Lot 340 Canada #QL96 1923, $3 Québec Law stamp with “BANKRUPTCY ACT – LOI DE FAILLITE” overprint in red, a fresh and well-centred example of this key value, fine to very fine. van Dam C$625, sold for C$550.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 916, Germany Third Reich postal history collection, sold for C$708
Lot 916 Germany, Third Reich postal history collection, comprising approximately 85 covers with a few postcards, attractively mounted on black pages in a three-ring album, highlighted by strong representation of the ‘Blue & Brown Ribbon’ horse race issues, including special event cancellations and a souvenir sheet on registered cover; further enhanced by numerous complete sets, multiples on covers, illustrated postal cards, and notable Third Reich propaganda items depicting Hitler; features several registered usages and other desirable philatelic elements, creating a visually striking assembly from a significant historical period; condition overall fresh and sound without notable flaws, an appealing offering ideal for collectors interested in this historically important and increasingly sought-after area. See online video of collection. Estimate C$250, sold for C$600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 241, Canada 2003 five dollar Moose pane of four with offset impression of moose, VF NH, sold for C$531
Lot 241 Canada #1693ii 2003, $5 Moose, pane of four with strong offset on back, never hinged, showing a sharp reverse impression of all four moose and the “C1” inscription in both upper and lower selvedge, a dramatic and eye-catching variety of this high-value Wildlife issue, very fine. Unitrade C$400, sold for C$450.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 395, Canada 1907 blue Canadian Northern Telegraph Co. frank, numbered “4” by red overprint, VF hinged, sold for C$1,357
Lot 395 Canada #TNR4 1907, blue Canadian Northern Telegraph Co. frank, numbered “4” by red overprint, hinged, a very scarce telegraph frank, very fine. van Dam C$950, sold for C$1,150.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 383, Canada 1912 green Grand Trunk Pacific Railways Telegraph Co. frank, VF, sold for C$885
Lot 383 Canada #TGT2 1912, green Grand Trunk Pacific Railways Telegraph Co. frank, numbered “94” by red overprint, hinged, a scarce and attractive example of this seldom-seen telegraph issue, very fine. van Dam CV$800, sold for C$750.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.