Civil War

Lot 1243, Mostly Mint Russian Civil War period locals and independent republics 1919-1920s, sold for C$531

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Lot 1243, Mostly Mint Russian Civil War period locals and independent republics 1919-1920s, sold for C$531Lot 1243 Russian Civil War Period Locals and Independent Republics, 1919–1920s, a desirable accumulation of hundreds of mostly mint stamps, organised in a double-sided 16-page stockbook and largely arranged by Michel catalogue, including issues from the Russian White Army (Deniken, Wrangel), Army of the North West, South Russia (Krim, Jekaterinodar, with some high-catalogue inverted overprints), as well as Ukraine, Russian Company of Navigation & Trade, ROPIT, Russian Levant, Tatum, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Transcaucasia and others, with an additional grouping of intriguing labels, a seldom-seen and fascinating assembly, ideal for the specialist. See Video, and numerous scans.. Estimate C$300, sold for C$450.00 plus 18% buyer’s premium.

Lot 483, USA 1862 Eagle, Shield, & Flags, patriotic Civil War cover to Marengo, sold for C$292

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Lot 483, USA 1862 Eagle, Shield, & Flags, patriotic Civil War cover to Marengo, sold for C$292Lot 483 USA #65 1862 (December 1), Eagle, Shield, & Flags, patriotic Civil War cover to Marengo, franked with 3c rose Washington, tied by “CAIRO ILLINOIS” (Alexander County) double-circle datestamp, illustrated with a red, white, and blue design depicting a centrally placed eagle and shield flanked by American flags on both sides, a bold Union patriotic design, fine. Sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Lot 476, USA 1861 patriotic Civil War Cover Cairo Illinois to Lowell Massachusetts, sold for C$292

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Lot 476, USA 1861 patriotic Civil War Cover Cairo Illinois to Lowell Massachusetts, sold for C$292Lot 476 United States #65 cover #65 1861 (June 3), “The Union Forever” patriotic Civil War cover to Lowell, Massachusetts, franked with 3c rose Washington, tied by “CAIRO, ILLINOIS” (Alexander County) c.d.s., illustrated with an elaborate all-over red and blue design with Union soldiers, one holding the Constitution under the heading “SECURED” and a Zouave in full regalia under the heading “DEFENDED,” with the inscription “THE UNION FOREVER,” published by JAS. CATES, Cincinnati, slightly trimmed at right, a fine and visually striking Civil War patriotic cover. (Sc. #65). Sold for C$250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.

Announcing Our Spring 2025 Postal History Auction

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Lot 291 India 1865, 6a purple, cancelled with “B/1” octagon and blue “F.Casella & Co / Calcutta” merchant marking, to Naples, Italy, endorsed “per Str. Nubia” and “via Alexandria & Brindisi, Alexandria (6 Sep) transit c.d.s. on front, backstamped Calcutta Paid (3 Aug), Brindisi, and Napoli, reduced slightly at left, but a scarce franking. (S.G. 66) Estimate C$400-600.
Sparks Auctions is excited to announce its Spring 2025 Postal History Auction, featuring an outstanding selection of covers, postal stationery, and postcards from around the world. This sale marks the first in an ongoing series of dedicated postal history auctions, focusing on single covers from around the world. With over half of the lots opening at $100 or less, this auction presents an ideal opportunity to acquire quality covers, postcards, and postal stationery at a range of price points and it continues our international expansion with bidding possible on the two leading stamp auction platforms in North America and Europe – both catering to an international clientele.

This sale offers a diverse range of material, including:

  • Asia – with scarce frankings and unusual usages from China, Japan, Manchukuo, and Thailand.
  • British Commonwealth – from pre-stamp through King George VI, with a strong emphasis on Victorian-era India.
  • Canada & British North America – covering early manuscript markings to Second World War military mail.
  • Europe – featuring sought-after classic France and German States postal history.
  • Latin America – highlighting elusive material from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and beyond.
  • United States – including stampless covers, Civil War mail, illustrated advertising, Exposition covers, and more.
  • Zeppelins & Airships – with a desirable selection of Graf Zeppelin material and worldwide first flights.

This sale is now available for viewing and advance bidding on Stamp Auction Network and Philasearch. We will also welcome bidders on the floor (and by telephone) at our offices in Ottawa, Canada on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 starting at 10:00AM Eastern time.