Sparks Auctions

Lot 2062 — Large Queen Collection of 680 Stamps

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Canada #21-30 1868-1875 Large Queen issue collection of 680 stamps, on stocksheets in binder with representation of each value in quantities ranging from 10 to 216. Overall the condition is quite nice and the collector apparently had an eye for stamps with good colour, above average centering and nice perforations. Generally fine with numerous F-VF and very fine stamps included. The collection is semi-sorted and identified but we noted some discrepancies (both good and bad). Very wide range of shades and papers included as well as cancels. We noted some 2-ring numerals, corks, cds and a few squared circle cancels. Includes (basic numbers) #21 (10, 3 are mint or unused), 22 (17), 23 (19), 24 (27), 25 (134), 26 (19 with many very attractive stamps), 27 (63), 28 (175) including an apparent imperf (faults and sold as is) and 29/30 (216) including a large number of early printing in red lilac and purple. A great opportunity for a collector who wants a significant number of stamps as a foundation for a specialized collection, or for the dealer who is looking to add an attractive group of Large Queen to his inventory. Click the scan above to go to our image gallery, which contains 25 page scans numbered 2062-2062x. Scott CV $47,715.

Lot 1379 — Canada 1998 45¢ Christmas Perf 13.1 x 13.6

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Canada #1764b 1998 45¢ Christmas Perf 13.1×13.6 , the scarce perforation variety. A fresh matched set of the four corners, 2 stamps in each block have a horizontal gum bend, which is visible on back but is not a crease as it does not show in fluid, very fine, never hinged. Unitrade: “Approximately 500 mint copies known, plate blocks are very rare.” Unitrade C$10,000.

Lot 1376 — Canada 42¢ Missing Hologram Sheet

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Canada #1442b 1992 42¢ Canada in Space missing hologram error, complete sheet of 20 stamps with missing hologram error on all 10 positions, very fine and never hinged. Accompanied by 2001 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. A rare, striking and popular modern error. Unitrade C$25,000.

Lot 2002 — Canada Stockbook of MNH with CV$32,500

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Canada Stockbook with lovely and extensive accumulation of mint never hinged material from 1890s to 1951. Overall quality of this group is quite nice with a high number of well centered stamps and most of the material has fresh colours. We have noted only a few hinged stamps are part of multiples. Although there is duplication, it is usually quite balanced. There are too many highlights to mention all of them in this description, we do note (never hinged unless otherwise stated) #34 (9 in multiples), 36 (3), 41 corner block of 6 with (T)HREE CENT counter and lovely corner strip of 3 (short gummed), 42 corner strip of 3 showing weak entry flaw on middle stamp, 44 marginal pair (gorgeous colour), 52 (blocks of 6 and 4), 54 (block of 6 and single), 56, 57, 58 (2), 71 (2), 72 (3), 73, 79 (2), 80, 88 plate #6 block of 10, 91 block of 4 with partial plate no. 2 inscription and hairlines in margin, 99 (2), 100, 101 (2), 103, 120 block of 4, 122 block of 4 (2 hinged), 126a block of 12 (1 hinged) and block of 4, 127a block of 8 (2 hinged), 132 strip of 4 (1 hinged), 50c Bluenose, 50c Grand Pre and much, much more. This lot represents a good opportunity for an astute buyer to obtain a nice sizeable lot of popular never hinged material. A thorough viewing of the online scans is highly recommended; be sure to click on the page scan above to see the image gallery, which contains 19 pages numbered 2002-2002r. Catalogue value per Scott $32,500.

Lot 1373 — Canada 43¢ Flag Over Field booklet pane

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Canada #1359f, 1359fii 1994 43c Flag over Field imperf between booklet pane, complete miscut booklet, being the size of the booklets of 10 stamps but cut from sheets printed for the booklets of 25 stamps, resulting in a booklet pane of 16 stamps plus 2 labels, imperforate between stamps or between stamps and labels for a total of 7 vertical pairs imperf between and 2 vertical pairs imperf between stamps and labels. Very fine, never hinged and a rare error as a complete booklet (we do not recall seeing another). Catalogue value as pairs only with no premium for complete booklet. Unitrade CV C$11,000.