THE WEEDA
BIDBOARD
AUCTION

 

Bidboard Number: 1708
Date Closed: Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Lot Number Description Catalogue Value or Estimate Price Realized
 
1 Aden #1-9, 13-15, 16-27 Kathiri State of Seiyun #1-10. Quaiti State of Shihr and Mukalla #1-8. Stocksheet with mint hinged (HR) 1937-1949 period issues. 2010 Scott US$204.75= $214.99 $75
4625
2 Antigua #18, 22, 24, 25, 26, 31, 67, 68, 77-80, 81-83, 84-95 Stocksheet with mint hinged (HR) 1884-1951 period issues. 2010 Scott US$182.75= $191.89 $65
4625
3 Asia Covers 44 covers and cards from China, Japan, Philippines, Indochina, Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, Ryukyus, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea. Very popular area. Saw Clipper mail, UPU FDC, early 20th century Chinese postcards, sundry First Flights, etc. Owner's original retail seems conservative. Retail $615.00 $220
4522
4 Australia #33, 37, OB33, OB37 VF mint examples of the 4p ultramarine and 1sh4p light blue Georgeheads, both regular and with OS perfins. All wmk 9 (wide crown, narrow A). The regular stamps are LH and the OS officials are NH (but unlisted for NH in Scott Classic). Lots of upside with this lot. 2010 Scott Classic US$312.50= $328.12 $210
4622
5 Australia #128 VF used example of the 1935 issue £1 gray Kangaroo, wmk 228. an elusive late issue 'Roo. 2010 Scott US$325.00= $341.25 $230
4247
6 Australia #177-178 plus VARIETIES Two examples of each of the 5sh and 10sh "Robes" consisting of both the 1938 printing on chalk surfaced paper and the 1948 printings on thin rough paper. SG cat #176, 176a, 177, 177a is £114.75= $195.07 CDN. One of the 5sh values is hinged, otherwise all NH. 2010 Scott US$111.00= $116.55 $65
1858
7 Australia #179 VARIETIES. The two paper types of the £1 blue gray KGVI high value consisting of the 1938 printing on thick chalk surfaced paper and the 1949 printing on rough thin ordinary paper. Both Post Office fresh NH with perfect gum. Catalogued as two regular stamps. 2010 Scott US$200.00= $210.00 $90
1858
8 Australia #218, 219, 221 The 5sh, 10sh and £2 high value from the 1949-1950 issue "Arms" set. All VF MNH. 2010 Scott US$194.00= $203.70 $55
2274
9 Australian Covers All different selection of six mint and one used 1940s to 1950s period aerogrammes, all mounted on quadrille pages and identified by both Higgins and Gage and the more recent Seven Seas catalogues. (H & G actually catalogues much higher than Seven Seas). Seven Seas catalogue AUD$105.00= $80.00 $15
2274
10 Brazil Mostly used collection of over 1,500 stamps, all hinged on 3-ring pages. All identified and priced by owner. Owner's 2010 Scott US$1,721.30= $1,807.36 $150
4626
11 British Guiana #164, 205-209, 230-241 British Honduras #26, 92-100, 115-126. Stocksheet with F/VF MH 1888-1952 period issues. Many LH. 2010 Scott US$319.85= $335.84 $90
3076
12 Canada #4 // 26 Very poor quality, faulty group of 23 Pence, Cents and Large Queen issues. Unchecked for varieties. 2010 Scott US$3,275.00= $3,438.75 $75
4013
13 Canada #4, 4d F/VF used examples of the 3p beaver on both regular wove paper and crisp thin paper. 2010 Scott US$450.00= $472.50 $85
4522
14 Canada #8 The 1857 issue half penny rose imperforate on wove paper. F/VF used with 4-ring 21 target cancel (Montreal). Margins huge to just touching (LR corner). 2010 Scott US$700.00= $735.00 $230
4511
15 Canada #14 (x 2), 15 (x 3), 17 (x 4), 18 (x 3) Mixed condition used selection of 1859 "First Cents" issues. Unchecked for varieties and noted some cancel interest. All catalogued as basic types. 2010 Scott US$1,242.50= $1,304.62 $130
1683
