Sparks Auctions

Lot 466, Canada 1915-28 two cent blue Two Leaf Excise with black “5” cent overprint, F-VF used

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Lot 466, Canada 1915-28 two cent blue Two Leaf Excise with black "5" cent overprint, F-VF usedLot 466 Canada #FX51 1915–1928, Two Leaf Excise, 2c blue with black “5” cent overprint, used, a fresh and desirable example of one of Canada’s most elusive revenue stamps, with only a handful recorded, a highly-sought after stamp destined for an advanced collection, fine-very fine; with 2008 APEX certificate. van Dam C$ 5,500

Lot 419, Canada 1916 fifty cent blue young Queen Victoria Law Stamp with IN PRIZE overprint, mint VF

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Lot 419, Canada 1916 fifty cent blue young Queen Victoria Law Stamp with IN PRIZE overprint, mint VFLot 419 Canada #FSC28 1916, Young Queen Victoria, 50c blue with red “IN PRIZE” overprint, very lightly hinged, fresh colour and well-centred for these, a rarity, one of the elusive examples overprinted for use on documents processing claims for enemy property seized during World War I, fresh and very fine. van Dam C$ 12,000

Lot 426, Canada 1918 twenty-five cent orange Timbre d’Economie pair, mint F-VF

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Lot 426, Canada 1918 twenty-five cent orange Timbre d'Economie pair, mint F-VFLot 426 Canada #FWS3 1918, Canada Timbre d’Economie, 25c orange, French issue, horizontal pair, hinged, showing vibrant colour, thin at bottom of left stamp and trivial separated perf, of little importance given the significant rarity of this elusive revenue, a key stamp, fine-very fine. van Dam C$13,000

Lot 216, British Columbia and Vancouver Island five cent on three pence bright red Seal, mint Fine

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Lot 216, British Columbia and Vancouver Island five cent on three pence bright red Seal, mint FineLot 216 British Columbia and Vancouver Island #14 1869, 5c on 3d bright red Seal of British Columbia, perforated 12½, part original gum, hinged, fresh colour, typical rough perforations, well-centered for this issue, quite elusive in this quality, fine; with 2004 APEX certificate. Unitrade CV$3,200.