence Heraldic 1857 to 1862; however it is currently only listed on the 1857 first printing (Unitrade 5i).

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 20,A fresh mint sheet of twenty, nineteen stamps are NH; a nice sheet, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 20, 20ii,Mint sheet of twenty showing large portion of the papermaker's watermark (STA)CEY WISE / 1858 letters reading up on nine stamps, hint of oxidation on top row, light corner crease and faint hinging in selvedge only. Scarce sheet showing such large portion of the watermark, stamps VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 22i,A superb mint example with very large margins all around, showing nearly complete "ST" watermark letters of "STACEY WISE / 1858", XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND PENCE ISSUES 23,Mint sheet of twenty stamps, fresh, fold in top sheet margin clear of stamps, a scarce intact sheet, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES Large Die Essays by Perkins Bacon Co. engraver C. H. Jeens, oval engine-turned surrounding vignettes in black on india paper 60 x 45mm and 65 x 45mm respectively, both sunk on slightly larger card; minor ageing along edge visible from reverse only. An impressive lot that once graced the famous R. Pratt collection, VF (Minuse & Pratt 24E-A & 25E-Ab)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both display his "RP" monogram visible under UV on back.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in black on india paper 33 x 30mm sunk on larger than usual card 57 x 48mm, showing ABNC imprint below and die number "482" above design; couple minute tone spots of no importance, a rare and desirable die proof, VF; ex. Robert H. Pratt (private sale)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,“Goodall” Engraved Die Proof, printed in bluish green on india paper 35 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 36 x 37mm; shows ABNC imprint below design and die number "482" above. A desirable die proof in near issued colour, VF and rare

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV on reverse.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in dark yellowish brown on india paper 35 x 31mm, sunk on card 56 x 48mm; showing ABNC imprint at foot and die number "482" above design. A beautiful die proof in choice condition, rare, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24, 25, 28,Top row from a trade sample sheet displaying three se-tenant proofs - the 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, engraved, printed in an amazing bright, deep yellow colour on yellowish horizontal mesh paper (0.003" thick), with large portion of ornamental margin at top; diagonal crease to 12c, an extraordinary and visually striking proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt PB-Aa)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24, 25, 28,An exceptionally choice and visually striking sample sheet se-tenant strip of three proofs - 2c Codfish, 12c Queen Victoria and 5c Harp Seal, engraved, printed in a vibrant pink rose colour on white vertical mesh wove paper (0.003" thick), showing portion of ornamental lines at top. A rarely seen unsevered strip in choice condition, XF (Minuse & Pratt PB-Ab)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,A selection of seven different proofs including die proof stamp size in black; plate proofs in green on india and another on bluish india paper; four ABNC trade sample proofs in pale green on bond paper; and three gummed and perforated proofs in yellow brown, black on white wove and black on bluish chemical paper, last two pen cancelled by ABNC. Couple minor flaws; a very scarce group.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 24,ABNC trade sample proof engraved in black on vertical mesh wove paper, gummed and perforated, very scarce thus, VF OG

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,An extraordinary Engraved Progressive Die Proof of the vignette only, printed in black on india paper 118 x 82mm with full die sinkage with overlapping, untrimmed india on large card 130 x 108mm; on reverse slight foxing and pencil signed "C. Burt". In our opinion, one of the most impressive items related to the 1865-1897 Decimal era, an important and dazzling showpiece for anyone's exhibit collection, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25PX-B)

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale)
Gerald Wellburn, Sissons Sale 427, August 1983; Lot 473 - describing it as: "signed on reverse by the engraver C(harles) Burt believed to be unique."

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay in indigo on india paper 41 x 35mm, displaying nearly all the elements found on the issued stamp but reading "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" instead of "FIVE 5 FIVE" at top; couple negligible india thins. An impressive and very rare preliminary unissued die, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay in black on india paper 33 x 25mm, displaying nearly
all the elements found on the issued stamp except it reads "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" at top, trivial natural unevenness to india characteristic of this fragile paper. A fabulous Die Essay being the preliminary design with unadopted inscriptions, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Engraved Die Essay, stamp size, in green on india paper, just clear to small margins all around, displaying nearly all the elements found of the issued stamp except it reads "PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND" at top. A rare Die Essay and the first one we have seen in this colour, Fine (Minuse & Pratt 25E-C)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Superb "Goodall" die proof, engraved, printed in black - issued colour, on india paper 35 x 28mm sunk on card 56 x 44mm, with die number "487" above design. An extraordinary proof in all respects, especially desirable in the issued colour, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in brownish red on india paper 35 x 30mm sunk on card 56 x 44mm, showing die number "487" above design. An outstanding and highly desirable die proof, rare, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 33 x 27mm, sunk on large card 55 x 43mm, with die number "487" above design; handstamped number on back. A remarkable and desirable die proof, rare and VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,Selection of nine different trial colour plate proofs plus an issued colour, on india paper, plus another nine different ABNC trade sample proofs, eight of which are perforated and mostly gummed. Minor flaws to be expected in places, but remarkably hard to assemble such a comprehensive group.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25Piii + variety,A choice plate proof block of six in brown on card mounted india paper, colour of issue, full ABNC imprint at top centre, lower right proof has the listed Major Re-entry (Pos. 14; Unitrade 25i) with distinctive marks in NEWFOUNDLAND, very attractive, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 25,An exceptional mint single with superb centering amidst four unusually large margins, amazing fresh colour and full original gum. Without doubt the FINEST EXAMPLE we have seen of very challenging stamp, a true condition rarity, XF LH GEM

Expertization: 1993 PF certificate

Provenance: "Crossings", Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 43
L.J. Vowles Collection of Newfoundland, H.R. Harmer, January 1949; Lot 55

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 26,A spectacular mint example, remarkably well centered with impressive large margins, the entire ABNC imprint ideally captured in at top, excellent colour and sharp impression on fresh paper, original gum somewhat disturbed from hinging. Superior to the majority of examples we have seen in the past; XF OG JUMBO; 1968 BPA cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 26 variety,A selected used example, very well centered for this notoriously difficult stamp, light grid cancellation clear from characteristic traits of Strong Re-entry (Position 34) with distinctive marks in "DLAND" of "NEWFOUNDLAND"; a nice stamp, VF+

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Die Essay, engraved, printed in dark yellow brown on india paper 29 x 45mm with unadopted "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels, ABNC imprint captured at foot, minute india thin at top, a visually striking essay in well-above average condition, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Large Die Essay, engraved, printed in dull blue on india paper 30 x 35mm, with unadopted "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels; minute spot below "TW". A rare and striking die essay in excellent shape, much nicer than most (in any colour) that exist, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Large Engraved Die Essays in green and in orange red, displaying "CANADA RECEIPT" in top and "TWO CENTS" in lower panels, on india paper 36 x 51mm and 33 x 42mm respectively, former with imprint at foot; both with india thinning, crease on former. Despite the imperfections, these are rare in any condition; subsequently reworked by ABNC in stages, ultimately producing the issued Newfoundland "TEN CENTS" stamp.

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), both show "RP" monogram visible under UV lamp.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A spectacular engraved Die Essay in brownish orange, on india paper die sunk on larger card 37 x 44mm, without top label, superb and extremely rare, XF (Minuse & Pratt 24E-B)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Small Die Essay, engraved, printed in green with unadopted denomination "FIVE CENTS" in lower panel india paper 24 x 31mm. Visually striking, rarely seen in any colour, VF (Minuse & Pratt 25E-Bb)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Die Essay in deep black and Die Proof in black, both on card mounted india paper 25 x 31-32mm; the essay shows the unadopted denomination "FIVE CENTS" in lower panel, archival adhesive marks on back and slight toning; the die proof in the issued colour and in choice condition. An appealing duo, VF; essay backstamped "RP" (Robert H. Pratt) monogram visible under UV lamp. (Minuse & Pratt 25E-Bb, 27P2)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in black, issued colour on india paper 29 x 34mm, sunk on card 34 x 48mm; showing ABNC imprint at foot and die number "286" above design. A very attractive die proof in the issued colour, rare, XF; ex. Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV lamp.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Die Proof, engraved, printed in brownish red on india paper 28 x 35mm sunk on card 46 x 56mm; light impression of ABNC imprint at foot and die number "286" above design. Outstanding in all respects, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 28 x 31mm, sunk on card 46 x 56mm; shows light impression of ABNC imprint below and die number "286" above design. Very attractive die proof, superb in all respects, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,A striking group overall in nice condition, consisting of two rarely seen Engraved 5c Die Essays in brown on india and in dark green on india affixed to non-contemporary card; a 10c die proof stamp size in blue from engraver's sample book; two plate proofs in issued colour, one on card with imprint at foot; and also seven different ABNC trade sample proofs, three of which are gummed and perforated, one pen cancelled by ABNC. Very seldom seen items.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Lower right margin plate proof block of twelve (4x3) in the issued colour on india paper; showing two full ABNC imprints, Re-entry (Position 80; Trimble Re-entry No. 2) visible on top right proof with doubling of lower right corner scroll ornament, VF (Unitrade 27P + variety; cat. as normal proofs)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,Right margin plate proof block of eighteen (6x3), colour of issue, on card mounted india paper, full ABNC imprint at upper right, VF (Unitrade 27Pi; cat. as single proofs)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 27,An outstanding mint example, well centered within uncharacteristically wide margins, displaying radiant colour on bright fresh paper, full original gum NEVER HINGED. A wonderful stamp virtually impossible to improve upon, XF NH GEM; 2009 Sergio Sismondo certificate (Graded XF-Superb 95 OGnh)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in black on india paper 26 x 29mm, die sunk on larger card 34 x 54mm; showing light impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. An extraordinary proof and superb in all respects, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 26 x 29mm, sunk on card 35 x 40mm; showing light impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. A rare and striking coloured die proof, VF+

