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Miscellaneous

1. CANADA,
PROVINCES, AND
UNITED STATES:
UNITED STATES 22K GOLD REPLICAS:
USA POSTAL STATIONERY COLLECTION: 35. Ö Two specialty albums with an attractive
1. Ö Extensive 2 volume coll nicely displayed coll of FDC’s from 1982-83. Each cover has
on White Ace pages, from 1873 up to 1992. an encapsulated proof replica on a 22K gold
Primarily unused with cards, envelopes & surface of the stamp on the FDC. Also each
reply cards incl airmails & officials. We noted has a printed write-up. Has a variety of
unused entries UX10-2 ($115), UX15 ($47) topicals like architecture, science, air bal-
& UY15 ($115). Also some Cut Squares loons, sports, state birds & flowers, etc. Also
incl unused U218-9 ($60). F-VF. 2025 Scott a few Gr. Britain. VF (79)..... Est 175.00+
$910 (258 entires, 65 Cut Squares) ....... CANADA ACCUMULATION IN A BOX:
.......................... Est 375.00+ 36. ÚÛ Interesting accum of unsorted material
MINT CANADA FACE $510: on stockcards, in glassines, on pages, etc. Has
3. Û Accumulation of mint Canada mainly older to modern with mint, used, commems,
from 1960’s-90’s. Has a wide variety of defins, Pl Blocks, BOB. Has used 50¢ Blue-
commems, defins & Xmas with singles, nose ($75); mint NH 10¢ Loyalist ($80), #225-7
blocks, Plate Blocks, etc. F-VF, primarily ($150), $1 Destroyer ($120), $1 Ferry (2,
NH....................... Face 510.00 $135), $1 Fish ($60), C1-2 ($180), EO1-2
($60), etc. Also 12 used Lg Queens ($400),
50¢ Lumbering mint block (LH $80), etc.
Careful checking will prove rewarding. VG-VF,
much mint NH (Many 100’s).... Est 450.00+
CANADA SERIES OF THE CENTURY:
37. Û 1660ai, Cpl boxed set from 1997
commemorating the 25th anniversary of
CANADA - HENRY HECHLER OVERPRINTS ON QV POSTAL STATIONERY:
2. Ö Exceptional coll of unused QV postal stationery envelopes, cards, wrappers all with ‘SERVICE’ & ‘OFFICIAL’ overprints which were done by the Series of the Century. Incl sweatshirt,
Henry Hechler. This collection was formed by Dr. Moulton some time ago & required years to assemble. Has a variety of types, various commem puck, colourful print, & overprinted
combinations of overprints & imprints, double overprints, red/black/blue overprints, one triple overprint, etc. An outstanding lot of these scarce items. unfolded pane. VF, NH ....... Est 100.00+
F-VF (58 items) ...........................................................................................Est 2,500.00+ CANADA OFFICIALS USED WHOLESALE:
38. Ú O8/O45, Small box full with a used
CANADA SPECIAL DELIVERIES COMPLETE: wholesale lot of 15 diff identified in glassines,
24. Û E1-11, EO1-2, Cpl coll of Special from a few to 250 of each. We noted O8 (24 -
Deliveries incl Officials. F-VF. Cat $522 .... $96), O22 (175 - $393), O32 (200 - $1,500),
.......................... Est 175.00+ etc. Many have nice circular cancels. This lot
is from the estate of a Toronto dealer. Most
F-VF (100’s)................ Est 250.00+
CANADA EMBOSSED CHEQUE STAMPS:
39. Ú FCH1, Accum of 320 Canada Life Assur-
ance Co. cancelled cheques from Toronto,
1921. Each cheque has the 2¢ red embossed
Beaver stamp. F-VF. Cat $1,600 Est 250.00+
CANADA COLLECTION
IN UNITRADE ALBUM 1859-2009: CANADA MINT KGV ISSUES 1917-1937:
4. ÚÛ 14/2546, BOB, Broad-ranging coll of ALASKA POSTCARDS: 18. Û 135/237, C1/J20, Attractive coll of all
