Lot 298 Canada #MR4a 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax, Die I, mint plate strip of three with left stamp never hinged and two others hinged. Partial plate inscription at bottom reads “937A.” Overall very fine, with left stamp being extremely fine never hinged (and catalogues $3,000 by itself). Accompanied by a 2015 Greene Foundation certificate. A rare plate multiple, especially this nice. Unitrade CV C$5,000.
Admiral
Lot 947, Canada 1912 cover to Senegal, from Hearst
Lot 947 Canada #90, 104 1912 Edward and Admiral Cover to Senegal, mailed from Hearst Ont (new earliest recorded date by seven years, and 3 months after the proof date, JUN.19.1912) and addressed to C.F.A.O. in Rufisque, Sénégal. Franked with two 2c Edward and a 1c Admiral, for 5c. A bit roughly opened at top, still a very rare destination in any period. Estimate $200.
Lot 232, Canada 1914 two cent rose carmine Admiral, XF NH
Lot 232 Canada #106c 1914 2c rose carmine Admiral, mint never hinged, fresh and perfectly centered amongst four even margins. Extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate, grading it as “100 og NH”. A remarkable stamp, catalogue value is practically irrelevant. Unitrade CV$120.
Announcing Sale #22
Sparks Auctions is proud to present its 22nd auction, and one of its most important in terms of quality and range. We always try to offer something for every collecting tastes and budgets and this auction is no exception with its 1,893 lots and just under $1.7M in value. The timing of this auction allows BNAPS members to attend the auction immediately after the BNAPEX 2016 convention in Fredericton.
Highlights in the Canadian offerings include desireable Queen Victoria Leaf and Numeral plus Admiral plate blocks and multiples, part of the Dr. Nesbitt Special Delivery stamp and cover collection, rare World War I items from the Gary Collins collection, a lovely specialized collection of aerogrammes ex. Earle Covert, many lovely early plate proofs and trial colour proofs, modern varieties, and much more.
The worldwide contains a nice selection of singles, sets, collections,dealer and collector stock and postal history. Of note is an unprecedented large hoard of mint never hinged Cuba in 13 lots, with complete sets and souvenir sheets, bought there by the owner during his monthly travels there from the 1970s to 1990s. These are all sorted and identified in 102 cards in red boxes. A great lot for topicals, with a total 2016 catalogue value of US$267,500. We also note 27 lots of GB collections, a very nice consignment of British South Africa and much more. We are confident you will be able to find something for your collection.
This auction will be particularly interesting for dealers, as we have many lots containing dealer stock, all catalogued, priced and ready to go.
Lot 250, Canada 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax VF NH single, sold for $149.50
Lot 250 Canada #MR7 1916 2c + 1c brown Admiral War Tax Coil Single, Die II, mint never hinged, nicely centered and very fine. Unitrade CV$180, sold for $130 plus buyer’s premium.