Page 12 - Vance's Sale 378 - January 28, 2026 - Part 2

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LOT 4454 LOT 4488

UNITED STATES COVERS Continued NEW BRUNSWICK: 4465. Ú 1, Clear Richibucto numeral grid “23"
4437. Ö Russia #’s 421 (3), 422 (2), Tied cancel (RF 6, Rare). VG-F ......... 350.00
by Vladivostok 2 Aug 1937 CDS’s on blue
cach Naval Patriotic cover depicting U.S.S.
Augusta, US Asiatic Fleet Flagship. This cover
was mailed just before departure for Shanghai
after fighting broke out with Japanese forces
there. F-VF ................. Est 65.00+
4438. Ö Coll of 3 diff unused b/w postcards
depicting scenes of damage from the GREAT
NEW ENGLAND HURRICANE OF 1938. This
hurricane was one of the deadliest & most de- 4483. Û 10, Imperf Trade Sample Proof in 4495. Û 1P, Proof in black on thin card. F.
structive tropical storms to strike the USA. VF lilac, large margins, XF........... 250.00 Scarce & rarely offered........... 650.00
.......................... Est 110.00+ 4466. Ú 1, Fresh used Three Pence red. F-VF,
4439. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard depicting four close to full margins, bright colour, neat 4496. Û 2, F appearance, repaired. Cat $800
the TRAIN WRECK of the Montreal Express 4453. Ö Stampless 1803 cover from Saint cancel. Has 2010 Sismondo Certificate .......................... Est 150.00+
following THE GREAT NEW ENGLAND John to Fredericton rated PAID ‘IN3’. On ............................. 525.00 4497. Ö 2, VF single with large margins neatly
HURRICANE OF 1938. The Hurricane did the front side has rare Saint John “SHIP tied on 1859 cover to Arichat. Has b/s’s from
hundreds of millions of dollars in damage & LETTER” (previously reported only in 1810, Plaister Cove 8 Jy (1856 dater wrong - should
was one of the deadliest & destructive to ever this example is 7 years earlier). On reverse have been 1859) & Arichat 9 Jy 1859. VF ..
strike the USA. VF............ Est 60.00+ has a scarce “ST JOHN. N.B. NOV. 22. .......................... Est 300.00+
4440. Ö Unused b/w real photo postcard 1803" 2-line h/s. The cover was sent by a
circa 1940’s with a scene of a Douglas air- Deputy Surveyor to George Sproule, Sur-
plane being tested in the LARGEST WIND veyor General of New Brunswick at Freder-
TUNNEL IN THE WORLD at the Ames Aero- icton. F, some toning. A great item of the
nautical Laboratory, Moffett Field, Calif. VF . postal historian. Ex Glassco & Malcolm
........................... Est 50.00+ Montgomery............... Est 500.00+
4441. Ö Two unused #10 WWII colour illus-
trated Patriotic covers. Depicts sailors aboard 4454. Ö Stampless cover circa 1820’s
warship, one peering through binoculars; the addr to LIEUT. COL. SHORE, Adj Gen.
other carrying mop & bucket. VF. Est 60.00+ HM Forces, in Fredericton. Has m/s rates 4467. Ú 1, Exceptional colour, four
4442. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard with aerial “IN6" & ”paid 1". Shore was a hero of the full / large margins, neatly cancelled. AN 4484. Û 10, Collection of 4 different 12À¢
view of US warships USS Saratoga, New War of 1812. Has was wounded in the OUTSTANDING STAMP. XF. . Est 800.00+ Steamship Trade Sample Proofs, each 4498. Ú 2-3, Four margins, light cancels. VF
Mexico & Tennessee. All survived WWII attack on Sackets Harbour, NY & served 4468. Û 2, Reprint Proof in black of the in a different colour, with stronger colours ............................. 700.00
action. VF .................. Est 40.00+ along the Niagara Frontier incl at the Bat- Six Pence, on stout white paper. VF...... than sometimes offered. All with full mar- 4499. Ö 2i, Bright blue, VF 4-margin single
4443. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1950’s tle at Lundy’s Lane & the attack on Fort .......................... Est 100.00+ gins. VF, one small thin does not detract .. tied by light grid oval cancel on cover from
depicting American politician MARGARET Erie. F, small edge nick, some aging. See 4469. Ú 2, VG+, lightly cancelled. Cat $800 . ............................ 1,000.00 Yarmouth, NS 23 June 1856 (red b/s).
CHASE SMITH with her printed signature. photo above ............. Est 300.00+ .......................... Est 150.00+ 4485. Û 10Pii, Plate Proof on India paper. VF Addr domestically. F, minor cover flaws ....
