Lot 727 Newfoundland #41/55 Group of Covers Franked with 1880-1896 B.A.B.N. Issues, with 35 covers total, with a good range of different frankings, with singles, pairs and a few combinations. We note a good variety of better postmarks as well, noting Little Bay Island, Burnt Bay, Kingsbridge, Greenspond, Twillingate, Trepassy, two covers with #235 in grid cancel, etc. Destinations include inland, to Canada, to Nova Scotia, to the US and to England and there are many correct single frankings. A few are reduced at one side, noted two fronts and others with faults, still an interesting and overall fine or better group. All covers scanned online. Estimate $400, sold for C$1,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
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Lot 412, North Borneo 193-207 1939 1c to $5 Pictorial set, sold for C$1,228
Lot 412 North Borneo 193-207 1939 1c to $5 Pictorial Set, mint never hinged, fresh and overall very fine. Scott U$1,200, sold for C$1,050.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 730, Newfoundland group of covers franked with 1897-1901 Royal Family Issues, sold for C$1,872
Lot 730 Newfoundland #78-85 Group of Covers Franked with the 1897-1901 Royal Family Issues, with 59 covers in all, with all denominations used, including many correct single frankings, etc. We note many better postmarks such as Placentia, Carbonear, Harbor Grace, Grand Bank, Trinity, St Leonard’s, Placentia Bay TPO, Hickman’s Harbour, Clarenville, St John’s Central, St John’s East, Notre Dame Bay TPO, N & W Railway TPO, Branch, Clarke’s beach, More to Pay, Collect Postage, and more. Destinations include inland, Scotland, Holland, United States, Canada, etc. We also note some registered covers, advertising covers, drop letters, a (faulty) cover with a major misperforation on a strip of five of the 2c, and more. A very useful group for the enthusiast, with a variety of faults, still overall fine or better. Estimate $500, sold for C$1,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 732, Newfoundland group of covers with Trail of the Caribou issues, sold for C$1,170
Lot 732 Newfoundland #115-122 Group of covers franked with the 1919 Trail of the Caribou Issues, with 35 covers in all, with frankings of every denomination except the four high values. We counted thirteen registered covers, with a wide range of different rates and frankings, as well as postmark interest. Overall fine or better with a few faults as usually seen in these types of lots. All covers scanned online. Estimate $300, sold for C$1,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 9, Canada half pence rose Victoria with re-entry, VF mint, sold for C$3,042
Lot 9 Canada #8var 1857 ½d Rose Queen Victoria with Re-Entry from Position 84, mint with full original gum and four large margins, the stamp shows a re-entry in the letters “CAN”, from position 84 of the sheet of 120 (Trimble re-entry #8), very fine. Catalogue value given is for a regular stamp only. Accompanied by a 2019 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $1,800. Unitrade CV$2,800, sold for C$2,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
