Lot 76, Canada 1859 five cent vermilion Beaver, XF mint o.g., sold for C$2,574

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Lot 76, Canada 1859 five cent vermilion Beaver, XF mint o.g., sold for $2,574Lot 76 Canada #15 1859 5c Vermilion Beaver, mint with full original hinged gum, a lovely example of this stamp with its large margins, with all perf holes well clear of the outer framelines, and great centering, extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. A rare stamp in such premium quality. Unitrade CV$2,000, sold for C$2,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Sale #40-41 is coming on February 26, and your bids are welcomed!

Sale 40-41 to be held February 26

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Lot 14, Canada #30b 1875 15c Blue Grey Large Queen, mint with full original gum, never hinged, with fresh colour and well centered, extremely fine. Quite a handsome stamp. Unitrade CV$600.

Welcome to Sparks Auctions’ sales 40 and 41. These two personalized name sales include:

  • The Bytown Collection of exceptional quality mint Canada and Newfoundland. This collection was carefully assembled with attention given to obtaining the best possible examples of each stamp. The majority of the collection is mint never hinged, with mostly very fine to extremely fine centering and quality. It is quite comprehensive from the Queen Victoria through King George VI eras, with many shades and printings, plus interesting material before and after, including select back of the book issues and BNA, featuring Newfoundland.
  • The Red Baron Collection of exceptional quality mint never hinged Canadian Semi-Official Airmail stamps plus postal history. All the stamps in this extensive and impressive collection are mint never hinged and of very high quality, except for a rare complete pane of five of CL7 the Moose Jaw Flying Club issue (very lightly hinged, not known to exist as never hinged). The postal history is equally impressive, with many varieties and an excellent range of material.

The quality material in both of these sales is sure to impress. As an important note, both of these sales are being offered completely unreserved, which means that all the lots will start at $10 and sell for whatever the market determines. Our relatively low Canadian dollar and competitive 17% buyer fee add to the excitement of these sales, and we hope everyone will find those elusive items they’ve been seeking.

Enjoy these sales!

Stéphane Cloutier, FRPSC, FPHSC
Auction Manager

Sale 39 Has Finished

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Lot 27, Canada twelve penny Victoria trial colour "scar" die proof in blue black
Lot 27 Canada #3TC 12d Queen Victoria Trial Colour Die Proof in Blue Black, on thin crisp bond paper (certificate notes it is on India), from the composite die proof. The so-called “scar” die proof, as it has a line in “CE” of PENCE. A rare and very fine item. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$11,000, sold for C$15,000 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Auction #39 is over, and Prices Realized can be seen on our Stamp Auction Network listing or downloaded from our site.

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Local customers please note that we will be coordinating appointments for those who wish to pick up their lots, which will be provided by curbside pick-up. If you want to have your lots shipped to you, please contact us.

Lot 464, Newfoundland 1932 thirty cent ultramarine Fishing Fleet imperforate horizontal pair, VF hinged

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<strong srcset=Lot 464 Newfoundland #198a 1932 30c Ultramarine Fishing Fleet Imperforate, a mint hinged horizontal pair, very fine and scarce. The key imperforate of this issue which is almost always missing from even the most advanced collections. Unitrade CV$1,200.” width=”400″ height=”163″>Lot 464 Newfoundland #198a 1932 30c Ultramarine Fishing Fleet Imperforate, a mint hinged horizontal pair, very fine and scarce. The key imperforate of this issue which is almost always missing from even the most advanced collections. Unitrade CV$1,200.

Lot 5, Bradbury Wilkinson six pence engraved plate essay of a Viking’s head

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Our auction #39, The Parker Family Collection of Early Canada and BNA Essays, Proofs and Stamps begins at 10:00AM EST today. Here’s one of the first few items on offer:
Lot 5, Bradbury Wilkinson six pence engraved plate essay of a Viking's headLot 5 Bradbury Wilkinson 6d Engraved Plate Essay of a Viking’s Head, in green, on vertical wove paper, very fine. Minuse & Pratt E-Ca. Estimate C$500.