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In 2003, there was an article about the software I created, called Clip Creator.

Not sure the year but PowerBook 3400 Era

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.

A beautiful mint single of this highly coveted airmail rarity, very well centered for this notoriously difficult stamp and possessing full original gum showing only the barest trace of hinging, customary countersigned "J.A.R." ink initials on reverse (of Dr. J. Alex. Robinson, Postmaster General). A wonderful example of this rarity and ideal for the connoisseur, VF+ VLH 

Expertization: 1999 RPSL certificate 

Provenance: Dr. James Matejka, Newfoundland Aero-Philately, Part One, Harmers of New York, October 1979; Lot 2 - described as "extremely fine" 

A total of 87 mint examples were accounted for, shortly after issue. Eleven were given as gifts and 76 were sold at $25 each for the benefit of Marine Disasters Fund. Fewer survive today, more than 100 years after its issue.

1863 (September 21) A fresh orange cover in an excellent state of preservation mailed to Poole, England, endorsed "per Adriatic via Galway", docketing indicating the letter originated from Fogo with "Recd Sept 25th 1863 and forwarded

A magnificent mint block of eight, exceptionally fresh with full white original gum; light fold entirely confined to the wide margin between blocks, inconsequential for this important Newfoundland Pence multiple, mainly very lightly hinged, two stamps NEVER HINGED, virtually unheard of on this particular stamp. Very rarely seen in a mint multiple, VF

In addition to the known covers, a 1911 12c Coronation "Martinsyde" manuscript stamp exists, which was acquired by Camellia PLC at the Cyril Harmer sale in 2002. Along with an unused and a used single on piece of the 3c Caribou, these are the only known authenticated "Martinsyde" examples off cover.