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), "RP" monogram visible under UV.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in brownish red on india paper 30 x 30mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 52mm, shows albino die number "292" at bottom centre. Superb in all respects and most attractive, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark yellow brown on india paper 29 x 30mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 51mm; showing albino impression of die number "292" at bottom centre. A fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 30 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 34 x 39mm; die number "292" visible at bottom centre. In pristine condition, rare, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 28,A selection of six different proofs: plate proofs in red brown, orange and claret (minor thin), three ABNC trade sample proofs in two shades of green, one with albino impression of scroll ornaments at top and one in blue, perforated and gummed, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 29,A very well centered mint example, deep colour with full pristine original gum; VF+ NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 35 x 34mm, sunk on larger card 41 x 53mm, die number "489" visible above design. A desirable proof, rare, VF; ex. "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 50)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 34 x 33mm, sunk on large card 45 x 56mm; die number "489" above design. In immaculate condition, rarely seen especially in such choice quality, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), "RP" monogram visible under UV.
Ralph Hart, May 1977; Lot 780

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof printed in dark yellow brown on india paper 35 x 33mm sunk on larger card than normally seen 44 x 56mm; die number "489" at top centre. An impressive die proof, rare, VF+

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in brownish red on india paper 34 x 35mm, slight india thin at top, showing die number "489" above; a rare proof, VF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 67)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,A selection of ten different proofs, includes plate proofs in orange (2; one with SPECIMEN overprint), yellow orange, violet, an ABNC trade sample proof in bright green and five different coloured, perforated proofs, three of which are gummed and two ink cancelled by ABNC. An appealing and scarce grouping.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30P,An upper right corner margin plate proof block of ten in issued colour on card mounted india paper, ABNC imprint at right, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30P + variety,Plate proof block of four in orange, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper, showing the Major Re-entry (Pos. 18) on lower left proof with doubling below first "N" in "NEWFOUNDLAND" and to the right of left "13" value ornament, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 30,An impressive mint single, very well centered within large margins, deep colour, full pristine original gum, without question one of the very finest mint examples one can hope to find and very scarce in such premium quality, XF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,Superb "Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 30 x 29mm, die sunk on larger card 35 x 50mm; showing die number "293" at bottom centre. A gorgeous die proof in pristine condition, rare, XF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 332
Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof, printed in brownish red on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on card 35 x 47mm; shows albino impression of die number "293" at bottom centre. A beautiful coloured die proof, VF and rare

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark yellowish brown on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on larger card 35 x 43mm; light impression of die number "293" at bottom centre. A beautiful die proof, rare and appealing, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 30 x 30mm, sunk on larger card 36 x 53mm; shows albino die number "293" at bottom centre; light indent at top, a very appealing coloured die proof, VF and rare

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his invisible ink "RP" monogram can be seen under UV lamp.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 31i,An impressive mint example, unusually well centered for the issue, radiant colour and showing the elusive MAJOR RE-ENTRY (Pos. 9), light natural bend, full original gum. We doubt another example of this variety exists in such superior quality, VF+ NH JUMBO

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,National Bank Note Company Large Die Proof in blackish violet grey on india paper 50 x 60mm, die sunk on card measuring 69 x 81mm; "NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. N.Y." imprint below design, Newfoundland's only stamp engraved and printed by this company. A very rare and fabulous exhibition-worthy item, VF+

Provenance: St. Aylott Collection, Eastern Auctions, August 2010; Lot 91
Neville Clifford-Jones, Christie's, March 1993; Lot 1085
Gerald Wellburn, Sissons Sale 427, August 1983; Lot 514

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32,An impressive lot of twelve different coloured plate proofs on india (one on card), plus another five different perforated and gummed proofs. The odd flaw, but overall nice condition for this beautiful and challenging assembly.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32P, 32TCii, vi, vii, viii, ix,Selection of trial colour plate proof blocks on india paper - in red, yellow orange, blue green and blue and on card mounted india paper in black. Also plate proof blocks in two shades of violet. Blocks on india paper show minor translucent mounting spots on top pairs, a very scarce group, VF. (Unitrade cat. $2,840)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 30 x 31mm, die sunk on unusually large size card 45 x 57mm, displaying albino die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design; negligible spot at right on card; an outstanding, rare and visually striking proof, VF+; ex. "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 64)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black in choice condition, on india paper 29 x 30mm die sunk on slightly larger card 29 x 40mm; light impression of die number "386" and ABNC imprint below design, superb, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" engraved die proof in dark red on india paper 29 x 31mm, sunk on larger card 44 x 54mm, albino die number "386" and ABNC imprint below. Most "Goodall" proofs of this stamp are trimmed to smaller size; rare and appealing, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dull greenish blue on india paper 26 x 35mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 28 x 41mm, shows light impression of die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design; a beautiful and choice proof, XF and rare

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 27 x 32mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 27 x 41mm; shows light impression of die "386" number and ABNC imprint below design, a superb example of this seldom encountered proof, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 32A,Lot of nine items with a small die proof in black, slight edge ageing, eight plate proofs on india (one on card), india flaws on couple. A scarce and appealing group.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 29 x 33mm die sunk on unusually larger card 40 x 56mm, die number "386" above design. Outstanding in all respects and very rare thus, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 97), "Zurich" (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 69)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark red on india paper 30 x 33mm die sunk on unusually large card 43 x 55mm; showing die number "386" above design. A remarkable die proof, VF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 98), "Zurich" Collection (Second Portion, October 1991; Lot 68)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in bluish green on india paper 29 x 34mm, die sunk on slightly larger card 31 x 38mm, shows die number "386A" above design. An outstanding example of this rare proof, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 33TCvii + variety,Trial colour plate proofs in green on gummed paper - two vertical strips of ten, two strips of five, a strip of three and a pair, faults on a few. One of the vertical strips shows "Tumbling Stones" (Position 11) plate variety; a very scarce large assembly of these unusual proofs, Fine

All of these proofs once graced the famous Robert H. Pratt collection (private sale), described as "plate proofs for a display by the American Bank Note Co. on stamp paper"

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 34,A magnificent mint example of this notoriously difficult stamp, very well centered with brilliant post office fresh colour on pristine paper, intact perforations and full white shiny original gum, NEVER HINGED. A superb stamp that is, from our past experience, a true condition rarity, XF NH GEM

Expertization: 2005 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: "Crossings" Collection, Eastern Auctions, January 2010; Lot 61

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in black on india paper 28 x 35mm, die sunk on unusually large card 43 x 56mm, die number "386" above design. A superb and very rare die proof with great eye-appeal, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 114)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in brown on india paper 29 x 33mm die sunk on unusually large size card 44 x 56mm, die number "386" above design, an outstanding proof, XF; ex. Earle Palmer (August 1980; Lot 115)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in dark red on india paper 29 x 30mm, die sunk on large card 44 x 56mm, small die number "386" above design. A very rare die proof, superb, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 35,"Goodall" Engraved Die Proof in greenish blue on india paper 29 x 30mm, sunk on slightly larger card 31 x 36mm, showing die "386" number above design. A rare and appealing die proof, XF

Provenance: Robert H. Pratt (private sale), his "RP" monogram is visible under UV.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 37,A remarkable mint example of this elusive stamp, very well centered for the issue with sharp impression on fresh wove paper, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. A most difficult stamp to obtain in such quality and grossly under-catalogued, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 38,A superior quality mint example, extremely well centered with luxuriant colour and sharp impression on pristine fresh paper, full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. An outstanding stamp in all respects, XF NH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 39,A spectacular mint example of this difficult stamp, as fresh as the day it was printed, very well centered with post office fresh colour, clear impression on bright white paper, full unblemished original gum, NEVER HINGED. A superb stamp in all respects, XF NH GEM; 2010 Greene Foundation certificate