primarily used in a clean Unitrade Album. 11. Ö Interesting coll of 19 diff unused French diff KGV issues in mounts & on pages. Incl
Some highlights are used 27a ($60), 45-7 Missionary postcards circa 1930’s depicting 135 ($125), 141-8 ($210), 151-7 ($393), USA KANSAS/NEBRASKA SETS:
($120), 100-3 ($350), 158-9 ($110); plus Alaska Inuit people & their lifestyle. Incl 202-4 ($142), 225-7 ($135), E2 ($285), etc. 25. Û 658-79, Cpl Kansas/Nebraska sets
mint 80 ($100), 85-6 ($120), 99 ($90), 113 family groups, kayak, dog teams, various F-VF, many NH. Previous owner’s Cat neatly arranged on White Ace pages. F-VF,
NH ($60), 140 ($67), 168-9 NH ($70), 302 fur clothing, missionaries, housing, etc. VF. $1,630 (53)................ Est 400.00+ some NH ............ 2025 Scott 635.00
($60), 1283a-6b NH ($50), etc. Majority ......................... Est 140.00+ CANADA BACK OF THE BOOK: USA & CANADA STAMPLESS
VG-VF, some NH. Sparse in later years CANADA SPECIAL EVENT COVERS: 19. ÚÛ Uni-Safe 8-page stockbook with a CROSS BORDER COVERS:
(1,123) ................... Est 450.00+ coll / accum of Airmails, Special Deliveries, 26. Ö Coll of 20 stampless covers to/from
12. Ö Box with an interesting collection of
USA MINT BOOKLETS & BOOKLET PANES: special event covers 1938-2011. Has cach Postage Dues, Officials & other items. Wide USA & Canada, 1840’s-50’s. Has various
5. Û 1909a/2719a, Fresh mint coll of Booklet covers for various exhibitions, festivals, con- variety of issues with useful duplication. Incl rate markings, exchange h/s’s, assorted town
Panes & cpl Booklets neatly arranged on ventions, stamp shows, anniversaries, etc. a nice group of mint NH Postal Note / Scrip cancels, banking letter, charge box, Paris
White Ace pages, from 1985-92. We noted Also Royal Train, special cancels, Bluenose issues up to 90¢; mint NH #SL68-78 (Cat DPO, Lewiston exchange, etc. Mostly VG-F.
1909a & 2122a ($117), etc. VF, NH. 2025 anniversary cover, etc. F-VF (80 diff) ...... $120); 3 diff semi-official airmails; etc. F-VF .......................... Est 200.00+
Scott $511 (54 items) ........ Est 250.00+ .......................... Est 100.00+ (500-600 stamps) ........... Est 250.00+
CANADA PLATE BLOCK COLLECTION: USA MINT DEFINITIVES 1925-99: CANADA ARTIST SIGNED SHEETS:
6. ÕÛ 162/544,BOB, Attractive coll of 207 13. Û 622/2943, Interesting collection of mint 20. Û 415, Matched set of Plate Imprint #1 USA 1869 ACCUMULATION
Plate Blocks neatly arranged on stockcards, definitives neatly arranged on White Ace sheets of the 15¢ Canada Geese. Each OF THE 3¢ LOCOMOTIVE Cat $11,000+:
from 1930-71. All are diff as to plate & posi- pages. Has a wide range of issues incl High signed in the selvedge by the designer of the 40. Ú 114, Old-time accum of 369 used 3¢
tion. We noted 193 ($70), 259 ($70), 334 Pl 1 Values, coil pairs, booklet panes, officials, stamp ANGUS SHORTT. Fresh, VF, NH. Cat Locomotives of 1869, mounted on pages.
$510 (4 diff sheets with a total of 200 stamps)
($50), etc. F-VF, most NH. Cat $747 ...... etc. We noted 1030-53 ($65), 2394 & 2539-42 .......................... Est 175.00+ Has a wide range of shades, fancy cork
.......................... Est 200.00+ ($69), etc. Majority F-VF, most NH. 2025 cancels, target cancels, cancels in blue,
NEWFOUNDLAND 1887 COVER: Scott $642 (935) ............ Est 275.00+ couple red cancels, 4-Ring numeral ‘4’, etc.
