Weeda Stamps Ltd.
P.O. Box 5096, Station B
Victoria, BC
Canada V8R 6N3

Phone: (250) 385-1826
Toll free: 1-888-685-1826
e-Mail: admin@weeda.com


Bidboard Number:


1952

Closing Date:

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

 

Lot # Description Catalogue Value
or Estimate
Current
Bid
1 Algeria #21, 22 Full Sheets. A trio of large multiples including full sheets of 100 of both the 45c and 50c, plus a partial sheet of 50 of the 50c value, all overprint issues from the 1924-1926 series (overprinted on French stamps). Of particular issue is the sheet format, which gives both gutter-pairs and inter-pane plate numbers. An eye-catching group, all with clean Never Hinged gum, but we did note several spots of separation on the sheets (still holding together well for near 100 years old). Catalogued as single stamps only, with no premium given for the sheets / gutter pairs, plate numbers etc. 2024 Scott US$415.00 = $560.25 $36.00
2 Andorra - French Administration. The balance of a dealer’s holding that we have been selling off over the past year. This was partially in the process of being worked, and we are offering it as-received. There is a 16-page stockbook with a group of mint postage dues, a courier folder with some circa 1992 "new issues" still in their original glassines. There is an assortment of about 100 unaddressed, cacheted first day covers circa 1963-1972, a small box contains a couple hundred "102" cards with a stock identified by Scott and Michel (ignore the pricing) with mostly mint issues up to the early 2000’s. Finally, there is a double-sided stockpage with a wide range of mint issues and even a deluxe proof of the 18fr (#122). Lots of duplication here. Expect some of the earlier material to be Hinged, otherwise condition is very clean. Estimate = $180.00 $130.00
3 Antigua and Bahamas - With a bit of Barbuda and Barbados on trimmed "Minkus" album pages with issues from King George V to about 1971. A total of 272 mint and used stamps. Better Antigua includes the King George VI set to £1 and Queen Elizabeth to $4.80 (both mint). The Bahamas includes King George VI definitives to 5/-, "Seal of the Colony" to 2/- (both used), mint King George 1948 set to 5/- and the first two "long" QEII sets to £1. This collection was meticulously catalogued in 2009, and a thorough check has shown that this is just about a perfect match with the current catalogue value. Owner’s older 2009 Scott US$516.45 = $697.21 $75.00
4 Australia #132. Perfectly centered partial CDS used example of the 1932 issue 5sh gray green "Sydney Bridge" high value commemorative. This stamp is almost always found off centre. 2024 Scott US$275.00 = $371.25 $170.00
5 Australia #163/473. Lovely first day cover collection with 165 covers issued 1937-1971. Almost all with private cachets, and many are unaddressed, such as the sterling "Explorers" set with singles up to the £2 King (our old Seven Seas listed this at A$200.00), the 5/- Cattle on cream paper and a number of Australian Antarctic Territory issues. Very attractive cachets, with little duplication (some duplicates are because of different cachets). Estimate = $200.00 $90.00
6 Australia #219-221. Very Fine mint Never Hinged 10sh red violet, £1 deep blue and £2 green 1949-1950 "Arms" high values. All of these were issued on different dates which is why the 5sh low value (#218, catalogue value $4.50) is not here. 2024 Scott US$249.50 = $336.85 $130.00
7 Australia #365-379. Very Fine mint Lightly Hinged complete 1963-1965 "QEII, Birds and Navigators" set of 15. This is the most iconic pre-decimal QEII series. 2024 Scott US$244.65 = $330.30 $80.00
8 Australia - Consecutive quintet of hardcover annual year sets covering 2010 to 2014, in their original sleeves (most have been opened, but the stamps are untouched in their separate packs). Each contain about 100 stamps per year, including 7-10 souvenir sheets. Individual stamps have face values up to A$10.00. Includes lots of topical appeal (e.g. animals, sports, flora, stamp on stamp), etc. Each book is about 48-pages to enhance your knowledge of the stamps and what they commemorate. We don’t often see down-under sets that are this recent. With no premium for the albums, the total face value of the stamps is AUD$486.35 = $447.44 $230.00
9 Australia - Sterling-era used mounted collection on quadrilled pages in dark blue springback album, including some mid-level values of ‘Roos, KGV "Heads", 1930’s commemoratives and "Robes" up to £2. Complementing this from the decimal era are 8 assorted complete booklets of the "Famous Australians", "Prime Ministers" and the revalued 5c on 4c orange QEII definitive (these catalogue over $200.00 as panes) and a set and souvenir sheet of the 1970 Captain Cook issue on a cacheted First Day Cover. Estimate = $140.00 $80.00
10 Australian States - Two black stockpages contain just over 100 assorted Aussie-states, including medium values and obvious potential for perforation varieties and cancels. Includes Western Australian "swans" (19), New South Wales (21, one with an "OS" perfin), Victoria (16), Tasmania (9), South Australia (8) and (leaving the best for last) Queensland (44) which has lots of "Chalon" issues and the only 4 mint stamps in the lot. Usual mixed condition, but great eye-appeal. Estimate = $160.00 $90.00
11 Austria - Tirol Parcel Control stamps issued between 1919-1921, as a method to control the export of parcels with goods, which was temporarily forbidden after the Great War. The Tyrolean government ordered these labels to use the small labels for postal parcels and the larger ones for railway parcels. These are not listed in Scott and are considered locals. This wholesale lot of about 30 panes/large blocks/multiples (with 25 - 50 stamps in a complete pane - probably 1000 stamps in total). Includes both designs, in mint, cancelled to order and with revaluations. The mint sheet file that houses them is done, and some of the panes are adhered to each other, others to the file. Some appear that they will come clean fairly easily, others will require soaking. A terrific study opportunity. Estimate = $150.00 $22.00
12 Bermuda #1/456. Mounted mint and used collection from Queen Victoria up to 1980. Starts off with some assorted stamps, including a couple of attractive blocks with plate number. The King George V has a hit and miss group of common and better singles. The collection gets more complete in the King George VI era, with a few nice used keyplates. The Elizabethan era often has a mint set, followed by a used set on the following page, until about 1976 when the issues are typically mint only (including a couple of souvenir sheets). Overall condition is excellent. The little duplication is probably due to possible shade differences. Mint issues are in black mounts and are never hinged after 1970. Better singles include #125, #125a, #127a (all used) and #162 (both mint and used). Individual catalogue values up to $60.00 a stamp. All in a pair of red Rapkin springback binders. Total 2023 Scott US$1290.40 = $1,742.04 $180.00
13 Bermuda #123/128a. Group of 11x King George VI high-value "Key Plates" with six copies of perf 13 (left side of the page, with an extra shade of the 2/- and missing only the 12/6) and perf 14 (right side, missing only the 10/-). Stanley Gibbons lists more shades than Scott, we have counted at the lowest values only. A couple of the values are Never Hinged, with the rest being Hinged which range from light to small hinge remnants, which in no way detracts for the attractiveness and freshness of these great stamps. 2023 Scott US$443.75 = $599.06 $110.00
14 British Antarctic Territory #1-15, 24. Very Fine mint Lightly Hinged / Never Hinged complete 1963 QEII ½ p to £1 "Transportation and Map" set of 15 and the additional £1 "H.M.S. Endurance" single high value issue. Note that all the 5sh to £1 high values in this lot are all Very Fine Never Hinged. 2024 Scott US$332.15 = $448.40 $110.00
15 British Caribbean - Part 1: Amongst the most popular groupings that have come from this collector. He loved the stamps and Islands of the Caribbean (and British Honduras/Belize) and bought almost everything he could get his hands on, and then set them aside. Includes purchases from auction houses, dealers and the local post offices, there is value in this chaos. The Belize and British Honduras material includes used classics to modern mint (with great topical interest such as birds and butterflies, and some large blocks and panes of mint). There is also Antigua (with and without Barbuda), some very nice Montserrat, British Virgin Island, St. Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands and a few multi-colony assortments. There is an attractive group of King George V issues of Turks & Caicos Islands, still on its original auction card. Barbados is represented with blocks of the 1995 WWII anniversary issue (planes). There is a mounted collection of Anguilla and another group from the Bahamas. Outstanding! Estimate = $350.00 $270.00
16 British Caribbean - Part 2: Amongst the most popular groupings that have come from this collector. He loved the stamps and Islands of the Caribbean (plus British Honduras/Belize and Bermuda) and bought almost everything he could get his hands on, and then set them aside. Includes purchases from auction houses, dealers and the local post offices. Noted mint Bermuda (couple of mint KGVI "Keystones" and some early QEII). There is a nice group of earlier Turks and Caicos Islands, and some mid-1980’s Antigua and Barbuda, and some earlier St. Kitts-Nevis, and the QV-KGV Antigua is quite worthwhile. There is a small group of complete booklets, a bundle of mint 1c sheets from British Honduras overprinted for "Hurricane Hattie", plus a bit of Anguilla. No lot of this type from this collection would be complete without a healthy amount of British Honduras and Belize, and this lot does not disappoint. Estimate = $300.00 $200.00
17 British Commonwealth - "Out of Africa" Selection. All used section of Victorian and Edwardian era British African issues, consisting of: British Central Africa #38 and 66; Cape of Good Hope #3, 4 and 13; and finally Lagos #13, 18, 20 and 32. A useful early group. 2024 Scott US$769.55 = $1,038.90 $120.00
18 British Commonwealth - A box of opposites. A Great Britain pre-decimal collection back to KEVII in a nice Stanley Gibbons album, contrasted with an album of "Royal International" gold foil first day covers. A battered stockbook with used mostly Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania (noted over 30 used copies of £1 #117) contrasted by a collection for the 1982 Commonwealth Day. A collection of 1997 Princess Di issues (high original cost) and some mint sheets of Zambia are contrasted with a very nice bundle of dealer cards and bidboard lots with lots of classics that are needing to be found. An eclectic mix! Estimate = $200.00 $120.00
19 British Commonwealth - A fascinating mix of collections and retired dealer stock, filling a bankers box. Starting with a small box of a "bit of everything" on "102" cards / glassine envelopes, etc. with a very nice assortment of dealer material, that appears to have been priced in the 1980’s with lots of items in the $10.00-$20.00 range. This is followed by a pair of battered Scott Specialty albums containing an array of mint and used early Elizabethan sets, partial sets and singles. There is then a couple of bundles of loose album pages or manila stock pages with similar material. We noted a small "sampler" springback, with a couple of stamps from each colony in the British Empire (not all common stamps, includes a used Bluenose). Finally, there is a stock of used South Africa and a handful of envelopes with wholesale quantities of Malaysian stamps. A hunter’s paradise. Estimate = $180.00 $110.00
20 British Commonwealth - Few hundred mint and used stamps nicely laid out on Vario-brand stockpages. Mostly King Geroge VI to mid-Elizabethan period. A bit of everything from across the Empire. The most intriguing piece may be the complete Australia 1927 opening of Parliament booklet – one pane is never hinged, the other has multiple first day cancels. There is also solid material including souvenir sheets, gutter pairs, topical interest. We noted some nice British and Isles, with some very nicely used larger, modern, items, as well as nice material from the Pacific, Africa, Caribbean, etc. Meticulously catalogued by the owner. 2023 Scott US$1156.35 = $1,561.07 $160.00
21 British Commonwealth - Mint Motherlode. All mint (and mostly NEVER HINGED) duplicated stock of a few thousand 19th to mid-20th century issues from over 30 different British Commonwealth colonies/countries, running from "B-Z". While there are no complete sets or particularly high catalogue value singles here, there are a large number of Never Hinged stamps, many in multiples, valued as Hinged only. An amazingly fresh lot, all carefully organized on manila stock sheets with individual countries and catalogue value subtotals listed on a hand-written inventory sheet. Unchecked for varieties. Take a good look at the scans to appreciate the quality of this offering. 2024 Scott US$4,488.50 = $6,059.50 $900.00
22 British Commonwealth Pacific Islands - A trio of binders with First Day covers from the 1940’s issues up to the end of 1979. Norfolk Island (107 covers), Christmas Island (33 covers), Cocos (Keeling) Islands (8 covers), Nauru (15 covers) and Papua New Guinea (101 covers). A very complete run (including the higher values), almost all have cachets, with very little duplication and a couple of pieces of postal stationery. All nicely mounted. Not often seen material. Total of 264 covers. Estimate = $180.00 $95.00
23 British Honduras #B1-B5. Registered cover / OHMS envelope sent to Toronto with a complete set of the only semi-postal series issued by British Honduras. These overprinted stamps raised funds to provide relief for the city of Belize which was levelled by a hurricane. The stamps are hard enough to find used, with a Scott catalogue value of US$112.50. However, Stanley Gibbons catalogues them with a price of £ 110.00 with a premium of "at least 10x" for usage on cover, which would bring this to a nearly $1500.00 cover. A bit of natural acidity on the reverse, does not affect the appearance. Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
24 British South Africa Company/Rhodesia #43-49. A lovely, mint Hinged array of the 1896 Matabele Rebellion Provisionals overprinted on Cape of Good Hope. This is a compete run from ½p to 1/, with extras and includes a very interesting horizontal shift on one ½p resulting in a split overprint (counted as regular in the cat. value). Cut off from postal authorities in Salisbury by the Rebellion, the Bulawayo post office ordered these overprints from the Cape, which it still had communication, to avoid running out of supply. They were used in Bulawayo during the uprising and then later elsewhere. The overprint plate had six different clichés; the consignor has not checked for these, but no doubt several clichés are present here. 12 stamps in total, generally Fine to Very Fine (with one rounded corner on one 4p noted for the record). Owner's Scott US$573.00 = $773.55 $150.00
25 Canada #4/530 Plus Back of the Book Collection. Mixed mint and used 1852 to 1970 period collection of over 650 stamps, all housed in an ld-time Jarrett Canada album. The lot includes a Three Penny Beaver imperf, First Cents, Large & Small Queens, some Jubilees, Edwards, Tercentenaries, Admirals and then a full run of all the GeoV and GeoVI pictorial sets up to and including the dollar values. The Back of the Book section includes: #C1-C9, CE1-CE3, CO1-CO2, E1/E11, J2/J20, F1 and O1/O49. Offered as received, unchecked for varieties or postmarks. Loaded with pretty stamps, this, valuable, varied and meaty lot should appeal to both the collector and dealer looking for fresh stock or useful collection additions. Owner's 2024 Scott US$8,697.65 = $11,741.85 $300.00
26 Canada #12. Used example of the 3p red "Beaver" provisional 1858 "perforated pence" issue. Fine centered with a small "Beaver-free" cancel. Light pressed out corner crease at lower right noted for the record. Missing from most collections we see. 2024 Scott US$1,400.00 = $1,890.00 $270.00
27 Canada #14/453. Mint and used almost all different 1859 to 1967 period collection of 440 definitive and commemorative stamps (no "Back of the Book"), all laid out on nicely designed computer-generated album pages. The collection begins with the First Cents issues, continuing with Large and Small Queens, Jubilees (up to the 50c value), Leafs, Numerals, Edwards, Tercentenaries, then nearly complete GeoV, GeoVI and QEII issues up to 1967. While the quality is a bit mixed expect some faults), there are more than enough better sound stamps and a significant enough total catalogue value to make this lot worthy of careful inspection. 2024 Scott US$7,872.75 = $10,628.20 $210.00
28 Canada #14-15, 17-20. Mostly sound and Fine basic used set of 1859-1864 "First Cents" issues. A respectable and decent starter set. Expect a small fault or two. Note two shades of the 2c value. 2024 Scott US$1,477.50 = $1,994.65 $85.00
29 Canada #14-15, 17-20, 21-30. All used selection of seven 1859-1864 "First Cents" and eleven 1868-1876 Large Queens, all laid out on the original album pages. Offered as received, noted a few faults. All valued as the basic stamps. 2024 Scott US$2442.50 = $3,297.40 $160.00
30 Canada #15. Old-time group of 59 used stamps, making up a specialized study of plate varieties of the 5c 1859 Beaver "Cents" issue, mounted on the original collectors pages (6 pages in total). Condition seems well above average but expect the odd minor fault. Catalogue as 59 basic used stamps. 2024 Scott US$2212.50 = $2,986.90 $270.00
31 Canada #15. Semi-researched old-time "offered as received" group of 68 x the 1859 issue 5c "Beaver", all still laid out on the two original stock pages. Unchecked by us for papers, perfs or plate varieties. Excellent potential for finds. Some faults to be expected but all valued as the basic Scott listed stamp. 2024 Scott US$2,550.00 = $3,442.50 $250.00
32 Canada #15. Sound and Fine mint no gum example of the 1859 issue 5c Beaver. Valued by Scott Classic as no gum. 2024 Scott US$400.00 = $540.00 $110.00
33 Canada #15/321 plus Back of the Book. You have to admire a collector who put’s the "back of the book" material at the front of their album. This used collection is partly collection, partly accumulation. The Airmail and Special Delivery issues are complete and often come with multiples. Returning to the regular issues, the Queen Victoria is spotty, but noted 8c Leaf, 5c Jubilee and QV numerals with 8c and 10c. The EdwardVII issue goes to 20c as does the 1908 Quebec issue (missing the 10c). Noted a Bluenose, and all the dollar values to 1951. A number of Western cancels were seen. All in a green Rapkin springback binder. Backing up this lot is a trio of manila stockpages with used duplicates and a handful of envelopes with used stock (mostly QV to Admiral, lots of 2c Quebec and a bunch of revenue stamps). Estimated = $150.00 $80.00
34 Canada #15/601 Plus Extras. All used collection of 547 different 1859 to 1976 period stamps, all on old-style Linder album pages plus uncounted extras on 10 manila stocksheets. While the 19th centure y material is a bit sparse, the 20th century selection as all the sets up to the $1.00 high values. A decent representation of "Back of the Book" material rounds out this offering. 2024 Scott US$1689.75 = $2,281.15 $60.00
35 Canada #15/84. All used selection of 18 lightly duplicated 1859 to 1900 Queen Victoria issues, ranging from the "First Cents" 5c Beaver up to the 20c "Numeral". The lot consists of:#15 (x 2), 17, 19 (x 2), 21 (x 2), 23 (x 2), 24, 25, 26 (x 2), 27, 28, 40, 60 and 84. The odd small fault noted. 2024 Scott US$2,405.00 = $3,246.75 $100.00
36 Canada #16. Damaged and adequately repaired used example of the extremely rare distinctive black brown shade of the 1859 issue 10c "Consort" from the "First Cents" series. Nice "38" 4-ring numeral cancel (St. Catherines UC - RF8 - very rare). A more than presentable space ffiller until you find nicer. 2024 Scott US$6,000.00 = $8,100.00 $975.00
37 Canada #21, 21a, 21c plus Varieties. Selection of ten used ½c Large Queens, including perf 12 x 12 and 11½ x 12 perf types. Noted a wide range of papers but all valued as the regular paper type. Unchecked for plate varieties. Catalogued as 8 x #21 and 2 x #21a. Lots of upside for the Large Queen student. 2024 Scott US$820.00 = $1,107.00 $90.00
38 Canada #21/30. Used group of 31 Large Queens, ½c to 30c values. All selected for the 2-ring numeral cancels (some more legible than others). A few faults to be expected but note a good range of different post office numbers, including some scarcer types. All conservatively valued as the basic Scott stamps only. 2024 Scott US$3,530.00 = $4,765.50 $290.00
39 Canada #21-30. Complete used set of all ten Queen Victoria 1868-1876 issue Large Queens. All valued as the basic Scott listed types. Unchecked for papers or printings. A few faults noted. Start your Large Queens with this group and upgrade individual stamps later. 2024 Scott US$1,160.00 = $1,566.00 $130.00
40 Canada #22-30 Large Queen Selection. Used group of 21 Large Queens, all offered "as received", still on the old-time annotated quadrille album pages. Expect some faults in an original holding such as this but none of the stamps have been checked for papers, perfs or other sundry varieties. Could be a find or two! All valued as the basic Scott type. 2024 Scott US$2,185 = $2,949.75 $130.00
41 Canada #22a. Two used examples of the 1c brown red Large Queen on Bothwell watermarked paper. Both show portions of the "THA" of the "E. & G. BOTHWELL CLUTHA MILLS" watermark, and one shows small portions of other letters. Noted small faults but still very elusive Large Queen varieties. 2024 Scott US$1,000.00 = $1,350.00 $130.00
42 Canada #23. Sound and Fine mint example of the 1869 issue 1c yellow orange Large Queen. Expertly regummed to appear OG Hinged but the gum is not original. Nice bright colour. 2024 Scott US$2,750.00 = $3,712.50 $90.00
43 Canada #24, 24b. Twenty-four used examples of the 1868 issue 2c green Large Queen, on Scott listed regular or thin paper. Note small faults on a few stamps. Unchecked for shades, plate varieties or paper sub-types. A good study/dealer lot. 2024 Scott US$2,400.00 = $3,240.00 $200.00
44 Canada #25, 25b Study Lot. Selection of 48 used examples of the 1868 issue 3c red Large Queen on both the regular and thin papers. Mixed condition (expect a few faults in the mix) but unchecked for paper sub-types, shades or plate varieties. Valued as the basic Scott listed #25. 2024 Scott US$1,920.00 = $2,592.00 $200.00
45 Canada #26 Used Study. Nine used examples of the 5c olive green Large Queen. Offered as received. A few faults noted in the mix but the consignor has identified varieties including one stamp they think might be perf 12 x 12. All valued as the basic Scott type. 2024 Scott US$2,025 .00 = $3,037.50 $130.00
46 Canada #29, 30 Mint Shade Quartet. Four sound and Fine mint (3 OG Hinged, 1 no gum) examples of the 15c Large Queen, each one in a distinct shade. A nice start to a shade study of this long-running Large Queen value. All valued as the basic Scott listed stamp. 2024 Scott US$500.00 = $675.00 $100.00
47 Canada #29-30. Neatly laid out selection of 32 used 15c high value Large Queens, all on one Hagner stock sheet. Includes a wide range of shades and papers, early and late printings, mostly unchecked for varieties. Usual minor faults, a great reference source for the student of this Classic issue. Conservatively valued as basic stamps by Scott. 2024 Scott US$1,920.00 = $2,592.00 $230.00
48 Canada #34. Mint Never Hinged part inscription sheet margin block of four of the ½c black Small Queen. Each individual stamp is Very Fine with varying large and small margins. Unitrade is $400.00 for a Very Fine mint Never hinged block. 2024 Scott Classic US$180.00 = $243.00 $55.00
49 Canada #34, 35, 36, 51, 66, 67, 68, 87, 88. Mostly Fine/Very Fine all mint blocks of four of nine different 19th century Queen Victoria issues. While a good number of individual stamps in the blocks are Never Hinged, all have been conservatively valued as Hinged only. Lots of upside! 2024 Scott US$1,370.00 = $1,849.50 $200.00
50 Canada #34/145, MR1-MR4, MR7. All used lightly duplicated collection of 289 stamps, 1870 to 1927 period issues. The range of material includes Small Queens, 1897 Jubilees, Leafs, Numerals, Maps, Edwards, Admirals, Confederation /Historical commemoratives and a smattering of War Tax issues. Offered intact as received, unchecked for varieties or better postmarks. Owner's 2024 Scott US$2,702.00 = $3,647.70 $180.00
51 Canada #34/207. A clean and Fine Very/Fine all different selection of an even hundred mint Hinged 1870 to 1933 period issues. Noted lots of attractive Very Fine stamps in the offering. All neatly laid out on two Hagner brand stocksheets to facilitate viewing. 2024 Scott $2,150.00 = $2,902.50 $80.00
52 Canada #34/362, C1-C9. All different selection of 206 generally Fine/Very Fine all mint Hinged stamps, 1970 to 1951 period regular and airmail issues. A perfect lot for the collector looking to collect only to the end of the reign of GeoVI. Lots of VF stamps in the mix! 2024 Scott US$3,436.60 = $4,639.40 $170.00
53 Canada #34/88. All mint and Fine/Very Fine selection of 23 different Victorian era issues, including Small Queens, "Leafs", "Numerals", 1898 "Christmas Maps" and both "2 CENTS" surcharges. Some Never Hinged stamps are included in the group but all have been conservatively valued as Hinged. 2024 Scott US$2,297.50 = $3,101.60 $75.00
54 Canada #35, 41. Fresh and Very Fine mint Never Hinged examples of the 1c yellow and 3c vermilion Small Queens. A top notch Victorian era duo! 2024 Scott Classic US$375.00 = $506.25 $130.00
55 Canada #35/411 plus Back of the Book. Compact old-time 1870 to 1963 mint Hinged and used collection on quadrille pages, all housed in a small format Rapkin springback binder. 484 lightly duplicated stamps in total, with a useful number of complete mint sets (including War and Peace issues) noted in the mix. 2024 Scott US$2,135.40 = $2,882.80 $90.00
56 Canada #37, 41. Extensive 3c Small Queen Re-Entries Study. A wonderfully arranged and written up assembly of 284 stamps on collector created pages (plus a couple black stockpages in the back). Identified by printings, perforations and shades, with re-entries marked on accompanying photocopies. While we did note some mixed condition throughout (as many of these were chosen for the re-entries), the overall condition is very good. A seldom seen opportunity to acquire a large group as well researched as this. Ex. Bill McDonald, former editor of the BNAPS study group newsletter. The owner's estimated retail value is $8175.00, which does not seem unreasonable when you consider the amount of time and effort needed to assemble this. Estimate = $1,250.00 $350.00
57 Canada #37e. Fine/Very Fine centered mint part original gum example of the 3c dull red Small Queen, perf 11½ x 12. One of the more elusive 3c varieties. 2024 Scott US$575.00 = $776.25 $80.00
58 Canada #38, 39, 40. Fine/Very Fine mint trio of early printing Small Queens, consisting of the 5c olive green (part disturbed OG), 6c yellow brown (OG small thin) and 10c dull rose lilac (no gum). 2024 Scott US$2,575.00 = $3,476.25 $160.00
59 Canada #41-45, 46-47. Sound and Fine/Very Fine centered mint Hinged/Hinge remnant examples of all the later printing 3c to 10c Small Queens plus the 20c and 50c Widows Weeds high values. 2024 Scott US$2,235.00 = $3,017.25 $160.00
60 Canada #45. Fresh and Very Fine mint full OG Hinge Remnant example of the brown red shade of the later 1890s printing of the 10c Small Queen. 2024 Scott US$675.00= $911.25 $150.00
61 Canada #50/58 Jubilee Hoard. Mint Hinged/no gum and mostly used semi-organized accumulation of 1897 QV Diamond Jubilee commemorative issues, all laid out on black stock sheets for ease of inspection. Mainly 1c to 5c values, with some effort on the collector's part to organize the used for postmark interest. Noted Circular Date Stamps (CDS), Railway Post Office (RPO), Squared Circles, Flags, Rollers and more. All valued just for the stamps as per basic Scott catalogue. Covers not counted in the total. Rough hand-written inventory accompanies. 2024 Scott US$4,585.00 = $6,189.75 $200.00
62 Canada #50-60. Mostly Fine/Very Fine all mint Hinged/Never Hinged sound part set of eleven 1897 QV Jubilees, running from the ½c black up to and including the 50c ultramarine value. A few handling bends noted decent start to a complete mint set. While some individual Never Hinged stamps were noted in the mix, all have been valued as Hinged only. 2024 Scott US$1,778.00 = $2,400.30 $130.00
63 Canada #50-60. Very well centered all mint Hinged part set of eleven 1897 QV Jubilees, running from the ½c black up to and including the 50c ultramarine value. Except for the odd short perf, a much nicer than average looking group. 2024 Scott US$1,778.00 = $2,400.30 $150.00
64 Canada #51, 52, 53, 54. Four different 1897 Jubilee issues, all in Fine/Very Fine used blocks of four. The group consists of the 1c orange, the 2c green, the 3c bright rose and the 5c dark blue. 2024 Scott US$282.00 = $380.70 $55.00
65 Canada #61. VF centered used example of the 1897 issue $1.00 lake Queen Victoria Jubilee, with "HAMILTON ON / 4" roller cancel. A very respectable used example of this elusive stamp. 2024 Scott US$700.00 = $945.00 $180.00
66 Canada #61, 62. F/VF centered $1.00 lake and $2.00 purple high-value 1897 QV Jubilee duo, each with a "UNION ST'N, Toronto /2" roller cancel. Nice to get two high-values at once with interesting "plus-value" matching postmarks. 2024 Scott US$1250.00 = $1,687.50 $290.00
67 Canada #61-62. Fine/Very Fine centered mint Hinged/Hinge Remnant examples of the $1.00 lake and $2.00 dark purple 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee commemoratives. Both with faults (thins) but still very acceptable "space fillers". 2024 Scott US$2,050.00 = $2,767.50 $190.00
68 Canada #62. Well centered and sound used example of the $2.00 dark purple 1897 issue Queen Victoria Jubilee. Sharp and clear "MONTREAL QUE 8" roller cancel. A great high value Jubilee! 2024 Scott US$550.00 = $742.50 $95.00
69 Canada #66, 67, 71, 72, 73. All sound and Fine mint Original Gum, Hinged or Hinge Remnant quintet of 1897-1898 QV "Leaf" issues. 2024 Scott US$1,135.00 = $1,532.00 $22.00
70 Canada #66-73, 74-84, 87-88. All Fine/Very Fine mint late Queen Victorian era sets, consisting of the 1897-1898 "Leaf" set of eight, the 1898-1902 "Numeral" set of 11 and the two 1899 issue "2 CENTS" surcharges. All mint (the extra used Die II #77a not counted) and mostly Hinged/Hinge Remnant. Good lot for completion for your late 19th century mint Canada. 2024 Scott US$3,828.00 = $5,167.80 $220.00
71 Canada #68P, 69P, 70P. Very Fine condition trio of imperforate 1897 QV "Leaf" plate proofs on card, all in the colours of issue, consisting of the 2c deep purple, the 3c carmine and the 5c dark blue value. 2024 Unitrade = $525.00 $140.00
72 Canada #85, 86. Group of 17 fine mint Never Hinged examples of the 1898 "Christmas" Map Stamp, all neatly laid out on a single stockpage, consisting of 15 singles and one vertical pair. A nice clean offering of this popular issue that will lend itself well to a plate position study. 2024 Scott US$1700.00 = $2,295.00 $100.00
73 Canada #85, 86. Mint Hoard / Accumulation of the 1898 "Christmas" Map Stamp. A total of 105 mint Hinged stamps, placed in "102" cards, seemingly as accumulated. This group shows a nice representation of the shades as known from "grey" to "blue" and all places in-between. The perfect lot for study, being a great candidate for plate position study. Also included with the lot (but not counted in the catalogue value or previous stamp count) are 37 "no gum" or "thinning" which will make for additional fodder for study. 2024 Scott US$4200.00 = $5,670.00 $325.00