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 40,An exceptional mint single, precisely centered with remarkable large margins, superb post office fresh colour on pristine fresh paper and full immaculate original gum, NEVER HINGED. Certainly among the very best mint examples that can possibly exist, XF NH GEM; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 45a,A very attractive, brilliant fresh mint block, unusually well centered and with full pristine original gum; a gorgeous block in a distinctive shade, VF+ NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 48a,Imperforate pair with large even margins all around, ungummed as normally seen, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 49b,A premium mint example of this challenging stamp, extremely well centered with rich colour on fresh paper, full unblemished original gum, XF NH; 2007 Greene Foundation cert. (margin at left has since been removed) ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 77)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 1882 (November 2) Small envelope to Strathborne, Inverness County, Cape Breton (Canada), bearing a most unusual combination of a 2c green rouletted and a 3c pale blue (oxidized) tied by light mute grid cancels, envelope with light soiling and somewhat reduced at right, partial dispatch on reverse with St. John's NO 1 and Halifax NO 5 82 transit backstamps. A very rare franking - of the three such combinations recorded in Sammy Whaley census, this cover is the only one paying the 5c UPU letter rate to Canada, Fine (Unitrade 38, 49a)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 1896 (February 18) Cover bearing 2c red orange Codfish pair and single, 3c violet brown and ½c Newfoundland Dog in black and in orange red, tied by clear grid cancels, light oval Registered St. John's 18 FE 96, mailed to USA with neat Boston transit and Brooklyn receiver backstamps; pays the 5c UPU letter rate, plus 5c registration fee, VF (Unitrade 48, 52, 57, 58)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 55,An extremely well centered mint example, great colour and full pristine original gum, XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 57,A centered mint example of this difficult stamp, brilliant fresh colour and full unblemished original gum, seldom seen this nice, VF+ NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 59,A well centered mint plate block of six, full British American Bank Note Co. Montreal plate imprint in top margin, fresh and choice, hinged in selvedge only leaving all six stamps VF NH, a scarce plate block (Cat. as six singles)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND DECIMAL ISSUES 60e,A remarkable mint block with deep rich colour, imperforate horizontally in error; insignificant gum skips on right pair, VF OG, a rarely offered multiple

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,Complete set of plate proof blocks of four on card mounted india paper, all from the upper left corner position, most appealing and in choice condition, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,A fresh, unusually well centered mint set of fourteen with post office bright colours, each with diagonal SPECIMEN overprint in red, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 61-74,An unusually nice mint set of fourteen, all very well centered with bright fresh colours, 10c LH, others VF-XF NH; a difficult set to assemble in such premium condition.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 74E-2,A choice, fresh mint single with doubled three-line "TWO / 2 / CENTS" trial surcharge in red, well centered within large margins, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 75,Type A (SG Type 36) surcharge in black and additionally in red, unused, centered low as usual, Fine; 1938 RPS of London and 1996 Greene Foundation certificates (SG Type 36 £1,000)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1897 (October 29) On Her Majesty's Service Finance Department, St. John's official envelope with embossed Coat of Arms on backflap, bearing 2c Cabot and all three types of the 1c on 3c provisional surcharge in a lower right corner margin vertical pair with Type A at top, Type B with portion of BABN imprint in margin, all tied by circular mute grid cancels and oval Registered St. John's 29 OC 97 CDS, cover fold away from stamps and markings. Addressed to Conception Bay and redirected to Bonavista Bay, oval "R" registration handstamp and instructional markings REGISTERED and "TOO-LATE" are shown; on reverse Railway T.P.O. and two other partially legible transits. A rare and striking combination franking, few covers exist showing all three surcharge types, VF (Unitrade 62, 75-77) ex. Sidney Harris (Part I, October 1968; Lot 521)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 77,A remarkable corner margin mint single, the sought-after Type III surcharge, superbly centered with large margins, brilliant colour on bright fresh paper, naturally short gummed at right but NEVER HINGED. An eye-arresting example featuring superior attributes to most examples we have offered, XF NH; clear 2014 Greene Foundation cert. for a corner block from which this single originates.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-85,The Original set of six Large Die Proofs, printed in the issued colours on india paper and die sunk on full-size cards measuring 150-152 x 227-230mm, each with die number below design. In pristine condition, immensely rare and a perfect cornerstone for an exhibit of this popular issue, VF-XF

The ½c, 4c & 5c have printer's penciled control numbers "26282", "26285" and "26283" respectively at lower right.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A fabulous complete set of seven American Bank Note Co. Engraved Die Proofs, all printed in black on india paper, respective original die numbers (small size) etched out by engraver with new larger size die numbers (printer's number) engraved above; mounted on individual archival card, minor mounting marks. A UNIQUE set of Die Proofs from the printer's reference book, a wonderful showpiece set, VF

Another trimmed set of die proofs in black is known, however, the original die numbers are not etched out.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78P-85P, 84Pi,The original set of six in plate proofs in blocks of four on card mounted india paper; also includes a 4c slate violet shade block; 4c violet with tiny scissor cut between bottom pair, a choice set of proofs seldom seen in blocks, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,The complete set of forty-seven stamps, each with ABNC security punch and specimen overprint (various types and colours). All known printing orders are represented with shades, papers and gums used from 1897 and 1910. Generally only one sheet of each printing order was prepared, F-VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78-86,A premium mint set, each stamp with superb centering, post office fresh colour and full pristine original gum, XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 78a,A very large margined imperforate pair with sheet margin at left, tied to piece by double ring Post Office / St. John's East NF DE 16 1900 postmark, unusual and rarely seen, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Undated envelope (with unsealed backflap) endorsed "circular" and bearing a vertical pair of ½c Royal Family tied by clear St. John's roller cancel; pays the 1c circular rate to Germany, light creasing at foot, no backstamp. A very scarce foreign destination, non-letter mail rate combination, F-VF (Unitrade 78)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 80b,A beautiful, fresh mint block of four imperforate horizontally, well centered for this elusive perforation error, full original gum relatively lightly hinged, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 83a,An unusually well centered mint vertical pair imperforate horizontally in error, sheet margin at top, VF+ VLH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84,Trial Colour Die Proof in deep green on india paper 46 x 48mm, die number "C-502" below design, tiny wrinkle at left; an exceedingly rare proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84,Progressive Die Proofs of the central portrait in black and in red brown, both die sunk on india paper (95 x 116mm and 101 x 111mm respectively) and showing full die sinkage; slight india thinning as often seen on this fragile paper. A very impressive and exceedingly rare duo, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 84a,A remarkably large margined imperforate pair, sheet margin at top and portion of adjacent stamp at right, bright colour, ungummed as often seen, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,An exceptional full set of ENGRAVED LARGE DIE PROOFS printed on thick wove paper, five denominations with additional engraver's guidelines, the 8c and 10c show a portion of the papermaker's three-line "MONCKTON / BASTED MILLS / KENT watermark. An exceedingly rare set - perhaps one other may exist in private hands, VF (Unitrade 87-97)

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 448

The 6c Lord Bacon is Type II. The 9 cent and 10 cent have lightly etched "4903" and "4925" reverse numbers respectively at the upper right edge of the proof.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-95,An exceptional complete set of nine Whitehead & Morris sheetlets of four (the 12c & 15c do not exist in this format). ALL PRINTED IN BLUE on stamp paper with full original gum, NEVER HINGED, light diagonal crease on one cent. As far as we know (and according to Robert H. Pratt) this is THE ONLY ASSEMBLED SET OF SHEETLETS PRINTED IN THE SAME COLOUR. A glorious set, VF NH (Unitrade cat. $13,500)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,The set of eleven (6c is Type II) affixed on ledger pieces, each stamp with Ultramar handstamp specimen (from Portuguese Colony in India, Goa). As UPU samples distributed to UPU members and handstamped locally to demonetize them; four stamps with surface faults, a very rare (if not unique) John Guy specimen set, F-VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,Complete set affixed to Dignitary Presentation Card 297 x 243mm, multi-coloured Flags and gold framing, inscribed "Compliments of the Government of Newfoundland" signed by Colonial Secretary and Prime Minister, in excellent condition with fresh colours, VF and scarce (Walsh DPC2a)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87-97,A remarkably choice mint set of twelve including both 6c types, displaying post office fresh colours and full pristine white original gum, VF-XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (October 6) Clean cover bearing the set of eleven (6c is Type II) tied by light oval "R" handstamps in violet, same-ink double oval Registration Branch / Post Office St. John's, N.F. datestamp at foot, mailed to England with characteristic British crayon mark denoting registration, Liverpool, Newcastle and North Shields OC 16 transit backstamps; VF and attractive (Unitrade 87-97)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES Two matching "W.J. Wilson" envelopes mailed registered from St. John's, one franked with 1c to 5c and second franked with 8c to 15c, lithographed issue, former tied by grid cancels, and latter tied by oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, small portion of backflap missing; both with double ring St. John's OCT 20 1910 and MAR 2 1911 CDS with transit and arrival backstamps. An appealing pair of covers, VF (Unitrade 87/97)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (August 30) Blue envelope bearing a complete set of eleven (6c is Type I) all tied by oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, same-ink double ring St. John's AUG 30 1910 CDS, addressed to London with oval registered Liverpool 9 SP 10 and similar Paddington receiver backstamp, surface abrasion on front, vertical cover folds affect three stamps, nevertheless a very scarce complete set on cover mailed during first month of issue, Fine (Unitrade 87-97)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87c,A nicely centered mint horizontal pair imperforate vertically between, bright and fresh with full original gum, scarce this nice, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87d,A well centered mint hinged pair imperforate horizontally between, deep colour, VF H