7. Ö 53, Tied by grid cancel on cover from CANADA COMPLETE OFFICIAL SHEET: Also has grill variations incl several noted as
St John’s 16 Sp, 1887 to East Pubnico NS. 14. Û O3, Cpl sheet of 100 with UR Plate #32. having split grills, several no grills, etc. Con-
Carried by the Ross Line ship “SS POLINO” Shows the #O3i NARROW SPACING at the dition a bit mixed but mostly VG-VF. A great
with Halifax & Yarmouth b/s’s. Beautifully left. Fresh, VF, NH, minor perf separation .. CANADA IMPERFORATE BLOCK: lot for study & inexpensive at estimate. 2025
written-up with detailed info, map, etc. It is .......................... Cat 620.00 27. ÕÛ 1292b, IMPERFORATE sheet mar- Scott $11,070+ (369) ...... Est 1,400.00+
believed that the SS Ross carried mail on CANADA gin block of the 39¢ Legendary Creatures.
fewer than 10 trips. F. Ex Piercey exhibit ... $1 TOTEM “G” PLATE BLOCKS: XF, NH. Has 2024 Greene Foundation CANADA MINT COLLECTION
.......................... Est 175.00+ 15. ÕÛ O32, Investor’s lot of 8 Plate Blocks Certificate ................ Cat 2,500.00 1984-1999 FACE VALUE $358:
41. Û Album with a nice all diff coll of mints
(various Plate Numbers & Positions). VF, NH. USA POSTCARDS DEPICTING PIGEONS: neatly displayed on printed pages in protective
Cat $800 .................. Est 165.00+
28. Ö Interesting lot of 3 unused Private mounts. Has lots of beautiful commems, se-
Mailing Postcards all depicting diff PIGEONS. tenants, booklets, souvenir sheets, etc. VF,
CANADA MINT COLLECTION 1897-1951: NH....................... Face 358.00
21. Û 51/302, BOB, Fresh mint coll neatly Authorized by Act of Congress 1898. Also a
arranged on a stockcard. Has a nice range Herm Island PIGEON POST cover with 1Sh CANADA “SNOWBIRDS”
of singles plus some in blocks. Some high- Pigeon stamp tied by 1952 CDS. The cover CACHETED COVERS:
lights are 99 NH ($90), 106-7 NH blocks has a special grommet which was used to at- 42. Ö Seldom offered large holding of 68 cach
($160), 120 ($65), 122 NH ($80), 156-9 tach the cover to a pigeon’s leg. VF (4 items) covers of the famous Snowbirds - the military
($670), 216 block NH ($72), 268-73 NH .......................... Est 100.00+ aerobatic flight team of the RCAF. The covers
($127), 302 NH ($60), E1 ($60), etc. Many CIGAR BOX FULL OF BETTER CANADA: are from 2005-13 with special postmarks &
with average centering. Majority F-VF, much 29. ÚÛ 15/1407ai, BOB, Very interesting all are PILOT SIGNED with several covers
HAMILTON ONTARIO NH. Cat $2,499 (109)........ Est 650.00+ accum of stamps crammed into a cigar signed by multiple pilots. These covers retail
online at $10-$15 each (Totalling $680 -
ILLUSTRATED COVERS: CANADA FIRST FLIGHT COVERS: box, from all Reigns. Has many better items,
8. Ö Nice coll of 20 diff covers 1897-1946 CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC COVER: 22. Ö Interesting coll of 91 cach FFC’s, from plus listed & unlisted varieties, shades, $1,000). VF ................ Est 350.00+
all with illustrated advertising for various 16. Ö Stampless fancy illustrated CIVIL 1934-9, from across Canada. Has many nice perfs, etc. Some highlights are mint 125 CANADA COLLECTION 1870-1992:
companies. Incl Florist, Bread, Fruit Pre- WAR PATRIOTIC cover “THE UNION illustrated cachets. Many covers also have (Pair, $80), 135 (block, $80), 261 NH block 43. ÚÛ Album with a coll on pages of primarily
serves, Coal, Windows, Navigation, Hotel, MUST & SHALL BE PRESERVED” with Canadian Pacific shield corner cards. Con- ($172), 268-73 & 302 NH ($187), 405q & used. Wide array of commems, pictorials,
Wheel Co., Washers, Food Products, etc. faint CDS on front addr to Knoxville Pa. tains a variety of frankings incl better like 3¢ 45bp ($130), BK34d (French, $112), 1407ai defins, Xmas, plus BOB. Some flaws but
Some of these could have been lotted VG+, some edge wear. Very attractive Cartier, 5¢ UPU, 8¢ Admiral, 5¢ Roy. William, ($125), C4 (block, $200); plus used 98i mostly VG-VF (100’s) ........ Est 125.00+
