Inuit Art Online Auction

August 25, 2016

LOT 163

Lot 163

Canada Post postage stamps with illustrations of Inuit Art

Canada Post postage stamps with illustrations of Inuit Art
Lot 163 Details
Canada Post postage stamps with illustrations of Inuit Art

“Inuit - Spirits” in Canada Post Series (1977):
First Day of Issue Cover, with hinged Parr “Hunters of Old” stamp and with “Day of Issue. Jour D’Emission. Ottawa. Canada”/ 18.XI.77” black ink stamp 
1 pane of plate inscriptions;
Notice to Collectors brochure 

“Inuit - Travel”, Canada Post Series (1978):
Set of Four Inscription Corner Blocks featuring Pisteolak “Woman Walking” (2) and Joe Talirunili “Migration” (2)
Set of Four Inscription Corner Blocks featuring Abraham Kingmeatook “Dogsled” (2) and Pudlo “Airplane" (2) 
Together with 6 First Day of Issue Covers, 4 of which feature a single 14cent stamp, 2 with the set of four inscription corner blocks, each with “Day of Issue. Jour D’Emission. Ottawa. Canada”/ 27.IX.78” black ink stamp 
Together with 1 pane of plate inscriptions

“Inuit - Shelter/Community”, Canada Post Series (1979):
2 panes of plate inscriptions

“Inuit - Spirits”, Canada Post Series (1980):
Set of Four Inscription Corner Blocks featuring Kiawak “Sedna” (2) and Kenojuak “Return of the Sun” (2)
Set of Four Inscription Corner Blocks featuring Doris Hagiolok “Spirit” (2) and Simon Tookoomee “Shaman” (2)
Together with 1 pane of plate inscriptions

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $180
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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