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 87e,A well centered used pair imperforate vertically between, tiny thin spot at top right, partly legible St. John's JA 19 11 postmarks, very scarce in used condition, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 88c,A corner margin block of ten with "jubilee" line at foot, believed to be THE LARGEST EXISTING MULTIPLE of the very scarce and sought-after perforation gauge, centered to left as most are, full original gum strengthened by small hinges along a few split perfs, the four lower left stamps NEVER HINGED. An important showpiece of the John Guy issue, Fine; 2007 BPA certificate

Provenance: Vestey Collection, Spink, October 2010, Lot 364

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 88c,A fresh mint single of the elusive perforation, centered a bit to left as usual, brilliant fresh colour, full original gum, barest trace of hinging, F-VF VLH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 89,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 66mm; engraver's etched marks surrounding design characteristic of this value, a very rare proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1910 (October 19) A remarkably fresh On His Majesty's Service Department of Agriculture and Mines, St. John's Newfoundland official mourning envelope (King Edward VII died in May) with embossed Coat of Arms on back, addressed to Exploits Harbour bearing a 3c brown olive tied by grid cancel, St. John's East split ring datestamp below and oval "R" registration handstamp at left; Deputy Minister's handstamp signature at lower left for free postage privilege but the inland registration fee of 3c had to be paid. A highly unusual franking and rate combination, VF and choice (Unitrade 89)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1913 (August 2) Newfoundland Postal Telegraphs imprint stationery envelope bearing a vertical bisect of the 4c dull violet paying the 2 cent rate to the US, neatly tied by Searston split ring dispatch, second clear strike at left. The first such bisect we recall seeing and no doubt very rare, VF (Unitrade 90 variety)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 90i, 92ii,Two bright fresh mint singles, each imperforate vertically between sheet margin and stamp, very elusive, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 91,Engraved Trial Colour Proof in black on yellow glossy surfaced paper, guidelines visible at foot; highly unusual and the first such proof we recall seeing, no doubt very rare, VF (Minuse & Pratt 91TC5a)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper 0.0055" thick measuring 45 x 66mm; with "Z" of COLONIZATION in correct position. A very rare proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92,A superb mint block of four of this scarcer type, well centered with brilliant fresh colour and full immaculate original gum, XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92ii,A corner margin mint pair imperforate vertically between left margin and stamps, mild bend in left margin and very lightly hinged in top margin only, otherwise VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, iii,A spectacular mint imperforate plate proof block of twenty on thicker paper displaying left portion of papermaker's three-line watermark "WHITEHEA(D MORRIS & C LTD) / LO(NDON) / SOUTH AF(RICA & EGYPT)" running through six stamps in lower two rows, also "C LTD" from a second watermark appears at top right, insignificant toning on a couple. A glorious showpiece of the utmost rarity, VF NH

Reportedly only two imperforate sheets were printed. This is one the two largest multiples we are aware of - the other was sold in Part One of the AFAB collection (March 2022; Lot 154).

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, iii,Top right corner margin imperforate plate proof block of eight on thicker paper showing papermaker's watermark "EGYPT" of three-line WHITEHEAD MORRIS & C LTD / LONDON / SOUTH AFRICA & EGYPT, reading up along second column. Position 10 & 17 shows the "WF" joined varieties, full original gum. An impressive positional block, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A, 92Ai,A very well centered mint block, the lower left stamp shows the "WF" joined and the distinctive deformed "L" in "NEWFOUNDLAND" (Position 17), scarce, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92Ai,A corner mint single showing the "WF" joined variety (Position 10), small hinge remnants in margin only, the stamp precisely centered and XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 92A,Post office fresh and very well centered mint block of four with deep colour on fresh paper, showing "jubilee" line in right margin, hinged in the margin only, all four stamps are XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 93,A very rare Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 66 x 45mm; engraver's guidelines below design, characteristic of this value, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 93i,A fresh, well centered mint single with the sought-after "MCSQUITO" plate variety, one of the scarcest plate varieties of Newfoundland, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 94, 95,A spectacular engraved Composite Die Proof, consisting of pairs of the 9c and 10c values, printed in black on white glazed-surfaced wove paper 74 x 57mm; only one or two others exist in private hands (we offered a similar lot in AFAB Part One). A wonderful showpiece of this popular series, VF

Robert H. Pratt commented: "this curious proof appears to be an attempt to create a block of 4 plate for transfer to a litho stone for the first submission proofs." The 10c pair shows an unshaded upper left corner frame on the left stamp; the right shows a strong re-entry throughout the left half.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 95,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 66 x 46mm; showing letters "NT" of "MONCKTON / BASTED MILLS / KENT" watermark. A most appealing die proof, few exist, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96,Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 66mm; tiny inclusion at left, very rare, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96,Trial colour plate proof block of four printed in green on gummed stamp paper, perforated 11, an attractive and very scarce multiple, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 96a,A remarkable corner margin mint imperforate pair, large margins on other sides, slight gum bend, lovely and fresh with deep colour, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 97,A very rare Engraved Large Die Proof printed in black on thick wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 45 x 66mm; engraver's guidelines at right characteristic of this value, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,An exceptional set of six Engraved Die Proofs, engraved, printed in black on thick white wove paper, each proof with deep, sharp impression on bright white paper. A very rare and superb showpiece set, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A fabulous set of used blocks, each stamp with Island Cove split ring postmark, 15c with hinge support along perfs, well centered with deep colours, VF+

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A beautiful, selected set of six, each with ideal strike of Island Cove split ring postmark (four different dates), fresh and well centered, XF; ex. "Crossings" (January 2010; Lot 109)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98-103,A superb used set, each stamp handpicked for superior centering, fresh colour and socked-on-nose split ring postmark (three different towns), XF CDS

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (March 24) W.J. Wilson cover bearing a complete set of John Guy engraved issues tied by light "R" registration handstamps in violet, same ink double-ring St. John's Reg. Div. CDS, sent to Birmingham with oval registered Liverpool 7 AP 11 transit backstamp, 9c has tear at top. A beautiful cover from this well-known correspondence, VF (Unitrade 98-103)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (February 7) Cover bearing a block of six of 6c Lord Bacon, cancelled by light oval "R" registration handstamps in violet, additional strike below and same-ink double ring St. John's Reg. Div. FEB 7 1911 First Day of Issue postmark, mailed registered to England with oval Registered Liverpool 27 FE 11 transit backstamp; faint toning on a couple stamps and light vertical fold to cover, inconsequential as this is quite possibly THE ONLY EXISTING FIRST DAY COVER OF ANY 1910-1911 JOHN GUY ISSUE, VF (Unitrade 98)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 98a, 100a, 103a,Three large margined imperforate pairs, each with split ring postmark, Botwood is legible on the 6c & 15c, an unusual trio (unpriced used in Unitrade), VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99b, 100b, 101b, 103b,A remarkable lot of four different horizontal pairs imperforate vertically between, ungummed as issued. Rarely seen, VF; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. for eight cent

Provenance: The Ameer of Bahawalpur, Part 2, SG Auctions, February 1969; Lots 240, 243, 244, 246
Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lots 457, 459, 462, 463
Robert H. Pratt (private treaty)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a/103a,Four selected imperforate pairs (8c, 9c, 10c and 15c) with bright colours, ungummed as issued, mostly with large margins; a nice group, VF-XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 99a variety,Two imperforate pairs (one vertical and one horizontal) with prominent vertical pre-printing paper crease varieties, ungummed as issued, unusual, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 101a,A remarkably large margined mint imperforate block, deep rich colour on fresh paper, unusually full original gum, VF NH, very few such blocks survive

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 101a,Remarkably choice, large margined mint imperforate pair with full original gum, XF NH and scarce thus

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1911 (May 2) Clean cover mailed registered from St. John's to Newark, New Jersey, franked with a well centered 15c slate green, tied by light dispatch, double-ring St. John's Reg. Div. May 3 1911 CDS in violet and same ink "R" registration handstamp, two US transit backstamps. A rare, unusually clean single franking of this high value, VF+ (Unitrade 103)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The complete set of eleven plate proofs in black on white wove paper or on white card, mostly large margined, choice, VF-XF

The 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co. on thick white wove paper; the remaining denominations were engraved by Macdonald & Co. and printed by Alexander & Son on white card.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,The mint set of eleven with De La Rue & Co. archival defacement lines, bright fresh colours, seldom seen as a complete set, F-VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104-114,An extraordinary complete set of eleven, patiently selected over many years to assemble a set in the best grade possible, unusually well centered with bright fresh colour and full original gum, never hinged. Stamps from this set are among the toughest 20th Century Newfoundland stamps to find in premium condition; a marvelous set, XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 104a, 105a,Matching lower margin imperforate pairs with centre cross guidelines, rounded corner on one cent and light natural wrinkle on two cent. An attractive duo, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 105,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white glazed surfaced thick laid paper 33 x 43mm, showing uncleared extension of engraver's intersecting guidelines, a very rare De La Rue die proof, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 250), St. Aylott (August 2010; Lot 275)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 105,Trial colour small die proof in dark bluish green on vertical mesh white wove paper 22 x 31mm, characteristic margin at top, scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 106, 112,Compound photographic die essay in grey on thick unsurfaced paper, without central vignettes and great eye-appeal as a result, the first one we recall offering, VF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, May 2006

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 109/114,6c, 8c, 9c, 12c & 15c Engraved Die Proofs by Macdonald & Co., printed in deep black, stamp size, on thick wove paper; also included are plate proof singles of the same denominations on distinctive bright white card. An extremely rare set of Macdonald & Co. die proofs, VF; 6c with 2012 Greene Foundation cert.

