Lot 1145 Canada Tobacco Stamps, 1935-68, Series “C” Exhibit, including 61 pages of stamps and proofs, from the exhibit formed by Earle L. Covert. A fascinating and still understudied area of philately, the contents include examples of all the items issued in the period and many varieties, according to the Catalogue of Federal Tobacco Stamps of Canada, by Christopher D. Ryan. Our photos show all of the pages, which is ready to be updated and expanded with new information. A rare opportunity. See our Image Gallery of additional photos. Estimate C$5,000, sold for C$8,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 1245, German Colonies & New Guinea collection, mostly mint, sold for C$1,053
Lot 1245 German Colonies & New Guinea mostly mint collection, in a hingeless Paolo Album, mostly mint lightly hinged, with highlights including German New Guinea,1/6, 7/18 Netherlands New Guinea complete and Independent New Guinea, O1-O9, O23/4, O26/7, O29/34, also German Cameroun, 1/6, 7/18, 20/25, 58/60, Caroline Islands, 1/6, 7/18, 21/3, Kiauchau, Mariana Islands, 11/14, 17/28, 31, Marshall Islands,7/11, 13/24, 27 German East Africa, 1/4, 6/10, 7/20, 31/37, 41(2), German South West Africa,12, 13/20, 24, 26/34 Samoa, 51/6, 57/68, 70/3, and Togo, 20/3, 90. A nice collection awaiting completion with the addition of the high-values, generally sound and unused with original gum, some small faults or without gum; our video online provides an overview, though note that the album shows colour images of the stamp below the mount, so careful attention must be paid to identify if the stamp is present. Estimate C$400, sold for C$900.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 207, 1908 fifteen cent orange Québec Tercentenary, VF NH, sold for C$1,404
Lot 207 Canada #102 1908, 15c orange Champlain’s Departure, a never hinged single with jumbo margins, a lovely stamp in all respects, very fine; with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$1,050, sold for C$1,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Sale 52 Is Over
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Lot 881 United States 1866 (April 30), illustrated Thorough Bred Spanish Merino Sheep cover and contents, to Bastrop, Texas, franked with 3c rose, Woodstock, Vermont segmented cork double circle cancel alongside, with corresponding c.d.s., the reverse and contents with lovely sheep illustrated advertising, a superb exhibit piece. (Sc. 65) Estimate C$150, sold for C$1,000.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 741, China 1921 Air Post set on registered airmail cover Shanghai to Chung Wen Men
Lot 741 China 1921 (21 July), 15c to 90c Air Post set, registered cover to Chung Wen Men, used in combination with four Junk issues, tied by boxed “China First Airmail” cancellation, the Junk issues by “Shanghai 1 JUL 21” c.d.s., endorsed “FIRST FLIGHT / Air Mail”, next-day Peking arrival backstamp, some adhesions to back do not detract from this handsome and desirable cover, fine. Estimate C$600 (sold for C$1,949.00 including 17% buyer’s premium).