Lot 58 Canada #16TCiii 10c Consort trial colour proof in vermilion, from the compound die proof, on India paper, with ample margins all around, bright fresh colour, a scarce and desirable proof, very fine; with 2022 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$4,000.
Sale 52 coming January 30-February 1, 2025
Welcome to the Sparks Auctions Winter 2025 sale!
This sale showcases an extensive selection of Canada and British North America, with particular emphasis on scarce and desirable plate and die proofs, superb-quality singles, and a diverse selection of striking modern errors and varieties. We’re also pleased to offer an exceptional range of Canadian revenue stamps, including a number of scarce examples, rarely seen on the market, and more of Earle Covert’s extensive Tobacco Tax collections.
British Commonwealth and worldwide stamps feature many ever-popular sets and singles, including the iconic 1933 Falkland Islands Centenary, a range of Great Britain from Line Engraved to Seahorses, and a scarce holding of 1960s People’s Republic of China sheets and large multiples.
Canadian postal history is highlighted by a newly-recorded example of the rare August 1918 Pioneer flight of Lt. Tremper Longman, and a range of First and Second World War prisoner of war covers. The extensive and well-received offering of worldwide postal history from our last sale has been expanded, with a further selection of Victorian-era India postal history, United States, a broad selection of military and POW mail, and much more.
All bidders, even those who may not routinely browse our Lots and Collections, may find it fruitful to peruse those pages of both postal history and stamps, where some smaller offerings, particularly of classic and semi-classic stamps, complement the more voluminous holdings. For the first time, in addition to those lots which have been extensively photographed online, many feature detailed videos showcasing the entirety of the lot.
Our Autumn 2024 sale, our first listed on Philasearch, welcomed many new bidders from around the world. For our upcoming sale, we again welcome advance bidding via Philasearch and StampAuctionNetwork, as well as live bidding via SAN.
For those participating from outside of Canada, we highlight that our sale is conducted in Canadian Dollars, which may prove advantageous to many bidders who may take advantage of the strength of the U.S. Dollar, Euro, Swiss Franc, or other currencies.
We continue to welcome consignments for our Spring and Autumn 2025 auctions; contact us today to discuss how we may be able to assist. For those who would prefer an outright sale, we are also available to discuss the direct purchase of your collection.
Thank you for your interest in the sale, and best of luck with your bids!
– The Team at Sparks Auctions
Lot 478, India 1947 three pence to twenty-five rupee set of 19 overprinted PAKISTAN, F-VF NH, sold for C$198
Lot 478 India #1/19 1947, 3p to 25Rs overprinted PAKISTAN in black, on the 1937-43 stamps of India, nearly-complete set of nineteen (only Scott 4a is missing), never hinged, fresh and overall fine-very fine. Scott CV U$234, sold for C$170.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 444, Jamaica 1916 one and a half penny orange overprint War Stamp, S omitted, Fine NH strip of three, sold for C$234
Lot 444 Jamaica #MR5b 1916, 1½d orange, overprinted “War Stamp.”, “S” of “STAMP” omitted, vertical strip of three, never hinged, the middle stamp showing the variety, good colour, catalogue value being for hinged examples, a scarce and visually-appealing variety, fine. (S.G. 71b) Scott CV U$250, sold for C$200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 684, 1879 India cover Bombay to London forwarded to Llanfairfechan Wales, sold for C$234
Lot 684 India 1879, ½a blue pair and 2a orange pair, on cover forwarded from London to Wales, both tied by diamond grid cancel (Cooper Type 17) to the Guards Office in Charing Cross, London, endorsed “via Brindisi”, received on 27 Oct, crossed-out and forwarded to Llanfairfechan, Wales, backstamped Bodinaknore (27 Oct), Bombay (6 Oct), London (27 Oct), Bangor (28 Oct) and Llanfairfechan (28 Oct), opening tear to back, a scarce cancellation on an attractive redirected cover, fine. Estimate C$150, sold for C$200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.