The other values of this set, namely the 1c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c & 10c, were engraved and printed by De La Rue & Co.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 117,An outstanding stamp size engraved Die Essay in red and watercolour around the vignette on glazed surface paper. Caribou portrait facing right and inscribed "MONCHY" with denomination "3" in all corners; instead of "GUEUBECOURT" and value tablet in lower corners as on the issued stamp. Affixed to thick card 90 x 114mm, marked "B" and "Dupl" in left corners. An extraordinary essay that is believed to be one-of-a-kind, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 119,An outstanding engraved Die Essay in red and partly painted around the vignette. Caribou facing right and inscribed "GUEUDECOURT" instead of facing left along with "UBIQUE" inscription as on issued stamp; affixed to thick card 90 x 114mm, marked "A" and "Dupl" in left corners. Exceptional in all respects, believed to be a one-of-a-kind item, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 115-126,An exceptional mint set of twelve, very well centered, minor gum crease on 12c, bright fresh colours, VF-XF NH; 15c with 2014 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 127a,Well centered mint example with INVERTED SURCHARGE; only two panes of 25 were printed inverted in error, scarce, VF H; 2009 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 128,Extremely well centered mint example with large margins, deep rich colour and full pristine original gum, hard to find in such top-quality, XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 128a,A beautifully centered mint example of the INVERTED SURCHARGE, only one sheet of 25 was printed, a rare major error missing from even the most advanced collections, VF H; 2013 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130, 130a, 130iii,A post office fresh, well centered mint pane (no outer selvedge as issued) showing constant Raised "E" variety (Pos. 24) and late stage of the surcharging with lower bar nearly missing and COMPLETELY OMITTED (Positions 14 and 15 respectively), very seldom seen, pristine original gum, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130a,Post office fresh, well centered mint block of four with partial and missing lower bars on top pair (Position 14 and 15), VF+ NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130a,A nicely centered and fresh mint vertical pair, lower bar COMPLETELY OMITTED (and rare thus) on bottom stamp (Position 15), VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 130ii,A striking used example of the missing "THREE" surcharge (Position 19 in the setting of twenty-five), on piece with socked on nose Botwood SP 22 20 postmark; very few exist most and none show the THREE completely missing, VF

Provenance: 1995 Greene Foundation cert.

THIRTEEN EXAMPLES WERE RECORDED BY NORRIS DYER (FROM POS. 18 & 19), MOST OF WHICH ARE MINT.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 131b/142a,Set of eleven imperforate pairs in horizontal format (ex 1c vertical), only lacking the 3c, full margined with deep colours, 1c and 2c NH, others ungummed as issued. A choice set, VF-XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,An impressive group of seven different Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove vertical mesh paper in dark green, dark grey, deep purple, brown, red brown, orange and greenish black, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 135,Trial Colour Large Die Proofs on white wove horizontal mesh paper in dark green, deep purple, brown and orange, each showing full (or nearly so) die sinkage, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 140,Large Trial Colour Die Proof printed in dark green on white wove unwatermarked paper 70 x 55mm; shows the complete die sinkage, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 141,Progressive Die Proof printed in brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 57mm; incomplete design with no horizontal shading lines around "12" value tablet, full die sinkage, light pencil notation "10 2" at top right, very scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 147,De La Rue Die Proof printed in brown on thick white wove paper (0.0055" thick) measuring 46 x 44mm, scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 148,Three trial colour progressive die proofs in orange, dark green and lilac rose on white wove paper, stamp size (as are all known), with distinctive lock of hair and ornament at top left of "4" value tablet incomplete, very scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 149,Official Artist's Handpainted and Photographic Die Essay on glossy paper encased within beveled frame 106 x 105mm; dated "14th April 1927" at top right; shortly thereafter the design was re-worked by Whitehead Morris for De La Rue essentially changing 30c and "Thirty Cents" to the adopted 5c and "Five Cents". A remarkable showpiece, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 149,De La Rue Progressive Die Proof in grey black on surfaced yellowish wove paper with horizontal mesh, characteristic small spur in scroll ornaments below upper "5" value tablets, a trait found on the first engraving; light crease, a rarely seen unfinished proof, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 151,Superb Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 63mm; showing full die sinkage, unusual etched "8 cents" (reversed) at top right; a fabulous die proof in pristine condition, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 151,De La Rue & Co. Progressive Die Proof in bluish green, showing DLR characteristic four berries in laurel branch in right frame, without lettering and denominations; diagonal crease and small thin do not detract, VF appearance; a most striking unfinished die, ideal for exhibition. (Minuse & Pratt erroneously list this progressive die proof under #178)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 152,Trial Colour Die Proof in dark lilac on white wove unwatermarked paper 36 x 44mm; engraver's guideline at right; a beautiful coloured die proof unlisted in Minuse & Pratt, VF and rare

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 154,Die Proof printed in dark red on white wove unwatermarked paper with clear horizontal mesh, measuring 40 x 51mm; superb in all respects and rare, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 156,De La Rue die proof in dark blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 53 x 40mm; a beautiful and choice example, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 157,Large Die Proof in black, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 114 x 70mm, small guidelines at sides and full die sinkage. A very scarce original De La Rue die proof in black, VF

Interestingly enough Robert H. Pratt had a very similar 10c die proof in black, also showing same printer's ink offset at top right inside die sinkage

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160a,A remarkable mint block of the INVERTED SURCHARGE, bright fresh colour, barest trace of hinging at top, lower pair never hinged. Only a miniscule number of this error survive in multiples and we are unaware of a larger multiple, F-VF; 2002 Greene Foundation cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160i,A well centered mint single with trial Type I surcharge IN BLACK showing wide spacing (5mm) between "CENTS" and horizontal bar, full original gum with barest trace of hinging, strong offset of surcharge on reverse; an elusive stamp, VF VLH; 1971 RPS of London and 2015 Greene Foundation certs.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 160ii,A post office fresh mint single showing the elusive Type II trial surcharge IN BLACK with narrow spacing (3mm) between "CENTS" and horizontal bar, full pristine original gum, F-VF NH; 2009 Sergio Sismondo cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163-171, 178, 182,The complete set of eleven Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Die Proofs in Black on white wove watermarked paper - every issued die engraved by Perkins Bacon is represented, each with engraver's guideline at top or left (from the final die), fresh with sharp impression on bright white paper. A gorgeous and very seldom encountered set, VF

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 517

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 56 x 78mm; the final die with guideline at right and albino reversed die number "788" at top right, VF; ex. Robert H. Pratt with his "RP" monogram backstamp

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 163i,A well centered mint pair imperforate vertically between stamp and margin at right, scarce, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 164a,A lower left imperforate block with plate "3" at foot, natural pink smears in margin, very lightly hinged in the margin only, a rare imperforate plate block, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Progressive Die Proof in light brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 72mm; full die sinkage. Incomplete frame, details and missing the portraits. A spectacular unfinished die proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt 165PX-B)

This proof shows subtle differences (from the one offered in Part One - Lot 200), for example in lack of shading below THREE CENTS lettering and absence of horizontal lines below and above THREE CENTS frame.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Large Die Proof in brown on white wove unwatermarked paper 85 x 60mm; showing full die sinkage. The approval state without guideline and die number, superb in all respects, XF; 1975 Robson Lowe cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 78 x 54mm; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die number "790" at top left; "RP" (Robert H. Pratt) monogram handstamp on back. A lovely die proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,Perkins Bacon Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in a deeper shade of black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 85 x 61mm full die sinkage; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die "790" number at top left, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165,An engraved Progressive Die Proof in light brown on wove paper 24 x 29mm, without portraits, also the lettering and frame are incomplete, affixed on quadrille ledger piece annotated in pen "10.5.29", striking, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 165i,A bright fresh mint lower left block imperforate horizontally at foot and showing the plate number "2" at lower left, faint hinging on top left stamp only, choice and rare, F-VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 166,Perkins Bacon Progressive Die Proof in rose red on white wove unwatermarked paper 58 x 63mm, with striking elements unfinished such as the portrait, value tablets, frame foliage, etc., tiny paper inclusion at top; pencil dated "15-6-29" at foot. A very rare and dramatic unfinished die, VF (Unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 166,Perkins Bacon Die Proof in magenta, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 52 x 71mm; the approval state of the die without guideline and die number; a beautiful and scarce proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 167,Large Die Proof in slate green, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 113 x 70mm, full die sinkage; the approved Perkins Bacon die with guideline at top, no die number, a superb proof rarely offered in this large size, VF+