She was the first woman to serve in both ............................... 70.00 .......................... Est 275.00+
houses - in Congress & later as a Senator. VF 4486. Û 10TCi, Plate Proof on India paper. VF
........................... Est 60.00+ ............................... 80.00
4444. Ö ILLINOIS, 1990-1 Snow Geese & 4487. Û 11P, Plate Proof. VF ........ 70.00
Canada Goose Decoy stamps, etc. Tied by
Springfield 1990-1 CDS’s on 2 lovely Milford NOVA SCOTIA:
hand painted covers. VF ....... Est 90.00+
CANADA 4488. Ö Stampless folded letter datelined
4 March 1839 with scarce VF strike of the
PROVINCES CUMBERLAND NS STAR CIRCLE, addr
to Prince Edward Island. Has been rated
4470. Û 2P, Six Pence Proof in black on “9" (9d Colonial Currency) in black indi-
card. VF. Scarce................ 500.00 cating an unpaid letter (the 9d being split 4500. Û 3, Scarce unused, rich colour, F-VF,
Canada Provinces are priced by 5d to Nova Scotia & 4d to PEI). This NG ......................... 1,650.00
Unitrade’s 2025-6 Canada Specialized. cover is similar to an Eastern Auctions
4455. Ö Miniature size stampless cover Lot (in Mar 12, 2011 sale) which sold for
with scarce “RICHIBUCTO” straightline with $1,250+. A choice Inter- Provincial cover
BRITISH COLUMBIA: m/s date 26 April, 1826. This is the earliest in lovely condition. VF. See photo above
reported strike as per J.R. Saint exhibit. ....................... Est 800.00+
Addressed to Fredericton & rate ‘IN3’. VF . 4489. Ö Stampless folded letter with Halifax,
......................... Est 250.00+
Nova Scotia 17 Feb 1843 2-ring b/s to
Annapolis, NS. Contents are a financial
statement. Has black 1Sh 6d m/s rate. F,
small stain .................. Est 50.00+
4471. Û 3P, One Shilling Proof in black, on
card, VF. Very scarce............ 800.00
4472. Û 5, Small GOODALL DIE PROOF on
India Paper of the 5¢ Connell, in Brownish
Red. UL corner clipped & small thin otherwise
full margins. Has 2024 Greene Foundation 4501. Û 4, Scarce unused Six Pence with
Certificate ................. Est 350.00+
four margins, fresh rich colour, VF, NG.
4456. Ö Stampless folded letter written by Has 2008 Greene Foundation Certificate .
Retchard Pemray datelined Restigouche ........................... 7,500.00
(now Campbellton) 30 April, 1832 to Que-
4445. Û 4, Rare mint QV 10¢ Imperforate, 4490. Ö Stampless cross border 1846
four margins, crisp fresh colour, VF, OG. bec. This letter was carried overland & folded letter rated “11À” with rare red PAID
Has 2024 Greene Foundation Certificate. posted at Miramichi, then by boat to Halifax AT AMHERST N.S. Crowned Circle. This
AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE . . 8,750.00 then by Eastern Stage Coach Co. (which handstamp is known from 1845-54 & this
started in 1830) to Halifax & onto Frederic-
ton NB (where it received a circular Freder- is a very early date. Addressed to Hartford
icton NB 13 My b/s). It then travelled on Connecticut & has backstamps from
Amherst NS, St. Andrews NB, Dorchester
to Quebec. Has various accountancy NB & St. John NB. F. Two other similar
markings. Detailed write-up accompanies
explaining the route, rates, etc. A translation covers were offered at Siegel New York in
of the letter also accompanies. F. Ex San- 4473. Û 5Piii, Connell Plate Proof horizontal 2003 & brought $1,600 & another one at
derson, Cooper. A great cover for exhibition! pair on India Paper. F-VF ......... 800.00 Eastern in 2011 brought $2,600 .........
....................... Est 1,250.00+
......................... Est 600.00+
4502. Ú 4, Rich colour, four margins, VF.
4457. Ö Stampless folded cross border cover Has 1992 Greene Foundation Certificate ..
date-lined St John 6 Jan, 1845 rated 7d Paid ............................ 1,200.00
& 18¢ U.S. Has red St John NB Paid undated
4446. Û 5, F-VF, OG ............ 1,500.00 cancel, Robbinstown Maine Exchange Office
cancel 17 Jan, 1845. On reverse has St John
4447. Û 7, VG-F, creases. OG ...... 150.00 CDS & blue St Andrews NB 14 Jan, 1845
4448. Ú 7, F, tiny thin.............. 100.00 transit. VF ................. Est 150.00+
4449. Ú 8, F, one slightly rounded corner, 4458. Ö Stampless cover rated 1/2 with blue
light cancel ..................... 150.00 St. Andrews NB 25 Ma, 1845 cancel. Addr
4450. Û 11, Fresh, F, OG .......... 600.00 to Fredericton with red CDS receiver. F ....