74 Canada #85, 86. Stamp / Literature Offering. A two-part offering, staring with the well-researched "The Canadian 1898 Christmas Map Stamp, A Definitive Plating Study" Volumes 1-4 by Ken Kershaw (and Roger Boisclair, Vol.4), self-published by Kershaw and 3-hole punched into a single 3" binder, being an extensively illustrated (mostly black and white) guide to the plating of this popular issue. The second part is a small (but still powerful) offering of 2 mint Hinged and 10 used examples of the Map Stamp, including a very nice used example of the major re-entry (#86iii) which catalogues $100.00 alone in Unitrade. This lot, along with the accompanying Map Stamp lots in this sale would make for a great basis of plate study. Estimate = $200.00 $85.00
75 Canada #85, 86. Used Hoard / Accumulation of the 1898 "Christmas" Map Stamp. A total of 271 examples, placed in "102" cards with no real discernible order, but featuring a nice run of both shades and the occasional better postmark. Overall a very clean offering, but expect the odd fault. A wonderful study lot for the specialist looking to do a plate position study. 2024 Scott US$2439.00 = $3,292.65 $200.00
76 Canada #86 Shade. Two fresh and Very Fine mint pristine Never Hinged blocks four of the 1898 issue 2c Christmas Map Stamp. The oceans on both blocks are a "medium blue", darker than the basic #86 but lighter than the #86b. Unchecked for island varieties or any of the many re-entries that exist on this popular issue. Valued as eight basic Scott listed #86. 2024 Scott US$800.00 = $1,080.00 $270.00
77 Canada #89, 90, 91, 92. All Very Fine centered and mint Hinged quartet of 1902-1908 issue 1c green, 2c carmine, 5c blue on blue and 7c olive bistre. All have bright original colours. The 5c value has a small thin so is not counted in the catalogue value total. 2024 Scott US$335.00 = $452.25 $85.00
78 Canada #89-95, 90A. Wholesale used stock of 1902-1910 period Edward VII issues, from the 1c to the 50c value, plus the imperforate 2c. The lot consists of #89 (x 146), 90 (x 136), 90A (one pair and 3 singles), 91 (x 55), 92 (x 49), 93 (x 47), 94 (x 19) and 95 (x 7). All laid out on Hagner brand stock sheets. Expect some faults but still a useful and high catalogue value stock. 2024 Scott US$3,715.30 = $5,015.70 $110.00
79 Canada #96-103. Complete used eight stamp commemorative pictorial set issued for the Quebec Tercentenary of 1908 (plus a couple of extras). All still mounted on the two original hand-lettered album pages. The lot has a nice "old-school" look.2024 Scott Classic US$734.00 = $990.90 $42.00
80 Canada #96-103 Mint and Used Stock. Mint Hinged/no gum and used reasonably balanced stock of 1908 Quebec Tercentenary commemorative issues, all laid out on black stock sheets for ease of inspection. Any visibly damaged stamps have not been counted in the catalogue value total. Hand-written inventory accompanies. 2024 Scott US$5,325.00 = $7,188.75 $250.00
81 Canada #98. Very Fine mint Never Hinged block of four of the 1908 issue 2c carmine "Alexandra and Edward" from the Quebec Tercentenary set. Unitrade is $840.00 for a Very Fine mint Never Hinged block. A great start to a top-notch mint Never Hinged set of blocks. 2024 Scott Classic $400.00 = $540.00 $180.00
82 Canada #104/184 Admiral Selection. All mint Never Hinged selection of 18 different (for catalogue #, papers and shades) GeoV "sheet form" Admirals, all laid out on one Hagner stock sheet. The complete list of catalogue numbers consists of: #104-107, 107a, 108-110, 113, 115, 117, 118, 118b, 120, 122 139, 140 and 184. While you will find the odd light handling bend, there are a decent number of premium Very Fine Never Hinged stamps in the mix. 2024 Scott Classic US$1,859.00 = $2,509.65 $170.00
83 Canada #104-122, 123/134, 136-138139-140, 184. Fresh and F/VF complete mint Hinged/Never Hinged set of 1911 to 1925 "sheet form" GeoV Admirals, plus the two 1926 issue "2 CENTS" surcharges, imperf pairs and the perf 12 x 8 "remainder" 3c carmine as well as most of the coil issues. All in mounts on the original album pages. A nice clean lot, not missing much to be a comprehensive run of the popular early 20th century Admiral series. All valued as Hinged. 2024 Scott US$1,880.50 = $2,538.70 $180.00
84 Canada #104c, 109a, 149a, 165b, 196b, 218b. All Fine/Very Fine mint 1915 to 1935 GeoV booklet pane sextet, consisting of two Admiral panes (the 1c is a squat printing) and then one pane from each subsequent GeoV series. The pane #109a is Hinged but the other five are all pristine Never Hinged. A great representative sampling of the various GeoV designs. 2024 Scott Classic US$682.50 = $921.40 $70.00
85 Canada #122iv. Well centered Very Fine mint Hinged example of the Unitrade listed distinct brown orange shade (dry printing) of the high value $1.00 GeoV Admiral. 2024 Unitrade = $250.00 $90.00
86 Canada #135. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged right hand sheet margin block of four of the 3c brown 1917 Confederation issue commemorative. Perfect unblemished Original Gum! 2024 Scott Classic US$540.00 = $729.00 $75.00
87 Canada #135. Very Fine mint Never Hinged example of the 3c brown 1917 "50th Anniversary of Confederation" issue commemorative. Unusually well centered and with much larger margins than we usually see on this notoriously difficult stamp! Unitrade is $210.00 for Very Fine mint Never Hinged. 2024 Scott US$135.00 = $182.25 $110.00
88 Canada #140. Fresh and pristine Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged block of four of the 1926 issue provisional two-line "2 CENTS" surcharge on 3c carmine GeoV Admiral. 2024 Scott US$250.00 = $337.50 $42.00
89 Canada #141/312, C1-C9. All Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged/Never Hinged 1915 to 1951 period GeoV and GeoVI period collection of 167 different stamps, all still on the original cut-down Lighthouse Hingeless album pages. Effectively complete for the period except for the 1928-1929 "Scroll" set (a separate lot in this sale) but including the Cavell, Champlain, Chateau Ramezay, War and Peace sets as well as complete airmails. Lots of Never Hinged stamps in this lot but all have been conservatively valued as Hinged only. A great "plus value" lot. 2024 Scott US$1,869.15 = $2,523.35 $140.00
90 Canada #146/301 Plus Back of the Book. All used 1927 to 1950 period collection, all Hinged on hand lettered quadrille album pages. The better regular issues include the 50c Bluenose, $1.00 Parliament, 50c Grand Pre, $1.00 Cavell and other dollar values. The "Back of the Book" material includes #C1-C9, CE1-CE2, E1-E7, F1-F2 and J1/J20. Some minor duplication noted. 2024 Scott US$893.95 = $1,206.85 $55.00
91 Canada #149/245, C5-C6, E6. Small but comprehensive all used 1928-1930 period collection of 100 stamps, including better 50c and $1.00 high values. All laid out on hand-drawn quadrille pages. 2024 Scott US$433.40 = $585.10 $32.00
92 Canada #149-159, 160-161. Sound, fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Lightly Hinged 1928-1929 issue GeoV "Scroll" set of 11 plus the two coils. The set includes an attractive example of the iconic 50c Bluenose, a "must have" item for any respectable Canadian collection. 2024 Scott US$823.15 = $1,111.25 $150.00
93 Canada #158. Very Fine centered used block of four of the 1929 issue 50c Bluenose, with light Calgary Alberta CDS postmarks. Unitrade is $400.00 for the Very Fine used block. Sensibly Hinge re-enforced at the edges. An eye-catching "must have" GeoV multiple! 2024 Scott US$260.00 = $351.00 $90.00
94 Canada #162 Full sheets. Two fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged full plate sheets of 100 of the 1930 issue 1c orange (both Plate #2) value from the GeoV "Arch/Leaf" series. The sheets are the upper right and lower right panes. While there are a few perf separations and a few bits of selvedge missing in places, the stamps are all bright and attractive, with a good number being Very Fine examples. Conservatively valued by Scott as 200 mint Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott US$500.00 = $675.00 $110.00
95 Canada #162, 163a. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged full plate sheets of 100 of the 1930 issue 1c orange (Plate #2) and 1c deep green (Die I, Plate #2) values from the GeoV "Arch/Leaf" series. While there are a few perf separations and a few bits of selvedge missing in places, the stamps are all bright and attractive, with a good number being Very Fine examples. Conservatively valued by Scott as 100 mint Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott US$650.00 = $877.50 $110.00
96 Canada #163b Full Sheet of 100. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine full sheet of 100 of the 1930 issue 1c deep green GeoV "Arch/Leaf" (Die I) with plate #2 plate block in the lower right corner. A couple of bits of selvedge missing on the lower edges (common with sheets of this issue) but otherwise a fault free and attractive GeoV era sheet. Valued as 100 mint Never Hinged stamps by Scott. 2024 Scott US$400.00 = $540.00 $110.00
97 Canada #165a. Fresh and Fine+ mint Never Hinged full plate #7 sheet of 100 of the 1930 issue 2c deep red (Die II) value from the GeoV "Arch/Leaf" series. While there are a few perf separations and a bit of selvedge missing, the stamps are all bright and attractive. Conservatively valued by Scott as 100 mint Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott US$375.00 = $506.25 $75.00
98 Canada #166, 166b. Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged full plate sheets of 100 of the 1931 issue 2c dark brown, Die I (Plate #5) and scarcer Die II (Plate #7) values from the GeoV "Arch/Leaf" series. While there are a few perf separations and the right-hand selvedge is missing on the Die I sheet, the stamps are all fresh and attractive, with a good number being Very Fine examples. Conservatively valued by Scott as 100 mint Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott US$1,350.00 = $1,822.50 $160.00
99 Canada #169. Wonderfully fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged full plate #2 sheet of 100 of the 1930 issue 4c yellow bistre value from the GeoV "Arch/Leaf" series. While there are a few perf separations and a bit of selvedge missing at right, the stamps are all bright and attractive, with a good number being Very Fine examples. Conservatively valued by Scott as 100 mint Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott US$3.000.00 = $4,050.00 $425.00
100 Canada #170. Post Office fresh and fault-free mint Never Hinged lower left corner plate #3 part sheet of forty of the 1930 issue 5c dull blue GeoV "Arch/Leaf". A key medium value to the set. Note some exceptional premium quality Very Fine+ stamps in the block! Valued as one mint Never Hinged plate block and 36 mint Never Hinged singles. 2024 Scott Classic US$682.00 = $920.70 $150.00
101 Canada #172. Intensely fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged half sheet of 50 of the 1930 issue 8c red orange value from the GeoV "Arch/Leaf" series. Note the Plate #2 plate block in the upper right corner and that the part sheet is loaded with Very Fine stamps. Scott Classic as a Never hinged plate block and 46 mint Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott US$882.00 = $1,190.70 $290.00
102 Canada #174. Pristine and Very Fine mint Never Hinged part sheet of 28 of the 1930 issue 12c grey black "Quebec Citadel" from the GeoV "Arch/Leaf" series. Note plate #1 plate block in lower right corner and double perforated selvedge at right. Take a good look at the scan as there are a few very nice Very Fine stamps in the block. Valued by Scott Classic catalogue as a Never Hinged plate block and 24 Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott Classic $1,560.00 = $2,106.00 $425.00
103 Canada #176, 203, 209, 215, 216, 226. Wholesale used quantities of 1930s issue medium to high values. The lot consists of: #176; 203 (x 48); 209 (x 24), 215 (x 44); 216 (x 51); and 226 (x 126) Noted a good number of Very Fine stamps with legible CDS postmarks, including large multiples. Decent potential for the used block and postmark collector. 2024 Scott US$2,068.00 = $2,791.80 $95.00
104 Canada #195-201. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged complete 1932-1933 issue Geo V "Medallion" set of seven in attractively centered blocks of four. Lots of premium Very Fine stamps in the set of blocks. 2024 Scott US$1,054.00 = $1,422.90 $90.00
105 Canada #202. Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged part sheet of twenty of the 1933 issue 5c dark blue "Meeting of the Executive Committee of the UPU" commemorative. Note the plate #2 plate block in the upper left corner. A great early commemorative multiple with half the stamps perfect Very Fine examples. Valued as a Never Hinged plate block and 16 Never Hinged single stamps. 2024 Scott Classic US$396.00 = $534.60 $100.00
106 Canada #203. Fresh and Very Fine mint 2 Never Hinged/2 Hinged block of four of the 20c brown red Harvester with the "WORLD'S GRAIN EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE / REGINA 1933" overprint. Unitrade is $360.00 for a Very Fine mint Hinged/Never Hinged block. 2024 Scott US$220.00 = $297.00 $48.00
107 Canada #203, 215, 216, 222. Used Multiple Madness. A striking group of mint mutliples of four different George V era stamps including the 1933 World Grain Exhibition (x10), 1935 Windsor Castle Silver Jubilee (x80), 1935 Britannia Yacht Silver Jubilee (x147) and the 1935 8c George V from the Pictorial issue (x41). All with clean Calgary CDS postmarks and in very good condition for used multiples, from someone that must have had access to parcel mail sent at the time. Offered as received, from an original find, this being the first time these have been offered in the philatelic market. Catalogued as used singles, but take into consideration that quality used blocks from this era can be tough to find. 2024 Scott US$1427.75 = $1,927.50 $90.00
108 Canada #204. Very Fine mint Never Hinged lower left blank corner block of 25 of the 1933 issue 5c dark blue "Royal William" centenary commemorative. Apart from the famous "Bluenose" stamp of 1928, this is the nicest Canadian ship topical of the GeoV era. Valued by Unitrade as a Very Fine mint Never Hinged lower left position blank block of four plus twenty-one Very Fine mint Never Hinged single stamps. A spectacular, choice quality and eye-catching multiple. 2024 Unitrade = $822.00 $180.00
109 Canada #227. Four different Fine/Very Fine used large multiples of the 1935 issue $1.00 deep blue "Champlain Monument, Quebec" ("R" registration or CDS postmarks). 54 mostly Very Fine stamps in total. 2024 Scott US$594.00 = $801.90 $50.00
110 Canada #211/1776, B1-B12, C5-C9. Two volume 1935-1998 period collection of high-quality mint Never Hinged stamps and souvenir sheets, consisting of regular definitives and commemoratives plus "Back of the Book" material consisting of semi-postals and airmails. The pre-1950 period material, while mostly Very Fine+, is a bit sparse but completion becomes much more comprehensive in the post-1950 period stamps and souvenir sheets. All the stamps are on printed "Darnell" album, housed in black "hingeless" mounts. Even with better early material noted, the entire collection has been conservatively valued as face value postage only. Lots of plus value upside! Total Face Value = $519.97 $220.00
111 Canada #219 Full Sheets. Two Very Fine mint Never Hinged full sheets of 100 of the 1935 issue 3c dark carmine GeoV definitive, both with full plate inscription blocks of 8 (the scarcer plates #5 and #6) in the lower margins. Valued as two Very Fine mint Never Hinged inscription blocks and 184 Very Fine mint Never Hinged singles. 2024 Unitrade = $591.00 $110.00
112 Canada #226i, 226. Very Fine mint Never Hinged positional sheet margin pair of the 1935 issue 50c Victoria Parliament Buildings, the right hand stamp in the pair showing the Unitrade listed major re-entry in "CANADA". 2024 Unitrade = $277.50 $90.00
113 Canada #232 Plate #10. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged rare upper and lower centre plate #10 blocks of 20 of the 2c brown GeoVI 1937 "first issue". Very well centered and unfolded, perfect gum. Key and elusive GeoVI plate blocks, severely undervalued in Unitrade. Conservatively valued as Fine mint Never Hinged. 2024 Unitrade = $312.50 $120.00
114 Canada #232 Plate #9. Very Fine mint Never Hinged rare upper centre plate #9 block of 20 of the 2c brown GeoVI 1937 "first issue". Very well centered and unfolded, perfect gum. A key and elusive GeoVI plate block, severely undervalued in Unitrade. 2024 Unitrade = $281.25 $75.00
115 Canada #249/255. All Fine/Very Fine all mint Never Hinged selection of 1942-1943 GeoVI "War Issue" plate blocks, all 1c to 5c values. 86 different blocks in total, either for catalogue number, plate number or position. The consignor states that they were very careful to grade Very Fine and Fine separately (even though there's no inventory list). 2024 Unitrade = $694.50 $450.00
116 Canada #268-272. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint, all Never Hinged selection 1946 "Peace Issue" plate blocks, consisting of the 8c, 10c, 14c, 20c and 50c values. 2024 Scott Classic US$231.50 = $312.55 $120.00
117 Canada #289-293. Mint Never Hinged 1950 "Postes/Postage" omitted GeoVI complete set of five definitive issues, all in sheets of 100 with plate blocks. The odd small bend or perf separation noted for the record but still a decent group. Valued as 100 basic mint Never Hinged stamps by Scott. 2024 Scott $260.00 = $351.00 $42.00
118 Canada #302. Post Office fresh mint Never Hinged lower right plate #1 plate block of four of the 1951 issue $1.00 "Fisheries". This is the last GeoVI high value issued and the first GeoVI $1.00 value that most collectors acquire. 2024 Unitrade = $250.00 $80.00
119 Canada #342/1203. Four boxes of wholesale used Canadian material from 1950-1988. The boxes are modified copier boxes with medium sized envelopes with the Scott numbers neatly typed on labels, with individual envelopes having between 1-150 of a type. A quick look indicates that it has not been picked for cancels, but we have no idea if papers/perforations/varieties were checked (we suspect not). To top this up, there is a smaller box inside with more envelopes, with earlier issues (back to the Admiral issue), but less uniformity in organization. We noted lots of medium to higher denominated values throughout. Thousands of stamps. Besides the stamps, this would make a good organizing system to integrate your existing Canadian duplicates. Shipping this lot can be done as two packages, rather than 4 boxes. Estimate = $140.00 $34.00
120 Canada #454xx (x 2), 456xx (x 2), 458xx, 459xx. Very Fine Never Hinged Centennial issue left and right matching precancel "Warning Strip" blocks of 20 of the 1c brown (x two sets), 3c dull purple (x two sets), 5c blue and 6c orange. All are untagged and with DEX gum. Some minor paper fluorescence variations noted but all valued as the basic types. 2024 Unitrade = $470.00 $130.00
121 Canada #461/465B plus Varieties. Clean mint Never Hinged stock of 35 different Unitrade listed varieties (with duplication) of the 8c to $1.00 Centennial high values. All laid out on Hagner stock sheets and identified with notes on small white tags, denoting Unitrade catalogue number, gum and fluorescence. All the Hibrites are represented in this group. A great lot for the dealer looking for properly identified Centennial varieties or the collector looking for a Centennial "template".2024 Unitrade = $664.50 $270.00
122 Canada #461-465B. Complete set of mint Never Hinged matched set of plate blocks of the 1967 issued Mid/High value Centennial series, with Dull Florescence and DEX gum. A tidy complete run. 2024 Unitrade = $367.00 $65.00
123 Canada #466, 467, 468 Start & End Coil Strips. Mint Never Hinged start/end coil strips of ten the 3c dull purple (full start strip), 4c carmine rose (full start and end strips) and the 5c blue (two tab end strip) Centennials. Elusive material from this popular modern series. 2024 Unitrade = $230.00 $140.00
124 Canada #582-585. Very Fine mint Never Hinged investment group of 15 full mint Never Hinged field stock panes of 16 of the 1972 issue 15c se-tenant Earth Sciences commemorative. A very high quality selection. While there are no tagged panes in this selection, we did note two (as of yet unlisted) distinct paper fluorescences in the group. 2024 Unitrade = $525.00 $42.00
125 Canada #730a. VF mint Never Hinged 14c red 1978 "Parliament" imperforate coil strip of 4. The left-hand stamp shows the last perforated stamp before the rest of the coil roll became imperforate. This strip has some wrinkling, as sometimes found on these stamps, mentioned for the record. Scott lists as US$160.00 per pair, and Unitrade at C$225.00. Neither catalogue prices these imperforate "starter" strips. An eye-catching item. Estimate = $150.00 $100.00
126 Canada #730a. VF mint Never Hinged imperforate pairs of the 14c red Parliament coil stamp. One of the ever-popular QEII imperforate varieties of the time, this one being one of the most reasonably priced in the catalogue. 2024 Unitrade = $225.00 $50.00
127 Canada #1170/1180. "Mammal" Definitives High Value Plate Blocks. Very Fine mint Never Hinged matched sets of the basic types of eight different 1988-1990 "Mammal" definitive, consisting of #1170 (43c Lynx, Harrison paper, perf 12 x12.5), 1171 (44c Atlantic Walrus, Harrison paper, perf 14.4 x 13.8), 1174 (59c Musk Ox, Harrison paper, perf 14.4 x 13.8), 1175 (61c Timber Wolf, Slater paper, perf 14.4 x 13.8), 1177 (74c Wapiti, Harrison paper, perf 12 x 12.5), 1178 (76c Grizzly Bear, Harrison paper, perf 14.4 x 13.8), 1179 (78c Beluga Whale, Slater paper, perf 14.4 x 13.8) and 1180 (80c Peary Caribou, Peterborough paper, perf 13.1 x 13.1). This series is becoming a very popular specialist area, due to the numerous printers, perfs and papers. Total face value of all the blocks is $82.40. Matched sets like these are also becoming more and more scarce as the postage market use them up. 2024 Unitrade = $334.00 $85.00
128 Canada #1179, 1179b, BK117 (1179a). The three formats of the 78c Beluga Whale from the 1990 issue "Mammals" definitive series. All on Slater paper, the lot consists of Very Fine mint Never Hinged blocks of four the basic perf 14.4 x 13.8 type as well as the scarce perf 13.1 x 13.1 variety and the complete booklet containing one pane of five plus label. 2024 Unitrade = $214.00 $50.00
129 Canada #1407ai. Two examples of the famous Canada '92 "Signature Sheet", both VF MNH. Only 10,000 sheets issued. Printed for the CANADA '92 program, these souvenir sheets are printed on a distinctive paper stock and bear the marginal signature "Paul de Chomedy, Sieur de Maisonneuve". Listed in all major catalogues and illustrated in most albums. Needless to say missing from most collections. A nice little investment duo. 2024 Unitrade = $250.00 $60.00
130 Canada #2586. Complete Canada Post thank you "kit" consisting of a small presentation box containing two VF condition intact mint examples of the limited edition booklet of 12 of the permanent "THANKS/MERCI!" Truck and Rainbow design Picture Postage stamp, issued on November 30th 2020, ONLY TO CANADA POST EMPLOYEES, plus a thank you card and matching rainbow pin. The booklets are very elusive. While recognized and reviewed in numerous philatelic journals, Unitrade has yet to create an individual listing for this stamp, so we have used the Unitrade catalogue number for the frame design as our stamp reference. Two booklets are perfect for display purposes (front and back). Estimate = $100.00 $70.00
131 Canada #2922a, 2922b. Group of 20 mint se-tenant pairs (40 stamps total) of the $5.00 Lenticular / Lithography self-adhesive 2016 Star Trek series issued on the 50th anniversary of the Star Trek television series. The complex Lenticular printing process makes the image appear to move when viewed from different angles. Face value of the usable postage alone is $200.00. 2024 Unitrade = $400.00 $150.00
132 Canada #BK3b. Complete and unexploded complete 1913 issue GeoV Admiral booklet containing four F/VF panes of 6 of the 1c blue green (distinct from the deep blue green) 18mm x 21 mm "squat" printing. A light bend affecting the front cover, otherwise pristine. A tough to find complete booklet. 2024 Unitrade = $1,500.00 $325.00
133 Canada #BK65/BK100. If you have ever tried to collect all the complete booklets from the 25c (late Centennial) to 50c ("Parliament") including the paper and cover types in the complete sets of 10, you will know how difficult this can be. This collection will help you get there. Most in complete sets of 10, including lots of "counting bars", and with a range of paper types, all attractively displayed in "Vario" brand black stockpages. All are identified by older Unitrade numbers, but it won’t take much effort to upgrade them. The condition is excellent and some are unsealed. The face value of this material is $230.00 alone. The catalogue value has been done without counting incomplete sets and with no premium for "counting bars". Total 2024 Unitrade = $1,375.00 $325.00
134 Canada #C5ii. Fresh and Very Fine mint Never Hinged example of the Unitrade listed "Moulting Wing" variety on the 1935 issue 6c red brown Daedalus airmail stamp, the lower right stamp in a block with 3 normal (plate #1, LR pane, position 14). A scarce and popular constant plate flaw. 2024 Unitrade = $240.00 $85.00
135 Canada #CL2. Very Fine mint Never Hinged rouletted booklet pane of two of the 1924 "Second Issue" 25c green Laurentide Air Service semi-official airmail, plus a Very Fine mint Hinged single rouletted at top and bottom. 2024 Unitrade = $647.50 $90.00
136 Canada #CL3, CL4. Fresh and Very Fine mint Never Hinged perfectly centered Laurentide Air Service "4th" issue consisting of the "CANADA 1924 added" type of the (25c) red, perf 11.8 x 11.8 plus a Very Fine mint Hinged example of the rouletted "5th" issue. The Laurentide issues are among the first private commercial semi-official airmails. 2024 Unitrade = $425.00 $80.00
137 Canada #CL3, CL4 Covers. Attractive matched duo of Laurentide Air Service Ltd, Semi-Official Airmail covers, each posted in January 1925 on the Rouyn Lake / Larder Lake airmail route. Each cover has a "plus value" aspect, with the top cover bearing a corner single of CL4 and the bottom cover being and advertising cover from a US stamp dealer specializing in airmail material (an interesting specialization this early on!). 2024 Unitrade = $570.00 $160.00
138 Canada #CL5/CL52. All mint Hinged/Never Hinged selection of twenty different 1920s-1930s period Semi-Official Airmails. All laid out on two Hagner stock sheets. Some Never Hinged stamps noted in the mix but all have been conservatively valued as Hinged only. A great start to these popular and historically significant issues, listed in both Unitrade and Scott Classic catalogues. 2024 Unitrade = $1,232.00 $270.00
139 Canada #CL6/CL12a Jack V. Elliot and Elliot-Fairchild Selection. All Fine/Very Fine and mint Hinged/Never Hinged (plus one used) selection of 1926 issue Jack V. Elliot Air Service, the various Elliot-Fairchild Air Services/Transport Services and Fairchild Air Transport semi-official airmails. The lot of ten mint and one used piece, laid out on one Hagner stock sheet and all identified for catalogue number and Hinged/Never Hinged condition offer a very comprehensive offering of the issues of this pioneering air service group. 2024 Unitrade = $1,005.00 $160.00
140 Canada #CL9 Covers. Duo of Elliot-Fairchild Air Service, Semi-Official Airmail covers, both dated 1926 and posted from Red Lake, ON with "Patricia Airways & Exploration Limited, Sioux Lookout" boxed rectangular cancels. An attractive pair of early Canadian airmail covers, which compliment each other nicely on the page. 2024 Unitrade = $450.00 $170.00
141 Canada #CL13, CL14, CL15, CL18. Very Fine mint Hinged quartet of 1926-1927 issue Patricia Airways semi-official airmails. The group includes some very low issue numbers. 2024 Unitrade = $625.00 $230.00
142 Canada #CL14 Cover. VF example of the 1926 Patricia Airways and Exploration Co. Ltd semi-official airmail 10c stamp overprint (type A) "Haileybury and Rouyn 10 cents". Posted at Rouyn QC on April 9th 1927 and sent to Haileybury. A great item for either the Admiral or airmail collector. 2024 Unitrade = $325.00 $110.00
143 Canada #CL18, CL18c Covers. Stunning duo of 1926 Patricia Airways and Exploration Ltd, Semi-Official Airmail covers, showing both the regular overprint and Unitrade listed "OTT" in "LOOKOUT" overprint. Flown out of Birch Lake and Women Lake (Ontario) in the summer of 1926. Wonderful material for the aero-philatelist. 2024 Unitrade = $1,050.00 $280.00
144 Canada #CL18, CL13 Covers. 1926 Patricia Airways & Exploration Ltd, Semi-Official Airmail covers. An enticing pair of airmail covers, both sent in 1926 with different Semi-Official airmail stamps (CL18 & CL13). The first, sent from Red Lake ONT July 7th 1926 to Sioux Lookout and franked with CL13. The second, sent from Birch Lake ONT August 28th, 1926 to Woman Lake and franked with CL18. A nice pair of covers, very clean and worthy of any collection. 2024 Unitrade = $400.00 $120.00
145 Canada #CL24 Cover. VF example of the Patricia Airways & Exploration Ltd, Semi-Official Airmail, on over bearing the "HAILEYBURY and ROUYN 10 cents" overprint type A in red ascending on the rouletted Patricia Airways semi-official airmail issue (CL23). Only 800 printed. 2024 Unitrade = $250.00 $65.00
146 Canada #CL24/CL30, CL43. Mostly Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged (plus one Never Hinged and one used) selection of 11 all different Patricia Airways Exploration 1927 "style three" designs including the various overprints, plus the 1928 issue Patricia Airways Limited. All laid out and identified for Unitrade numbers and condition on one Hagner stock sheet. 2024 Unitrade = $1,295.00 $325.00
147 Canada #CL25b, CL28 Covers. Two different Patricia Airways & Exploration Ltd, Semi-Official airmails, each with a different "Special Air Service, Sioux Lookout and Red Lake District, 5 cents" overprint. The top cover appears unposted, so has been valued for the stamp only (rather than the price on-cover). 2024 Unitrade = $325.00 $55.00
148 Canada #CL42 Ephemera. Yukon Airways & Exploration Co 1931 collateral material. A very interesting and seldom offered item of "collateral" material, being a letter from J.F. Flannegan, Vice President of the company, posted from "Mayo, Jan 12th 1931" to Mr.Douglas in Edmonton, regarding a order of 120 covers. A wonderful addition to an airmail collection. Estimate = $120.00 $75.00
149 Canada #CL42 Grouping. Choice offering of Yukon Airways & Exploration Co, Semi-Official Airmail covers and unofficial reprints. A collector's group of five covers, which include four different routes, plus a Pilot Signed cover and the group of four "colourful" reprints (noted in Unitrade). 2024 Unitrade = $350.00 $200.00
150 Canada #CL43 Covers. Trio of Patricia Airways Ltd, Semi-Official Airmail covers 1928. A very clean group of three "Purple Maple Leaf" cachet First Flight Covers, posted in 1928 from Jackson Manor, Narrow Lake and Sioux Lookout. A beautiful trio of pre-1930 Canadian airmail covers. 2024 Unitrade = $525.00 $140.00
151 Canada #CL44 Cover. August 3rd 1928 Victoria to Vancouver First Flight Cover, franked with a 2c green Confederation (#142) tied by dual Victoria/Vancouver machine cancels and a 5c B.C. Airways semi-official airmail (#CL44) on the reverse, tied by socked-on-the-nose Victoria BC CDS cancel. Note that the scans show both the front and the back of the cover. 2024 Unitrade = $175.00 $42.00