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 167,Perkins Bacon Die Proof printed in dark slate green, near issued colour, on white wove watermarked paper 44 x 40mm, showing engraver's guideline at top, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 168,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black, on white wove unwatermarked paper 81 x 60mm; the final die with guideline at top and albino reversed die number "817", VF and choice

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 168,A fresh mint block of eight displaying the large perforated SPECIMEN, small portion of a second SPECIMEN (reading up) is shown at left, five stamps are NH, scarce, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 169,Perkins Bacon Large Die Proof in dark violet, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 99 x 75mm, full die sinkage; the approved die with guideline at top, no die number, lightened pencil annotation including "Talbano Violet" and "30/8/29" visible at bottom, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 169,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in light violet, paler shade than issued, on white wove unwatermarked paper 93 x 66mm, nearly full die sinkage; the final Perkins Bacon die with guideline at top and reversed albino die "813" number at top left, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 171,Large Die Proof in black, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 74 x 52mm; the approved Perkins Bacon die with engraver's guideline at top, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 172a,Well centered, bright fresh mint pair imperforate vertically between, an underrated pair much scarcer than catalogue indicate, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 178,Perkins Bacon Die Proof in orange brown, near issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 81 x 57mm, almost full die sinkage; the final die with engraver's guideline and reversed die number "855" at top left, VF and scarce

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 182,Large Die Essay by Perkins Bacon, prepared but unissued, similar to that by De La Rue (Scott 158) but with subtle differences to the design shown such as slightly wider spacing between left frame and building, the weather vane on top of building is higher than on the issued De La Rue 28c stamp. Printed in dark green on white wove unwatermarked paper 73 x 97mm with full die sinkage; negligible soiling at lower right. An impressive unadopted die, VF and rare (Minuse & Pratt E-2 listed after #178)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 182,Trial Colour Die Proof printed in black on white wove watermarked paper 45 x 47mm; the approved Perkins Bacon die with characteristic guideline at right, VF and scarce

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 183,Die Proof printed in grey black, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 54 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and large portion of reverse albino reverse die "954" number at top right, fresh and VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 184c,A plate 4 upper right imperforate block, ungummed as issued, VF and fresh

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 184c,Upper right imperforate Plate "4" block, minor gum wrinkling; very scarce especially with gum, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 1941 (April 1) QM Provisional Detachment NFLD Base Command, St. John's cover bearing 1c grey black Codfish Plate 5 and 4c Princess Elizabeth Plate 2 corner margin singles, American Forces in Newfoundland duplex left, addressed to Topeka, Kansas, deemed double weight - shortpaid 3 cent, with US postage due affixed and cancelled; customary double deficiency not being charged on Armed Forces mail. Highly unusual and most attractive, VF (Unitrade 184, 247)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two Die Proofs printed in black and in green on white wove watermarked paper, measuring 41 x 46mm and 50 x 57mm respectively, each with guideline at right, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof printed in rose, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 60 x 83mm, full die sinkage, penciled "15/9/31" by the engraver, trivial translucent spot above design; the approval state of the die without guideline and die number, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof in rose, colour of issue on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 87mm, full die sinkage, pencil annotation "Original Die" at lower right; the approved die with guideline at right, no die number, scarce and most appealing, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Die Proof in rose, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 57 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and portion of albino reverse die number "967" at top right, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Large Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 60 x 69mm, die sinkage on two sides; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die number "967" at top right, scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 185,Two fresh mint booklet panes of four, each imperforate horizontally between stamps and tab margin at top, one pane additionally shows TRIPLE horizontal perforations between rows, scarce, VF NH (Unitrade 185bi, 185biii)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186,Upper left trial colour plate "2" proof block printed in violet on white wove unwatermarked paper, couple light creases and negligible tone spots quite insignificant for this very rare (if not unique) plate number block, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186c,A mint upper left imperforate block of six with Plate "3" (reversed), lightly hinged in top margin only, very scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186d,An impressive mint upper left plate 4 block imperforate vertically between pairs; hinge and staple holes in top margin only, a rare part perforated plate block, both pairs are VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 186iii,Upper left imperforate plate "4" block of four, ungummed as issued, fresh and VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 187,Large Die Proof in orange brown, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 78mm; the final die with guideline and reverse albino die number "966", VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 188-189,Three Die Proofs printed in black, deep violet and rose lake on white wove watermarked paper, from the final die with guideline at right, last two show part of reverse albino die number "969", appealing and seldom seen, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189ai,Upper left plate "2" (reversed) and upper right plate "4" imperforate blocks, light bend on former, negligible toning spot on latter, in distinctively different shades, ungummed as issued, a scarce duo, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189ai,Upper right plate 4 imperforate block, ungummed as issued, select VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 189b,Upper left Plate "2" (reversed) mint block imperforate horizontally between stamps, lightly hinged at top. Very scarce, attractive, F-VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 190,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 63 x 93mm, full die sinkage, reverse albino die number "960" at top, a superb and very attractive proof, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 190,Large Die Proof printed in violet, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 55 x 78mm, reverse albino die number "960" at top. A lovely proof of this popular stamp, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191, 191a,Die Proofs of both dies printed in violet, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper measuring 59 x 76mm and 50 x 56mm, each portion of reverse albino die number ("960" and "1023" respectively), VF and scarce (Unitrade 191, 191a)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper left plate number "2" (reversed) proof block on thick bond unwatermarked paper, superb and very scarce, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper left plate "4" numbered proof block on white Bookend paper showing security "moiré" lines on back, very scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,Upper right plate proof block with small plate "5" number, on yellowish Bookend paper showing security "moiré" lines on back, very scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 191,A superb plate proof pair in the issued colour on unwatermarked bond paper, showing remarkably strong and intricate lathework in the sheet margin, most appealing, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 192,Large Die Proof printed in blue, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 54 x 63mm; the final die with guideline at right and large portion of reverse albino die number "981" at top, fresh and choice, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 193iii,Mint vertical imperforate strip of four with margin at foot, showing a dramatic double printing error on bottom pair and lower margin, horizontal paper fold running through foot of second stamp (likely the cause of this remarkable printing error), the important lower pair is in choice VF NH condition

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on white wove watermarked paper 73 x 56mm; the final die with guideline at top and large portion of reverse die number "958", VF and scarce

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Trial Colour Large Die Proof in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 76mm, wrinkling at left from pressure of die; the approval state of die without guideline and die number. A very appealing die proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 195,Large Die Proof printed in reddish purple, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 103 x 68mm, die sinkage on three sides, penciled "13.7.31" date by engraver on back; the approved state of die with guideline at top, no die number, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Progressive Die Proof printed in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 87 x 65mm; unfinished design with "Sea Too Rough" initial engraving, no "POSTAGE" imprint at top, and white outlined around "CAPE RACE" lettering. Full die sinkage, miniscule natural ink inclusion at right, a rare progressive die proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Progressive Die Proof printed in green, colour of issue, on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 89 x 59mm, full die sinkage all around; an unfinished design with "Sea Too Rough" initial engraving, no "POSTAGE" imprint at top, and white outlined around "CAPE RACE" lettering, most appealing and an ideal companion to the similar proof in black, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Trial Colour Die Proof in black on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper 90 x 64mm, full die sinkage, minor wrinkle, otherwise in choice condition; the approval state of die (complete) without guideline and die number, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 196,Large Die Proofs printed in black and in green measuring 72 x 58mm and 78 x 57mm respectively, both on white wove watermarked paper and from the approved die with guideline at top, no die number. A very scarce duo, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197,Large Die Proof printed in grey, colour of issue, on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 56mm; the final die with guideline at top and unusually strong reverse die number "962", very scarce, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197a,A pristine, fresh and seldom seen mint imperforate block of four, XF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 197c,A brilliant fresh, well centered mint vertical pair imperforate between, scarce this nice, VF+ NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 198a,A key mint imperforate pair with unusually large margins, bright fresh colour and full original gum, VF+ NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208,Large Die Proof printed in red brown on white wove watermarked paper 69 x 80mm, showing die sinkage at sides; the final die with guideline at right and reverse albino die number "1029", attractive and VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208b,A choice well centered mint block imperforate vertically between pairs, brilliant fresh colour, the lower pair is NH, very scarce, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 208b,Post office bright fresh colour, well centered mint horizontal pair imperforate between in error, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 209,Artist's Essay - photographic vignette with superimposed frame handpainted in green and Chinese White, mounted in a beveled grey card 98 x 90mm, exceptionally appealing and UNIQUE, VF

