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1851 12p Black on Handmade Laid Paper, ImperforateThe spectacular sheet margin example from the legendary Caspary collec...
05/20/2026

1851 12p Black on Handmade Laid Paper, Imperforate
The spectacular sheet margin example from the legendary Caspary collection; a magnificent mint single displaying the unmistakable colour and impression on handmade laid paper showing prominent laid lines; post office fresh and surrounded by large margins including full sheet margin at foot, possessing FULL ORIGINAL GUM lightly hinged just once. In immaculate fresh condition and completely devoid of the flaws that affect such a large percentage of known examples. The superior physical traits and wonderful appeal of this example were almost certainly deciding factors in it being acquired by famed collector Alfred Caspary, who set the bar high very early on, a true connoisseur who only bought exemplary examples of classic stamps in the finest quality attainable. It was similarly acknowledged by the owner of the "Ambassador" collection and later by Camellia, who both owned and admired this superb mint stamp for many years; we are confident the lucky buyer of the stamp will cherish it for just as long. The twelve pence black is arguably the most coveted and desirable stamp in all of British North American philately, especially so in such superlative quality. A truly exceptional stamp in all respects, XF LH

Expertization: 1922 RPSL and 1957 Alberto Diena certificates

Provenance: Alfred H. Caspary Collection, Sale 5 - British North America, H.R. Harmer, Inc., New York, October 1956; Lot 26 - "Extremely fine. A beautiful copy of this classic rarity." The second highest realization of this important 482-lot sale, fetching US$10,000 hammer. Only being surpassed by the famous Newfoundland "Galway" cover, which is once again, concurrently being offered in the Camellia Newfoundland Part I catalogue as Lot 550.

The "Ambassador" Collection, Spink, October 2002; Lot 575 - which had the following note: "This stamp was purchased by the Ambassador at the Caspary sale and has not been on the market since that time." In nearly 70 years, since the sale of the famous Alfred Caspary sale in 1956, this will only be the second time that this remarkable stamp has been offered to the market!

Position: After close examination, the “Caspary” copy with sheet margin at foot and the angle of its margin at right, accurately matches the left side of the famous “Dale-Lichtenstein” pair which we sold at the Brigham Estate - Province of Canada, Part III sale in March 2024 (Lot 6 – realized $740,625 inclusive of buyer’s premium).

Cat. $320,000
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