152 Canada #CL44, CL44a. Mint no gum part sheet of 33 (of a full sheet of 55) of the 1928 issue British Columbia Airways Ltd 5c ultramarine Vancouver-Victoria semi-official airmail. Note Unitrade listed plate varieties including the "White Dot" (#CL44a). A nice positional piece of early BC aerophilately. 2024 Unitrade = $370.00 $65.00
153 Canada #CL47, CL49 Covers. Duo of covers, each bearing a different Commercial Airway Ltd, Semi-Official Airmail stamp, posted Grande Prairie (1930) and Edmonton (1931), with the latter being signed by the pilot. Very clean material, which would be welcome additions to any Canadian airmail collection. 2024 Unitrade = $400.00 $130.00
154 Canada #CLP2 Plus FORGERY. Very Fine appearing mint no gum example of the 1918 issue 25c "Burning Zeppelin" semi-official airmail (red flames, with numerals of value). A key seminal semi-official airmail, with only 2,800 printed. Small faults (tiny marginal tear) but still a very rare early issue. The lot also includes a forgery that comes with a Richard Gratton certificate. 2024 Unitrade = $650.00 $110.00
155 Canada #E1-E11, CE1-CE4, J1-J20. Sound and complete Fine/Very Fine mint run of all the 1898 to 1946 issue Special Delivery stamps plus the four 1942 to 1946 issue Air Post Special Delivery stamps and all the 1906 to 1965 Postage Due issues. A great opportunity to acquire all of these complete runs of "Back of the Book" issues in very decent, attractive and collectible condition. While some Never Hinged was noted, all conservatively valued as Hinged only. 2024 Scott US$1,009.90 = $1,363.35 $130.00
156 Canada #E2, (E2a), E3. Wholesale used quantities of 1920s issue Special Delivery stamps. The lot consists of: the 1922 issue 20c carmine #E2 and a few examples of the scarlet wet printing #E2a (x 90) plus the 1927 Confederation commemorative 20c orange "Five Stages of Mail Transportation" (x 28). Noted a useful number of Very Fine stamps with legible CDS postmarks. Decent potential for the used "Back of the Book" and postmark collector 2024 Scott US$1,440.00 = $1,944.00 $65.00
157 Canada #E4. Eighty superior quality used examples of the 1930 issue 20c henna brown "TWENTY CENTS" Special Delivery stamp. Loads of CDS cancels and Very Fine stamps in this group! The #E5 that replaced this stamp in 1932 took the word "TWENTY" away from the design and left just the more generically bi-lingual "CENTS". All neatly laid out on Hagner stock sheets to facilitate viewing of postmarks. 2024 Scott US$1,400.00 = $1,890.00 $85.00
158 Canada #E6. Fresh and Very Fine mint Never Hinged full upper left-hand pane of 50 of the 1935 issue 20c dark carmine "Wheel of Progress" Special Delivery stamp. "CANADIAN BANK NOTE CO. OTTAWA No 1" inscription in the upper margin (no dot after the "T" in NOTE). Valued as a Very Fine mint Never Hinged inscription block of six and 44 Very Fine mint Never Hinged singles. Very few full sheets still exist, let alone one this nice. 2024 Unitrade = $1,494.50 $525.00
159 Canada #E6. Sound and Fine/Very Fine wholesale selection of 129 used examples of the 1935 issue 20c dark carmine "Wheel of Progress" Special Delivery stamp. Note lots of CDS postmarks, mostly from Western Canada including Alberta and British Columbia towns as well as a good number of RPOs. All neatly laid out on five Hagner stock sheets to facilitate viewing. 2024 Scott US$967.50 = $1,306.15 $55.00
160 Canada #E7, E10, E11. Mostly select quality wholesale quantity used stock of three different Special Delivery issues, consisting of the 1939 issue 10c dark green "Arms of Canada" (x 100); the 1942 issue 10c green "War Issue" (x 1,500); and the 1946 issue "Peace Issue" (x 1,500). Noted lots of Very Fine stamps with legible CDS postmarks. A premium stock, with decent potential for the postmark collector. Too bad these aren't still on cover! 2024 Scott US$5,225.00 = $7,053.75 $85.00
161 Canada #E10. Fresh and Very Fine mint Never Hinged full left-hand pane sheet of 50 of 1942 issue 10c green "War Issue" Special Delivery stamp. Plate #1 plate blocks in the lower left and upper left corners of the sheet. Some minor perf weakness and minor separations from folding noted for the record. This is the second to last of the Special Delivery issues. 2024 Unitrade = $460.50 $160.00
162 Canada #E11. Fresh and Very Fine mint Never Hinged right-hand pane sheet of 50 of 1946 issue 10c green "Peace Issue" Special Delivery stamp. Plate #1 plate blocks in the lower right and upper right corners. The sheet has been split into two half sheets of 25 and a couple of minor separations from folding noted for the record. Valued as two Very Fine mint Never Hinged plate blocks and 42 Very Fine mint Never Hinged stamps. This is the last of the Special Delivery issues. 2024 Unitrade = $381.00 $55.00
163 Canada #EO1 Plate Blocks. Very Fine mint Never Hinged "Peace Issue" 10c Special Deliveries with 1950 "OHMS" Official overprint in two plate #1 plate blocks, upper right and lower right positions. 2024 Unitrade = $240.00 $42.00
164 Canada #F1b, F2. Fresh and Very Fine mint full OG Lightly Hinged examples of the scarce rose carmine shade of the 2c Registration stamp and a rich dark green shade of the 5c value. A much nicer than usual offering of these two early "Back of the Book" issues. 2024 Scott Classic US$510.00 = $688.50 $230.00
165 Canada #J2c. Two large used blocks (15 and 25) of the 2c reddish violet (1928 dry printing) Postage Due, both with full Never Hinged gum. Both blocks have been cancelled "PAID" and (on both front and back) "FS". These Postage Dues were probably used to pay for a "bulk" payment of monies due, such as those from a quantity of unpaid or underpaid return business correspondence. Never seen this type of cancellation on postage dues before. Estimate = $120.00 $95.00
166 Canada #J21-J30. Complete run of the 1967-1978 "Red Postage Dues" in mint Never Hinged blocks of four, as originally packaged and offered by Kasimir Bileski (with his original letter). A nice chance to get these all at once, as Kasimir put it in the opening line of his letter "it is very costly to ever neglect any "back of the book" Canadian stamps". Originally sold for $200.00! 2024 Unitrade = $189.00 $26.00
167 Canada #MR1-MR7, MR7a, MR2B, MR2C, MR2D. All mint group of eleven different 1915-1916 issue GeoV War Tax Stamps. The MR2B, MR3, MR5, MR6, MR7 and MR7a are Hinged, while the MR1, MR2, MR2C, MR2D and MR4 are Never Hinged. All valued by Unitrade in the grade of Fine with the appropriate 50% of the full premium added for Never Hinged items. Around half the catalogue value is in the Never Hinged MR2C and MR2D. 2024 Unitrade = $1,330.00 $210.00
168 Canada #MR3i. Post Office fresh and VF mint Never Hinged example of the Unitrade listed rose red shade of the 1916 issue 2c+1c GeoV War Tax, Die I Admiral. Great centering with perfect gum. 2024 Unitrade = $225.00 $80.00
169 Canada #O1-O29, CO1-CO2, EO1-EO2. Very Fine selection of thirty-three mint Light Hinge/Never Hinged 1949 to 1950 issue OHMS and G official overprints, including regular, airmail and special delivery types. All fresh, well centered and sound stamps. Some very nice high values noted in the group. This lot represents the complete run of OHMS overprints and almost all the GeoVI issue G overprints. 2024 Scott US$525.25 = $709.10 $85.00
170 Canada #O8-163, O8-165. Duo of "original find" 5-hole "O.H.M.S." perfin covers, each posted from Victoria BC (1932/1933) on official Assistant Receiver General printed stationery, sent to Vancouver. Although at first glance these appear to be the same, the 1932 cover actually bears #O8-165 in position "3" (inverted) as apposed to the other 3 stamps which are all position one. Unitrade offers a 25% premium for this position 3, but does not attempt to value these on covers. As stamps alone, the 2024 Unitrade catalogue value is $138.75, but properly used on cover is much scarcer. First time offered on the philatelic market. Estimate = $150.00 $120.00
171 Canada #O9-226/O9-262, O9-C6, O10-C7. Lightly duplicated used selection of 4-Hole OHMS official perfins on mostly GeoVI issues. Of particular note are 50c Victoria Legislature, the $1.00 Destroyer and two Very Fine examples of the $1.00 Chateau Ramezay, one with an unlisted perfin position. Estimate = $220.00 $65.00
172 Canada #O9-245. Very Fine mint Never Hinged 1938 issue $1.00 Chateau Ramezay high value with OHMS 4-hole Official perfin. Listed by the new Unitrade numbering system. 2024 Unitrade = $320.00 $60.00
173 Canada #O12 (x 2), O13 (x 2), O14, O18. Very Fine mint Never Hinged full sheets of 100 of OHMS and G overprinted 1950 issue GeoVI era Officials. The lot consists of: #O12 (plates #1 LL & 2 LL); O13 (plates #1 UR & 2 UR); O14 (plate #2 UL) and O18 (plate #3 LR). While minor perf separations and the odd light handling bend is to be expected, this group of six sheets is in superior quality condition. A very tough set to assemble (and getting tougher). 2024 Unitrade = $1,221.00 $210.00
174 Canada #O19, O24, O30, O31, O32, O39. A half dozen different Very Fine mint Never Hinged "G" overprint Officials, all in plate blocks. 2024 Unitrade = $317.00 $22.00
175 Canada #O46-O49. Very Fine mint Never Hinged group of 100 complete sets of the 1963 issue "G" Official overprints on the 1c, 2c, 4c and 5c QEII "Cameo" definitives, all in large multiples. The lot includes corner blocks (worth a significant premium in Unitrade). These are the last overprinted Official issues. 2024 Scott US$300.00 = $405.00 $55.00
176 Canada #O47 LOW FLYING G. Very Fine mint Never Hinged part sheet of 80 of the 1963 issue "G" overprint on 2c green QEII "Cameo" definitive, with the "G" touching or cutting into the "CANADA" at bottom. More dramatic in the top half of the sheet, all are still much lower than the regular setting of the "G". Estimate = $200.00 $110.00
177 Canada #O231/O286, OC6-OC9. All used mounted collection of 1937 to 1949 era GeoVI issues, both regular and airmail issues, all with a myriad of 4-hole OHMS Official perfins. Noted a wide range of perfin positions, doubles, sets complete to the duplicated $1.00 high values and numerous various multiples. Unchecked for better positions, offered intact as received. Estimate = $200.00 $42.00
178 Canada - A well researched study of the 5c 1859 Beaver "Cents" issue, which includes 37 stamps and 1 cover, neatly arranged to identify re-entries and plate flaws on collector created pages and one black stockcard. Condition is well above average overall, but expect the odd small fault. The owner's estimated retail is over $1200.00, with a 2024 Scott basic catalogue value as "regular stamps" being US$1425.00 ($1923.75 CDN). Estimate = $400.00 $110.00
179 Canada - Almost a century of assorted mint Canada which starts with a springback binder with a nice run of mostly 1930-1970 issues, includes a bit of Jubilee, a 2c Small Queen offset on back, and with Arch, Silver Jubilee, Medallion, pictorial, "War", "Peace" issues, including the high values, and some back of the book. There is a stockpage with an assortment of not-often-seen 1930’s plate blocks, and another with Coronation and Royal Visit "cinderellas". There is a mint collection celebrating "Confederation" another with the "Trees" issues of the late 1970’s and a third exhibit for BC’s Centennial of 1971 (includes some used stamps). Expect the mint stamps to be hinged. The catalogue value for this lot will add up quickly. Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
180 Canada - Annual Collections for 1974 & 1975. The two scarcest Canada Post Annual Collections, from the years 1974 and 1975. Very nice quality duo of the key early 8½ x 11 Post Office Yearbooks. Both complete with MNH stamps in collector added mounts. The 1974 year set is the "unpunched" version, while the 1975 is the "punched" version, having received the 3-hole punch (as listed in the catalogue). Getting these is increasingly tougher, especially in as nice of shape as these two are. 2024 Unitrade = $335.00 $65.00
181 Canada - Annual Collections for 1976 to 1999. VF condition Annual Collections covering the years inclusively 1976 through 1999. These Canada Post yearbooks contain the mint NH stamps, souvenir sheets and booklets for these years. A high-quality group of these impressive and informative publications. Total face value of the mint NH stamps, panes and souvenir sheets in the 23 volumes is $510.27. 2024 Unitrade = $1,420.00 $270.00
182 Canada - Banker’s box of chaotic consignment remnants. The best (or certainly most interesting) is the bundle of loose album pages and stockcards, with a significant accumulation of "red" postage dues and the last "purple dues", with minimal identification and organization. There are 6 stockbooks of various brands and sizes, with used wholesale material (the books have solid retail value and are in pretty good shape). There is another group of 4 binders with similar material, mounted on pages and black and manilla stockpages. Most of the material is used 20th century. Estimate = $140.00 $65.00
183 Canada - Banker’s box packed with a massive (mostly) used wholesale lot, mostly sorted by Scott number in envelopes. Seemingly from as many as four different collectors based on the packaging. The stamps run from the Victorian era up to about 2005. Almost every inch of this box is filled. A quick glance indicates that most of the stamps are used, with up to a couple hundred of a type. There is some cancel potential. There is a bit of mint (mostly in the 5c-30c era) mixed in with the used. Not surprisingly, most of the stamps are common, but we did note some better like 1c-15c Jubilees (mint, no gum) a couple of used Bluenoses, etc. Both volume and value here to make for a worthwhile sort. Estimate = $150.00 $65.00
184 Canada - Bankers box containing the balance of a consignment of 20th century material. An interesting assembly that will have several areas of appeal to the collector. There is an attempt at creating a specialized Centennial collection, including three sheets (6c orange, 2x 8c black), a stockcard of mint 1930’s issues, mint corner blocks from the 5c era, a near-new "Davo II" hingeless album with pages 1971-1993 (the slipcover has a bit of minor damage), a very damaged volume IV of the "History of Canada" gold foil cacheted first day covers (binder and slipcover have seen better days, but the 22 panels are doing just fine, original cost over $200.00), a small stockbook with used Canada (and some provinces), and a Minkus album with 590 stamps. To complete the oddness of this lot, there is a small Fleetwood collection called "The birds and flowers of Canada" which refers to the cachet, but the stamp used is the 14c Peace Tower. Estimate = $150.00 $110.00
185 Canada - Bankers box is filled with at least a dozen collection fragments, wholesale stock and mounted duplicates. Expect everything to be used, an overwhelmingly 20th century (but did note Jubilees to 5c, QV "Leaf" issue to 8c, a few 1898 Maps, etc.). Some coils, a few booklet panes, readable cancels here and there. Thousands of stamps, expect moderate to heavy duplication in places. The one sparsely filled book is a magnificent Elephant-brand 32 black page stockbook, in near-new condition. All offered as received. Estimate = $150.00 $110.00
186 Canada - Box lot that contains page after page, bundle after bundle, even bag after bag with the remnants of a collection, starting with several stockpages of used (with some mint) of late Queen Victoria to King George VI, including "back of the book" (e.g. Postage Dues, Special Deliveries, Airmail), with a touch of Canadian provinces. Other material includes some mint booklet panes, 2 volumes of the Story of Canada with gold foil cacheted FDCs (the original retail of these was about $700.00). Plus some 1970’s-80’s Canada Post products and a couple of bundles of unprocessed "102" cards, and even a nice batch of mint early QEII "G" stamps and blocks. Hours of fun, with lots of nuggets to be found throughout. Estimate = $200.00 $150.00
187 Canada - Elizabethan Era mint 1967-1992 collection (#454/1407). A neatly arranged group of mint Never Hinged material, 90% complete for regular issues of the period on home-made pages (with stamps in mounts) in a binder. A comprehensive "labour of love" collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, including plate blocks, panes, greeting stamps, complete booklets and several "dollar" values (including $5.00 Victoria Library plate block). Conservatively valued for only the total face value of the stamps. Total face value = $328.73 $160.00
188 Canada - Elizabethan Era mint 1992-2000 collection (#1408/1834a). A neatly arranged group of mint Never Hinged material, 95% complete for regular issues of the period on home-made pages (with stamps in mounts) in a binder. A comprehensive collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, including plate blocks, panes, complete booklets and a complete set of Millennium issue panes. Conservatively valued for only the total face value of the stamps. Total face value = $413.00 $210.00
189 Canada - Elizabethan Era mint 2000-2007 collection (#1835/2242). A neatly arranged group of mint Never Hinged material, 95% complete for regular issues of the period on home-made pages (with stamps in mounts) in a binder. A comprehensive collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, including souvenir sheets, panes, complete booklets etc. This period also saw the evolution to self-adhesive and "die-cut" issues (of which the latter individual stamps are). Conservatively valued for only the total face value of the stamps. Total face value = $309.65 $150.00
190 Canada - Elizabethan Era mint 2007-2014 collection (#2243a/2755). A neatly arranged group of mint Never Hinged material, 95% complete for regular issues of the period on home-made pages (with stamps in mounts) in a binder. A comprehensive collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, including many souvenir sheets, complete booklets, high-values (including $10.00 Whale) and an absolute wealth of both "die-cut" singles and "P" stamps. Conservatively valued for only the total face value of the stamps. Total face value = $723.54 $450.00
191 Canada - Enormous 68 litre "Rubbermaid" container stuffed with kiloware spread over about 30 years. The -majority appears to be from the late-Centennial to early Caricature period which was collected from a medical building in Victoria and then never looked at (probably because the volume could have seemed overwhelming to a working doctor). There is also a scattering of material into the 1990’s, noting the occasional higher value. There is a bit of off-paper and a touch of material from a few other countries. This material is completely unchecked for tagging or printing varieties, and there are some hand cancels to be found. Untouched holdings of this size are getting harder to find. Estimate = $120.00 $42.00
192 Canada - Feast or famine collection remnant, making for a diverse bankers box, that we are pretty sure has something for everyone. Going top to bottom, there is a handful of stock pages with dealer’s stock including the Quebec issue and 1920’s issues and some album pages with some used material. There is an interesting study of used coils of most era’s including multiples, miscut, line pairs, etc. A large shoebox is filled with bundleware most 1960’s, but back to the 1930’s. A 1994 year set has the stamps already in the mounts. Finally, there is a small box of more dealer’s material, but on small cards and glassines, with a bit of everything from 1/2c large queens to modern forgeries, plus a mix of common and better material throughout. Calling all pickers! Estimate = $200.00 $110.00
193 Canada - GeoV/GeoVI Used Stock. A couple of thousand used mostly early to mid-twentieth century issues, all packed onto manila stock sheets or Hinged on pages. A quick survey disclosed a range of Admirals, GeoV dollar values, commemoratives, blocks and other large multiples. Significant total catalogue value. Estimate = $150.00 $32.00
194 Canada - Maritime & Newfoundland Airways Stamps and Covers. Selection of stamps and covers produced for and related to the planned but never implemented 1931 airmail service between Sydney, St. John and St.Pierre & Miquelon (Lafreniere catalogue #cc8830). The stamps are in singles and blocks and the two covers have "regrets" notices apologizing for the cancelled flight. Great early "golden age" Maritime airmail history! Estimate = $150.00 $120.00
195 Canada - Meaty Balance of Consignment. Mint and used substantial and valuable balance of a very large lot, including First Cents, Large and Small Queens, GeoV Admiral coils, GeoV and GeoVI dollar values and postage dues. While the condition may be a bit mixed (some no gum, some faults, etc…) the totall catalogue value is significant and there are more than enough better stamps in Very Fine condition to warrant close examination! Estimate = $500.00 $375.00
196 Canada - Modern (1990s-2000s) Period Mint Face Lot. Moderately well-organized and diverse selection/accumulation of stamps, souvenir sheets and booklets, 1990s to 2000s period definitive and commemorative issues, housed in one stock book and on stock pages in one 3-ring binder. Offered as received and while no "rarities" were noted at first glance, there may be some minor treasures lurking amongst the unchecked material. Conservatively valued for the face value of the mint Canadian postage stamps only. Total Face Value = $339.10 $210.00
197 Canada - Modern Mint Never Hinged Collection in Three Volumes. Very well conserved (if with a bit of "out of sequence" ordering and some duplication) Very Fine mint Never Hinged 1948 to 1989 period (mostly 1970s and up) collection housed in three green Stanley Gibbons Simplex spring back binders. All the stamps, whether singles, pairs or blocks, are all in black Hingeless mounts and are neatly laid out on carefully annotated quadrille pages. Saw face values up to $5.00 (including inscription blocks) and some better individual issues in the mix. Conservatively valued as the useable mint face value postage. Total Face Value = $527.09 $210.00
198 Canada - Modern Souvenir Sheet / Miniature Pane Bonanza. An attractive all-different selection of 79 souvenir sheets or miniature panes from 21st century Canadian issues. Includes many better items including "mixed value" souvenir sheets, 145x "P" stamps and many "dollar plus" values. All in pristine mint Never Hinged condition. Conservatively valued for the usable postage value only, but the catalogue value would be considerably higher. Total face value = $293.91 $300.00
199 Canada - Mostly mid-century mint multiples on stockpages, and in glassine envelopes. From the 4c era up to about 1982. Neatly organized, often in blocks of 4 to 20. Includes some better, such as open "Cello-Packs", booklet panes, and a few better earlier issues (3c Confederation issue, Totem and Export dollars). Build your collection and use the rest as postage. Our conservative count of the postage comes out to a face value = $225.00 $130.00
200 Canada - Part 1: Big Bonkers Bonanza in bag and binders! A leftover lot from an extensive collection, from a collector who liked to buy but has now left it for you to unpack. To say this lot is varied is an understatement. There is a group of manila stockpages with used wholesales stock where we noted 7 used copies of the 50c KEVII, some mint Canada including large blocks of the 3c Cartier and 1927 3c Confederation plus some blocks of King George V to early Elizabethan. There are 9 copies of the unissued $1.00 Labrador (Newfoundland) Cinderella. Used wholesale quantities of better 1930’s-40’s issues (including CE1-CE3) are still in their original packs. Noted about $20.00 in modern face value. If that isn’t odd enough for you, there is a large envelope sent from Ottawa to BC with its original contents (but no letter) with what appear to be the return of several students’ original hand-drawn submissions for possible stamp designs - the Muskox is particularly fascinating, as the stamp wasn’t issued for another 4 years! Estimate = $170.00 $150.00
201 Canada - Part 2: More Bonkers Bonanza in bag and binders! A leftover lot from an extensive collection, from a collector who liked to buy but has now left it for you to unpack. Includes the collector’s working postage bundle (at least $100.00 face value here), and a bundle of 4c Bell and Citizenship sheets (gum disturbance on many, but there is the better part of another $100.00 of face value here. There are a few stock cards with perfins, used Canada and Newfoundland. The year sets for 1980-1982 are here. There are some mint and used low denomination 1897 Jubilees. There are some 1/2c Quebec and a block of 5c blue Admirals with no gum. There is even a (battered) presentation folder from the 1972 Frontenac release (in English, French and Dutch!). Estimate = $150.00 $85.00
202 Canada - The balance of a consignment, with a few disorganized collection remnants (noted better individual stamps here and there, and a decent run of "Back of the Book" issues). There is some mint and used QEII up to 1980 in multiples, including some plate blocks (including some in a "Bileski" album) and a few partial sheets. There is a bundle of mint "red" postage dues, and a baggie of used "purple" dues. The box is cushioned with two Ziploc bags filled with 1960’s CDS cancels on stamp and piece. There is even a framed copy of the RCMP souvenir sheet, autographed by the designer. Lots of hunting and organizing to keep you busy for a while. Estimate = $150.00 $42.00
203 Canada - Thematic / "Back of the Book" assembly. A small box (about the size of a shoebox) stuffed with the often neglected special Canada Post issued products, most of which are now listed in the back of the Unitrade catalogue. These products have been increasingly popular over the past several years as finding some of them can be challenging as many dealers don't stock them. Includes CAPEX 96' Ashton Potter card, CAPEX 87' Palmares, 1994 Year of the Family letter writing kit (x2), 1976 Olympics presentation books (x2), Legendary Creature packs (McDonald's restaurant promotion) and numerous other Unitrade listed thematic collections. Take a good look at the pictures to appreciate the scope of the lot. Estimate = $150.00 $120.00
204 Canada - Wholesale lot and "on and off" paper kiloware fill this U-Haul box to bursting. About 80% of the box is loose stamps on and off paper from a seemingly wide range of sources. The balance consists of used, sorted (to some extent), wholesale material (there are at least four sources here). We noted envelopes back to Edward VII, but most will be 20th century Elizabethan. Presumably unchecked for varieties, and there is certainly some cancel potential. Tens of thousands of stamps here. Estimate = $120.00 $28.00
205 Canada Cancels - Bankers box hoard of modern town cancels on stamp/piece. At least a couple of thousand different cancels from across Canada (strength with British Columbia). Includes 4 boxes of individual glassines, identified and sorted in Post Office Computer Organization Number (POCON) cancels - mostly 2000-2010 (a difficult era to get handstamps), but with some earlier. There is also a number of stock and looseleaf pages, with mounted or sorted BC cancels - this time going back to the Admiral era, finishing with some sorted and duplicates on envelopes that the collector never got around to sorting. These cancels have high readability. Many of the Post Offices are closed and most of these cancels are no longer in service. Estimate = $200.00 $230.00
206 Canada Cancels - British Columbia "D" and "E" rarity factor cancels on stamp or piece, most on the original dealer sales cards. Includes Auldgirth (Cooper E1), Canford Mill (E3), Brexton (E2). Many "D" rated post offices include Thompson’s Landing, Toba, Kitimat-Riverside, Cortez Island, Caspaco, Capilano, Ewings Landing, Choate, Fraser Arm, Millstream, Wasa, Okanagon Mission, Stillwater, Adelphi, Genoa Bay, Minto Mine, Brynmarl, etc. Lots of clean, readable strikes and Post Office cancels that are on the less common side. Estimate = $160.00 $270.00
207 Canada Cancels - British Columbia Postmarks. Group of 40 choice BC CDS cancels, almost all George VI dated 1938 / 1939 on small cut square / piece, as collected as the time by a collector in Victoria, not having seen another collector's eyes since the 1950's. These were likely snipped from incoming mail to a prominent Victoria BC drug store and represent many small communities (and many closed Post Offices), with strength in Vancouver Island postmarks. Some of the better Post Office include Telegraph Cove, Wildwood Heights, Winter Harbour, Rounds, Arrow Park, Arrow Creek, Charlie Lake, Minto Mine, Paldi, Dunster, James Island and Wingdam. All neatly laid out on double sided stockpage. Perfect lot for the postmark hound! Estimate = $150.00 $120.00
208 Canada Cancels - Group of 66 choice BC split ring cancels, mostly dated 1938 / 1939 on small cut square or piece, as collected as the time by a collector in Victoria, not having seen another collector's eyes since the 1950's. These were likely snipped from incoming mail to a prominent Victoria BC drug store and represent many small communities (and many closed Post Offices), with strength in Vancouver Island postmarks. Some of the better Post Office include Sheraton, South Bender, Sooke Lake, Kitwanga, Black Pool Ceepeecee, Simoom Sound, Mabel Lake, Shoreacres, Refugee Cove, Kettle Valley, Needles, Kuper Island and Bend (1938). All neatly laid out on stockpages. An enticing lot for the postmark hound! This is the complimentary lot to the selection offered last month. Estimate = $200.00 $190.00
209 Canada Cancels - NWT Northwest Territories Postmarks. Approximately 4 pounds of primarily NWT postmarks from the late 1980's early 1990's on stamps on paper, cut from large envelopes or parcels in box. Trimmed with the postmarks in mind, these present a well above average offering of postmarks of the period, but expect some heavy duplication as there are several hundred pieces here at least (and there are not that many Post Offices in the NWT!). Also included in the box is a baggie of Saskatchewan or Alberta postmarks from the same period. Besides the wealth of postmarks are the high-value frankings, these are from a very interesting period for Canadian definitive stamps which include many changes in paper, perforation and printers (especially in the mid-value "mammal" series). Collected for postmarks, unchecked for potential stamp varieties. Estimate = $200.00 $95.00
210 Canada Cancels - Over 140 home-made collector pages with stamps on / off paper hinged on the page, each selected for postmarks from across the country. A haphazard array, that seems to be organized by province on the page, but not much beyond that. Everything from QV to QEII with a wide array of postmarks noted (split rings, CDS, machine, POCON, MOON etc). A wild ride of postmarks, but should prove rewarding as we estimate there must be 1500+ postmarks here, with strength in NS, ONT and Alberta (but with smatterings of other provinces too). Estimate = $140.00 $180.00
211 Canada Cancels - Town cancel collection up to about 1990, but this is not your ordinary grouping. A 32-page stockbook with lots of Small Queens and there are more Western cancels than you would expect. This is at the point where an accumulation was becoming a serious collection, with lots of better (noted a Wells Fargo Victoria oval cancel, Toronto Street post office cancels on Map stamps and early small-town BC and Territorial-era Alberta). Even amongst the modern material is an Edmonton Emergency cancel. Most are identified, but with no indication of rarity. Split rings, CDS, roller and rubber cancels to be found here. Estimate = $180.00 $110.00
