Sparks Auctions

Fall Auction In The Works

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We are well on the way to completing the lotting portion of our Fall 2008 auction, with 800 lots readied for sale and more being processed. Expect an announcement within two weeks concerning the session dates and the mailing schedule for the catalogue.

Consignments For Our Fall 2008 Auction

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We will be accepting consignments for our Public Auction #3 until the end of July for large lots and the end of August for smaller items and individual stamps.

Please contact Kate or Ian if you have material you wish to consign or any questions about Sparks Auctions.

Surprising Cover Lots

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We have usually highlighted individual stamps that drew impressive realizations, but a number of the cover lots also surprised. A quick glance down the page of earlier Canada covers will show many that sold for the estimate or better. Postcard lots did well, as did bulk world covers.

Lot 1581 is an excellent example. Two boxes of approximately 750 Halifax, Nova Scotia squared circles on covers and cards. One box contains a calendar collection separated by month and year and the other box is mixed dates. We noted several Small Queen, Jubilee and Numeral frankings along with cards as well. Noted at least 26 precursors. Condition varies. We estimated $250, eventually sold for $862.

Sold for $13,225 — Lot 1478, Newfoundland #2

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Newfoundland 1857 2d scarlet vermilion Heraldic, the great rarity, with four huge margins for the issue, deep rich colour and fine impression. Several light stains are mentioned for the record, very fine. Accompanied by 1949 R.P.S.L. Certificate stating "genuine, has slight stains, unused." Very fine. (SG #2 £15,000.)

A very good realization despite the staining.