16 Canada #15vi VF used 1859 issue 5c beaver showing a lovely example of the "log in waterfall" plate flaw. The 4-ring "22" (Napanee UC, RF 4). 2010 Unitrade. $1,250.00 $325
4013
17 Canada #19 Fine appearing mint example of the 17c blue 1859 issue "Cartier". Disturbed part (original?) gum. Deep fresh colour but note a small pinhole just above Cartier's head. 2010 Scott US$1,200.00= $1,260.00 $160
4013
18 Canada #23, 23a, 23i Used study lot of the 1c Large Queen, yellow orange, deep orange and yellow shades. Eleven stamps in all, further described by knowledgeable collector for perf and paper types. The odd small fault but in general a sound and useful selection. 2010 Scott US$2,190.00= $2,299.00 $170
4629
19 Canada #24, 24b, 24i, 24ii, 24iv Study lot of 32 used 2c Large Queens, further identified by a knowledgeable collector for shade, paper and perforation. Noted a nice range of cancels. The odd small fault but in general sound and F/VF. 2010 Scott US$3,080.00= $3,234.00 $300
4629
20 Canada #25, 25a, 25viii (x 4) Small used group of paper varieties on the 3c red Large Queen. Consists of one basic 3c (paper 3), 4 on Bothwell paper (paper 6) and one on watermarked paper 6 showing the "O" and parts of "B & T" of the watermark. All catalogued as Fine used. 2010 Unitrade. $540.00 $95
4629
21 Canada #27 VARIETY. Used example of the 6c brown Large Queen, identified for paper and printing by knowledgeable collector. Of note on this stamp is a vertical plate scratch above "postage" at top. Minor faults. Estimate $100.00 $55
1956
22 Canada #35, 36, 37, 41 Fourteen approval cards containing 195 used Small Queens, mostly with cancel interest. Lots of readable date cancels, flags, corks, squared circles, etc. Estimate $60.00 $120
3992
23 Canada #35, 36, 41 Mint selection of 1c, 2c and 3c Small Queens including multiples, Very mixed condition, running from NH to no gum, sound to faulty. Still a decent looking group. Unchecked for varieties. 2010 Scott US$1,565.00= $1,643.25 $120
4629
24 Canada #37, 41 Over 1,500 used examples of the 3c Small Queen. Mostly later printings but saw a decent range of shades. Some faults noted. Most likely unpicked for plate varieties. The scan shows a representative sampling randomly pulled from the lot. Estimate $300.00 $190
3738
25 Canada #41 // 753 Sixteen page stockbook containing a neatly sorted selection of nearly 1,100 stamps, 1888-1978 period issues, all picked out for sock-on-the-nose CDS cancels. The odd small fault but in general a truly premium group of used stamps with lots of upside if catalogued by Unitrade. 2010 Scott US$895.80= $940.59 $90
3701
26 Canada #42 Beautiful Post Office fresh, large margined MNH example of the 5c gray Small Queen. A real gem quality classic. 2010 Scott Classic US$500.00= $525.00 $875
4480
27 Canada #50-54 Fresh mint selection of half cent to 5c 1897 Jubilee issues. All are NH but the half cent has a tiny spot of gum disturbance so catalogued as hinged only. The other four stamps are perfect NH. A great start to a set of Jubilees. 2010 Scott US$435.00= $456.75 $85
4629
28 Canada #51 (x 2 - MNG and MNH), MH are #66, 67, 74, 85, 86, 87, 88, 97. MNH are #141, 142, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148 Stocksheet with mint 1897-1927 period issues. 2010 Scott US$433.00= $454.65 $95
4607
29 Canada #51 // F1 Eight stocksheets with 364 used stamps ranging from 1897 Jubilees through KGVI period, the vast majority with cancel interest. Noted squared circles, orbs, duplexes, targets, corks, number and letter duplexes, RPOs, etc. Could be a find or two. Stamps are mixed condition including faulty. Estimate $100.00 $55
3738
30 Canada #55 F/VF MNH example of the 6c yellow brown 1897 Jubilee issue. 2010 Scott US$575.00= $603.75 $200