212 Canada Covers #373/450. Shoebox of 400 Rosecraft cacheted first day covers for the 5c era between 1957-1966. A mix of addressed and unaddressed, with singles, pairs, blocks or blocks + singles (these were registered), so expect duplication up to 10 of a type. A wide range of originating cities, noting many from Winnipeg with 3-ring "Orb" or "barrel" cancels. A very clean lot, with the covers in individual sleeves and identified and ordered by Scott. Estimate = $140.00 $80.00
213 Canada Covers #1815/2778. A 21st century First Day Cover collection of about 120 Canada Post cacheted standard-sized covers mounted in 2-pocket "Vario"-brand black stockpages. Includes a haphazard run of issues from the Millennium issue to 2014. The majority are small-sized souvenir sheets, noting a number of "Lunar", "Vancouver Olympics", "Montreal Canadiens", medium-value definitives, Christmas, Royal Visit, etc. There are a few with plate blocks and a few matched sets of lower denomination "insects" noted as well. This doesn’t take into account the cost of the pages and the Canada Post FDC cost, which added over $100.00 to the owner. We have counted the face value of the stamps only ("P" values at the cost at the time of sale). Total face value = $242.62 $75.00
214 Canada Covers #1815/2796. 21st century First Day Covers collection on Vario brand pages in a matching pair of Unisafe brand burgundy 3-ring albums (with matching slipcases). A post-office fresh collection with approximately 140 Canada Post cacheted standard-sized covers issued between 1999-2014. The owner’s original cost for this selection approached $650.00 as the burgundy padded Uni-Safe three-ring binders in matching slipcase and the black stockpages retails about $140.00 plus the Post Office cost of the covers. Counted as face value of the stamps only ("P" values at the cost at the time of sale). Total face value = $375.19 $290.00
215 Canada Covers #1815/3199. 21st century First Day Covers collection in two mismatched volumes. A post-office fresh collection with approximately 165 Canada Post cacheted standard-sized covers. Some are mounted in in two pocket "Vario"-brand pages in a burgundy-coloured padded Uni-Safe 3-ring binder (with matching slipcase) the rest are in a Uni-Safe First Day Cover album. Covers are for issues between 1999-2019, but most are from before 2016. Lots of souvenir sheets, coils, booklets and there are even a few plate blocks (a small number are matched sets). The owner’s original cost for this section was over $500.00 as the albums and black stockpages retail about $60.00 plus the post office cost of the covers. Counted as face value of the stamps only ("P" values at the cost at the time of sale). Total face value = $347.93 $90.00
216 Canada Covers - Alberta Postal History / Postmark Accumulation. Approximately 300 covers, George VI to (primarily) QEII in small bin. Strength in the QEII era CDS town postmarks, with a couple runs of large commercial mail that the collector must have had access to, since these are all cherry-picked readable hand-postmarks. Many of the CDS postmarks lasted longer than in the prairie provinces as the smaller Post Offices did not need the "new" incoming automatic cancellation machines. Estimate = $120.00 $90.00
217 Canada Covers - An eclectic small box with over 500 covers and postcards from "coast to coast". Noted picture postcards, Calgary Stampede, postal stationery, postmarks, Admirals, meter mail, airmail, special event covers, FDC, northern Canada, 2013 homemade "Haunted Canada" issue FDC cards, 2014 Empress of Ireland "homemade" FDC's cut from press sheets, registered and 9 illustrated WWII cigarette "Thank You" postcards (sent from soldiers overseas). A fun sort ahead for any postal historian / cover collector. Estimate = $200.00 $170.00
218 Canada Covers - Box of postal stationery containing several hundred postal cards and envelopes back to the 1870’s and up to about the QEII Centennial period. The postal cards are mostly used, with lots of interesting printing on back, with a few banking notices and lots of 1940’s "Speaker" announcements for various business associations. These can be very popular for online sales because of the speaker (we noted one with Anthony Eden) and the topic. There are bundles of mint envelopes dating back to King George V, but with strength in the Centennial period - all of which are in much better than normal condition. A fun lot for exploring. Estimate = $180.00 $170.00
219 Canada Covers - British Columbia First Nations Postcard Group. Group of 33 postcard, neatly arranged within a Unisafe postcard album. Starting with a few views of people, the cards them shift into Totems and (primarily) Alert Bay views, followed lastly by 15 Native Art illustrated postcards. Interesting material, not often seen. Estimate = $120.00 $110.00
220 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. A "mish-mash" offering of 22 covers / postcards and one cancel on piece from across the province. Each item has been selected for postmark or usage, with several better items throughout. Some of the better towns included are Simoom Sound (matching corner card), Queens Bay 1939, South Salt Spring 1907, Halls Prairie 1908, Balcomo 1908, Pinantan 1916, McMurphy 1942 and Tynehead 1910. A diverse mix, from Edward to QEII, perfect for the postmark hound or show / internet dealer. Each item is individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $490.00 $22.00
221 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. A duo of incoming covers 1869 / 1874 to Vancouver Island addressed to the merchants Findlay & Durham in Victoria. An exquisite pair of folded covers (with contents), the first being from London 1869 discussing the import of Brandy to British Columbia, the second from Sydney, New South Wales 1874 which discusses the export of Salmon Bellies from BC to New South Wales. A historically important pair of covers. Ex. Jack Wallace collection. Estimate = $300.00 $450.00
222 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. An attractive duo of better items, including a Deltaero 1941 CDS postmark cover and an Edgewater 1913 "via Golden" lined postmark. Deltaero was located on the RCAF Station Boundary Bay - now the Delta Airport. The Post Office was open only 8 months from September 1st, 1941 to April 30th,1942. The Edgewater postmark we have seen only a few times and was likely a creation of the postmaster of the time, used only during the Edwardian period. Each item is individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $300.00 $50.00
223 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. Kootenays selection of better split ring cancels on postcards 1907-1913. A choice group of postmarks, selected by the original collector for quality of strike. Towns included are Waldo, Sinclair, Elk Creek, Sparwood, Wycliffe and Yahk. A clean offering from this popular area of the province for postmark collectors. Each item is individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $385.00 $110.00
224 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. Military Post Office Grouping. Selection of 11 covers / postcards from the WWII era, all with BC Military Post Office cancels. A well-above average lot, which includes Prince Rupert MPO 1110, Prince George MPO 1108, Comox MPO 1121, Nanaimo MPO 1104, Jericho Beach MPO 1111, Vancouver MPO 1106, Terrace MPO 1109 and Boundary Bay MPO 1124. A few "duplicates" included, but these are either for a different type of postmark or registered use (so they only add to the appeal). Each item is individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $475.00 $100.00
225 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. MOON (Money Order Office Number) postmarks. A high-quality selection of 10 covers, all with BC MOON cancels from the Elizabethan period. Towns included are Red Pass (2), Brisco, Radium Hot Springs (registered), Bear Lake, Giscome, Klemtu, Juskatla and Port Clements. A challenging, but rewarding aspect of BC postmark collecting, as there are many MOON cnacels to look for, but they can sometimes prove elusive (especially the better ones). Each item is individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $170.00 $32.00
226 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. Navy Post Office Grouping. A very clean selection of 9 covers from the WWII era, all with Navy Post Office postmarks 1943-1945. These numbered bases (NPO 1112, 1117, 1113) and Victoria HMC Dockyard were part of the Victoria / Esquimalt naval bases, being the primary locations of Canada's Pacific Naval Fleet. Lots of interesting postmarks and markings here including censor, registered, meter and official mail. All are individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $270.00 $100.00
227 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. Premium group of 8 registered covers from the George V / George VI period. A visually appealing group of 8 covers that were selected by the previous owner for both quality of strike, but also being registered mail. Towns included are Skookumchuck, Sirdar, Kingsgate, Croydon Station, Brisco, Port Simpson, Kincolith and Donald Station (this last one sent to Sweden). A wonderful assortment of premium material that goes "above and beyond" for the postal historian. Each item is individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $430.00 $60.00
228 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. Vancouver Area Post Office DUPLEX postmarks 1912-1920. A group of 6 traditionally severely under-appreciated duplex postmarks from Vancouver / Lower Mainland Post Offices. Postmarks included are Collingwood East 1912 / 1920, Marpole 1918, Eburne Station 1913, Edmonds 1914 and Kerrisdale 1914. Many of these duplex postmarks had very limited use, in the short period where the Post Officed retired the split ring or CDS postmark and before they were "gobbled up" into either named or numbered sub-Post Offices of Vancouver. Each item is individually sleeved and priced. Total retail as marked = $235.00 $36.00
229 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. Vancouver BC Advertising / Corner Cards group 1917-1952. An interesting group of 14 Vancouver BC business advertising covers including Pierre Paris Shoes, Hotel Dunsmuir, BC News Company, Hotel Patricia, Woodwards, BC Electric Railway and 3 Chinese diaspora related covers (including 1944 Consulate of Republic of China) / 1931 cover with letter to "The New Republic" newspaper in Victoria BC. Fascinating material from "old" Vancouver days. Estimate = $130.00 $36.00
230 Canada Covers - British Columbia Postal History. Vancouver Island QV to QEII postmark collection of 105 covers / postcards in a Unisafe FDC album. Several better postmarks throughout including Ceepeecee, Coombs, Cobble Hill, Esquimalt (1900 HMS Leander printed flap), Duncan's Station, Hilliers Crossing, Maywood, Paldi, Quinsam, River Jordan, Sandwick and Ucluelet. Condition is a bit mixed, but plenty of better quality items mixed throughout. Estimate = $150.00 $100.00
231 Canada Covers - Canadian Rockies Postcards. Cardboard postcard box filled with 645 postcards featuring the Canadian Rockies (BC/Alberta), with everything from classic pre-1920 material to "modern chromes" from the 1970's. A wonderful pictorial tour of the Rockies, with emphasis seemingly on the Alberta side, with Banff featured in many of the cards. Loosely sorted by photographer / publishers, with some minor duplication (likely when the owner accidentally bought a duplicate here and there). Tour the west in the comfort of your own home. Estimate = $200.00 $150.00
232 Canada Covers - Diverse cover accumulation, starting with an 1867 cover with #17 from Merrickville Ontario to Vermont (roughly opened, but with original letter). British Columbia is well represented with Queen Victoria covers from Kaslo, Nicola Lake. There is a group of split ring, CDS and MOON cancels from a number of closed post offices. Noted an Admiral Registered cover from Venn Sask and a 6c postcard rate to Holland in 1924. There is a bit of postal stationery and an (unfortunately) mack-tacked cover from the 1954 Moose Jaw air crash. And these are just the loose covers. There is a group of mounted material, including a scarce "South Hill" duplex cancel, a CN Steamship cancel from Massett and then an interesting batch of Elizabethan covers which are generally "Water" cards (including several with the better "Post Paid" overprint) or modern POCON canceled covers from the early 1990s. Great for online or show sales. Estimate = $200.00 $65.00
233 Canada Covers - Eclectic Airmail Collection with emphasis on flights related to Alberta. An interesting array of mostly modern material, but don't let that deter you as many of these more modern flights and commemorative flights were only done in small productions. All arranged within a binder, the collection begins with a letter from the Mayor of Edmonton acknowledging the previous owner's contribution the Alberta Centennial Project, followed by 50 covers / postcards / pieces of ephemera including a series of Anniversary Flights, several signed covers, "Snowbirds", a few sheets of stamps, postcards and pamphlets. All of this accompanied by a wealth of printed information regarding the material compiled by the previous owner. Take a good look at the scans to appreciate the scope of the lot. Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
234 Canada Covers - FFC First Flight Covers. Intriguing accumulation of 117 pre-1940 airmail First Flight Covers, from across the country but with strength in Western Canada flights. Noted several better stamp frankings including airmail issues, special delivery and Admirals. Of particular interest is a group of covers to a common address in Victoria BC, several of which have collector added written cachets (in addition the Post Office handstamps). Estimate = $180.00 $120.00
235 Canada Covers - First Day Covers 2000-2006 in two albums. A matching pair of padded Unisafe brand FDC albums containing 237 Canada Post cachet FDC from the 2000-2006 period. A very clean offering, which will be largely complete for the period including regular issues and souvenir sheets. Several duplicates noted, but these are neatly tucked into the same sleeve on the page and often noted by the previous owner. Very clean offering, of which we have only counted the total face value of the stamps on the covers (not taking into account the premium Canada Post FDC cost or the price of the albums. Total face value = $288.10 $50.00
236 Canada Covers - First Day Covers FDC 1955-1988 in THREE deluxe matching blue Lighthouse brand FDC albums (to fit 200 covers) with slipcases. Approximately 500 covers in total, with the first album being almost all private cachet FDC, before transitioning into the Canada Post issued covers. Seemingly all different, with some mild duplication only for a difference in cachet or single stamp vs plate block. Noted several "dollar values" in the later material, including inscription blocks. The albums alone retail for $70.00 each ($210.00 for 3) and are in pristine condition. Estimate = $250.00 $140.00
237 Canada Covers - First Day Covers. Oversize shoe-box sized box containing 517 Canada Post cachet First Day Covers from the mid-1970's to the early 1990's. Duplicated in spots, but contains several high-values. Conservatively only counted for the total face value of the stamps used. Total face value = $215.68 $42.00
238 Canada Covers - Late 1950’s to early 1970’s First Day Cover hoard housed in a combination of shoebox, FDC albums and mounted pages . Almost all have private cachets, strength in Rosecraft, but saw some Cole and "H&E" etc. At least 800 covers, with moderate duplication (up to 5 of a type). Very clean and nicely organized, making it easy to integrate into your collection or stock. Estimate = $150.00 $42.00
239 Canada Covers - ORB Postmarks. London, Ontario specialized collection of "ORB" postmarks. The "ORB" postmark is a very distinct larger multiple ring CDS postmark, introduced in the 1890's and seen used into the 1950's. Assembled over my years, this lot comprised of 95 covers or postcards (a couple pieces and a "front" not counted). These are primarily all from the Victorian period, in which this postmark saw its primary use. The PHSC (Postal History Society of Canada) has a wonderful database of these markings, which are still somewhat readily found in dealer boxes and much cheaper than other distinct postmark types of the period (squared circle, split rings etc). Estimate = $130.00 $38.00
240 Canada Covers - ORB Postmarks. Ottawa ONT specialized collection of "ORB" postmarks. The "ORB" postmark is a very distinct larger multiple ring CDS postmark, introduced in the 1890's and seen used into the 1950's. Assembled over my years, this lot comprised of 56 covers or postcards and several pieces / stamps. These are primarily all from the GeoV Admiral period, in which this postmark saw its primary use. The PHSC (Postal History Society of Canada) has a wonderful database of these markings, which are still somewhat readily found in dealer boxes and much cheaper than other distinct postmark types of the period (squared circle, split rings etc). Estimate = $120.00 $38.00
241 Canada Covers - ORB Postmarks. Toronto specialized collection of "ORB" postmarks. The "ORB" postmark is a very distinct larger multiple ring CDS postmark, introduced in the 1890's and seen used into the 1950's. Assembled over my years, this lot comprised of 175 covers or postcards and several pieces / stamps. These are primarily all from the Victorian period, including several printed back stationery postcards. The PHSC (Postal History Society of Canada) has a wonderful database of these markings, which are still somewhat readily found in dealer boxes and much cheaper than other distinct postmark types of the period (squared circle, split rings etc). Estimate = $150.00 $120.00
242 Canada Covers - Pair of complementing postal stationery collections. The first collection is Victoria to George VI wrappers, envelopes and postal cards, which are mint, but there are some good used noted. Overall condition is clean, some with interesting corner cards or printed backs. Noted an Inland Revenue official postal band and a bundle of about 75 copies of a mint 1c green George VI wrapper. All are entires, but a few fronts or cut squares are present. The second part is a collection of Elizabethan envelopes, postal cards and aerogrammes, up to the early 1970’s, with Centennial revaluations. About the only non-stationery item here is a soldier’s air letter for Christmas 1944 from Italy (nicely illustrated back showing soldiers in a Jeep), we have never seen a mint copy of this item before. Bit of duplication. The condition is better than average. About 300 different items. Estimate = $150.00 $90.00
243 Canada Covers - Post Office Ephemera / Forms. A small, somewhat heavily duplicated but powerful lot of Canada Post forms and Post Office related material. Includes a batch of SASK letterbills from the 1940's, registration labels, "SPECIMEN" meter labels (1996) and hundreds of 1901 / 1905 Post Office Money Order forms. Unusual material, not often seen, especially in bulk. Estimate = $140.00 $85.00
244 Canada Covers - Postal History Literature Compilation. A wine-box filled with 19 publications, all relating to collecting postal history. A country-spanning group, which includes some older but still relevant versions of reference (RPO, slogans), but also some more obscure books. Some of the more notable titles are Eastern Canadian Ship Way Letter Cancellations (Topping), Auxiliary Service Covers of the Canadian Armed Forces (Bayes), Canada Re-Use Labels and Envelopes (Pekonen), Canada Mourns (Switt), Wings of a Hero (Sheila Reid, about Wop May, singed by his son Denny May) etc. Take a look at the scans to appreciate all that is included. Estimate = $130.00 $11.00
245 Canada Covers - Postcard Accumulation. A small felt box, filled with likely 300-400 Canadian postcards, sorted / bunded by elastics into provinces. While not every province is represented, there are bundles for British Columbia x2, Alberta, Yukon, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and PEI / Nove Scotia (together), plus a separate bundle of "Byron Harmon". Many are still in the original dealer sleeves, with many priced. Lots of $3-$10 cards here, with the majority being published pre-1940. Perfect for any postcard collector or show / internet dealer looking to bolster their holdings. Estimate = $200.00 $65.00
246 Canada Covers - Shoebox of about 500 First Day Covers, most 1958 to 1978, most are cacheted and addressed, with a wide range of cachet makers (many are "Rosecraft"), including some attractive custom/artist created. After about 1973 the cachets are mostly Canada Post. The overall condition is quite nice, and there is some light duplication throughout. For the collector of different cachets, there is an opportunity here to find some less common material. Estimate = $130.00 $90.00
247 Canada Covers - Squared circles on postal stationery cards, envelopes, wrappers and letter cards. A good mix of cancels, including both Type I and Type II. Mostly easily readable strikes, such as Calgary (Territorial), Brandon Manitoba and smaller towns in Quebec and Ontario. Includes a few advertising cards (or nice corner cards), and several UPU cards (including to Romania - a scarce destination!). Condition is a bit mixed, as you would expect. Not often seen material! Estimate = $200.00 $160.00
248 Canada Covers - WWII Military Postal History. A batch of 68 covers, somewhat haphazardly arranged on collector pages (many from renowned postal historian Bill Robinson) from foreign military Post Offices during the second world war. While this could have been listed under "worldwide" many of these covers have a clear connection to Canada or were sent from Canadian forces serving overseas (so we thought it would best listed here). Includes Australian / New Zealand forces, Africa campaign, a Jewish Brigade straight-line postmark and a few unlisted strikes (by the previous owner's Bailey & Toop catalogue). Most pages are priced (over 30 years ago) and add up to a total of $1662.00 retail value. A great opportunity for the postal historian, as these have not seen the light of day in decades. Estimate = $300.00 $190.00
249 Canada Precancels - Calgary "8160" Selection. Fresh and Very Fine multiples of the "8160" Money Order Office Number precancel type on 1935 GeoV and 1937 GeoVI issues. The GeoVI stamps are all with full Never Hinged Gum. The lot consists of: #4-218 (x 3); 4-219 (x 4); 4-231 (x 14); 4-232 (x 14); and 4-233 (x 13). A very scarce group, especially in Very Fine multiples. 2020 (8th Edition) Standard Canada Precancel Catalogue = $499.20 $24.00
250 Canada Precancels - Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Roller/Bar Accumulation. A couple of thousand mostly GeoV and GeoVI period precancels in #8 size window envelopes, consisting of generic roller/bar types and then the Money Order Office Numbers for Montreal (700), Toronto (4350), Calgary (8160) and Vancouver (9780). Some heavy duplication but nicely balanced quantities of each city precancel type noted. Didn't see any really high value items here but unchecked for varieties. Estimate = $120.00 $22.00
251 Canada Precancels - City and Town Type Collection. High quality collection of 49 different City and Town types, with a count of 596 different precancelled stamps in total. All neatly organized on four Hagner stock sheets. Noted many examples of smaller towns (Estevan, North Battleford, Red Deer, Woodstock and more). All organized in Standard Catalogue order. 118 of the precancels are valued in the $10.00-$50.00 range The last row on page four has some listed DOUBLES and PERFINS (note Windsor - PD Co). This is the last precancel consignment from this particular collector for the foreseeable future. Owner's accurate Standard Precancel Catalogue = $2,715.00 $775.00
252 Canada Precancels - Roller/Bar and Town Type Precancels Mini-Motherlode. Semi-sorted accumulation of hundreds of mostly GeoV and GeoVI era (but also noted earlier and later issues) including better Western. The material is Hinged on album pages, mounted in an approval book organized for different towns and Money Order Office Numbers. Unpicked offerings such as this are getting to be hard to find. Sure to be material you need here with enough useful duplication to build up a traders stock or to make more lots. Significant total catalogue value. Estimate = $250.00 $120.00
253 Canada Precancels - Roller/Bar Precancels on Victorias and Edwards. Duplicated but diverse group of early precancels, on Small Queens, Jubilees, Leafs, Numerals and Edwards, including better. All laid out on one Hagner stock sheet and one album page. Offerings of these older types are getting to be hard to find and the area is becoming more and more popular. This lot represents a better than good start to a collection of these crude hand-applied rollers and is unchecked for varieties. Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
254 Canada Revenues #BCL38, BCL46-BCL50. Mint and used selection of British Columbia Law Stamps, consisting of Very Fine mint Never Hinged complete pane of 25 of the 30c orange from the 1942-1948 eighth series "Standing Justice" provincial law stamp and a Very Fine mint Never Hinged complete pane of 25 of the 10c grey 1958 “Centennial” issue, plus lightly duplicated mint and used examples of all five values from the 1958 series. 2022 van Dam = $1,297.50 $65.00
255 Canada Revenues #FCF2-FCF5 Group. Very Fine mint Never Hinged and used group of 1949-1971 issue Federal Consular Fee stamps, consisting of: a Never Hinged corner block of the 50c carmine (#FCF2); two used examples of the 50c on piece; two used examples on piece of the $1.00 orange (#FCF3); a Very Fine mint Never Hinged sheet margin block of four of the $2.00 brown (#FCF4); three used examples of the $2.00 on piece; and finally, five used examples of the $5.00 green (#FCF5). Don't see these often, especially on document. 2022 Van Dam = $1,156.00 $170.00
256 Canada Revenues #FE11/FWM70. Massive high-quality stock of around 1,500 used Federal revenues, consisting of a useful range of Electric Light Inspection, Gas Inspection and Federal Weights & Measures. All laid out in a semi-organized manner on manila stock sheets. A rough hand-written inventory of catalogue numbers and quantities accompanies but the total number of stamps has been "undercounted" due to the significant overlap of the stamps on the pages (particularly multiples). A smattering of other uncounted Federal issues rounds out the lot. Take a good look at the scans for 2022 van Dam = $5,697.50 $220.00
257 Canada Revenues #FWH1-FWH4. Clean and Very Fine mint wholesale lot of unexploded Federal Wildlife Habitat Conservation stamp booklets consisting of five of each from the years 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988. A great lot for the dealer/collector looking for a small balanced stock of the first four issues of these popular "Duck" stamps. Total "new issue" face value is $105.00. 2024 Unitrade = $400.00 $10.00
258 Canada Revenues #FWM34/FWM70. All used selection of twenty different 1897 to 1930 issue Federal Weights and Measures stamps, representing Queen Victoria, Edward VII and George V eras. Expect the odd short perf and light bend/crease. 2022 van Dam $377.00 $85.00
259 Canada Revenues #FWS1. WWI "Thrift Card" with 10 copies of the 25c orange, English language, "Thrift Stamp" showing a "Rallying Soldier". The folder itself is in rough shape with a corner missing and a large tear repaired with cello-tape. van Dam states "Documents are very scarce". Catalogued as stamps only. 2022 van Dam catalogue value = $700.00 $110.00
260 Canada Revenues #FX1, FX21, FX23, FX34. LATHEWORK/INSCRIPTION Group. All mint Never Hinged group of GeoV era Excise Tax stamps, all with lathework or plate inscriptions in the selvedge. All either nice eye-catching multiples or a single rare full lathework single (#FX23). Note that most lathework on revenues almost only ever appears as a faint trace but is nonetheless scarce and very collectable for the GeoV (and in particular Admiral) era collector. Estimate = $200.00 $60.00
261 Canada Revenues #FX36a, FX38a. Very Fine mint Never Hinged booklet panes of six (#FX36a) and four (#FX38a) of the 2c and 3c "Two-Leaf" Excise Tax Stamps. 2022 van Dam = $170.00 $24.00
262 Canada Revenues #TCP1/TCP49. Attractive grouping of 19 different CPR Canadian Pacific Railways Telegraph Frank singles, which were issued in booklet panes. All neatly laid out on three van Dam album pages. A mix of mint (with gum, Hinged) and unused (possibly used, but without gum), all counted as the least expensive in the catalogue. 2022 van Dam catalogue = $737.50 $220.00
263 Canada Revenues - Federal Bill Stamp Group. Used selection of "First, Second & Third" 1864 to 1868 issue Federal Bill stamps, all laid out on two Hagner stock sheets. Offered as received and while some faults are to be expected, the group is completely unchecked for the numerous varieties, papers or perfs that are found on these. A great intro to early "Back of the Book" Van Dam listed issues. Estimate = $120.00 $24.00
264 Canada Revenues - Newfoundland #NFW1, NFW3, NFW4. Scarce group of 1940-1947 "War Savings/National Savings/Newfoundland Savings Bank" savings stamp group, consisting of: a Very Fine mint Never Hinged sheet margin single of #NFW1; a no gum example of #NFW3; and last but certainly not least, an extremely rare completed Savings Certificate franked with twenty-five examples of #NFW4. Valued as stamps only even though documents are very scarce. 2022 van Dam = $590.00 $190.00
265 Canada Revenues - Newfoundland Collection #NFR3/NFW3. Neatly organized (and mounted in Hingeless mounts) collection of over 50 different 1898 to 1947 period revenues, including Inland Revenue, Money Order Tax, Customs Duty, War Savings and National Savings issues. All identified by Van Dam catalogue number by the consignor. Estimate = $200.00 $210.00
266 Canada Stock #107/213. Part 1: Older 32-page Uni-Safe brown stockbook holds an accumulation, collection builder or dealer’s stock (depending on your perspective) with a fresh group of almost 500 George V mint, Never Hinged stamps. Starts with a couple of lower denomination Admirals, assorted 1927 commemoratives, Scroll, Arch (precancelled coils not counted), UPU, 1930’s commemoratives and the Silver Jubilee set up to the 3c. Quantities range from 1-99 of a stamp. Great appearance, with better centering than normally seen for a lot of this type. Total 2023 Scott US$5171.90 = $6,982.07 $80.00
267 Canada Stock #214/224. Part 2: Red Lighthouse 16-page stockbook holds an accumulation, collection builder or dealer’s stock (depending on your perspective) with a fresh group of almost 200 George V mint, Never Hinged stamps (the 4 lightly hinged stamps are not counted). Continues where the previous lot ended, with the three higher values from the Silver Jubilee set and continues with the 1935 Pictorial issue to 13c. Quantities range from 1-64 of a stamp. Great appearance, centering better than normally seen for a lot of this type. Total 2023 Scott US$1388.20 = $1,874.07 $55.00
268 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island on Pages plus Newfoundland. Selection of mint and used stamps from a trio of pre-Confederation Provinces issues (British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) on cut-down Lighthouse Hingeless album pages plus a decent balance of material from a large consignment of Newfoundland. Note that the Lighthouse pages are complete for all the non-Newfoundland Provinces. This lot is a great introduction for the collector wanting to collect Provinces. Estimate = $425.00 $250.00