separately but offered intact here. Most looking cover .............. Est 275.00+ 4¢ & 8¢ Medallions, etc. F-VF (91) ........ ($75), 101 &103 ($200), etc. Majority CANADA AUTOGRAPHED COVERS:
VG-VF ................... Est 200.00+ .......................... Est 250.00+ VG-VF, much NH. Cat approx $3,400 44. Ö 903-6, Nice lot of 15 Aircraft FDC’s with
CANADA (820 stamps, 4 SS’s) ........ Est 850.00+
CANADA MINT QUEBEC SET: OLYMPIC SILVER REPLICAS: CANADIAN PILGRIMAGE TO VIMY RIDGE: singles, pairs, sets & M/S Plate Blocks. All
9. Û 96-103, Complete Quebec Tercentenary 17. Ö 656-7, Special folder with a set of 23. Ö 211-2, 214 (Pair), Belgium #273, France UNITED STATES ACCUMULATION: are on SENATE OF CANADA cach FDC’s
set. Fresh, F-VF. Cat $1,032. . . Est 250.00+ $1 & $2 cacheted Olympic FDC’s from #311, Tied by Quebec, Ieper & Paris 1936 30. ÚÛ Box with an accum of older to modern 24 Nov 1981. Each cover is signed by the re-
CANADA FFC’S SIGNED BY WOP MAY: 1977. Each cover has a SILVER PROOF cancels on 3 diff CANADIAN PILGRIMAGE to material identified & priced on cards, in nowned aviation artist ROBERT BRADFORD
whose paintings were used for these stamps.
10. Ö C1, Cach Fort McMurray to Fort Norman REPLICA of the stamp, & a Certificate VIMY RIDGE & BATTLEFIELDS covers addr sleeves, on stockcards & on pages. Has used, VF ........................ Est 75.00+
& return FFC’s 10-22 Dec 1929. Each is accompanies. These were limited edition to Toronto. One cover has “S.S. MONTROSE” mint, commems, defins, singles, sets, blocks,
SIGNED by famous Canadian pilot WOP items made by the Royal Canadian Mint. VF ship cancel (Ludlow #S-152, RF 475); another Plate Blocks, with some duplication. Also
MAY. F-VF................. Est 125.00+ ........................... Est 90.00+ has British Legion, Ypres b/s. F-VF Est 85.00+ some United Nations, 4 diff Hawaii reprint
banknotes up to $100, etc. VG-VF. STC
$1,600 (Many 100’s) ......... Est 400.00+
TERMS OF SALE BOX FULL OF
Bids will be accepted by mail, phone, fax and e-mail until midnight EST on the closing date. Lots are sold to the highest UNITED STATES IN GLASSINES:
bidder at a slight advance over the underbidder. We reserve the right to withdraw any lot at our discretion on which bidding 31. ÚÛ Box full with a duplicated accum in
glassines, in no particular order. Mainly
fails to reach a reasonable level. 1950’s-90’s with commems, defins, Xmas,
Successful bidders will be notified of lots allocated to them and must remit before the lots are sent. Persons known to us coils, etc. Primarily used but does have some
may, at our discretion, have lots forwarded immediately. Payment must be made within five days after receipt of notification. mint scattered here & there. Lots of stamps
Postage, registration, insurance, etc. extra. here! (1000,s) .............. Est 150.00+
Lots may be held to allow for clearance of uncertified personal cheques. CANADA MYSTERY CARTON: UNITED STATES PATRIOTIC POSTCARDS:
All bidding and billing are conducted in Canadian funds. 32. ÚÛ Diverse accum in a carton early to 45. Ö Beautiful coll of 28 diff better calibre
modern. Has stamps in glassines; in ‘102’
Every effort is made to describe lots accurately. However, if a lot is incorrectly described, the buyer has the option of returning it. cards; in envelopes; on pages & stockcards; multi-coloured patriotic postcards circa
These lots must be returned intact within five days of receipt. 1908-17. These depict Flags, War of Inde-
in sleeves; covers, postcards; FDC’s & postal
Canadian bidders will be charged the prevailing rate of GST or HST. stationery; dealer’s stock identified in sleeves, pendence themes, Civil War themes, mili-
tary, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington,
Numbers and prices are from the Scott Catalogues in US Dollars unless otherwise noted. All Canada and Provinces have QV-QE up to 1981; back of book; mint blocks couple nice St Patrick’s Day types, etc.
