Lot 1213 Superb mostly mint Japan collection in new hingeless albums, 1868 to 2001, consisting of thousands of stamps, used for the earliest issues (fine or better), then mostly NH and VF, the earlier issues include better items such as the First and Third Koban issues, the Showa series, National Parks stamps and Prefectures, including souvenir sheets, later albums including a comprehensive holding of booklet issues from 1979 through 1986, a well as newer issues from about the mid-1980s were bought from the Japan Post Service for over $2,400, with the Lighthouse hingeless albums and supplements alone retailing for over $2,600, a desirable collection, clean, well-organized, and mostly very fine, well warranting a close inspection; online photos provide a mere glimpse into this tremendous opportunity. Estimate C$5,000, sold for C$5,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium
Auction #52
January 30-February 2, 2025
Lot 698, Prince Edward Island 1873 six cent black Victoria on cover from Montague Bridge to East Boston, sold for C$438
Lot 698 Prince Edward Island #15 1873, 6c black Victoria on cover from Montague Bridge to East Boston, cancelled by 4-ring target in black, with Charlottetown transit backstamp (6 Mar), a rare cover, with only four examples of this despatch datestamp recorded; ex Wilkinson, with 2005 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$350, sold for C$375.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 859, Turkey 1869 folded letter Alexandretta to Aleppo, sold for C$702
Lot 859 Turkey 1869 (March 24), Alexandretta to Aleppo, shortpaid postage due folded letter, with contents in Italian, datelined Alexandretta, franked with 2pi black on greenish blue, 20pa black on yellow (2), and 1pi black on green Tughra, shortpaid and affixed on reverse with three overprinted postage dues, a fine and rarely-seen usage. (Sc. 4, 6, 7, J8). Estimate C$300, sold for C$600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 84, Canada 1868 one cent brown red Large Queen on watermarked Bothwell paper, VF used, sold for C$702
Lot 84 Canada #22a 1868, 1c brown red Large Queen on watermarked Bothwell paper, showing clear LH of CLUTHA, neat Québec c.d.s. (AU 18 1868), a scarce dated example, particularly rare in this select quality, a lovely stamp, very fine. Unitrade CV$700, sold for C$600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 70, Canada 1859 twelve and a half cent green Victoria, Fine o.g., sold for C$819
Lot 70 Canada #18ii 1859, 12½c green Victoria, unused, with redistributed original gum, good colour and fine appearance; with 2007 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$600, sold for C$700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