269 Canadian Provinces - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Stock. Mint (Never Hinged/Hinged/no gum) and used duplicated selection of 162 pre-Confederation decimal issues, from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, all laid out on Hagner and Vario stock sheets. Unchecked for shades, perfs or varieties. The mint is valued as the basic stamps in Hinged condition. Any inverted stamps are considered to be faulty and have NOT been valued in the total. 2024 Scott US$3,008.00 = $4,060.80 $80.00
270 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia #7, 8, 9. Fresh and Fine mint trio of 1865-1869 3p "Seal of BC" (perf 14 x 14) issues, consisting of the original 3p blue, the "TWO CENTS" surcharge on the 3p brown (light corner crease in the lower left wing margin) and the "5.CENTS.5" surcharge on the 3p red. 2024 Scott US$610.00 = $823.50 $110.00
271 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia #11. Sound, fresh and Fine mint OG Hinge Remnant and used (with partial "Barnard's Express" cancel)"wing margin" examples of the 1869 issue 25 cents surcharge on 3p orange "Seal of BC" (perf 14 x 14). 2024 Scott US$725.00 = $978.75 $90.00
272 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia #15. Used example of the "10 CENT 10" surcharge on the 3p lilac rose Seal of BC perf 12 ½ x 12 ½ . Partial "35" numeral cancel (Victoria). Some rough perfs noted, but still a key BC issue. 2024 Scott US$1000.00 = $1,350.00 $270.00
273 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia #17. Sound used example of the rare 1869 issue 50 cents on 3p violet Seal of BC, perf 12½ x 12½. Note an interesting and unusual manuscript "+++" cancel. A key pre-Confederation provincial issue. 2024 Scott US$1,000.00 = $1,350.00 $375.00
274 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia - Vancouver Island Postmarks. Two different reconstructed pre-Confederation Vancouver Island postmarks, on eight different 1865-1871 British Columbia/Vancouver Island stamps. A great group for your exhibit page! While some of the stamps may have faults, the catalogue value total still theoretically comes up to US$2,250.00 ($3,037.50 CDN). Estimate = $500.00 $300.00
275 Canadian Provinces - New Brunswick #6, 6a, 7, 8, 8a, 9, 10, 11. All mint Hinged/no gum selection of 1860-1863 issue pre-Confederation decimal issues, including extra shades of the 1c and 5c values. 2024 Scott Classic US$430.00 = $580.50 $40.00
276 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #1/15A. Quartet of early mint Newfie issues, including #1 (full gum, Hinge Remnant), 11A (traces of original gum) and #15A (two different shades, both have traces of original gum). Solid full margin copies, remarkably fresh for being over 150 years old. 2023 Scott US$510.00 = $688.50 $110.00
277 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #11A (x2), 18 (x 3), 20 (x 3). All sound and Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged/no gum duplicated selection of 1861-1862 issue pence issue imperfs. Note an interesting range of papers and shades within the group. 2024 Scott US$350.00 = $472.50 $95.00
278 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #11A, 17-23. All sound and Very Fine mint OG Hinged selection of 1860-1862 imperforate pence issues. Full to huge margins on each and every stamp! 2024 Scott US$582.50 = $786.40 $210.00
279 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #17/23. Six lovely examples from the 1861-1862 series, with two examples of the 2p rose (#17) showing what is described as an example from printing one (full gum, Hinge Remnant) and a second printing (trace of original gum). The 5p has two examples in two distinct shades, listed in Unitrade as "reddish brown" (full gum and Hinge Remnant) and "orange brown" (trace of original gum, expertization mark). Lastly are 2 examples of the 1/- (first and second printing, both with full original gum and Hinge Remnants) .Very fresh and full margins, except for the top of the 2p (second printing), which barely touches the design at top. Great condition for this type of material. 2023 Scott US$535.00 = $722.25 $160.00
280 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #24, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36. All sound and generally Fine mint Hinged/no gum selection of seven different 1865-1894 decimal issues. 2024 Scott US$662.50 = $894.40 $65.00
281 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #24/30. Four mint stamps from the 1865-1894 decimal set, including #24, the 2c Codfish (no gum, owner’s mark), #28 (original gum, Hinge Remnant), #29 (regummed) and #30, a lovely example of the 13c orange "Schooner" (original gum, touch of a Hinge Remnant). Fresh appearance, reasonably centered material. 2023 Scott US$555.00 = $719.25 $34.00
282 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #24-31. All sound and Fine or better mint complete 1865-1894 "first cents" issue basic set of eight. All Hinged/Hinge Remnant/no gum. Note a bit of perf staining on the 5c brown Harp Seal that should wash out with a bit of a soak. All in all a very decent group! 2024 Scott US$2,730.00 = $3,685.50 $150.00
283 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #31/60. Mint Hinged and no gum (and one used) selection of 1880-1896 period Victoria, Edward, Codfish, Harp Seal, Newfoundland Dog, and Schooner issues, all still laid out on the original album pages. While there are minor shade differences noted, all have been conservatively valued as the basic types. Expect the odd fault. A useful lot for the dealer or collector looking for mint 19th century material. 2024 Scott US$1925.50 = $2,599.45 $160.00
284 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #32/32A. Mint partial original gum examples of both printings of the 1c Prince of Wales with the "violet" and then re-engraved "brown-lilac" (issued two years later). Reasonably centered with the perforations being in better condition than normally seen. 2023 Scott US$375.00 = $506.25 $42.00
285 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #32-36, 32A. Generally sound and Fine mint OG Hinged/no gum set of 1868-1894 Queen Victoria and Prince Edward issues. Expect the odd fault but still a very scarce mint group. 2024 Scott US$2,063 = $2,785.05 $130.00
286 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #33. Unused no-gum example of the key "vermillion" shade of the 3c Queen Victoria design of 1870. Centered a touch low and with one slightly pulled perf (mentioned for the record). Still a good stamp and a key 19th century Newfoundland issue. 2023 Scott US$900.00 = $1,215.00 $70.00
287 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #34. Fine+ mint Hinged example of the key "blue" shade of the 3c Queen Victoria design from 1873. Full original gum, centered a bit to the right, but with the perforations intact. One of the tough holes to fill for collectors of Newfoundland material. 2023 Scott US$700.00 = $945.00 $110.00
288 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #35/36. Mint Hinged study group of the 6c Queen Victoria issue, with 3 copies of the 1870 "dull rose" shade and 6 examples (2 singles and a block of 4) of the 1894 "carmine lake" shade. Each with original gum and Hinged to various degrees. Fresh appearance, decent centering and perforations in pretty good condition overall. Far better than normally seen in our opinion. Total 2023 Scott US$412.50 = $556.88 $80.00
289 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #37-40. All fresh and mint OG Hinged/Hinge Remnant complete set of the 1876-1879 rouletted issues. A key Victorian era set. 2024 Scott US$1,050.00 = $1,417.50 $210.00
290 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #38/40. Mint examples of the 1870’s issued 2c Codfish and 5c Harp Seal rouletted. The 2c (#38) comes with original gum (a touch of soiling at the top, mentioned "for the record") and the 5c (#40) with only small traces of original gum. Fresh appearance, and better than normally seen. 2023 Scott US$475.00 = $641.25 $60.00
291 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #41-45. Mint original gum Hinged examples of the 5 shades of the 1c Prince of Wales issue of 1880-1897. The three "brown" stamps are fairly Lightly Hinged, while the two "green" stamps slightly more Heavily Hinged. A very attractive quintet. Total 2023 Scott US$320.00 = $432.00 $55.00
292 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #47/48. Mint Codfish study group. The 2c green examples have only a trace of original gum, but one has a full "American Bank Note Co. New York" imprint. The later red-orange shade has a nice single and a block of 4 (the lower two stamps in the block are Never Hinged). Add some eye appeal to your 19th century Newfoundland collection! Total 2023 Scott US$437.50 = $590.63 $32.00
293 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #60/76. Study group of 13 copies of the 3c Queen Victoria issue of 1890, including three of the revalues from 1897. This complex issue is known for its various shades and three different overprints resulting from a temporary shortage of local rate stamps coming from the printers in Great Britain. The top row consists of stamps having original gum, including two copies of #75. The lower row has three stamps with original gum but with thins (not counted in the total), and three more with no gum (one not counted, the examples of #75 and #76 counted as used). All counted as the lowest values. Total 2023 Scott US$595.00 = $803.25 $70.00
294 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #61-74. Complete mint Hinged set of the Cabot 400th Anniversary series (14 stamps). This set has original gum, with a wide range of hinging from very light to minor hinge remnants. Very fresh, with a bit of the mixed centering as often seen on this issue. Many individual items also have topical appeal for the animals, ships and industries depicted. 2023 Scott US$331.45 = $447.46 $50.00
295 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #61-74, 78-85, 86. Two Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged/Hinged/no gum complete sets consisting of the 1897 Cabot set of 14, the 1897-1901 Royal Family set of 8 and the 1908 issue 2c rose carmine Map. Noted a good number of Never Hinged stamps in the mix but all have been valued as Hinged. 2024 Scott US$547.45 = $739.10 $100.00
296 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #87-97, 98-103, 87a, 87b, 88a, 91a. All mint mixed Hinged/Never Hinged complete sets of both the 1910 lithographed and 1911 engraved versions of the "John Guy" commemorative series, plus some perforation varieties of the 1c, 2c and 5c values. All valued as Hinged. 2024 Scott US$1,061.75 = $1,433.35 $230.00
297 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #104-114, 110a, 115-126 plus Shades. Complete 1911 "Royal Family" and 1919"Trail of the Caribou" sets, both sets including additional shades. All mint (Hinged and Never Hinged) except for the used 10c "Caribou" (#122). All the mint valued as Hinged.2024 Scott US$661.50 = $893.00 $190.00
298 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #127, 128-130. Sound and Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged/Never Hinged examples of the four 1920 issue provisional surcharges. The #127 and #129 are both Very Fine Never Hinged. 2024 Scott US$274.00 = $369.90 $130.00
299 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #131/182. Selection of 39 different mint Hinged / Hinge Remnant stamps from the three "Publicity" issues, including a complete set of the 1931 watermarked re-engraved set and two perforations of #131. All are mint with a fresh appearance and original gum. Two stamps from the first series have a bit of album offset on the back, otherwise this group is fault free. It won’t take you too much effort to fill in the missing holes with this varied offering. Total 2023 Scott US$570.50 = $770.18 $85.00
300 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #131/270, 217b/225a, J1-J7, J1a/J4a. Nearly complete run of 147 different 1923 to 1947 period mint Hinged and Never Hinged GeoV and GeoVI definitives, commemoratives and postage dues, including shades and perf varieties. Identified by the consignor. Loaded with complete sets. All still in mounts on the original album pages and all conservatively valued as Hinged. 2024 Scott US$1,337.55 = $1,805.70 $210.00
301 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #142a. Imperforate pair of the 15c blue "Humber River near Little Rapids", with no gum as issued. Four full, even margins. A great item to enhance your 1923 Pictorial issue. 2023 Scott US$185.00 = $249.75 $75.00
302 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #163c, 186c, 191b. Trio of mint imperforate pairs, with the 1c re-engraved publicity issue showing a map of Newfoundland and Labrador (no gum), followed by the 2c green King George V with a large sheet margin (has staple damage at the extreme left - which could be trimmed), with no gum. Lastly, the 5c Caribou pair has original gum, a small hinge remnant and a nice right side sheet margin. Newfoundland has some relatively inexpensive imperfs which can really jazz up your collection. 2023 Scott US$242.50 = $327.38 $46.00
303 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #183/225. Mint Hinged selection on two stockpages with almost two sets of the 1932 definitive series, a complete mint set of the Sir Humphrey Gilbert set, plus the four intervening stamp issues and the "extra" listed 5c Caribou #191a. This collector was very deliberate with their Newfoundland material and while some of the duplicates are for different perforations (listed in Unitrade), we have valued them as basic stamps by Scott catalogue (so some obvious upside with a Unitrade handy). A very nice mint offering, all hinged, and with great appearance. Total 2023 Scott US$360.75 = $487.01 $55.00
304 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #183/267. Select quality group of 32 different Fine/Very Fine mint Never Hinged 1932 to 1941 GeoV and GeoVI period blocks of four, including key issues like the 30c ultramarine "Fishing Fleet", the "L & S Post" overprint and the 1937 issue 48c high value from the long Coronation set. A top-notch selection of later issues and a perfect lot for the Provincial block collector or dealer. 2024 Scott US$641.00 = $865.35 $110.00
305 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #212-225, 230-232, 250, 251. All Fine/Very Fine mint selection of 1933-1939 issue sets, consisting of the 1933 Sir Humphrey Gilber set of 14 (Hinged), the 1937 GeoVI Coronation set of 3 (Never Hinged) and the 1939 issue 2c on 5c and 4c on 5c provisionals (Hinged/Never Hinged blocks of four). 2024 Scott US$181.10 = $244.45 $36.00
306 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #C2, C3. Very Fine used examples of the 1919 issue $1.00 Transatlantic overprint on 15c scarlet "Seals" airmail and the 1921 "Halifax" airmail issue, 2 ¾ mm between "Air" and "Mail". 2024 Scott US$400.00 = $540.00 $130.00
307 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #C2, C3b. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint pristine Never Hinged examples of two early airmail issues, consisting of the 1919 $1.00 Trans-Atlantic Air Post overprint and the 1921 Halifax airmail with period after "1921". 2024 Scott US$550.00 = $742.50 $160.00
308 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #C3, C3b Cover Trio. Very Fine group of three covers, each bearing a single example of the 1921 issue 35c "Halifax Airmail" on Nov 26 St. John's flight covers, all with Halifax arrival postmarks on Feb 4th 1922 (the delay was due to technical difficulties!). Two covers are franked with #C3 (no period after 2021), one is franked with #C3b (with period after 1921). 2024 Scott Classic US$675.00 = $911.25 $110.00
309 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #C3d. Sound and Fine used example of the 35c issue 1921 Halifax airmail with the "1" of 1921 under the "f" of Halifax. Only 556 examples of this typesetting were printed, making it the scarcest type except for the inverted overprint errors. 2024 Scott Classic US$500.00 = $675.00 $200.00
310 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #C9-C11, C14-C17, C18, C19. All Very Fine mint Hinged selection of 1931 to 1943 issue airmails, all in complete sets. The group includes the watermarked 1931 set of three, the 1933 "Labrador set of five, the $4.50 "Balbo" overprint and the 7c blue "View of St. John's" final issue of 1943. 2024 Scott US$640.35 = $864.50 $230.00
311 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland - Exciting balance of a collection on a range of album pages and stockcards. Mostly 20th century and mostly mint. This material was collected with a specialist’s eye, so pay close attention when going through the pictures (some of the material uses very old catalogue numbers that no longer exist). In chronological order, there is a couple of 12c Queen Victoria, ten Newfoundland dogs, a couple of the 1897 Royal Family sets, a smattering of the "John Guy" issue and a nice 6c Francis Bacon (#92). We noted 7 values from the Trail of the Caribou issue, a nearly missing bar on overprint #130, the 1932 Pictorial set (note: a couple are noted as having inverted watermarks, but we disagree) and a mint copy of #224. There are three sets of the 1935 Silver Jubilee and a couple of sets of the "Long Coronation" (look for perforation varieties), most of two sets of the re-issued definitives of 1941 and a bit of airmail and postage dues. Overall condition is above average, with mint stamps with no gum and significantly damaged stamps are inverted. Significant catalogue value and potential here. Estimate = $300.00 $230.00
312 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland - Massive Mint and Used Stock. Valuable mint and used stock of thousands, ranging from the first decimal issues of the 1860s up to the last issues of 1947. All relatively well organized on stock sheets and on mixed album pages. Mostly regular issues but there are smatterings of airmails and revenues also noted. Not too many complete sets noted but lots of useful singles make this stock well-worth the estimate. Estimate = $1,200.00 $725.00
313 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland - Mint and Used assortment on two stockpages. A collector's assembly of 100 stamps, being mostly mint, mostly Hinged with several better throughout including blocks. Owner's older catalogue value stated to be well over $500.00. Estimate = $120.00 $42.00
314 Canadian Provinces - Prince Edward Island #5/16. All mint Hinged/no gum selection of ten different 1862-1872 pre-Confederation issues. The complete run of catalogue numbers is #5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16. Expect the odd small fault, still a great introduction group for the Provinces collector. 2024 Scott US$317.00 = $427.95 $48.00
315 China and Area - Starting in 1932, this collector started putting together a collection of early Chinese material. Nicely laid out on quadrilled pages with a combination of typed and handwritten notes, which will help you critically assess some of the potentially better issues here. The China starts back with the Imperial Dragon design with a good number of values from the 1894 Shanghai issue, followed by some Dr. Sun Yat-sen and "Junk" issues, mixed in are some overprints and some "back of the book". The "Area" group includes Hong Kong with a $5.00 King George V that catalogues $77.50 alone. There is a touch of mint Manchukuo and a few labels or local prints. Estimate = $150.00 $160.00
316 Denmark - A 20th century mint dealer’s holding on black stock pages. Mostly Never Hinged, except for the page with #56/189 (which are very Lightly Hinged). There is also a group of 10 different commemorative booklets circa 1990, with a Facit catalogue value around C$120.00. Very clean, includes some blocks of 4. There is some light duplication. The owner’s detailed catalogue value uses Scott between 2020 and 2023 and comes out to a total of US$1733.00 = $2,339.55 $210.00
317 Denmark - A dozen stockpages of pleasingly used material from the 19th century, right up to 2016, with better classics, such as #136-137 to higher value modern issues (such as the "Art" issues), along with some blocks and a bit of back of the book. These are a combination of duplicates from a dealer and collector, so expect some light duplication. The overall condition is quite good, and the material has been nicely presented and meticulously documented and catalogued. Total 2023 Scott US$1923.75 = $2,597.06 $170.00
318 Falkland Islands #22-28. Very Fine mint Hinged part set of the 1904 to 1907 Edward VII issues, running from the ½p up to the 3sh value. Only missing the 5sh value to be complete. 2024 Scott US$350.50 = $413.20 $120.00
319 Falkland Islands #41-48. Very Fine mint Hinged complete set of eight of the 1921 to 1929 GeoV issues, all watermark 4 (Multiple Crown and Script CA) running from the ½p up to the 3sh value. 2024 Scott US$200.50 = $270.00 $95.00
320 Falkland Islands #65-73. Spectacular Very Fine mint Very Lightly Hinged or NEVER HINGED sheet margin examples of the nine first values from the 1933 issue 1933 Centenary set. A spectacularly striking group, as fresh as the day they were printed! 2024 Scott US$500.25 = $675.35 $230.00
321 Falkland Islands #74. Very Fine mint Very Light Hinged remnant lower sheet margin example of the 1933 issue 5sh yellow and black "King Penguin" from the 1933 Centenary set. An exceptionally beautiful stamp and often crowning glory of many a "Bird" topical collection. 2024 Scott US$950.00 = $1,282.50 $825.00
322 Falkland Islands #84-96, 97-98, 99-100, 101-102, 103-106. All Very Fine mint Very Lightly Hinged selection of 26 different 1938 to 1949 GeoVI period issues, all in complete sets. Not missing much to be complete for the reign of this King! Bright fresh colours! 2024 Scott US$401.25 = $541.70 $100.00
323 Finland - Postal History Selection. A sleeved and (mostly) priced selection of 64 covers, primarily from the 1930's to 1970's including registered, FDC, special cancels, airmails, sets and rates. The total retail of the priced covers adds up to over $300.00, but not all are priced. A nice selection for the period. Estimate = $120.00 $42.00
324 France #38 VARIETIES. Specialist collection of the 1c olive green, Bordeaux 1870 issue, lithographic printing. Collection has 8 (of the total of 15 different types, including 2 pairs) from Block Report Stone 3, arranged in their position on the stone. Also included are images of the unique features of each of the 15 types. These Block Report varieties are not listed by Scott so Yvert & Tellier catalogue was used by the consignor for valuation. Yvert & Tellier: 1,400 Euros = $2,060.00 $34.00
325 France #64/108. Selection of 1876-1900 period Type Sage issues, consisting of 11 used type I stamps (near complete used set - just missing the 75c value) and 35 used Type II (some duplication), almost all in sound Fine/Very Fine condition with excellent centering and CDS postmarks. All identified and valued by the owner. Owner's 2018 Scott US$1,446.00 = $1,952.10 $240.00
326 France #1349/1601. A very complete run of about 230 different "CEF" first day of issue commemorative panels issued between 1972-1978, housed in a trio of specialty binders. Each has a stamp, partial set or set, cancelled with a commemorative first day cancel with extensive text about each issue and individually numbered (most were produced in quantities of between 25500 and 33,800 each). CEF panel numbers 213 to 448. Overall, the condition is excellent. Estimate = $140.00 $34.00
327 France - Balance of a superb consignment that we have been breaking up over the past few months. Three distinct sections here. The first is a group of 17 "Bureaux de Paris" on "Napoleon III" imperforates, cataloguing in 2021 Yvert & Tellier at Euro 372.00. The second part is an assortment of 17 "Sower" and "Pasteur" stamps, most of which appear to all be mint Never Hinged (and very fresh). Finally, there is a group of 15 circa 1955-1960 mint Never Hinged imperforate singles (these catalogued in Y&T at 294.00 Euros). A very nice group for the collector with a wide French collection, or who wants some for themselves and to sell the balance. Estimate = $180.00 $42.00
328 France - Collection of 57 "Etoile de Paris" star cancels on the perforated "Napoleon III" and "Ceres" issues of the 1860’s-1870’s. Arranged by number and then by stamp. There is only a touch of duplication and despite the stamps being selected for their cancel, there are relatively few obvious faults (but expect some throughout). Owner’s 2021 Yvert & Tellier Euro 800.00 = $1,177.21 $38.00
329 France - Modern Collection. A seldom seen (mostly) 21st century French collection in three albums with Minkus pages (starting in 1996 and runs to 2013). Includes a mix of mostly used stamps (the occasional stamp or souvenir sheet/booklet pane is mint). A bit hit or miss, but if a set was started, it is often complete, but there are small gaps throughout. Some of the used are undoubtedly philatelically inspired, but this is a high catalogue value era, with sets and souvenir sheets often cataloguing $5.00 - $15.00 each. The final album includes "back of the book", such as officials and postage due (but no semi-postals), with a touch of material from the "colonies" which goes back into the early 20th century. About 1500 stamps, with overall condition being excellent. One binder is quite damaged, but the other two "old-school" Minkus binders are okay (one still has its original dust-jacket). Estimate = $300.00 $170.00
330 France Collection - All mint Hinged/Never Hinged collection housed in two old green Scott Specialty albums in worn condition (album pages are good). First album contains mint stamps covering the period from 1944 to 1968 for regular issues and 1914-1968 for semi-postals, for a total of 692 stamps plus 326 stamps=1018 stamps in total with 95% coverage for the period. The second album contains 687 duplicates for the same period. Owner's total 2018 Scott US$2,286.00 = $3,086.10 $230.00
331 French Offices and Colonies Collections - Collection in two green Scott Specialty albums covering the period from the late nineteenth century to the 1940s for French Offices Abroad, French Colonies, Alaouites, Alexandretta, Andorra and Cilicia. The first album is the main collection with 100s of both mint and used stamps from these territories. The second album contains 200+ duplicates (not counted in the total catalogue value). Owner's 2014 Scott US$3,385.00 = $4,569.75 $300.00
332 Gambia #28-39. Very Fine mint Hinged 1902-1905 issue EdwardVII set of 12. A bright and colourful group from the glory days of British Africa! 2024 Scott US$287.00 = $387.45 $325.00
333 Germany #665/1285, B309/B557. Lindner 4-ring brown binder with matching slipcase and "Federal-Republic" era hingeless pages (reference Nr.120b) with a near-complete run of mint stamps (missing the 1951 "Posthorn" and 1954 "Huess" sets), including semi-postals and souvenir sheets from 1949 to 1978. Early issues are Hinged, but a spot check indicated lots of never hinged from 1955 onwards. No visible faults, all nicely mounted. Album alone retails about $500.00. Total 2023 Scott US$1085.00 = $1,464.75 $150.00
334 Germany - Balance of a consignment in a banker’s box. The bottom half of the box is lined with WWII-era sheet wrappers that would have protected a bundle of sheets while it went from the printer to the Post Office. There is some variety here, but duplication is to be expected - and they weren’t opened with an eye to future stamp collectors. There is also a Schaubek album with pages from 1924-1957 with an assortment of mint and used 3rd Reich erea and post-war issues. The nice black stockbook holds no gum blocks. A binder holds manila pages with Berlin, DDR and GDR wholesale used issues to about 1970. A large cigar tin holds some older "new issues" and a couple of coil(?) rolls circa WWII. Finally, there is a bundle of dealer envelopes, with purchases from the 1980’s that were left as-is (most are mint issues from that era, but noted a bit of earlier). Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
335 Germany - Berlin #9N1/9N279, 9NB6/9NB69. An attractive and mostly mint starter collection in black mounts on Scott Specialty pages running from 1948-1969. Includes the first set overprinted "Berlin" in black, the revalues of 1949 and a good mix of definitives, commemoratives and semi-postals. Expect the mint to be Lightly Hinged and there are a couple of damaged stamps not counted in the total catalogue value. 2023 Scott US$415.75 = $561.25 $55.00
336 Germany - Berlin #9N120/9N470, 9NB17/9NB186. Lindner 4-ring green binder with a blue slipcase houses "Berlin"-era hingeless pages (reference Nr. 120c) up to 1981. Has a near-complete run of stamps from 1956 onwards, which a random check indicated are all never hinged, including semi-postals (the only pre-1956 issue the "Berlin Bear" souvenir sheet is the 1982 reprint). The album retails at over $300.00 and the Total 2023 Scott catalogue value US $418.25 = $564.64 CDN @1.35. Estimate = $150.00 $85.00
337 Great Britain #3/33. Old-time mounted and annotated used collection of 1840 to 1864 line engraved imperforate and perforated "Penny Red" and "Two Penny Blues". The collection appears to have a decent range of different watermarks, perfs and plates. Offered as received. Could be a "find" or two, so take a good look at the scans! Estimate = $200.00 $80.00
338 Great Britain #27a/59b on Cover. Attractive group of eight 1860-1870 period foreign destination covers, all with single frankings of 6p or 1sh rates. Six sent to Italy, one to Spain and one to Guelph, Canada West. The lot includes the consignor's inventory list with Scott Classic cover valuations. 2024 Scott Classic US$2,480.00 = $3,348.00 $150.00
339 Great Britain #32/291. All used balance of 19th to mid-20th Century period collection containing over 330 stamps, all mounted on quadrille album pages. While the condition may be a bit mixed (expect faults), there are more than a few hundred dollar+ stamps in the mix and loads in the $50+ range with a total catalogue in the thousands. The reign of each Monarch, from Queen Victoria, Edward VII, GeoV, Edward VIII and finally Geo VI is decently represented and while the top values may be missing in many cases, there are enough meaty medium values and Stanley Gibbons listed varieties to make this collection a worthwhile acquisition for the philatelic anglophile. Estimate = $500.00 $210.00
340 Great Britain #57 (Plate 2). Very Fine used, lightly cancelled example of the scarcer plate #2 of the 1867 issue 5sh rose large format high value. Very well centered and as such has a 50% premium as per Scott catalogue footnotes. 2024 Scott Classic US$2,625.00 = $3,543.75 $260.00
341 Great Britain #125-126, 127-138, 143, 144-145, 147-150 Plus Extras. All fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged selection consisting of the ½p and 1sh last QV issues of 1900, then a range of 1902-1911 Edward VII issues, nearly complete for all the different values up to the 1sh value. This selection includes extra shades of the ½p Edward as well as the different perfs (14 x 14 and 15 x 14). 2024 Scott US$992.75 = $1,340.20 $375.00
342 Great Britain #139. Sound and select quality Very Fine mint Very Lightly Hinged example of the 1902-1911 period Edward VII 2sh6p lilac large format high value. 2024 Scott US$275.00 = $371.25 $85.00
343 Great Britain #179. Very Fine mint Lightly Hinged example of the 1919 Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. printing retouched 2sh6p olive brown KGV Seahorse (22¾ mm vertically). Perfect centering and perfs. 2024 Scott Classic US$175.00 = $236.25 $65.00
