Sparks Auctions

Auction #27 has now finished. Unaudited Prices Realized from the sale can be seen on Stamp Auction Network or downloaded here. Starting on Monday, we will begin highlighting some of the better and more interesting realizations from the sale. There is much to talk about, including what are certain to be a few record prices (like the gorgeous Four Dollar Jubilee below!).

We are now organizing material and preparing invoices which will take us until next week. Invoices will be sent by e-mail. While we will not usually interrupt our work to take your phone call, all calls and e-mails will be answered as soon as we can provide the information you require. Payment can be made in cash, cheques in CD$ or US$ (we will provide the conversion rate), Mastercard or Visa (2.5% convenience fee applies) or by internet eTransfer or wire (check with us for transit details).

Buyers who wish to pick up their auction winnings at our offices can do so by appointment beginning on Wednesday, June 6th. Our offices are not open to the public before that date. Appointments can be made by e-mail or by telephone starting on Tuesday, June 5th. We encourage local buyers to make arrangements as soon as possible, as our upcoming move to new offices may make it coordinate an appointment after June 15th.

Lot 189 Canada #64 1897 $4 purple Jubilee, a mint never hinged sheet margin single, with bright colour, perfectly centered among four even margins and fresh. A lovely stamp in all respects, regarded as one of the finest known examples, extremely fine. For the connoisseur of exceptional quality. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Sold for C$12,650 including buyer’s premium.