been priced by the current Unitrade Catalogue in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted. & Plate Blocks; Booklet singles & panes; Some are embossed. Used & unused, F-VF.
Capex ‘78 show sheets; etc. Majority VG-VF,
The placing of a bid shall constitute acceptance of the foregoing conditions of sale. These cards easily retail for $10-$15 each
some NH (1,000’s) .......... Est 400.00+ (Total $280-$420) .......... Est 200.00+
USA COLLECTION
SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS OF FIRST DAY COVERS, ETC: CANADA USED COLLECTION 1937-1981:
33. Ö Attractive coll of FDC’s & special event 46. Ú Extensive KGVI-QE coll on pages with a
Please consider all mint lots in our auctions to be hinged unless marked NH (Never Hinged). wide array of commems, defins, coils, Xmas,
covers in 2 albums & loose in a carton from
1935 up to 2003 (mainly 1970’s-90’s). Also Officials, Postage Dues, special deliveries,
Û Mint LH Lightly Hinged SE Straight Edge CTO Cancelled to Order has postal stationery with FD cancels. We some multiples, extras, etc. Has values up to
Ú Used HH Heavily Hinged FDC First Day Cover STC Stated to Catalogue noted 83 in Postmasters of America specialty $1, $2, $5; better items like $1 FerryG&$1
Õ Block NH Never Hinged FFC First Flight Cover album (gorgeous cachets 1976-80); 80 Postal Fish G; etc. Also has some nice cancels.
Ö Cover or Postcard NG No Gum M/S Matched Set A (-) indicates a complete set or Commemorative Society FDC’s & special Mostly F-VF (100’s) .......... Est 225.00+
event covers with gold replica stamps
SS Souvenir or DG Disturbed Gum m/s manuscript range of stamps. CANADA #8 IMPERFORATE COVER:
Miniature Sheet RG Regummed h/s handstamp A (/) indicates a broken range of stamps. encased in cachets from 1990’s; etc. F-VF, 47. Ö 8, Four margin single (minor crease),
VG Very Good OG Original Gum b/s backstamp An 'Est' before the price indicates an estimated some unaddr (420) .......... Est 300.00+ tied by neat pen cancel on printed circular
F Fine TS Tropical Stain BOB Back of the Book cash value of the lot in Canadian funds. CARTON FULL OF UNITED NATIONS: cover from Dundas, UC 1857 to Beverly.
Inside has a fascinating printed form
34. ÚÛ 1/492, BOB, Diverse accum of mate-
VF Very Fine Flt Fault, thin, tear, etc. SON Socked on the nose cancel
rial in a carton, from 1951-86. Has stamps in “QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION OF
XF Extremely Fine OC Off Centre CDS Circular Dated Cancel glassines; in sleeves; stockbook; on stock- TEACHERS” (21 x 16.5 inches), in the
cards & pages; FDC’s & unused & used postal County of Brant. Has a fascinating list of
stationery (has postal stationery up to 2000’s). questions related to many subjects, for pro-
We noted #38 on FDC, wide range of Geneva spective school teachers. Scarce printed
& Vienna issues, 2 UN Administration cata- matter rate. F, some internal separation.
logues up to 1998, etc. F-VF, much NH (Many AN HISTORICAL DOCUMENT. Cat $1,100
100’s of stamps & covers)..... Est 250.00+ ......................... Est 600.00+