Submittted by John Dickinson and Co. to Perkins, Bacon & Co. in London and elegantly capturing their craftsmanship, this is the original Artist's model, in essence the genesis of the 1932 First Resources Issue; other values exist - see Highlands Part One Lots 157-163.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 209a,Mint imperforate block of eight with sheet margin at left, a scarce multiple, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 210,Die Proofs in black and in light blue, colour of issue on white wove watermarked paper measuring 57 x 49mm and 57 x 50mm respectively, both with guideline at top, both selected, fresh and VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 211b,A beautiful, post office fresh mint example of the INVERTED OVERPRINT, reads up instead of down as on normal stamps, displaying radiant colour and sharp impression on bright fresh paper, well centered with intact perforations all around, light natural gum bend, full original gum, lightly hinged. A rare stamp, especially desirable in such selected condition, VF LH

Expertization: 2022 Greene Foundation certificate

Provenance: Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sale VII - British North America, Sotheby's, May 2006; Lot 547

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 211 variety,Well centered mint example showing strong Kiss Print (partial doubling) of the lettering and obliterating bars, most unusual, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212/225,Nine different Engraved Die Proofs - 1c to 8c, 14c & 32c all in black on white wove watermarked paper; each the final die with engraver's guideline and part to complete reverse die number, all choice and VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212,Three different die proofs printed in slate, grey black and black respectively, each on white wove unwatermarked paper; the final die with engraver's guideline at right and portion of reverse albino die "1096" number at top right, an attractive trio, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 212a, 212i,Lower right corner imperforate block with positional guide dot and vertical lines at right, ungummed as issued; and nicely centered top sheet margin mint block showing full reverse offset on gum side, F-VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 213b,A pristine fresh mint example of the striking DOUBLE IMPRESSION ERROR, characteristic centering and especially desirable with two equally strong impressions, F-VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 213iv,A visually striking and unusually choice mint corner block of twelve showing three full impressions of the large perforated SPECIMEN horizontally in upright position, very scarce and perhaps the largest remaining block, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 214,Engraved Die Proof printed in yellow brown, colour of issue, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 60 x 66mm, near complete die sinkage; the final die with engraver's guideline and reverse albino die "1097" number at right, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 214iii,An elusive mint single, imperforate vertically between stamp and right margin, F-VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 215,Die Proofs in black and in carmine (colour of issue) on white wove watermarked paper 58 x 46mm and on cream wove unwatermarked paper 67 x 53mm respectively, the latter shows reverse die number "1095" at top, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 217,Trial Colour Die Proof in black on white wove watermarked paper 75 x 51mm, with guideline and reverse die number "1099", VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 218a,A beautifully centered, fresh mint single, unusually well centered, characteristic natural printing ink smears, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 219b,A fresh mint imperforate pair with full original gum, VF NH, seldom encountered as such.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 220a,A choice mint imperforate pair with large even margins, brilliant fresh colour and showing only a faint trace of hinging, scarce and under-catalogued, XF VLH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 222a, 222 proof,Lower right corner imperforate block of four on white wove watermarked paper, light horizontal creases, ungummed as issued; also a Plate Proof pair in claret, colour of issue, on thick yellowish wove unwatermarked paper, ample margins and very unusual (unlisted in Minuse & Pratt handbook, Glen Lundeen BNA proofs website and Walsh catalogue), VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 223,A rare engraved Progressive Die Proof printed in green and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 87 x 61mm, lacks all shading lines in the central vignette; light corner crease at top left, shows full die sinkage and an unusual engraver's etched "IIA" marking at lower left. An appealing unfinished die proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt 223PX-C)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 224a,Mint imperforate pair with sheet margin at right, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 233,Progressive Die Essay showing an UNADOPTED DESIGN for the King's portrait, printed in grey black on wove paper 93 x 70mm and showing die sinkage on two sides. The details and features of King's portrait are rather crude when compared to the issued version. A highly interesting and remarkable proof, only the second such example we recall seeing, VF (Minuse & Pratt 233XI unlisted)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 122 x 81mm, showing full die sinkage, small thin at top well away from design; the final die with engraver's cross guidelines on both sides and reverse albino die "1220" number at top left, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234c,A nicely centered mint pair imperforate horizontally between, with rich colour, faint hinging at top, very scarce and choice, VF LH; 2011 Murray Payne KGVI Expertizing cert.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 234i, ii,A post office fresh mint horizontal pair with sheet margin at top, imperforate vertically and showing the sought-after "CIGAR STUB" plate variety (Position 9) on left stamp, full pristine original gum. Two others exist. A fabulous KGVI era rarity, VF NH; ex. Graham Cooper KGVI Collection (December 2016; Lot 722)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235,Large Die Proof printed in bright ultramarine (issued colour) and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 96 x 77mm, nearly full die sinkage; the approval state of the die without engraver's cross guidelines and die number. A choice and very attractive proof, VF+

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235a,A bright, fresh mint single, remarkably well centered for this elusive perforation - most examples we have observed are noticeably off-center. Superior in all respects and with full immaculate original gum, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 235a, iii,A lovely mint vertical pair with the very scarce perforation variety as well as the Major Re-entry (Position 23) on lower stamp, well above average centering for this elusive perforation. A rare combination of plate variety and perforation, VF NH; ex. Graham Cooper KGVI Collection (December 2016; Lot 726)

This plate variety (Pos. 23) is very similar to that found on Position 38, the latter slightly more prominent. Gibbons lists the Pos. 38 re-entry in this perforation at £4,000 (#259db).

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 236,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 98 x 57mm showing full die sinkage; the final die with engraver's cross guidelines on both sides and reverse die number "1221" at top left, choice, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 236c,A scarce mint horizontal pair, imperforate vertically, fresh with full original gum, Fine NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Large Die Proof of vignette and POSTAGE and NORTHERN SEAL imprints only, guidelines (vertical and horizontal) surround the vignette, printed in rose lake (near issued colour) and die sunk on wove paper 96 x 61mm. An exceptional progressive proof ideal for exhibition, VF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-A)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Large Die Proof of vignette and King's portrait printed in rose lake (near issued colour) and die sunk on wove paper 96 x 65mm; small corner crease at upper left of no importance, a remarkable proof, VF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-C)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Progressive Die Proof printed in claret and die sunk on thick laid "Parchment" paper 98 x 66mm, shows portion of "Eagle" watermark at top and full die sinkage. A visually striking unfinished proof, most noticeable around lettering, value tablets and portrait. A beautiful proof, ideal for exhibition, XF (Minuse & Pratt 239PX-E)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,Large Die Proof printed in claret (deeper shade different than the issued colour) and die sunk on thick laid "Parchment" watermarked paper 97 x 63mm, showing nearly full die sinkage and large portion of papermaker's "Eagle" watermark; the approval state of die without small etched cross guidelines and no die number. Attractive and very scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 239,An unusually well centered, post office fresh mint vertical strip of four, imperforate horizontally between centre pair, full pristine original gum, never hinged. As nice as they come for this difficult and elusive perforation variety, XF NH (Unitrade 239a)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 240a,A well centered mint pair imperforate horizontally between, brilliant fresh colour and full original gum, VF LH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 241,Large Die Proof in light blue, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 90 x 83mm; showing die sinkage on three sides; the final die with small cross etched marks on both sides and reverse die number "1225" at top left, choice, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 241a,Mint vertical strip of seven with margin at foot, IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY between second and third stamps in error, top stamp and lower pair LH, the key imperforate between pair is NH, Fine and rare

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 242, i, variety,Lower right marginal mint strip of five, unusual extra line of horizontal perforations starting from right-half of second stamp to right of last stamp. Second stamp (Pos. 97) shows listed Re-entry plate variety, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 242a, i,A bright, fresh imperforate block with sheet margin at foot, shows the listed Re-entry (Position 97) on lower left stamp with doubling of upper & lower left corner frames and left "2" of "25", ungummed as issued, VF (Cat. as two normal pairs)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 243,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in black, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 123 x 65mm, nearly full die sinkage; the Final Die with engraver's cross guidelines at sides and reverse albino die "1224" number at top left, attractive and superb, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 243,Trial Colour Large Die Proof printed in slate purple, colour of issue, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 100 x 65mm, nearly complete die sinkage; the final die with engraver's cross guidelines at sides and reverse die "1224" number at top left, superb, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 245,Large Die Proof printed in green, die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 90mm showing full die sinkage, trace of toning at left; the final die with tiny etched engraver's cross guidelines above and below design and reverse albino die number "1238" at top left, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 245 variety,A well centered mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between in error - very rare and most striking, VF LH; 2022 Greene Foundation cert.