4510
31 Canada #56 Perfectly centered, VF MNH example of the 8c dark violet 1897 Jubilee issue. Unitrade is $540.00 for VF NH. 2010 Scott US$300.00= $315.00 $325
49
32 Canada #57 Fresh and F/VF MNH example of the 1897 issue 10c brown violet Jubilee. 2010 Scott US$300.00= $315.00 $80
4285
33 Canada #58 VF centered mint example of the 15c steel blue 1897 Jubilee issue. Never hinged but with a bit of gum disturbance so catalogued as hinged only. Unitrade is $400.00 for VF mint hinged. 2010 Scott US$260.00= $273.00 $85
4608
34 Canada #59ii Fresh and VF MNH example of the "W-E" variety of the 20c vermilion 1897 Jubilee issue., A few handling bends noted, otherwise unblemished, perfect gum. 2010 Unitrade. $2,700.00 $725
4511
35 Canada #60 F/VF MNH example of the 50c ultramarine 1897 Jubilee issue. 2010 Scott US$775.00= $813.75 $350
1592
36 Canada #60 VF centered used example of the 50c ultramarine 1897 Jubilee issue. Light and legible Union Street, Toronto roller cancel. 2010 Scott US$190.00= $199.50 $80
4013
37 Canada #61 Superb Jumbo margined MNH example of the $1.00 lake 1897 Jubilee issue. The usual minor bends from printing and handling noted for the record but all in all a showpiece high value Jubilee worthy of the finest collection. Unitrade is $3,600.00 for VF MNH. 2010 Scott US$2,400.00= $2,520.00 $925
4278
38 Canada #62 VF centered used example of the $2.00 dark purple 1897 Jubilee issue. Toronto roller cancel, fresh and sound. 2010 Scott US$525.00= $551.25 $160
4511
39 Canada #66 F/VF MNH block of four of the 1897 issue half cent black "Leaf". Brilliant fresh unblemished OG. 2010 Scott US$130.00= $136.50 $34
3992
40 Canada #66 VF mint plate #1 plate strip of four of the 1897 issue half cent black "Leaf". Two stamps NH, two stamps HR. Catalogued as stamps only. 2010 Unitrade. $160.00 $48
4172
41 Canada #74-80 F/VF mint OG HR part set of the 1898-1902 "Numeral" issue, consisting of the half cent to 6c values. 2010 Scott US$589.00= $618.75 $150
3487
42 Canada #81 Mathematically centered, large margined VF+ mint LH example of the 1902 issue 7c olive yellow "Numeral". Unitrade for VF mint H is $250.00. As nice a mint stamp as you'll see without paying a 200% premium for NH. 2010 Scott US$150.00= $157.50 $170
3487
43 Canada #82, 83, 84 Lovely looking mint trio of 8c, 10c and 20c QV "Numeral" high values. All are part OG with hinge remnants, each with shallow thins (only noticeable under strong light). 2010 Scott US$1,300.00= $1,365.00 $250
3487
44 Canada #85, 86 VARIETIES. Two page written up and illustrated mini-study sampler of used 1898 2c Xmas Map issues., Includes 5 "muddy waters" (Darnell catalogue listed) varieties, retouches and re-entries, identified plates and positions. All nicely presented. Estimate $200.00 $150
3343
45 Canada #86 Fresh and Fine MNH sheet margin strip of 8 of the 1898 Xmas 2c Map stamp, blue oceans. Written up on quadrille page identifying the printing as 5B. Plate flaws noted and cross referenced to Bradley. 2010 Scott US$640.00= $672.00 $150
3827
46 Canada #94 Mathematically centered mint OG hinged example of the 20c olive green 1904 issue Edward. Unitrade is $1,000.00 for VF mint hinged. An exceptional stamp. 2010 Scott US$675.00= $708.75 $575
4462
47 Canada #96-103 Fresh and F/VF mint set of 1908 Quebec Tercentenary issues. The 2c, 10c and 20c values are NH, the balance are hinged. Very bright colours. 2010 Scott US$1,641.00= $1,723.05 $230
4629
48 Canada #104, 106, 113a, 119, 124, 126, 128, 131, 134, 184, MR1, MR4, MR7 Duplicated mint selection of KGV Admirals, mixed NH and H. Includes regular, coil and War Tax issues. A group of extra "seconds" is included but not counted. 2010 Scott US$1,099.00= $1,153.95 $95
