Sparks Auctions

Announcing Sale 43-44

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Welcome to our sale #43-44! This exciting three-day event will be in two parts:

Lot 123 – 1902 2c Numeral Illustrated Advertising Cover, a multi-colour advertising cover depicting many different fruits, for “True Fruit” Soda Fountain from the Hungerford Smith Co., mailed from Toronto on NOV.9 (machine cancel) to Manchester New Hampshire (NOV.11 machine flag cancel receiver on back). Small edge faults do not detract from this lovely cover, and truly one of the most exceptional multi-colour illustrated covers you will find! Estimate C$750.

1. The Daniel Cantor Collection of Queen Victoria Leafs and Numeral Stamps and Postal History (Lots 1 to 141)
This sale comprises high quality mint never hinged singles (mostly PSE graded) as well as a comprehensive array of die proofs, plate proofs and essays, not to mention the 80 lots of postal history, covering rates and destinations, as well as gorgeous illustrated advertising material.

2. Our General Sale (Lots 142 to 1816)
This long-awaited three day sale offers 1,675 lots and should have something for every collecting interest, and it includes material from 138 different consignors. The listing can be seen on Stamp Auction Network, where you can also sign up for your FREE Stamp Auction network membership (details here). The PDF catalogue is also available here on our website.

Here is just a short list of some of the many exciting offerings in this sale:

  • an extensive and valuable collection of modern Canadian errors and varieties
  • a large quantity of GB Penny Red issues
  • early Manitoba postal history
  • more of the large Christmas-related estate of Robert Haslewood, featuring covers, cards and stamps
  • an extensive selection of better Canadian Revenue stamps, with many NH, plus seldom seen rarities
  • a good number of literature and supplies lots
  • over 300 lots of Canadian and worldwide postal history
  • our usual offerings of high quality singles and sets, as well as country collections from Canada and the world.

Starting with this auction, all lots that do not have a reserve will start at $50. If no bid is received for that price, the lot will remain unsold.

We look forward to welcoming our customers back to the live auction floor in Ottawa for this sale.

Please enjoy this sale!

Stéphane Cloutier, FRPSC, FPHSC
Auction Manager

Lot 337, Canada 1917 fifty cent silver black Admiral, wet printing, VF NH, sold for C$1,872

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Lot 337, Canada 1917 fifty cent silver black Admiral, wet printing, VF NH, sold for C$1,872Lot 337 Canada #120i 1917 50c Silver Black Admiral, Wet Printing, mint never hinged with sheet margin at top, quite fresh and very fine. A difficult to find and sought-after shade. Accompanied by a 2008 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,000, sold for C$1,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 284, Canada 1908 one cent green Québec Tercentenary with hairlines in margins, XF NH, sold for C$210

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Lot 284, Canada 1908 one cent green Québec Tercentenary with hairlines in margins, XF NH, sold for C$210Lot 284 Canada #97i 1908 1c Green Québec Tercentenary with Hairlines in Margins, a mint never hinged left marginal single, showing heavy hairlines throughout, an ideal example of this interesting phenomena, large margins and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1985 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$180, sold for C$180.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.