344 Great Britain #180. Very Fine mint Hinged example of the 1919 Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. printing retouched 5sh carmine rose KGV Seahorse (22¾ mm vertically, dot above middle of top frame). Superior centering and perfs. 2024 Scott Classic US$350.00 = $472.50 $70.00
345 Great Britain #185-186, 187-200, 203-204, 210-220. Sound and Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged selection of 1924-1936 period GeoV definitive and commemorative sets, all watermark 35 (Crown and Block GvR Multiple) including the 1924 and 1925 British Empire Exhibition issues. 2024 Scott US$308.25 = $416.15 $42.00
346 Great Britain #209. Fine/Very Fine appearing used example of the 1929 issue £1.00 black "PUC Pound", light and unobtrusive cancel, with a small Hinge thin. The best known KGV high value issue and a key 20th century high value commemorative. 2024 Scott US$600.00 = $810.00 $190.00
347 Great Britain #235/291. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged/Never Hinged collection of 1937 to 1951 issue GeoVI period stamps, 158 stamps in total, with some duplication, including singles and blocks. Better issues include the 1948 Silver Wedding set of two and 1951 "Festival of Britain" high value set of four. All still in black mounts on the original album pages. 2024 Scott US$199.40 = $269.20 $24.00
348 Great Britain #309-312, 371-374, 525-528. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint Hinged/Never Hinged complete run of all three 1955 to 1968 high value QEII "Castles" sets of four. All still housed in black mounts on the original annotated album pages. 2024 Scott US$273.15 = $368.75 $65.00
349 Great Britain #377/1283 Plus Extras. All mint and almost all Never Hinged 1960 to 1989 period collection of over 1,000 stamps and souvenir sheetsall on hand annotated album pages in two red springback binders. The first binder contains mostly mint Never Hinged sets of singles (including phosphor sets and SG Concise listed Royal Mail Postal Labels), while the other album contains mostly gutter pairs and “traffic light” blocks. Conservatively valued as Scott listed material only, even though the early gutter pairs command a big premium in Concise. 2024 Scott US$ 584.90 = $760.35 $160.00
350 Great Britain #715/883 TRAFFIC LIGHT GUTTER PAIRS. Very Fine mint Never Hinged collection of 110 different Stanley Gibbons Concise listed Traffic Light Gutter Pairs, ranging from the first "traffic light" 1973 issue Princess Anne & Mark Phillips set of two (SG #941-942) up to the 1979 Christmas set of five (SG #1104-1108). All valued by 2022 Stanley Gibbons Concise catalogue. 2022 SG Concise £255.55 = $442.80 $75.00
351 Great Britain #1226-1229. Very Fine mint Never Hinged complete set of the 1988 issue high value "Castles" set of four, all in gutter pairs and corner blocks of four. Valued at a premium in Stanley Gibbons Concise, these have been conservatively valued as six sets of singles by Scott. The total postal face value of the six sets is £57.00 (=$99.00 CDN). 2024 Scott US$199.50 = $269.35 $36.00
352 Great Britain #MH169-MH176. Five Very Fine mint Never Hinged complete sets of eight (plus one set missing only the £1.50 value) of the 1977-1986 issue high value large format Machins, almost all in "Traffic Light" gutter pairs as well as corner blocks of four. Valued at a premium in Stanley Gibbons Concise, these pairs and blocks have been conservatively valued by Scott as five basic sets plus the additional singles. The total postal face value of all the Machins in this lot is £89.34 (=$155.00 CDN). 2024 Scott US$307.75 = $415.45 $90.00
353 Great Britain - A fascinating clutch of 150 First Day Covers, show / event covers and commercial covers, with some postal stationery from Great Britain, Guernsey and Jersey. Starts with a (damaged) "Penny Black" on a large cover fragment from January 1841 and four pre-#33 "Penny Red" covers. There is a group of commercial and first day covers of the Guernsey occupation issues, the British first day covers are generally cacheted, with some potentially better issued between the 1953 Coronation and the early 1970’s. Noted a £5 Machin and some nice commemorative cancels. Perhaps the most intriguing item is a £5 Traveler’s Check from 1922 for the Bank of Montreal, London with both Canadian and British revenue stamps. Didn’t see anything after 1980. Estimate = $250.00 $46.00
354 Great Britain - Balance of a consignment. There is a spotty pre-decimal collection with some potential potentially better items (including QV, KEVII and a 10/- Seahorse). There is a folder with some bidboard purchases of QV and KGV plus a small accumulation of promising postage dues that await a specialist’s eye. There are some dealer cards with KGVI and early QEII booklet panes. Noted some overprints for overseas offices, and a bit of Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man. There are a few philatelically inspired covers and a couple of presentation packs, too. Estimate = $160.00 $70.00
355 Great Britain - Bankers box containing an assortment of dealer’s stock, albums, loose album pages with a mix of dealer cards, glassines etc. There is a wide range of material here, with about half the box being mostly used Elizabethan material mounted on (frankly weird) homemade albums, but the volume from the late 1980’s has lots of mint sets that will have a face value that adds up. There are a couple of stockbooks with more traditional accumulations back to the Victorian era (with both better cataloguing singles and lots of readable cancels). We noted a smattering of complete booklets and some assorted panes and even a Stanley Gibbons album with a collection of "Isle of Man" up to the late 1980’s. Perfect for building a collection, circuit books or a dealer stock. Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
356 Great Britain - Early Elizabethan Complete Booklet Collection. A well laid out arrangement of 125 different QEII era booklets, as collected and mounted (in home-made "pocket-pages") by the original collector. These would add up quickly if catalogued by the Gibbons Concise catalogue. Very conservatively counted for booklet cost at time of issue. Total issue price / face value £121.37 = $215.25 $110.00
357 Great Britain - Marvelous Modern Mint collection Part 1 (1988-2003). A neatly arranged group of mint Never Hinged material, nearly complete (if not complete) for commemorative issues of the period on home-made pages (with stamps in mounts) in a binder. A comprehensive collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, including many souvenir sheets and an absolute wealth of 1st Class stamps (196 in total). Conservatively valued for only the total face value of the stamps. Total face value £518.46 = $923.05 $325.00
358 Great Britain - Marvelous Modern Mint collection Part 2 (2003-2011). A neatly arranged group of mint Never Hinged material, nearly complete (if not complete) for commemorative issues of the period on home-made pages (with stamps in mounts) in a binder. A comprehensive collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, including many souvenir sheets and an absolute wealth of 1st Class stamps (466 in total). Conservatively valued for only the total face value of the stamps. One of the largest GB "face" totals we have offered! Total face value £1014.18 = $1,804.68 $775.00
359 Great Britain - Marvelous Modern Mint collection Part 3 (2012-2014). The final "regular issue" group of mint Never Hinged material, nearly complete (if not complete) for commemorative issues of the period on home-made pages (with stamps in mounts) in a binder. A comprehensive collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, including many souvenir sheets and an absolute wealth of 1st Class stamps (256 in total). Conservatively valued for only the total face value of the stamps. Total face value £433.41 = $771.30 $525.00
360 Great Britain - Marvelous Modern Mint collection Part 4 - The PRESTIGE BOOKLETS (1984-2013). A neatly compiled group of 58 different complete prestige booklets, neatly arranged on home-made "pocket pages" (as to not damage the booklet) in a binder. A comprehensive collection of material as bought from the Post Office or Philatelic Service, being largely complete for the era. These sought-after booklets are seldom offered in large runs. The face value alone is £901.89 ($1601.10 CDN). It is interesting to see that the catalogue value of these has not jumped as much as the value of the 1st Class Stamps (of which there are 415 in this group). 2022 Stanley Gibbons Concise £1098.00 = $1,949.35 $475.00
361 Great Britain - Postal Fiscals SG #F6, F11, F14, F15, F21. All mint selection of Stanley Gibbons listed Victorian era Postal Fiscal issues, all mounted on annotated quadrille pages. A scarce mint group, with the #F14 being a particularly elusive "Back of the Book" item. 2022 SG Concise £365.00 = $631.47 $50.00
362 Great Britain - Time Capsule in One Volume. Mostly mint, semi-organized 1850s to 1990s period collection, all laid out on various types of stock page. The lot includes Hinged and Never Hinged singles and sets, sparse in the earlies but with more completion in the more recent sets, with a decent amount of useable mint postage noted. Smatterings of Isle of Man and Channel Islands, as well as Post Office collector packs and some covers round out this offering. Estimate = $250.00 $65.00
363 Great Britain - Isle of Man #531/1081. About as complete a mint collection of Isle of Man that you can find, in a Lindner hingeless album with pages from 1993-2004 in a matching green slipcase. A total of 545 stamps and 33 souvenir sheets with a bonus of a dozen first day covers (not counted in totals). Primarily missing booklet panes, but otherwise largely complete. All stamps appear to be Never Hinged and the condition is excellent. Total 2023 Scott catalogue value US$739.95, with a face value of the decimal era stamps at £246.27 and an album with a retail value of $250.00. Estimate = $250.00 $260.00
364 Great Britain and Channel Islands #230/883. Four binder First Day Cover mounted collection, most pre-1970 issues with private cachets and addressed to North America. Includes nice Penny Black anniversary, 1949 UPU, Coronation, etc. Where there is a bit of duplication, it’s because there is duplication of the cachets. Very clean, includes a bit of Machin and a smattering of FDCs from Guernsey and Jersey. A total of 217 covers. There could be some better cachets hiding here. Estimate = $150.00 $36.00
365 Great Britain Channel Islands Guernsey #8/400, J1/J41. About as complete a mint collection of Guernsey that you can find, in a Lindner hingeless album with pages from 1969-1988 in a matching blue slipcase. A total of 433 stamps, includes a complete run of postage dues and 31 souvenir sheets with a bonus of 11 first day covers. Missing booklet panes and the 2 different perforation varieties on the first 10/- and £1 definitives, but otherwise largely complete. A few of the early stamps are Hinged, but the vast majority are Never Hinged and overall the condition is excellent. Total 2023 Scott catalogue value US$386.75, with a face value of the decimal era stamps at £135.53 and an album with a retail value of over $200.00. Estimate = $200.00 $55.00
366 Great Britain Channel Islands Guernsey #584/854. A very complete run of mint Guernsey from 1997-2004, in a Lindner hingeless album with a (slightly damaged) matching black slipcase. A total of 284 stamps and 58 souvenir sheets (or "Europa" sheetlets) and a pair of first day covers. Total 2023 Scott catalogue value US$884.10, with a face value of £279.62 and an album with a retail value of over $200.00. Estimate = $250.00 $190.00
367 Great Britain Channel Islands Jersey #7/581, J1/J46. Volume 1 of about as complete a mint collection of Jersey that you can find, in a Lindner hingeless album with pages from 1969-1991 in a matching blue slipcase (with a couple of likely fixable flaws). A total of 601 stamps, includes a complete run of postage dues and four souvenir sheets with a bonus of 12 first day covers. A few of the early stamps are Hinged, but the vast majority are Never Hinged and generally the condition is excellent. Total 2023 Scott catalogue value US$407.75, with a face value of the decimal era stamps at £98.46 and an album with a retail value of over $200.00. Estimate = $200.00 $80.00
368 Great Britain Channel Islands Jersey #582/1145. Volume 2 of about as complete a mint collection of Jersey that you can find, in a Lindner hingeless album with pages from 1992-2004 in a matching blue slipcase. A total of 566 stamps, 51 souvenir sheets and 10 first day covers. Only missing booklet panes and reprints of various definitives for different years. All stamps appear to be Never Hinged and the overall condition is excellent. Total 2023 Scott catalogue value US$837.85, with a face value of the decimal era stamps at £322.43 and an album with a retail value of over $300.00. Less often seen because of significant increases in new issue costs. Lots of terrific topical interest here. Estimate = $300.00 $130.00
369 Great Britain, Guernsey and Jersey - Five identical dark blue Rapkin "Excellent" springback binders, in very nice condition host a mostly Elizabethan era collection. The British material is in three albums, two having mint material to 1978, with a bit earlier including a couple of Queen Victoria issues, blocks of the 1935 Silver Jubilee, but then with a good run of basic issues (no phosphors or graphites). The third binder is used material. The Guernsey and Jersey collections are fairly complete, including postage dues, from #1 to about 1980, with pages at the back for a sparser collection of postally used material. The mint stamps throughout are in black mounts but expect pre-1970 stamps to be hinged. Bonus material is a small stockbook with some nice QEII "Wilding" issues with multiples and a big handful of envelopes sorted with used traders including about 100 "Penny Reds" through King George V (noting some Seahorses) and a couple of glassines with complete booklets from Guernsey and Jersey. Estimate = $180.00 $130.00
370 Great Britian Regionals - Very Fine mint Never Hinged Collections of Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man. Post Office fresh and all Very Fine mint Never Hinged collections of stamps, souvenir sheets and booklets form these four Scott listed Great Britain Regional Postal administrations. Appears to be complete from the first issues of 1969 (1983 for Alderney) up to the mid-1980s. Much of the material is still sorted in the original "new issue" envelopes. Valued here as a lot at $50.00 for each collection from Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man, with Alderney thrown in for free. Offered at considerably less than the original cost and a great start to these very popular Bailiwicks. Estimate = $150.00 $75.00
371 Hong Kong #1/768, J1/J10. A representative 1862-1997 period collection from the early Victorias to the end of British Government administration. About 250 stamps in total on six pages both mint Hinged and (mostly) used. Mainly sound with a couple faulty not valued (for example #81 and #217). Owner's 2023 Scott US$885.70 = $1,195.70 $170.00
372 Hong Kong #509c. Mint Never Hinged partial roll (702 stamps) of the 1991 printing 10c "flag" coil issue. Each fifth stamp includes a positional number. Total 2023 Scott US$1053.00 = $1,421.55 $22.00
373 Hong Kong - An Elizabethan Extravaganza in Two Stock Books. A large collection of the 1954, 1962, 1973, 1982 and 1987 definitive issues, both mint and used. Unchecked for shades, perfs, papers or watermark varieties. Many pairs, blocks and multiples. While most of this collection is used, we note a complete mint run of the 1954 issue (cat. US$200.00) plus several additional shades and many other mint values up to and including top denominations. Some potential for cancellation interest. An excellent lot for the specialist (or aspiring specialist) of this increasingly popular collecting area. Rough counting is 1,200 stamps, neatly laid out in the two volumes. The owner's estimate (IMHO) is very conservative so take a good look at the scans. Estimate = $250.00 $160.00
374 Hungary #6, 12. Used examples of the 1871 issue lithographed 25k violet Franz Josef I and the 1872 issue engraved version. While the #6 has a shallow thin, these two stamps make a great reference duo. 2024 Scott US$310.00 = $418.50 $34.00
375 Iceland #26/1007a plus Back of the Book. Extensive post-war collection of used and (mostly) mint Never Hinged stamps from 1944 to 2003. Just over 2,000 stamps (where there is a mint copy in a black mount, there is often a used copy hinged underneath (most of which aren’t visible). Includes about 30 souvenir sheets and some booklets. Mounted on homemade pages and ordered by Scott. There is a bit of pre-war, going back to the 19th century and a good range of semi-postals, airmails and a few officials. Lots of $5.00-$20.00 singles and sets throughout and the overall the condition looks great. Owner’s optimistic catalogue value from 2013 is US$3803.00 (which can be taken into consideration) but to be safe we have decided to estimate the lot. Estimate = $400.00 $210.00
376 India #29, 30. Used examples of the 1866 issue 6 annas revenue, trimmed and provisionally over printed "POSTAGE" in green. The lot consists of both the type I and type II overprints. Both stamps have the usual faults found on these issues (cracks, scuffs). A rare classic Indian duo. 2024 Scott Classic $400.00 = $540.00 $48.00
377 India and States - Turmoil and chaos in this bundle of Indian material. Yes, it includes an attractive mint Gandhi set, but the 10R value is badly thinned. There are a couple of mounted collections, a few stockpages, envelopes and a bundle of 30-year-old approval sheets. It’s hard to get a sense of what is here, but we noticed both regular issue and "back of the book", including from the "States". There is a bit of revenue material noted, and a 1954 Centenary of postage stamps presentation folder, which has only images of stamps. Estimate = $160.00 $110.00
378 Indonesia - Parts of several collections, auction lots and miscellaneous purchases that the collector never got around to amalgamating. Includes a nice 16-page G&K stock book with post-war/pre-independence issues with Java and Sumatra printings and overprints, including mint (some in large blocks) and used, plus some overprints on Netherlands East Indies issues. Next up is 50 black stockpages with dealer stock of 1948-1980 issues, including a good range of earlier and some souvenir sheets. A final handful of loose sheets includes 5 mint (perf and imperf, with and without overprint UPU souvenir sheets). This lot only has upside, with plenty of potential for someone looking to sort this out. Estimate = $200.00 $160.00
379 Ireland - Pair of red "Rapkin" peerless springback binders with mounted collections on quadrilled pages. One is a mint collection from Scott #44 up to 1981 in black mounts (stamps appear to be mostly hinged up to 1970, never hinged afterwards), including some overprints and most of the better paired sets from the 1950’s. Lots of items cataloguing up to $25.00 each. The second collection consists of used stamps, up to 1973, often with a duplicated copy. There is also a small pocket stockbook with some mint and used material of the same period that are either duplicates or items that the collector never got around to adding. A very clean lot. Estimated value = $150.00 $60.00
380 Ireland - The collector who assembled this lot kept buying almost everything Ireland that they could get their hands on, and then didn’t seem to process much of it. This accumulation includes albums and wholesale lots of mostly used material from the 1922 overprints up to about 1997. Many were bidboard or auction lots and appear to be just as purchased, most at least 2 decades ago. Expect a moderate to heavy amount of duplication, but there could also be some better lurking here. Thousands of stamps. Estimate = $160.00 $130.00
381 Italy and Area - A bundle which includes Italy, noting used classics up to the end of WWII and seven approval books with stamps that catalogued over $500 in 1988! There is a set of the San Marino 1949 Garibaldi air mail issue in mint never hinged blocks of 4. There are mounted collections of San Marino and Vatican City and a bit loose material from Eritrea and Cyrenaica. There is a nice batch of Trieste overprints (both AMG and Yugoslavian issues). Substantial catalogue value here, just awaiting your patience. Estimate = $160.00 $150.00
382 Italy and Area - An accumulation of Italy, Vatican, San Marino, Libya, Trieste ("AMG" overprints), Aegean Islands and probably others which are mostly mounted or in stockpages, with some floating material. Goes back to the classics, including the usual with mysterious status, with some better from the Fascist and post-war periods. There is a wholesale lot of heavy duplicated revenue stamps. Expect a small bit of duplication throughout, and some usual mixed condition. There is significant catalogue value here, but you are going to have to dig and sort to make sense of things. Estimate = $160.00 $120.00
383 Korea #94a. VF mint Never Hinged pair of the 1948 Kyongju Observatory 14 won value in the scarcer "light blue" shade. Has the usual rough perforations with the back showing the various coloured strands that were part of the paper manufacturing process. One of the key values of the inter-war era. 2023 Scott US$640.00 = $864.00 $60.00
384 Korea - Mixed offering starting with an ancient springback album that surprisingly goes up to 2011 with lots of modern mint material! The balance of the lot is a mix of album pages, dealer’s sales cards and old auction lots, that includes some better early North Korea, a few stamps of the 1951 "flags" issue with three souvenir sheets (2 cancelled FDC on the back!). To help you organize this, is a sparsely populated 32-page UniSafe stockbook. A popular collecting area, with larger lots seldom seen. Estimate = $200.00 $130.00
385 Latin America - Accumulation in a bankers box that includes an old Minkus album with pages to 1970, a Nicaraguan collection on Scott Specialized pages (no binder), a 32-page stockbook, a smaller 16-page stockbook (both with an assortment of countries and issues), a small format 1948 Columbia presentation folder, a manilla envelope with Mexican "new issues" circa 1984, Nicaraguan 1949 souvenir sheets and a binder with manilla stocksheets packed with stamps from a variety of countries. Finally, there are some loose album pages, sheetlets from Cuba, some revenue material and a bundle of dealer cards. Lots of exploration here. Estimate = $200.00 $90.00
386 Macao #488a. Mint Never Hinged Post Offices sealed package of 100x the 1984 "Centennial of Macau Postage Stamps" souvenir sheet of three stamps. Perfect for Macau, Portuguese colonies or "Stamp on Stamp" topical collectors, cataloguing at $30.00 each (perfect for the show / internet dealer). 2023 Scott US$3,000.00 = $4,050.00 $160.00
387 Macao #656/785. Group of three different VF mint Never Hinged early 1990’s issued complete panes of 50 that look like they just left the Post Office. Includes #656-657 (1991 Cultural Exchange), #685-688 (1991 Temples) and #781-785 (1995 Temples). Total 2023 Scott US$677.50 = $914.63 $55.00
388 Macao - Mint Never Hinged Post Office sealed package of 100x the 1990 "Penny Black 150th Anniversary" on Rowland Hill souvenir sheet issued for Stamp World London 1990. This is a single stamp souvenir sheet, sought by Macau, Portuguese colonies or "Stamp on Stamp" topical collectors. A good souvenir sheet on its own, cataloguing $30.00 each. 2023 Scott US$3,000.00 = $4,050.00 $160.00
389 Manchukuo #1/131. "Postage Stamps of Manchuoukuo" album published in 1940 by the Manchoukuo Postal Society (in English!). Terrific for the stamps, or a contemporary view of the postal service of Japanese-occupied Manchuria. The album was not likely intended to be used as a stamp album, as the stamps are depicted in full colour (no small achievement during the Second World War). The owner added stamps in black mounts right over top of the pictures, but also added additional stamps (usually a used companion) on the page. There are also Scott numbers and values added in pencil throughout. There are some better stamps here such as the first issue, which is mint except for #13 (used). The second issue is complete, but the top value is used and the scarce 15 fen stamp is a space filler. The third issue is mostly used and there are also commemoratives, overprints, airmail, etc. A very good run of a couple of mint (Hinged) and used stamps up to 1939, not missing much. The catalogue value here exceeds US$600.00. Estimate = $150.00 $110.00
390 Monaco #743/1241. About 140 different "CEF" first day of issue commemorative panels issued between 1969-1980, housed in a pair of specialty binders. Each has a stamp, partial set or set, cancelled with a commemorative first day cancel with extensive text about each issue and individually numbered (most were produced in quantities of under 5500, each). CEF panel numbers 20 to 175, but there is a bit of disorganization. A few couple are dual country issues with France. Overall, the condition is excellent. Estimate = $140.00 $26.00
391 Monaco - Collection of Monaco in an old Minkus album covering the period from 1885 to 1970. Collection is mostly mint Hinged (a few used in the early years) and contains 526 stamps in total, including regular, airmail, semi-postal and postage due issues. Owner's 2014 Scott US$614.00 = $828.90 $120.00
392 Nauru #17-30, 31-34, 35-38, 39-47, 49-56, 57, 58-71, 72-85. All fresh and Very Fine mint selection of 68 different 1924 to 1968 period issues, all in complete sets. Of particular note is a NEVER HINGED 1924 "Freighter" set of 14. The other sets are all Lightly Hinged on the original quadrille album pages. The #17-30 set is valued as Never Hinged by Scott Classic. The more modern sets were valued by the regular Scott catalogue. 2024 Scott US$640.40 = $864.55 $70.00
393 Netherlands and Colonies - Actually, this is mostly from the Colonies, from many sources which produced this crazy assortment of material. Collections, stockcards, philatelic folders, all from a collector who was interested in buying, but not so much in organizing. Much of this material is as it was purchased, at least 10 years ago. We noted Netherlands (including a small postage due study), Suriname, Curacao, New Guinea, Antilles, and Netherlands Indies. There is a mostly used, mounted, collection that catalogued $1400.00 back in 2015. Because the collections were not processed, overlapping purchases were inevitably made, so expect some light duplication. Enormous catalogue value here, and unchecked for varieties, cancels, etc. Estimate = $200.00 $210.00
394 New Caledonia - Mint Collection. Collection of 199 mint Hinged/Never Hinged stamps and souvenir sheets on Scott Speciality pages. Collection includes regular postage, semi-postal and air post issues for the period from 1905 to 1972 with 99% coverage for the 1958 to 1972 years. Owner's 2014 Scott US$634.00 = $855.90 $80.00
395 New Zealand #9f/41. Great study lot of 15 Chalons. Two are imperforate including 9f (thin) and 24 (corner trimmed). The rest are from the 1864-1871 set including shades, various states of plate wear and denominations up to 1/-. A couple of the stamps appear to be mint, as they have no cancels (but no original gum), so counted as used. There are a couple of obvious faults, such as a straight edge on a 1p orange, but these stamps are in typical condition for this issue, so expect some minor faults (including a minor thin here or there). Still great appearance. Total 2023 Scott US$1597.50 = $2,156.63 $230.00
396 New Zealand #11/14. Trio of four-margin imperforate Chalons. Includes #11 a stunning 1d orange-vermillion, which doesn’t appear to have a cancel, but also no original gum, so counted as used, #12 a used 2d before the plate wore out, with a nice light numeral cancel, clear (but barely) in the lower right corner, and the last is #14 a red brown 6d with a very light cancel (the left-hand margin is barely clear). Far better condition than normally seen, and great eye appeal. 2023 Scott US$490.00 = $661.50 $150.00
397 New Zealand #766/1678. Relatively modern wholesale stock of mint and used covering 1983-2000. Meticulously organized and annotated on 45 manila stockpages, with up to about 10 of a kind, with lots of sets, medium / high values and the occasional souvenir sheet. About a decade ago, someone went through the effort to count everything and came up with a total of 2750 stamps and a 2013 Scott catalogue value of US$3302.90, which a quick check indicates is still pretty accurate. Unfortunately, they didn’t add up the face value of the mint material, which is substantial (with individual face values up to $5.00) we estimate about NZ$500.00. Perfect for collector or vest-pocket dealer. Estimate = $400.00 $170.00
398 New Zealand - Fun "mixed bag" of assorted material in a stockbook, album pages or dealer pages and glassines. A mix of mint and used, with a decent batch of back of the book, especially "Health" souvenir sheets and "Official" overprints. There is some potential in the Victorian-era issues, with its various printings. Noted $20.00+ stamps throughout. Expect some minor duplication. An unexplored offering. Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
399 New Zealand - Nice collection of 186 first day covers, 1938-1979, mostly with privately added cachets and the majority are addressed. Includes a number of health issues with a number of "Camp" cancels. These private cachets are increasingly being documented and catalogued, some of which are surprisingly desirable. A very clean, lightly duplicated, group which are hosted in a pair of first day cover albums. Estimate = $150.00 $80.00
400 North Borneo #208-222. Complete mint Lightly Hinged set of the 1945 "BMA" overprinted pictorial set, issued under British administration. A visually striking series, one of the most popular of the period from this country. 2023 Scott US$142.95 = $193.00 $80.00
401 Norway #3/14. Lightly duplicated used selection of thirteen 1856-1868 King Oscar and Lion Rampant issues. An attractive group, generally Fine or better but expect the odd small fault. The lot consists of #3 (x 2), #4, #5 (x 2), #6, #8 (x 3), #9, #10, #13 and #14. Unchecked for postmarks or varieties. 2024 Scott US$891.00 = $1,202.85 $85.00
402 Papua #20/113, C5-C9. All mint and mostly pristine Never Hinged duplicated stock of 187 stamps, 1907 to 1938 period issues. Mainly "Lakatoia" designs, including overprinted engraved types and a range of lithographed issues. A smattering of commemoratives and air mails round out the offering. All laid out on manila stock sheets with accompanying catalogue notes in pencil. Unchecked for any plate varieties. All valued as mint Hinged, so there’s a very decent upside if revalued by an Australian specialized catalogue that lists prices for Never Hinged material. 2024 Scott US$1,668.60 = $2,252.60 $230.00
403 Pitcairn Islands #1/309. Almost all mint and mostly Never Hinged 1940-1988 period collection of 267 almost all different stamps and souvenir sheets. The more recent material is almost all Post Office fresh complete sets. A great introduction to the island paradise(?) that the crew of the HMS Bounty eventually called home. 2024 Scott US$436.85 = $589.75 $130.00
404 Poland #11/2682 plus Back of the Book. An emerging specialized collection in six 3-ring binders, within a U-Hual box. Attractive homemade pages on thin card, with every stamp in a black mark often with light pencil markings indicating perforation/shade, etc. A mix of mint and used. Coverage is a bit inconsistent, heavy in places with lots of different printings, light in other areas (such as the 1980’s). The "back of the book" includes semi-postals, air mails, postage dues and General Government issues. No souvenir sheets seen. A very easy collection to build on. Estimate = $200.00 $95.00
