Sparks Auctions

Lot 718, Collection of folded letters and covers from Oxford Country ON, 1836-1879, sold for C$1,287

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Lot 718, Collection of folded letters and covers from Oxford Country ON, 1836-1879, sold for C$1,287Lot 718 Collection of 18 Folded Letters and Covers from Oxford County, 1836 to 1879, with items from Norwich (1847 money letter with 4 backstamps in red), Oxford (1829-Type in red), Lakeside, Ratho, Plattsville, Nissouri (LRD), Mount Elgin (two different instruments, one is ERD), Thamesford (two different instruments), Dereham (in green), Otterville (two different instruments, one on a 6c Small Queen cover), Embro (two different instruments), Beachville (two different instruments, one is on a 6c Large Queen cover with the only recorded strike of this instrument) and Princeton. An overall fine to very fine collection, all written-up on Michael Rixon pages, and all scanned online. Estimate C$300, sold for C$1,100.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 383, British Central Africa 1898 1p Internal Postage Stamp group, sold for C$1,345

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Lot 383, British Central Africa 1898 1p Internal Postage Stamp group, sold for C$1,345Lot 383 British Central Africa #59, 59a, 59d, etc. 1898 1p Internal Postage Stamp Group, with 58 stamps (singles and strips of three) mounted on pages and in a stock page. We note some that appear to have either no control letters and numbers, or only a letter, or only a number, etc. All stamps cancelled Zomba B.C.A. (either squared circle or c.d.s.) and we note a variety of shades. A useful group for the specialist, Scott values the least expensive shade or variety at $35 (which would make it $2,030) and $115 each for those without control on back. Includes an imperforate stamp (not counted), all stamps pictured online. Estimate C$200, sold for C$1,150.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.