Sale 39 Coming In January 2022

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Welcome to our first sale of 2022, a very exciting year that begins with this special name sale.

This collection was curated by a father and son team for over 50 years. At first, they purchased items from local (UK) dealers, but soon progressed to buying only from a handful of reputable auction houses, including Sparks Auctions. They started out purchasing mint and used issued stamps of Canada and the BNA provinces, and then expanded into imperforate pairs, as well as essays and proofs, often in multiples.

We are certain there will be something in this collection for everyone: collectors and dealers alike. This sale has no lots with minimum starting prices (“reserve”), which means all items will start at $10 and the market will decide the final selling price. The sale is conducted in Canadian dollars, and successful buyers will be charged an industry low 17% buyer’s fee.

Enjoy the sale, and let us know if you like what you see, as we are always open to discussing the sale of your collection in this custom catalogue name sale format.

 

 

Stéphane Cloutier
Auction Manager

Lot 20, Canada 1852 three penny deep red Beaver XF with 4-ring #21, sold for C$643

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Lot 20, Canada 1852 three penny deep red Beaver XF with 4-ring #21, sold for C$643Lot 20 Canada #4i 1852 3d Deep Red Beaver Imperforate, used with well centered and crisp 4-ring #21 cancel, the stamp possesses deep rich colour and a crisp impression, as well as four large and even margins, extremely fine. A remarkable stamp which should easily be worth more than catalogue. Unitrade CV$350, sold for C$550.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 86, Canada 1868 fifteen cent grey Large Queen with plate cracks, mint block of 15, sold for C$2,106

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Lot 86 Canada #30, 30viii 1868 15c Grey Large Queen with Plate Cracks, a mint plate block of 15, with full original, never hinged gum. This block, which shows part of the imprint at lower right is from positions 71-75 / 91-95 and shows plate cracks in positions 81 and 91, plus a dramatic printing flaw behind the Queen’s neck in position 75. There is separation between the 3rd and 4th columns and there is a natural vertical gum skip mentioned strictly for accuracy, and the stamp in position 95 has faults, still a rare block. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $1,500. Estimate $2,000, sold for C$1,800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.