405 Portugal and Colonies - From a voracious buyer, this accumulation is from a large collection that we have been breaking up over the past couple of years. However, once purchased (at auction, bidboards and from dealers) very little of it was meaningfully broken down. Much of the material was still in its original packaging. However, this collector had a good eye for interesting material. This pile includes stamps from Portugal, Timor, Azores, Macau, Mozambique, with a bit of Angola, Portuguese India. Buying from many different sources, there is a mix of mint and used, mostly 20th century material, with the occasional souvenir sheet. Album and stockpages, cards, glassines. Estimate = $150.00 $180.00
406 Rhodesia #119a VARIETY. Fresh and Fine/Very Fine mint upper sheet margin, Very Light Hinge (in the margin at top only) example of the 1913 issue ½p deep green GeoV "Admiral" imperf horizontally creating a vertical imperf between margin and stamp "pair". This particular "stamp/margin" pair is statistically much scarcer than a two stamp imperf between pair but not noted as an imperf margin single in Scott. #119a in Scott catalogues US$950.00=$1,282.50 CDN (@1.35). Estimate = $220.00 $65.00
407 Russia / USSR - File box of assorted mint and used, collections, accumulation, mounted loose. Starts with a Scott International binder with a mounted collection that includes a mixed batch to the 19th century. There is a bundle of cancelled-to-order complete sheets of the 1961 definitives, a bundle of post-Soviet transition period covers with their unusual overprints and inflationary rates. There are assorted issues in a box, envelope and stockbook, plus a couple of presentation style folders of Space issues. Better material could be lurking. Estimate = $150.00 $65.00
408 Saint Lucia #57/413 plus postage dues. Part 1: Stunning collection of mint (and some used) St. Lucia starting with a single page of King Edward VII and King George V definitives, most with edge selvage and plate numbers, supplemented with a couple of multiples. Next up is the 1935 Silver Jubilee (2 mint sets and a top margin block of the 1/2d). The GeoV set of 1936 includes 2 mint and 1 used copy of the 10/- #106 (catalogues $220.00), George VI definitives include multiples and plate numbers and Elizabethan issues are very complete with overprints, duplicates and multiples. After 1967 everything looks to be Never Hinged, but up to that point, most of the stamps are extremely Lightly Hinged. There are a couple of places where the collector appeared to start to dabble in some of the more specialized areas of these issues, but there is lots to explore here. Estimate = $300.00 $170.00
409 Saint Lucia #414/806. Part 2: Continuation of the previous collection, with very complete run of issues from 1977-1985 comprising hundreds of stamps and many souvenir sheets, all mounted on black Hagner stockpages. There are some official and "Specimen" overprints, some Scott "sub" numbers, and a few duplicates here and there (some being sheetlets or gutter pairs). The lot includes lots of topical issues, e.g. Scouting, art, royals, fish, "stamp on stamp", birds, Disney, sports, etc. Overall appearance and condition is great and the stamps are very fine Never Hinged. Estimate = $200.00 $80.00
410 South Africa #023. Full mint Never Hinged sheet of 60 stamps, with full "Bradbury, Wilkinson &Co. Ltd Engravers, New Malden, Surrey. England" inscription in the lower selvedge. An attractive full sheet, which bears 30 pairs of the "Official" / "Offisieel" overprint in both English and Afrikaans. Some perf separation in the selvedge at left, and folded a few times, but a scarce multiple. 2024 Scott US$570.00 = $769.50 $50.00
411 Switzerland #152/ Zumstein #125ii. Clean block of four (on cover ) of the 1910 "William Tell's Son" 1st redrawing issue. A reasonable good stamp as a single (Scott US$11.00 / Zumstein Swiss Francs 14.00), but Zumstein gives an enormous premium for a used block of four (1600.00 Swiss Francs = $2433.00 CDN). We could only find one used block (off cover) offered online at 899.00 Swiss Francs. Comes with SBPV / ASEP certificate of authenticity (1995). Estimate = $250.00 $120.00
412 Thailand - The balance of a dealer’s holding that we have been auctioning over the past year. This group includes a large handful "102" cards (noted #106, 121, 123 - all used), a bundle of album pages from several collections with a range of stamps on them (from "picked" to "untouched") and a bit of material sorted on stock cards. The final envelope has some "older new issues" in their original glassines. This material is mostly used, especially amongst the pre-1975 material. Expect some duplication. Offered as received. Estimate = $150.00 $100.00
413 United Nations #1/202. A pre-1971 collection with two volumes of stamps, postal stationery and first day covers. Most are mint singles, but the first issue is in corner blocks of 4, plus souvenir sheet #38 (all mint Never Hinged) plus an addressed, first day cover of #38d. There is an additional pair of battered "Mult-O" holding a couple hundred first day covers, most are cacheted and addressed. When there is duplication, usually it is because of different (private) added cachets. Excellent condition. Estimate = $150.00 $11.00
414 United Nations - A box of UN odds n’ ends, including three separate mounted collections and a fourth which someone stripped the stamps in mounts and tossed the album. There are a number of cacheted First Day Covers, a few year sets, glassines with up to blocks of 10, folders, brochures and a few non-FDC covers. Appears to be up to 1980, so it is mostly New York issues. Didn’t see any copies of #38, but there is enough chaos that there might be a better item floating around here or there. Estimate = $130.00 $24.00
415 United Nations - Balance of a collector’s holdings, including a pair of Minkus albums and a White Ace album with mint and used stamps up to about 1985. Noted a mint copy of #38 and a set of Cyprus with 1964 UN overprints. There are a couple of groupings of presentation cards, annual sets, and some flag sheetlets, a mint sheet file with some larger corner blocks, plus there are a few first day covers scattered throughout. Significant catalogue value as well as original collector cost. Mostly New York, but there is a bit from the European offices. Expect some duplication. Estimate = $150.00 $34.00
416 United Nations - Copy box packed with First Day Covers, presentation cards and annual folders from all three offices, mostly 1960’s to 1991. There is a very complete run of about 1300 first day covers (ending around 1983) neatly sorted by office and then chronologically. Most are unaddressed with an ArtCraft cachet, including the "Flag" issues (up to 20c - with 16 larger FDCs with full panes of 16) and air mail issues. Where there is duplication, it is because there is a single on one cover and a block on another. The annual folders run up to 1991, with only a couple missing. There are at least 50 presentation cards, some mint, some with stamp with a first day cancel (includes some duplication), and a small stockbook with a mint collection back to the first New York issue. Its tidy organization will make for an easy integration into your collection or stock. Estimate = $160.00 $32.00
417 United States, Palau, Micronesia and Marshall Islands - Mostly late 20th century holding with lots of "end of century/Millenium" sheetlets and souvenir sheets (which have significant face value), as well as lots of other issues from the 1980’s onwards. The American material includes large blocks, panes and some complete booklets from the 3c - 15c era. There is a bit of loose mint and used material. Perfect to build up your Pacific Islands collection and having some postage to ease your mailing costs. Significant original cost here. Estimate = $140.00 $90.00
418 USA #331a/499e. A dozen different 1c Franklin and 2c Washington mint booklet panes from 1908-1917, all Lightly Hinged or Never Hinged, tastefully mounted in black mounts. One of the panes is hinged and toned, so not counted, but the rest of the panes are fresh, in better than normally seen condition. Total 2023 Scott US$975.75 = $1,317.25 $180.00
419 USA #501b/1742a. Terrific assortment of 41 different mint booklet panes issued between 1917 and 1980. Includes a pair of 3c Washington’s (one is #502b with the plate number in the selvage), followed by a selection from the major definitive issues such as the Bureau, Prexie, Liberty, Famous American and Americana, with a few better scattered. A mix of Lightly Hinged and Never Hinged, all in far better condition than normally seen and arranged in black mounts. Total 2023 Scott US$401.25 = $541.69 $140.00
420 USA #551/1363. Mounted mint collection covering the "roaring" 1920’s up to the mid-1960’s, with better throughout such as the 1922 Bureau issue to 50c, Huguenot-Walloon, Lexington-Concord, Farley imperforates, Prexies, Liberty and Famous Americans to $5.00, coils and a bit of duplication. Annotated by the collector for Hinged vs. Never Hinged. Lots of better value here. Total 2023 Scott US$1098.75 = $1,483.31 $130.00
421 USA #553/928. Mint sheet file with an assortment of large mint mostly Never Hinged blocks, being mostly1920’s-1930’s issues (up to 94 of a stamp). Most notable is likely the 1-1/2c brown Harding in a partial pane of 60, but there some mid-values of the 1930’s National Parks in blocks of about 30. There is also a stock page with an assortment of imperforate printings, mostly of the "Farley" variety, including a number with scoring lines with some margin copies showing the "arrow" (these are Hinged). A nice way of adding some pizzaz to your 20th Century US collection. Total 2023 Scott US$754.90 = $1,019.12 $65.00
422 USA #C7/C79a. Mounted collection of airmail stamps from 1926 to 1973. Missing only the high values, this is a decently complete offering of mint and used singles and an almost complete run of mint and used blocks, booklet panes and coils (often in strips of four). Better includes a used booklet pane of the Lindbergh C10a and #C7-C9. Overall, the condition is excellent. Most of the singles are Hinged, and the blocks are generally 2 Hinged, 2 Never Hinged (with many arranged in black mounts). Total 2023 Scott US$823.15 = $1,111.25 $48.00
423 USA #R61b, R66b, R82a, R94a. Quartet of used US general issue Revenues, all imperf or part perf singles. All identified and housed on old "American Philatelic Brokerages" (a former well-known old-time Tucson AZ dealer, dealing mostly in postal history) sales sheets. Most of the catalogue value is in the part perf #R66b. Note that while imperf and part perf revenues from this early period exist on nearly every issue and these look OK, key items such as these will require certification. While sourced from an old dealer stock, these four must be sold "as is". Note the described small faults on the less expensive items. 2024 Scott Classic US$5,625.00 = $7,593.75 $220.00
424 USA #RW3. Mint Never Hinged example of the 1936 issue $1.00 black "Canada Geese" Federal Hinting Permit stamp. Light vertical bend at left noted for the record. A nice early "Duck" stamp. 2024 Scott US$325.00 = $438.75 $60.00
425 USA - Balance of a consignment, with a collection of mostly used pre-1930 definitives with denominations up to $5.00, including some interesting coils (check the condition, but there is significant catalogue value here). Speaking of significant catalogue value, the two red 16-page Lighthouse stockbooks cover a similar period with a used dealer stock. There is a plastic cigar box with 20th century "postage" having over US$75.00 face value and finaly, the lot ends with a couple of bundles of "102" cards from a dealer stock (mostly more common, but there could be some gems amongst the 19th century material). Something for everyone here. Estimate = $200.00 $190.00
426 USA - Balance of an old-school collection balance in a box, with not much after 1980. Includes three binders with typical collections of mint, used and some back of the book, with the occasional better item to be found here and there. There is an exhibit of Ham Radio QSL cards tied to the US’s commemorative of 1964. There is a bundle of mint and mostly used loose stamps often back of the book, but did see a couple 1c and 2c Washington booklet panes circa 1925. There is a file folder filled with "show cards" and a couple of boxes of first day covers, postal stationery and stationery with first day cancels. Happy Hunting! Estimate = $130.00 $80.00
427 USA - Collections, duplicate stock and "postage" completely fill this banker’s box with material from the 1860’s to about 1986. Starting with a trio of albums, two are "All American" pages, the first has a predominantly mint collection of 20th century including a bit of better from the 1920’s-1930’s, the second other goes further back and is mostly used and the third album is still on Minkus pages but is much larger, so the collector put it in a "Baltic" binder. The trio of albums is followed by a much more complete collection, with a mix of mint and used throughout including a couple of "Black Jacks" and other little gems here and there followed by modern including mint which adds up in face value quickly. The remainder includes a 16-page Filek stockbook, a handful of manila stockpages with collector’s duplicates, a baggie of 8c-era mint stamps, a 29c sheet of state Wildflowers and another baggie of early to mid-20th century cut squares. Estimate = $150.00 $65.00
428 USA - Entropy-loving postage lot, in three rough categories. All mint, mostly Never Hinged to add to your collection, or to mail packages south of our border. Starting with the best, there is a number of higher denomination stamps with face values to $14.00 each (these account for over half the total face value of the lot). The second batch is multiples, booklets, souvenir sheets etc from the 25c-33c era (with some "first class" rates). And the balance is handfuls of mostly 3c-15c, with almost no organization. There is a bit of material that wasn’t counted (e.g. "makeup rate stamps" and non-profit rates). You will have some sorting ahead of you. Very conservatively counted for the usable face value only. Total face value US$527.50 = $712.13 $400.00
429 USA - Errors, freaks and oddities by the hundred! This holding of misperfs, miscuts, ink smears, colour shifts (which make the stamps look fuzzy), "gutter snipes", plus what we believe are tagging or paper varieties has some very eye-catching items as well as some that need research (as the collector didn’t leave notes about some of the varieties). A number have been laid out in a stockbook (which photograph well), but there is a secondary larger pile of duplicates and items that by their packaging and jumbled nature won’t photograph well. About 95% are mint Never Hinged, with the overall condition being well above avergae. Needless to say, this will help add some appeal to any US collection or lend itself well to be broken apart by the online or show dealer. We estimate the original owner probably paid over US$2,000 for this material. Estimate = $400.00 $230.00
430 USA - First Day Covers collection ranging from 1937 to 1983. A nicely organized collection of about 1300x #8 sized cacheted (mostly) unaddressed FDCs in three envelope boxes. The majority are from about 1968 onwards, with most covers having either a single or a block of a particular issue with an ArtCraft cachet. Includes coils, booklet panes and back of the book (e.g. air mail, special delivery, official). Not in this count is a small group of postal stationery, postally used covers and a couple of first flight covers. Very clean and easy to incorporate into a collection or for resale. Estimate = $160.00 $55.00
431 USA - Mint stock, beautifully organized into individual glassine envelopes and listed (but not priced, by Scott). All mint, mostly Never Hinged material from the 1940’s up to the 29c era. The earlier issues include lots of plate blocks, and by the 1960’s, interesting "value plus" material such as coils, booklet panes and complete panes start to appear. Condition is excellent, and almost everything appears to be Never Hinged. Typically, up to about a dozen or so copies of a stamp. We noted some better values, such as a dozen $5.00 stamps and a couple higher value "Eagles". Precancels and "pre-sort" stamps, etc. are not counted in our conservative tally of the face value. Total face value US$472.00 = $637.20 $300.00
432 USA - Modern mint multiples from the 6c to 29c era. All fresh and mint Never Hinged, most in blocks of 4 to 20 (otherwise lightly duplicated). Most are standard commemoratives, but includes some coils, booklets and souvenir sheets (from Bicentennial to Columbus) and three higher value "Express" issues (up to $9.95 face value). Lots of plate blocks, with overall condition being excellent. The smattering of "pre-sort", "precancel" and "non-profit" stamps are not counted in the total face value. Total face value US$590.57 = $797.27 $425.00
433 USA Postcards - Eclectic array of 208 postcards, with everything from early 1900's pioneer postcards to modern chromes, with each card being selected for being "more interesting". Each card is individually sleeved, with many priced (most in the $10-20 range). A wide array of topics including cities, towns, sports arena, "Roadside Americana", railway, ships etc. Well worth the reasonable estimate given. Estimate = $120.00 $130.00
434 Vietnam Democratic Republic (North) #1L62-IL63. The two value 1948 Viet Minh issue in complete mint panes of 50 stamps, with the rough perf 7 on very low-quality paper (as would be expected). Depicting Ho Chi Minh in the 2 and 3 dong denominations, this is the last issue before the formal (philatelic) separation of the two countries. Very scarce material. 2023 Scott US$2000.00 = $2,700.00 $170.00
435 Worldwide - "M to R" Collection in Fat "Standard" Album. This lot is the much anticipated fifth volume of an extensive worldwide collection. This instalment consists of 8,090 different stamps from 60 different countries/colonies (Mongolia through Romania). All in all, a high quality and nicely balanced offering with particular strength noted in Mongolia, Netherlands, Poland, Philippines, Portugal and Romania. See the scan of the hand written inventory for the complete list of countries and stamp counts. Estimate = $325.00 $130.00
436 Worldwide - A crammed U-Haul box with 1.5 cubic feet of worldwide albums, stockbooks and a few loose pages. Most are assorted offerings, with more used than mint. No particular individual countries stand out but we noted some potential in the Great Britain and Western Europe. A few of the books are older, smaller format, and a couple of the albums are for multiples/souvenir sheets. The balance of a consignment. Many thousands of stamps here and hours of fun and learning to be had here. Estimate = $150.00 $100.00
437 Worldwide - A dozen used stockbooks ranging from 16 to 64 pages in several colours, most Uni-Safe brand, but with some Lighthouse brand as well. Overall, the condition is quite good. A couple have minor damage to the outside covers and there is the occasional bit of damage to the interleaves, probably fixable. Most of the stockbooks have an assortment of used stamps from Canada and a few other countries that you will have to deal with before moving your material in. A small price to pay and perhaps a hidden gem to be found. Estimate = $140.00 $130.00
438 Worldwide - A multitude of countries are represented on black stockpages, manila envelopes and a presentation folder. Includes mint and used from Brazil, Israel, Ethiopia, United Nations, Dominican Republic, Egypt, United States, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Manchukuo, Vietnam, Thailand, People’s Republic of China, Rwanda. The owner has meticulously catalogued and counted each stamp. And the lot comes with "bonus" material including a couple of fascinating stockpages of early Brazil (including a bunch of "Goat’s eyes", along with a touch of early Bolivia, Japan and 146 modern PRC 2 pages and bit of Bolivia, China 146 "promotional souvenir sheets" (i.e. no postal validity - but makes for a nice bit of ephemera). These add substantial value to the owner’s catalogue value. 2023 Scott US$1032.25 = $1,394.54 $90.00
439 Worldwide - A pair of used holdings filling a U-Haul box. Both are sorted by country, with the vast majority off paper and are "hit or miss" from across the world, with more used than mint. Mostly 20th century material, but not much after 1975. The first holding is a group of 45 metal "Black Cat" cigarette tins with a diverse offering. While some of the tins are a bit sparsely occupied, the lot might be worth the estimate just for the tins! The second holding is in medium-sized manila envelopes, most of which have a couple of hundred (or more) stamps each. Offered as received. Estimate = $200.00 $120.00
440 Worldwide - Arthur Szyk Album Frontispiece Septet. Every "old school" Canadian stamp collector knows of Kasimir Bileski, the Winnipeg based stamp dealer and promoter. Famous for acquiring, promoting and marketing newly discovered Canadian errors and varieties, his philatelic career, begun in the 1920s, ran well into the 1990s. In the 1940s & 1950s Bileski "teamed up" with various artists, including Arthur Szyk, famous for Liberian stamp designs and beautifully designed country album title page frontispieces. This particular lot includes archivally fresh full colour "First Edition" frontispieces for Poland, USSR, Israel, Great Britain, Canada, China and Switzerland. On eBay these sell for an average of US$50.00 per page, with four of the most popular offered here (Great Britain, Canada China and Israel). Phenomenally evocative artwork. Estimate = $250.00 $100.00
441 Worldwide - Assortment of albums and binders spanning both significant geography and timelines. Noted a Scott International album with at least 3000 stamps from "P-Z" countries, mostly pre-1950, with a healthy amount of pre-1920 material. This is followed by another loaded album, this one being a "Regent" album with "A - T" countries and pages up to 1960. Next is a trio of 3-ring binders with small assortments of issues from a wide range of countries, a group of over 20 "Vario" stockpages with a mostly British Commonwealth offering and a pair of battered 32-page stockbooks with a used US stock from the 1930’s-1980’s. Hours of fun here. Estimate = $160.00 $85.00
442 Worldwide - Balance of a consignment with stamps of many countries neatly mounted on black stock cards, with a detailed cataloguing by the owner. There is Israel, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Netherlands (presentation folder), Norway, Norway (folder), Sweden, Australia (used gutter pairs), Vatican, Austria, some assorted Commonwealth, Biafra (not listed in Scott), Germany, Switzerland, with some nice Russia/Soviet Union (catalogues $355.85) and a handful of 20th century Canada, including some sheetlets and souvenir sheets and a few mint booklets. A mix of mint and used, some of the mint stamps have no gum, the rest are never hinged. Total Scott catalogue around US$1600.00 = $2,160.00 $75.00
443 Worldwide - Balance of a consignment, with a strong contingency of Great Britain in a couple of springback albums, mostly Elizabethan, but with touches here and there back to Queen Victoria. There are some Europa issues (both mint and used), some Netherlands, a collection of Christmas issues, another of stained glass, and a couple of older exhibits including World Book Year 1972. Noted a touch of Japan, Taiwan, Falklands Dependencies. From Canada is a pair of circa 2000 "Year of the Dragon" packs and a couple of Millennium keepsakes. Estimate = $140.00 $80.00
444 Worldwide - Banker’s box laden with several pounds of stamps, a bit of which is sorted into country envelopes and a bit of which is in sets on cards or in small glassines. About 1/4 is on-paper and often bagged by country or region, but the majority is "free range" off paper, mostly used stamps, mostly 20th century and from all over the world. Thousands and thousands of stamps. While many of the stamps will be common, this isn’t your usual "beginner’s mix", and there will be some better and certainly lots of nice cancels to be found. Hours of entertainment, for a collector or a club. Estimate = $130.00 $90.00
445 Worldwide - Bankers Box Binder Bonanza. Carton packed with a wide range of thousands of stamps, all housed in binders and albums. The lot consists of (in no particular order): mint and used USA collection in a Minkus All American album; small mint Never Hinged QEII collection in red spring back; hundreds of older worldwide on quadrille pages in a blue spring back binder; modern mint Never Hinged from Austria, Hungary, Germany, Netherlands and Indonesia in a black springback binder; older Europe in a green springback; British Commonwealth including Aden (and States), Egypt, Pitcairn Islands, India, Iraq, South Africa and South West Africa in a blue springback; hundreds of older worldwide on quadrille pages in a red spring back binder; a bit of mint Canda on "Portland" pages; older worldwide on quadrille pages in a black spring back binder. Days of sorting and cataloguing in this lot! Estimate = $250.00 $95.00
446 Worldwide - Bankers Box with an identity crisis. Not sure if this is a supplies lot or an assembly of Germany, Canada, Great Britain and Singapore stamps. The supplies part is over 150 black Vario double-sided stock pages (anywhere from 1 to 8 pocket) plus another 15 clear stockpages and 10 Hagner single sided stock pages, including two older blue Lighthouse three-ring bingers. These supplies alone would cost you about $350.00 to replace, and they are in pretty good condition. This collector organized most of their holding in order of acquisition. The strongest is 1990’s Germany, lots of mint, but some used, including semi-postals and lots of souvenir sheets, with some covers and postcards interspersed throughout. The British and Singaporean material is similar (not as extensive), but still worthwhile. The Canada is mostly used from the Centennial era into the early 1970’s. Whether you consider this a supply lot or stamp hoard, there is lots of value here. Estimate = $200.00 $150.00
447 Worldwide - Box full of British Royal Family stamps, souvenir sheets and cachet first day covers. Eight albums celebrating the 1977-1978 Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee (ascension and Coronation) , the 1981 Wedding of Charles and Di (plus their one year anniversary), the Queen’s 60th birthday and the Queen Mum’s 85th birthday. Stamped collections include a White Ace album (the stamps are not 100% complete). The covers include products from Fleetwood and the Westminster Collector’s Society. The only loose material is a slim stationery box with a dealer’s stock of 1977 Silver Jubilee material, in glassine envelopes. We shudder to think about the original cost of these albums. We are estimating at less than 20 dollars a volume. Estimate = $150.00 $46.00
448 Worldwide - British Commonwealth and United States home-made collection. Not your usual child’s pre-1935 scribbler. Highlights include Great Britain (Victorian and Edwardian era issues up to 2/6), Canada (a couple of damaged 10c mint Jubilees, QV numerals to 20c, KEVII to 50c, a mint "type A" lathe work block of 2c+1c War Tax (with some perf separation), GeoV with precancels, postmark interest and a couple of Bluenose issues. There is an appealing group of early Australia and States, including some revenue issues. The group finishes with some 20th century American, mostly cheaper but with a number of precancels noted. Plus, there are other bits and pieces not mentioned here (so take a good look at the photos to get a sense of the lot). Mostly used, and some condition issues. Perfect for the collector who is a bit of a gambler. The catalogue value here is enormous. Estimate = $180.00 $150.00
449 Worldwide - Bundle of black stockpages with Western Europe, Canada and United States. A well-organized group of collector and dealer duplicates. Saw Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary and Iceland. All of which catalogues $1169.40. The Canada includes some nice mint King George V and KGVI, plus some more common used material (Unitrade $625.00). There is a bit of US higher values with no gum, and a couple of Great Britain First Day covers including the £10 Britannia and the Millenium souvenir sheet with a £5 coin (Stanley Gibbons £45.00). Well organized and with a detailed cataloguing by the owner. Converting the various catalogue values comes out to a total of C$2278.69. Estimate = $250.00 $140.00
450 Worldwide - Cinderellas, labels, local post, seals, etiquettes, reprints: A full file box with one man’s lifetime hoard of non-postal "stamps" (some could be considered "ephemera") which was acquired over a 40 year period, but with very little effort put into organizing. A fascinating mix of scarce material mixed in with more common TB seals. Strength is American and Canadian material but noted some European. Some are on cards, which has protected them. Broad categories include charity, strike/courier mail, event promotion and there is even a box with a wide range of mostly air mail etiquettes of many eras and many parts of the world. The hard part has been done (acquisition) and now the fun (sorting) can begin. Estimate = $250.00 $160.00
451 Worldwide - Desktop A. We aren’t exaggerating when we say that these box lots of loose stamps are literally from sweeping off the top of a collector’s desk. We show this by what we removed from this lot: id cards, a calculator, a spark plug, keys, photos etc. It’s hard to believe that this collector was not a dealer, given the wide range of material that is here. Includes some 19th century items, more cinderellas/revenues and souvenir sheets than are normally seen in these types of lots. The number of different countries from which this material originates is amazing. On and off paper, lots of "102" cards and glassines. More used than mint, some duplication. Perfect for expanding your philatelic horizons. Filing (overfilling) a bankers box. Estimate = $160.00 $180.00
452 Worldwide - Desktop B. From the same desk, but it must have included the drawers as well, or the desk must have been piled deep with stamps! Includes some 19th century items, a number of souvenir sheets. This apparently came from the "more organized" part of the desk, as there was some attempt to sort material (or the collector hadn’t got around to taking everything apart. The number of different countries from which this material originates is amazing - it’s hard to believe that this person wasn’t a dealer. On and off paper, lots of "102" cards and glassines. More used than mint, some duplication. Perfect for expanding your philatelic horizons. All contained within a nicely filled bankers box. Estimate = $150.00 $160.00
453 Worldwide - Interesting balance of a consignment, with much better American material than we normally see (such as mint pre-1930’s better including up to the 30c and 50c Washington-Franklin), and some 19th century used that has potential (all in a circa 1960 "Coronet" album). There are a couple of worldwide albums, including a small format 1930 Stanley Gibbons "Improved" album, plus a couple of stockbooks (one being a 64-page Uni-Safe with a collection of recent WWII anniversary material from around the British Commonwealth). There is a small stockbook with some Netherlands and colonies, finishing off with some potential packed album pages, stockcards and loose material from all over, but notrf South Africa, Poland, Japan, Great Britain. For the treasure hunter. Estimate = $180.00 $140.00