This perforation error pair is currently unlisted in Unitrade. Only the 7c is listed and priced. Walsh lists the 2c (#228d), 3c & 7c.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246,Progressive Die Proof of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, engraved, printed in carmine and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 93mm. A fabulous and most dramatic proof, choice, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246,Large Die Proof printed in deep carmine and die sunk on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 95mm, shows full die sinkage; the final die with tiny etched engraver's cross guidelines above and below design and reverse albino die "1239" number at top left, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 246b,A choice example of the elusive perforation, face-free St. John's CDS postmark, VF+

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Four Progressive Die Proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in dark carmine, each with minute differences in design; printed on laid paper with three showing papermaker's watermark. A very rare group suitable for a serious collection, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Two different Progressive die proofs of the central vignette and surrounding frame, printed in different shades of bluish green; the first with incomplete Crown and dress on watermarked (shows portion of an "Eagle) laid paper 76 x 112mm, full die sinkage; the second with complete Crown and finished dress on laid paper 88 x 89mm. A remarkable duo, VF and rare

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Progressive Die Proof with central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 66mm. An exceptional proof, XF (Minuse & Pratt 247PX-B, unlisted in black)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Progressive Die Proof, engraved, printed in light blue on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 70mm, inscriptions and vignette completed but no shading behind lettering, most striking and rarely encountered. A wonderful unfinished die proof, XF (Minuse & Pratt 247PX-C)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,Large Die Proof, engraved, printed in light blue, issued colour, on white wove unwatermarked paper 65 x 96mm; the approval state of the die without small etched cross guidelines, no die number. A very scarce proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,A spectacular plate proof block of thirty-six in deep blue, near issued colour, on bond unwatermarked paper, plate "2" number at top left and unusually strong, full lathework along left margin; couple negligible wrinkles. A great showpiece and a one-of-a-kind item, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,An exceptional plate proof block with plate "2" number, printed on thinner unwatermarked Bookend "moiré" paper, displays a clear embossed (albino) impression from recess printing of SIX INVERTED FOUR CENT STAMPS visible in the margin and throughout the four printed stamps. A wonderful, one-of-a-kind item for the specialist, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,An upper left plate proof block of four in the issued colour on thick unwatermarked paper, with plate "2" number and lathework at left, an appealing and no doubt very scarce positional block, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247,A superb upper left plate proof block in a distinctive deep shade of blue, displaying the plate "2" number and remarkably wide lathework at left, on thick unwatermarked paper. A beautiful block that stands out, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 247ii + variety,A highly unusual mint right sheet margin block of six, only the upper left and lower left stamps are watermarked, the other four stamps are UNWATERMARKED, lower block is NH. The first such multiple - of any Newfoundland issued stamp - that we recall seeing with such a dramatic misplacement of the watermark. A fabulous item for the specialist, VF LH; ex. Graham Cooper (December 2016; Lot 752)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof of the central vignette and surrounding frame only, in black on thick laid paper 66 x 101mm, full die sinkage. A very rare proof ideal for exhibition, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof of central vignette and surrounding frame only, printed in Prussian blue on thick laid paper 64 x 95mm; showing die sinkage on three sides. A beautiful preliminary die and very rare, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Progressive Die Proof showing the surrounding frame of the vignette unfinished, printed in bright green on thick laid paper with double-line "WHITE EAGLE" complete watermark lettering (reading up at right) measuring 65 x 102mm, full die sinkage. A visually striking coloured, unfinished die proof, very rare, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Large Die Proof in dark ultramarine, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 62 x 82mm; the approval state of the die, annotation reads "Proof in progress Engraved by N.K. Wolfenden for Perkins Bacon & Co.", VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248,Large Engraved Die Proof printed in dark ultramarine, colour of issue, on white wove unwatermarked paper 68 x 95mm; the final die with guidelines and reverse die number "1237" at top, choice, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 248b,A nicely centered mint vertical pair, imperforate horizontally between in error, very few exist, VF LH and rarely seen; 2022 Greene Foundation cert. ex. Robert H. Pratt collection (private treaty)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252,A superb Large Die Proof printed in dull blue, issued colour, on india paper 89 x 72mm, die sunk on full-size card 229 x 152mm; die "XG 3817" number below design, archive "MAR 1 - 1943" straightline handstamp in blue on reverse. Very seldom encountered and in pristine condition, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252i,Top left corner margin single imperforate vertically between left margin and stamp, in pristine condition, a unique positional stamp from the only sheet ever found with this striking perforation error, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 252i,Left margin pair imperforate vertically between sheet margin and left stamp, brilliant fresh mint, only 10 examples can exist, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253i-266ii, 269v, 270iii,Complete set plus 4c Princess Elizabeth and 5c Cabot, all in imperforate blocks with Waterlow security punch; 8c and 15c additionally with engraver's annotations. Usual natural gum creases and wrinkling as always with these Waterlow proofs. A scarce set. (Unitrade cat. $4,800 as VF hinged pairs)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 253, 254, 255, 257,Matching set of four imperforate inter-panneau pairs; each with wide gutter (45mm) margin between and two plate numbers, portion of a larger plate number situated at top centre. A few archival annotations and customary Waterlow security punch. Usual wrinkling; 3c & 5c central fold severed with paste-up by the printer. A rare matched set of plate numbered positional pairs, VF; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; Lot 344)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 254,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 116 x 146mm, showing full die sinkage. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with characteristic circle at top and tiny crossed marks above and below design, no die number. A beautiful showpiece of great rarity, XF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 254,A centre cross guideline mint block, trial colour in the distinctive apple green shade on gummed, watermarked and perforated Waterlow stamp paper. It has been reported only one sheet (100 stamps) printed, making this positional block one-of-a-kind, VF NH (Walsh 237ac)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255,Large Die Proof in black on white wove unwatermarked paper 108 x 135mm, showing full die sinkage all around. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons adding their characteristic circle at top, tiny cross guidelines above and below design, no die number. In choice condition and very scarce, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iii,An impressive left centre block, left pair is unwatermarked, positional guidelines and portion of plate number show in sheet margin, a rare positional block, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,Lower right plate "43967" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Rare and showing unusual scrollwork at foot on both sides, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,Lower left plate "43967" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Very rare and showing unusual scrollwork at foot on both sides, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255iv,A choice, well centered mint block with centre of sheet positional cross guideline and showing a strong, full reverse image offset on gum side variety, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 255v,Matching left centre margin blocks, both displaying background without cross hatching, guidelines at left, one with guide dot and the other with plate "41418". An appealing and no doubt very rare duo, F-VF NH (Cat. $1,800 as singles)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 256iii,A striking upper left mint block imperforate between stamps and top margin, a very rare perforation error and especially attractive as a positional corner block, VF VLH; ex. Graham Cooper (December 2016; Lot 780)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257b,A superb mint lower right plate "43966" block of four, imperforate vertically in error, well centered and fresh; lower sheet margin with horizontal gum crease at foot. A very rare and desirable plate block with this striking perforation error, VF NH (Cat. as two pairs)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257iv,An impressive mint horizontal strip of four, imperforate vertically and showing interpanneau wide (45mm) gutter margin; customary central fold as do all known; displaying two positional guide dots and guidelines (left and right centre of the sheet), unusual and very scarce, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257 variety,Top margin mint strip of twenty showing clear doubling of the plate number "42543" at top centre, also doubling of cross guidelines in corners. Distinctive bold impression (resulting from a slightly overall blurry print), quite well centered as a large plate strip; according to Walsh this is the only known perforated example of this plate number, a fabulous showpiece, VF NH (Walsh 240k)

Interestingly enough, the overall impression of the stamps very closely resembles the elusive double impression variety (of which K. Bileski reported only 36 examples). Can this plate strip be from the same sheet?

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257vi,Lower right plate "43966" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number. Perhaps the only known LR block, F-VF NH (Cat. as four singles; as fine only)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 257vi,Lower left plate "43966" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number, very rare, F-VF NH (Cat. as four Fine singles only)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 258i,A well centered mint pair with and without watermark, the Coat of Arms watermark starts about half way through the right stamp, VF NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 260,Large Die Proof in black on untrimmed and folded unwatermarked wove paper 223 x 118mm; reverse die "972" number at left. The old Perkins Bacon die reworked by Waterlow & Sons with characteristic circle at right and distinctive crossed marks on both sides. An extremely rare complete, untrimmed proof, VF

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 260i,Lower right plate "43838" block displaying a remarkably full reverse offset on gum side including the plate number; stamps well centered, offset shifted, very rare, VF NH (Cat. as four singles)

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261a,Mint imperforate block of four showing cross guidelines and plate number "41789", top centre of the sheet; usual minor creasing, a very scarce positional multiple, VF NH; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; ex. Lot 337)

It is believed only one imperforate sheet was printed without security punch holes, making this positional block UNIQUE.

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261a,A fresh vertical mint imperforate pair, much scarcer than the Perkins Bacon printing, choice, VF+ NH

THE AFAB COLLECTION - NEWFOUNDLAND 1897-1947 ISSUES 261c,A visually striking top margin mint block imperforate horizontally, showing cross guidelines in margin from top centre of the sheet position with portion of plate "41789" visible along top; minor wrinkles and a few supported perfs in selvedge only, Fine NH; ex. Senator Henry D. Hicks (November 1991; ex. Lot 337)

Similar to the fully imperforate block (offered in this sale), only one sheet (50 pairs) was printed by Waterlow & Sons showing the perforation error, making this positional block UNIQUE.