Lot 1027 Canada #208, 208i, 208ii 1934, 3c Cartier including Scarface and Burr on Shoulder variety group, featuring the Scarface variety in a partial plate 2 strip of four, a single of the Burr on Shoulder variety, a “Feather in Cap” in pair with normal, three additional vertical pairs (two showing plate numbers 1 and 2), and a hand-drawn First Day Cover dated July 1, 1934 with “unknown G” cachet as listed in Dickinson (c.v. $35), a fine-very fine specialist selection of this issue. Estimate C$150, sold for C$800.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Auction #53
Spring 2025 General Sale, June 11-13, 2025
Lot 583, Canada 1864 17-1/2c rate transatlantic cover from Orillia to Stockton-On-Tees, sold for C$1,298
Lot 583 Canada 1864 (March 12), 17½c rate transatlantic cover from Orillia to England, franked with 5c vermilion and 12½c yellow green, each struck with seven-ring target cancel, Orillia double split-ring despatch strike below, endorsed in manuscript “P. Cunard Mail”, reverse with Stockton-On-Tees c.d.s. receiver (29 Mar), light crease at upper left clear of adhesive, quite fresh and fine. (Sc. #15, 18) Estimate C$150, sold for C$1,100.00 plus 18 buyer’s premium.
Lot 340, Canada 1923 Québec Law stamp with BANKRUPTCY ACT – LOI DE FAILLITE overprint in red, F-VF, sold for C$649
Lot 340 Canada #QL96 1923, $3 Québec Law stamp with “BANKRUPTCY ACT – LOI DE FAILLITE” overprint in red, a fresh and well-centred example of this key value, fine to very fine. van Dam C$625, sold for C$550.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 916, Germany Third Reich postal history collection, sold for C$708
Lot 916 Germany, Third Reich postal history collection, comprising approximately 85 covers with a few postcards, attractively mounted on black pages in a three-ring album, highlighted by strong representation of the ‘Blue & Brown Ribbon’ horse race issues, including special event cancellations and a souvenir sheet on registered cover; further enhanced by numerous complete sets, multiples on covers, illustrated postal cards, and notable Third Reich propaganda items depicting Hitler; features several registered usages and other desirable philatelic elements, creating a visually striking assembly from a significant historical period; condition overall fresh and sound without notable flaws, an appealing offering ideal for collectors interested in this historically important and increasingly sought-after area. See online video of collection. Estimate C$250, sold for C$600.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.
Lot 241, Canada 2003 five dollar Moose pane of four with offset impression of moose, VF NH, sold for C$531
Lot 241 Canada #1693ii 2003, $5 Moose, pane of four with strong offset on back, never hinged, showing a sharp reverse impression of all four moose and the “C1” inscription in both upper and lower selvedge, a dramatic and eye-catching variety of this high-value Wildlife issue, very fine. Unitrade C$400, sold for C$450.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.