........................... Est 70.00+ 4474. Û 5Piv, 5Pv, Horizontal Plate Proof
4459. Ö Folded Trans-Atlantic letter datelined pair on card of the 5¢ Connell showing two
St George NB 9 May, 1846 to Edinburgh. different SPECIMEN types. Fresh, VF ....
Franked with a Gr. Britain QV One Penny
imperf #3 pen cancelled & with “1/2" m/s rate. ............................. 625.00
Has b/s’s from St George 12 May 1846, St 4475. Û 6P, Plate Proof on card. VF. . 125.00
John NB 13 May & UK receiver 30 May, 1846. 4476. Û 7TC, Plate Proof, VF ........ 75.00
The letter inside is intact & deals with legal is- 4477. Ö 8, Tied on two diff covers. One is 4491. Û 1, Unused single with fresh colour,
sues of an estate. Very early New Brunswick 1865 to Richibucto with 3 diff b/s’s; the almost four margins. F-VF, NG. Has 1968
cover with a stamp. F. Ex Cooper......... other 1866 to Kentville with 3 diff b/s’s. F (2) Royal Philatelic Society Certificate .....
.......................... Est 125.00+ ........................... Est 90.00+ ........................... 2,250.00
4460. Ö Stampless folded letter with St. John 4478. Ú 8i, “ELONGATED EARRING” variety. 4503. Û 4P, Six Pence corner margin Plate
4451. Û 12i, INVERTED WATERMARK, 2 March 1854 backstamp addr to New York, F ............................. 100.00 Proof in black on thin card. VF .... 400.00+
F, slightly toned OG, corner crease, nice rated ‘10 CENTS’. Has additional New Bruns- 4479. Ú9,VF..................... 60.00
rich colour. Has 2017 Greene Foundation wick (black indicia) cancel in blue. F....... 4480. Ö 9, Tied on cross border cover from 4504. Ú 5, Rich colour, lightly cancelled, F,
Certificate. A SCARCE ITEM .... 1,800.00 small flt ...................... 1,500.00
.......................... Est 135.00+ Grand Falls NB 31 Jan 1863 via Woodstock
4461. Û 1, Scarce unused. F, NG, repaired. NB to Wisconsin. F, small cover edge nick
Cat $2,000................. Est 250.00+ at top ..................... Est 100.00+
4462. Û 1, Reprint Proof in orange of the 4481. Ö 9, Tied by oval grid cancel on cross
Three Pence, on stout white paper. VF..... border cover to Maine. Has red “PAID 10"
.......................... Est 100.00+ h/s & St John NB 17 Ap, 1868 b/s. F ......
4463. Ú1,VG+ .................. 350.00 .......................... Est 100.00+
4505. Ú 5, Four margins, rich colour,
lightly cancelled. VF, slight age stains
4492. Û 1, Nice looking example with four do not detract from this attractive stamp .
margins & fresh rich colour. VF, large part ............................ 3,500.00
OG, crease at right. Has 2004 BPA Certifi- 4506. Ö 8, 9 (2), Neatly tied by oval grid
cate. A VERY ATTRACTIVE STAMP ..... cancels on cover 23 March 1863 to Halifax.
........................... 6,000.00 F, slight soiling. A nice multi-franked cover..
4452. Û 18, Scarce $1 Green perf 12.5, 4464. Ú 1, Nice oval grid “6" cancel 4482. Û 9TC, Plate Proof pair in ORANGE on .......................... Est 200.00+
superior bright colour, quite well centered, (Campbellton, RF10, Extremely Rare). F, India paper, without the Specimen overprint. 4493. Ú 1, Horizontal pair with neat grid 4507. Û 8-13, Set of 6 diff FORGERIES all
characteristic irregular perfs. VF, OG .... small flt. A VERY SCARCE ITEM ........ cancels. F-VF, right stamp has a crease ...
........................... 4,800.00 ......................... Est 500.00+ VF. Scarce .................... 600.00 ............................ 1,050.00 with red oval “SPECIMEN” overprints. F,
4494. Ú 1, VF, tiny thin............. 700.00 a few minor flts .............. Est 80.00+