454 Worldwide - Many thousands of off-paper stamps filling a bankers box. These are the balance of an estate, basically where everything that isn’t sorted gets slid into the box. This means that there is material from all around the world, over many different eras, and with some better material mixed in with the common. There is a large ziplok bag filled with wholesale Hungary back to the early 20th century. Beyond that, there is a bit of organization in envelopes by stamp or country. This is the minority, as generally there is just randomness. Perfect to dump on the table when and disrupt the traditional eating area for a couple weeks. Estimate = $150.00 $95.00
455 Worldwide - Old meets new in this consignment balance filling a U-Haul box. The old includes five binders with album pages, a couple dozen manila stockpages and 40 Lighthouse black stockpages with a diverse group of mainly older issues, over 10,000 stamps here (yes, somebody counted them!). There is an additional "Triumph" album (packed, but uncounted), plus the remnants of a mounted Spanish collection with pages up to 1966, including some of the interesting material of the early Franco period, plus a couple of small stockbooks with more material from Spain. The new is a couple of animal topical lots from the World Wildlife Fund, circa 1990, with one binder in slipcover filled with first day covers, the second is a tall album with display cards (looks like a FDC or maxi-card, but is uncancelled). As these were fundraisers, they had significant upfront cost. Estimate = $200.00 $70.00
456 Worldwide - Part 1 of an 8 volume Scott International album collection. This section is a single volume covering United States plus "A" to "G" countries running up to 1939. The binder and the pages have been heavily loved, but you will be more interested in the contents. Significantly filled with more hits than misses amongst the countries here, for example from the "A" countries we noted Abyssinia, Armenia, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia and Austria. Lots of Europe (and its colonies), there is a bit of Latin America and the China section should be checked out. Thousands of mostly used stamps here, perfect for the collector of "classics". Estimate = $250.00 $130.00
457 Worldwide - Part 2 of an 8 volume Scott International album collection. This single volume covers "H" to "Z" countries running up to 1939. Significantly filled with more hits than misses amongst the countries here, we noted better: Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Persia, Portugal (with many from its colonies), Romania, Thailand, Switzerland, but there are many other worthwhile smaller sections, such as Hong Kong, British Caribbean, Australian States, Jamaica, just to name a few. Thousands of stamps here, perfect for the collector of "classics". As the binder and the pages have been heavily loved, we have not considered it with its estimated value. Estimate = $250.00 $350.00
458 Worldwide - Part 3 of an 8-volume Scott International album collection. Two volumes this time, covering the complete world for issues between 1940 to 1949. Honestly, almost all the stamps are in a single album, with a few thousand stamps from the World War II era, with the meat of the group being the King George VI issues from the British Commonwealth. Still more used than mint, but with a bit more mint appearing. Still strong in Europe and colonies, with scattered better, including some interesting China. The second "Part II" album was probably the original album for this era, as the pages only go up to 1946. Most of the stamps have been transferred over to the other book, but it will give you a few more stamps and a second "Part II" binder. Estimate = $200.00 $95.00
459 Worldwide - Part 4, the last lot of an 8-volume Scott International album collection. This lot consists of four volumes, covering the complete world for issues between 1950 to 1965. Heavily populated albums, but from a time when used stamps are mostly common. However, three of the four albums are in good shape (one is a bit warped from poor storage), and there could be better items that we missed. There are no particular areas of strength, as there are so many stamps from so many countries. The estimate is less than what the binders would set you back, let alone the pages and all those stamps. Binders are labelled "Part III" to "Part VI", but the pages are to part V (and there may be some overlap in the pages). Estimate = $200.00 $120.00
460 Worldwide - Philatelic Presentation Books. Group of 55 Delegate or VIP Presentation folders from a range of UPU or other international postal congresses 1950-1973. Out of about 55 folders, if there is any concentration, it would be India, Switzerland and Germany. Otherwise there are one or two each from Morocco, Nepal, Denmark, Bulgaria, Austria, United States, Israel, Spain, Vatican, Italy, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Ethiopia, Mexico, Panama, Dominica, Columbia and Venezuela. Some have loose stamps that have come out of their original spot - and we expect that a few (probably cheaper) stamps have fallen out. Not a huge concern as the folders are the difficult part to find. The two Centennial folders from Canada are heavily damaged (sadly), still some very difficult to find material here which will help round out your collection. Estimate = $150.00 $130.00
461 Worldwide - Someone soaked so that you don’t have to. A pleasantly full box of what appears to be 99% off paper material, and only a small number of "102" cards or glassines. Tens of thousands of stamps here overwhelmingly mint, noted lots of Latin America, but a quick glance there is worthwhile material from Canada, United States, Great Britain and dozens of other countries. As with these lots, the pictures can only get a sense of what is here, as there is so much. Estimate = $180.00 $110.00
462 Worldwide - Stamps, more stamps and even more stamps are overfilling this banker’s box. Some on paper, some off, some in glassines (often with different contents than what is indicated on the outside) and a few small stockcards. Another estate balance where everything that was left over and not mounted got (literally) scooped into this box, for a very patient person (or an entire stamp club) to work their way through. Mostly 20th century material, with pretty much something from everywhere. Used, some mint. A bit of topical or postmark potential. Some duplication is to be expected. Estimate = $150.00 $100.00
463 Worldwide - The difference with this banker’s box that is filled with mostly loose, off-paper stamps, is that unlike most of other similar boxes, which are collector created, this one is dealer created. This box sat on the floor, at the end of his desk, and anything that he didn’t feel like dealing with went into the box. Because it was built up over the years, the density is particularly notable - this will take a substantial amount of time to go through, even once. Besides the usual wide range of material, we noted some Cinderella and "back of the book" and some souvenir sheets and sheetlets here. Lotted as received. Estimate = $130.00 $95.00
464 Worldwide - This box of albums and stockbooks has been sitting for many years, so don’t expect to see many stamps issued after 1980. In no particular order, there is a 16-page stockbook with some Cyprus, Malta, Ireland and Great Britain, followed by a 32-page stockbook with Great Britain, Hong Kong and Canada. There are two early 20th century "Imperial" albums, one volume is "Foreign Countries", the other is worldwide "Envelopes and Wrappers", packed with many cut squares from all over (not all are mounted). There is a Minkus "Czechoslovakia" album but not a lot of pages. There is an older, but elegant, 64-page Minkus stockbook packed with stamps from across the world. There is a "ledger-style" folder with lots of mounted stamps, and a few loose album pages that includes some earlier GB (such as penny-reds) and early India. More used than mint, not a lot of duplication, but work will be required to tame this lot. Estimate = $150.00 $150.00 $120.00
465 Worldwide - Tightly packed box with 8 albums being worldwide collections and stockpages. Starts with a battered Scott International album circa 1900 with a few hundred stamps, a "Regent" album circa 1970 with "L" to "Z" stamps. There are five albums with an assortment of stockpages and a very interesting assortment of stamps, including some potential better. Overall, we can’t really say that there are any particular concentrations, but this is perfect for the collector who loves the hunt. Thousands of stamps here, most used. Estimate = $140.00 $80.00
466 Worldwide - Trust us. There is no way that any number of photos can capture the breadth of this lot, being the balance of a consignment. There are two worldwide albums, one an "International" album from 1920 with a couple of thousand "classics", the second being a 1960’s album that pales a bit in comparison. Continuing on with a large stationery box filled with stamps sorted by country or on approval pages (lots of Poland and Romania here), and a second box packed with glassine envelopes with a much wider range of country groupings. There is a battered stockbook with a used stock with lots of KGV-KGVI British Commonwealth issues, and its less organized twin. There is a "sampler" book with a few stamps from many different non-Commonwealth countries (circa 1952), and a few loose stock and album pages. The "sleeper" in the group may be a small brown box buried in the middle of all this with a couple of good-sized handfuls of dealer stock on "102" cards - probably priced in the 1980’s, but with an eclectic mix of items, including some potentially better European (as identified by Michel). You will be getting full value on this U-Haul box. Estimate = $160.00 $85.00
467 Worldwide - U-Haul Accumulation. Carton load of mixed worldwide material, all packed into one U-Haul carton. The lot includes: Small boxes of worldwide in envelopes and on cards; a few Canada Post articles including Centennial stamp cases and "Airborne" booklet; Wilding and Machin material on various types of album page; small GB and worldwide collections in albums; substantial quantity of used GB stamps, cards and covers on stock pages including varieties and stationery, mostly definitives, QV to QEII period; Statesman album with sparse worldwide collection; modern GB used commemoratives on stock pages; and finally, an old Jarrett album containing mostly used 1920s-1940s period stamp. Estimate = $200.00 $75.00
468 Worldwide - U-Haul box of worldwide collections and many other stamps. Three albums include a very old Scott "International", a less old "Aristicratic", and 40 year old "Senior Statesman" album, each with thousands of stamps which await discovery. There is an older "pocketbook" album that someone had started to identify the better material, before abandoning the project. There are three battered full-sized and a couple of smaller format stockbooks. The remaining space is filled with some small folders and a bag each of stockcards and another of album pages and manila stockpages. Plus there are a couple of presentation folders. Hours of fun here, and who knows what you might find. Estimate = $140.00 $85.00
469 Worldwide - U-Haul box with seven albums covering the seven seas. It starts with a binder filled with stockpages of a Europe-heavy assortment. Perhaps the best item is the "Modern" album from the 1950’s absolutely packed with stamps. The rest of the albums are an assortment of five worldwide collections, with thousands of stamps. The end of the box is packed with unmounted stamps, sorted by country in envelopes, and a handful of locally made approval sheets that look like they never saw service (very Netherlands heavy). Thousands upon thousands of stamps here. More used than mint and likely better are lurking, including terrific cancels. Estimate = $180.00 $130.00
470 Worldwide - U-Haul Carton Cornucopia. Random and scattered mix of a wide range of philatelic material which appears to have been a collector's "I'll get to it" accumulation of stamps that were never organized after acquisition. In the lot we noted: a collection of early United Nations First Day Covers and 1960 "Refugee Year" First Day Covers; a mounted collection of 1974 to 1979 USA First Day Covers in a special "Postal Commemorative Society" album; post-WWII Soviet and French Zone Germany collection on Minkus album pages; used Newfoundland in an old approval book; mint and used loose Canada and interesting worldwide (the used on and off paper); brown stock book packed with nicely organized used Denmark; green stock book packed with well organized used British Caribbean area stamps; sparsely populated Darnell Canada and Traveller albums; additional small stock books and loose rounds out the lot. Stay out of the sun this summer and work on sorting out this lot! Estimate = $200.00 $50.00
471 Worldwide - Universe in a U-Haul. A pleasantly random hoard of material, all packed into a U-Haul moving box. Noted in the mix (as we quickly riffled through the carton: a 19th to mid-20th century French collection of hundreds on quadrille album pages; a stack of small spiral-bound approval books containing everything from quantities of used Canada Small Queens, Numerals, commercial perfins on pre-1950 Canada as well as GeoV and GeoVI used blocks; GB used early QEII period stamps; Netherlands Telegraph stamps; used Australia; used Commonwealth including Ireland and Malayan area; general worldwide in small book; modern used Canada year sets in glassines; mint and used GB Machins; Barbados and Jamaica used sets; used Newfoundland on manila stock pages; 19th to mid-20th century used GB on quadrille pages; a range of Canada and worldwide on stock cards; hundreds of older worldwide stamps in old "Movaleaf" album and on loose pages; mint pre-decimal GB; and finally, an old-time Netherlands and Colonies collection of hundreds in an ancient battered album. Lots to play with here! Estimate = $325.00 $85.00
472 Worldwide - We didn’t want to fill this banker’s box much more, as the contents are starting to push back on anything new being added. This is another multi-source "on and off" paper lots, complete with country sorted envelopes, glassines that have rightfully become so popular in the auction. Many thousands of stamps here. Usually there is no theme to these lots, but we did see a small concentration of Israel, otherwise the 99 other countries that are likely represented here will just have to present themselves as you sort. Lots of treasures to be found, one item that made itself known, is a strip of 5 of the Great Britain £10 "Britannia" postally used on piece. There is a bit more on-paper than normally seen in these lots, but the majority of the stamps are off paper and "free flying". There will be some better and certainly lots of nice cancels to be found. Hours of entertainment, for a collector or a club. Estimate = $130.00 $95.00
473 Worldwide - Asia - Non-Commonwealth accumulation of a wide assortment of mint and used issues, including topical issues. Many are on dealer pages as originally purchased, and untouched since. In order of how they were piled, we noted Bhutan (Disney and another grouping of bird souvenir sheets), Thailand, North Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Japanese occupation forgeries on Burmese stamps, Burma, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, French India, Brunei, Ryukyus Islands, and a bit of recent People’s Republic of China. Lots of souvenir sheets, sheetlets. Estimate = $160.00 $95.00
474 Worldwide - Europe - Bundle of about 40 stockcards and a manilla envelope filled with mostly 20th century Germany, German Democratic Republic (perforated Marx souvenir sheet has no gum), France (including a nice handful of complete booklets from the 1980’s with a catalogue value over $400 and 60 perfins-not counted in the catalogue value) and a bit of non-European French Colonies (e.g. Gabon, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Reunion). There is material from Monaco, Vatican City, Estonia, Yugoslavia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland (an attractive page of used, most with readable cancels (catalogues over $300.00). There are some Poland, Austria, Hungary and Croatia to round the group out. Diverse and interesting material. Owner’s detailed total 2023 Scott catalogue value US$1945.30 = $2,616.16 $80.00
475 Worldwide - Latin America - Part 1: From one of our favorite collections. This collector bought from everyone, everywhere, but then set his treasures aside and never got back to them. Collections, sets and singles came from a wide range of sources, always with an eye for interesting material. This group includes Haiti, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela (with a wholesale mint group of #286A), Mexico (including 20 complete sheets of 1985 University of Mexico strips of 5 #1408a), Paraguay, Honduras, Bolivia (and others). Mint and used, some souvenir sheets, from classics to modern, there is lots of catalogue value here and lots of material which hasn’t seen the light of day for a generation. Estimate = $150.00 $90.00
476 Worldwide - Latin America - Part 2: From one of our favourite collections. This collector bought from everyone, everywhere, but then set his treasures aside and never got back to them. Collections, sets and singles came from a wide range of sources, always with an eye for interesting material. Quite different from the previous lot, with lots of Cuba, an attractive group of Nicaragua UPU mini-sheets, a mounted collection of Cuba and Chile, a bid board lot of Bolivia, some Honduran air mails. There is a nice stockbook and a couple of mounted collections with used Dominican Republic. Costa Rica is covered in a nicely mounted collection. Finishes with a Haiti collection from 1882-1986 with several hundred stamps, and a 2008(!?!) Scott catalogue value of $400.00. Mint and used, some souvenir sheets, from classics to modern, there is lots of catalogue value here and lots of material which hasn’t seen the light of day for a generation. Estimate = $170.00 $85.00
477 Worldwide Cinderellas - Extensive Scandinavian accumulation of Christmas seals and charity labels from 1905 to about 2000, often listed in Facit, but not Scott. Includes singles, complete panes, original, reprints which will enhance any Northern European collection. Heavy in the Denmark including a 1950 imperforate pane and 1980 pane signed by the artist. There are 8 complete panes of Faroe Islands Christmas labels from 1976-1985, plus 6 complete and one partial panes of similar issues from Greenland. Omitting the few faulty stamps in the group, the owner’s fastidious cataloguing by Facit comes out to about 15,000 Danish Kroner = $3,000. CDN. Estimate = $300.00 $95.00
478 Worldwide Covers - A "pizza box" filled with covers and postcards, being a mix of commercial, philatelic and downright interesting items. We noted registered, multiple late-use frankings (often collector inspired), China FDC, Singapore, 1939 Royal Train, British South Africa, Barbados FDC, "coin" covers and MANY topical areas of interest. Too much to list in one description, so let the pictures tell the story for you on this one. A great sort out with many better stamps noted throughout. Estimate = $150.00 $110.00
479 Worldwide Covers - Canal Zone Postal History. Small black binder containing a selection of 30 covers 1940-1979 including several better throughout. Strength in the WWII material, including censored mail, but also noted ship mail and two 1978 covers to Saipan, Mariana Island with postage dues. Seldom seen material. Estimate = $120.00 $65.00
480 Worldwide Covers - DPR Korea Postal History. A collector inspired offering of 34 covers 1996-2010 featuring a wide array of often wildly colourful and even more wildly depicted North Korean stamps of the period including several souvenir sheets. Many of these were cancelled at CAPEX 96' where DPR Korea had a philatelic booth. The collector often added older stamps to "spice up" the covers before having them postmarked. A wonderful insight into propaganda used on "modern stamps" and tough to find material. Estimate = $130.00 $11.00
481 Worldwide Covers - Guatemala Postal History. The first of an old-time batch of South American postal history, this one being 54 Guatemala covers, mostly pre-1950 including registered, airmail, ship mail, censor etc. A wide array of attractive frankings make this a fantastic lot for the study of rates (especially airmail). Estimate = $120.00 $44.00
482 Worldwide Covers - Japan Postal History. An eclectic group of 80 covers and postcards from Japan, including several better / more interesting throughout. The best items are likely two batches within the group, the first being early picture postcards (included hand-colored) and the second being a group of WWII postal stationery military mail. Estimate = $150.00 $85.00
483 Worldwide Covers - Mexico Postal History. An interesting batch of 70 covers and postcards, including postal stationery from "stampless" to WWII. Many better items throughout including censor, airmail rates, ship mail, registered and even a couple of early 20th century mining related covers with letters. Only a few items noted post-WWII, which makes for an excellent opportunity to pick up a larger batch of more classic era Mexico postal history. Estimate = $150.00 $70.00
484 Worldwide Covers - South American WWII Censor Mail. An old-time holding of 74 covers, seemingly all airmail rates to the USA, featuring a wide array of wartime censor tapes (including "I.E" tapes for mail censored in Trinidad). Noted material from Ecuador, Venezuela, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Chile. All covers are individually sleeved for protection. An interesting focused group of WWII material. Estimate = $120.00 $32.00
485 Worldwide Ephemera - Autograph grouping featuring "Sports", on a range of cards or "head shot" glossy photos. In no particular order we noted Bert Starr (on Vince Lombardi golf tournament sheet), Billy Mills, Mia Hamm, Virginia Wade, Cam Neely, Marcus Allen, Stan Mikita, Johnny Bucyk, Terry O’Reilly, Angelo Dundee, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ivan Lendl, Patrick Roy, Red Berenson and Gerry Cooney. There is a book promotion card signed by both Gordie Howe and Colleen Howe and an unsigned poster promoting a contest to see the Vancouver Canucks play the Montreal Canadiens. All come from the same dealer, bought by one collector, most having a certificate of authenticity. Significant original cost. Estimate = $150.00 $120.00
486 Worldwide Ephemera - Autograph grouping featuring hollywood, politicians, soldiers and famous people. A significant stash many on "head shot" glossy photos, but a few on original documents (including first day covers(!), all obtained by a single collector from a single source about 10 years ago. Inevitably, some of these people are no longer with us. Many have a certificate of authenticity from the dealer. There was a tendency to lump items together or move them into different envelopes which are no longer correctly marked. Autographs from some easily recognizable names (and we can’t list them all as there are many), include Fred Astaire, Ray Bradley, Shirley Jones, Lauren Bacall, Paul Tibbets (pilot of the Enola Gay), Shirley Bassey, Aga Khan (1958), Vera Lynn, Madeleine Albright, Clarence Thomas, Martin Sheen, Jack Kevorkian, Bridgette Bardot, Pete Fountain, Helen Hayes, Enoch Powell, Maurice Chevalier, and there is a letter in Braille from Helen Keller (unsigned). A very American focus, with the exception of the politicians, which are often from Europe and Latin America. Many individually sleeved, with huge original cost. Estimate = $300.00 $140.00
487 Worldwide Ephemera - Unautographed group of about 55 modern "head shot" glossy photos mostly thespians from Hollywood’s golden era, such as Mae West, Rod Steiger, David Niven, Bob Hope, Burt Lancaster, Lorne Greene, Anthony Quinn, Art Linkletter, Ernest Borgnine, Dorothy Lamur, Ann Bancroft, Harry Belafonte, Larry Hagman, Rita Hayworth, Kirk Douglas, Jean Harlow, Redd Foxx, Peter Ustinov, Richard Burton, Carol Burnett, Greer Garson, Vivien Leigh, Faye Dunaway, Bette Davis, Lucille Ball, to name a few. Also comes with a "lobby card" for "Sabu and the Magic Ring" and a promotional card for the re-release of "The Grey Fox". Estimate = $120.00 $50.00
488 Worldwide Literature - Enticing assembly of 18 works of literature relating to "moving the mail by air" as compiled by a collector with attention to detail. Several of these works were not written with philatelists in-mind, so are much tougher to find for the aero-philatelist as they fall "outside the scope" of the usual philatelic literature circles (but are very much relevant to the study). The titles include "Over the Rockies with the Air Mail" (1927), Michel Zeppelin and Flugpost catalogue (2002), "Romance of the Flying Mail" (1933) and the large 927 page "Airmail Operations During World War II" by Thomas H. Boyle Jr. (1998). Too many good titles to list, so take a good look through the pictures. Estimate = $200.00 $70.00
489 Worldwide Postcards - A collector's accumulation of 62 SHIP topical postcards. An almost all pre-1920 selection with emphasis placed on getting a wide range of ships from around the globe. Noted MANY better items, including a ton of passenger service steamships including the companies White Star Line, P&O Line, Allan Line, Royal Mail Line, Swedish American Line and Cunard Steamship (to name a few). Besides the "steamships" there are merchant ships, navy ships and even (cheekily) a young boy holding a sailboat. Many still in the original plastic sleeve from when originally purchased. Estimate = $150.00 $140.00
490 Worldwide Postcards - Cardboard "dealer show box" filled with easily 500 postcards, bundled by the consignor into geographical areas. Includes bundles of USA x 2, Canada, British, Europe, Greetings and "assorted" plus a large section unsorted (largely European) postcards. You would be hard-pressed to fit anymore cards it this box, it is packed. A good mix from early pre-1920 postcards up to "modern" chromes. Offered as received. Estimate = $150.00 $90.00
491 Worldwide Postcards - France, an early selection of picture postcards. An interesting collector assembled group of 210 postcards (plus one postcard pack of Chateau de Malmaison), which all look to be pre-1920 and mostly unused. A few focused areas including Dieppe, Paris and Chartres, but also including a wide range of views including architecture, art, monuments, Eifel Tower, religious and even several Gargoyles. A visual delight looking through these. Estimate = $120.00 $32.00
492 Worldwide Postcards - Military Themed Collection. An interesting array of 75 postcards (one is a photograph) with a "Military" theme. This theme is somewhat open-ended and includes scenes that include Propaganda, Patriotic, scenes from the trenches, Navy, soldiers in uniform, Red Cross, military camps, battle scenes etc. Primarily WWI era, with British, Canadian, French and USA cards, but with a few others in the mix as well. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a large group of these at once. Perfect for the collector or dealer and many of these cards would retail in the $10-$20 range. Estimate = $150.00 $150.00
493 Worldwide Postcards - The Great War, WWI France in Ruins. Selection of 34 WWI era postcards, all showing the destruction of cities / towns as a result of German bombardment. A good variety of locations, with notable being views of Ypres, Alsace and Arras. A visually stunning group, with all cards here now over 100 years old! All individually sleeved to protect them. Estimate = $120.00 $26.00
494 Worldwide Postcards - WWI Propaganda / Humor Postcards by Bruce Bainsfather (1887-1959). Selection of 22 different WWI "from the trenches" humor postcards. Bainsfather, who serviced with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in France was hospitalized in 1915 with shell shock and hearing loss. While in hospital, he developed a series of WWI cartoons which was then published by the Bystander newspaper. Interesting material, now over 100 years old! Estimate = $120.00 $38.00
495 Worldwide Scandinavia - Smorgasbord of a dealer’s stock on black stock pages. Iceland includes some early used officials #O4/O9 (catalogue $394.50) and a nice mix of mint and used 20th century issues, including a few souvenir sheets (catalogue $592.70 + some uncounted nice cancels and registration labels). The Finland is mostly modern including and includes some blocks or souvenir sheets on first day covers circa 1988. There is a touch of Karelia overprints (total catalogue value $266.10). Faroe Islands issues includes mint, used (probably cancelled to order) and complete booklets (over $870.00 catalogue value). There are several densely packed pages of mint and used Denmark, including some multiples (catalogues $912.00) and an early group of mint no gum or faulty. There is a bit of miscellaneous, such as a 2007 Arctic Year presentation booklet (catalogue $42.50). There is only a small amount of Sweden and three pages of Greenland almost all are mint with no gum (would catalogue $600.00). This is a clean, well-organized lot to plow through, with a catalogue value approaching US$3,000. Estimate = $250.00 $200.00
496 Worldwide Supplies - About 175 manilla stockpages, laden with mostly American and Canadian stamps (and honourable mention to Great Britain) filling a bankers box. Different manufacturing styles are noted throughout. Some are a bit aged; others are quite fresh. A number have pencil notations that should easily erase. Several thousands of stamps here and the pages retail for over $225.00. Estimate = $120.00 $65.00
497 Worldwide Supplies - An array of 300 assorted used stockpages filling a bankers box. There are over 190 manila stockpages, about half are still doing duty holding a collector’s duplicates (you can consider the few thousand stamps that are here as a bonus). The notations are generally in pencil. A couple are damaged, but overall are still quite functional. The remaining 110 pages are mostly a mix of "Vario" and "Lighthouse" branded black, or a few clear, double sided stockpages, most with 1 or 2 pockets - these are mostly stamp free. Great for storing moderate sized items such as covers, booklets or souvenir sheets. The total retail as new is over $450.00. Estimate = $160.00 $110.00
498 Worldwide Supplies - Diverse offering of 13 used stockbooks ranging from 16 to 64 pages, with a mix of black or white pages and several different colour covers. Many manufacturers here, such as Lighthouse, Uni-Safe, Alligator, Ryam(?) and Filex. Some are near new, a couple have edge or spine damage, but should be repairable and will still do the job in the meantime. The only "hitch" with these is that many still have their original holdings in them (mostly Europe or British Commonwealth), which you can look at as a bonus, or as a minor price to pay to get some nice stockbooks at well below retail. Estimate = $140.00 $200.00
499 Worldwide Supplies - Manila Stocksheets. A small box containing 100 lightly / moderately used stocksheets (some have pencil marks, labels etc). These standard 3-ring hole punch pages are ready to be given a binder and live another day. The "new" retail cost on these is over $150.00. A very cost-effective way to store your duplicates without having to pay retail for them. Estimate = $80.00 $36.00
500 Zanzibar #74-78. All CDS used quintet of 1899-1901 period large format "Sultan Seyyid Hamoud-bin-Mohammed-bin-Said" 1 Rupee to 5 Rupees high values. Small scuff noted on the #78, otherwise a select quality and colourful group. 2024 Scott US$292.00 = $394.90 $100.00