3398
49 Canada #107a VF MNH block of four of the 1924 issue 2c yellow green KGV Admiral on the experimental thin paper. Unitrade is $360.00 for VF MNH. 2010 Scott US$160.00= $168.00 $80
4622
50 Canada #109 VF MNH block of four of the 1923 issue 2c carmine, Die I. Unitrade is $360.00 for VF MNH. 2010 Scott US$160.00= $168.00 $150
4247
51 Canada #125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 134 F/VF mint selection of 7 different KGV Admiral coils, all in pairs. The #125, 131 and 134 pairs are NH, the balance are all hinged. 2010 Scott US$465.00= $488.25 $75
4629
52 Canada #131iv VF used 1918 issue Toronto experimental coil pair with the extra large perf holes. 2010 Unitrade. $150.00 $80
4172
53 Canada #136 VF mint hinged part inscription upper sheet margin imperforate pair of the 1924 issue 1c yellow KGV Admiral. Unitrade is $100.00 for VF mint hinged. 2010 Scott US$75.00= $78.75 $36
4629
54 Canada #140 Fresh and F/VF MNH part inscription block of 6 of the 1926 issue provisional 2c on 3c carmine KGV Admiral. Catalogued as six NH stamps only. 2010 Scott US$255.00= $267.75 $60
49
55 Canada #158 Fresh and Fine MNH example of the famous 50c Bluenose issue. 2010 Scott US$440.00= $462.00 $130
4371
56 Canada #158iii Fine mint block of four of the 1929 issue 50c Bluenose, the lower left stamp in the block showing the popular "Man on the Mast" constant plate flaw. The variety stamp and the other lower stamp in the block are NH, the top two stamps are LH. A great showpiece block of this key variety. 2010 Unitrade. $2,575.00 $1,325
2740
57 Canada #162, 163, 162i, 163ii F/VF mint mounted and annotated study lot of the 1c orange and 1c green KGV "Arch" issues including NH examples of the "major re-entry in right 1" variety on both stamps. All stamps but one are NH. See scan for details. 2010 Unitrade. $181.85 $55
4013
58 Canada #165a, 166, 167, 196 Mint selection of KGV Arch and Medallion issues all in plate blocks of four, different for plate numbers or position. All MNH except for one block. Consists of #165a (pl.7 LL, UR), 165a (pl.8 LL, UR), 166 (pl.8 LR), 166 (pl.10 UL, UR), 196 (pl.1 LL, pl.2 LL, UR, pl.3 LL). All catalogued as Fine NH or FH. 2010 Unitrade. $116.25 $42
4283
59 Canada #172 MNH matched set of corners of the 8c orange KGV "Arch" consisting of VF MNH plate #1 UL and UR plate blocks of four and LL and LR blank corner blocks of four. The upper blocks have been catalogued as VF NH plate blocks, the lower blocks as 16 F NH singles. A couple of bends in the lower blocks noted for the record. 2010 Unitrade. $328.00 $100
4283
60 Canada #210, 215 MNH 1934-1935 plate block duo consists of #210 pl.1 UL, VF MNH and #215 pl.2 UL F/VF MNH. Both fresh and fault free. 2010 Unitrade. $155.00 $46
4560
61 Canada #262 VF mint LL plate #1 plate block of the 1942 issue $1.00 Destroyer. The stamps are mathematically centered, perfect gum, VLH in selvedge only. 2010 Unitrade. $600.00 $180
4303
62 Canada #302 VF MNH example of the 1951 issue $1.00 Fisheries in an UR plate #1 plate block of four. Mathematically centered, Post Office fresh. 2010 Unitrade. $300.00 $140
4303
63 Canada #321, O32 Perfectly centered VF MNH blocks of four of the 1953 issue $1.00 Totem, both regular and with "G" official overprint. Unitrade is $112.00 for VF MNH. 2010 Scott US$88.00= $92.40 $22
4498
64 Canada #343 VF MNH selection of matched sets of plate blocks (plate 1, 2 and 4) of the 1954 issue 15c black "Gannet". 2010 Unitrade. $128.00 $40
4633
65 Canada #460ii, 464, 465B Mint sampler of private perfins on three different 1967 Centennial issues consisting of a sheet margin block of 20 of the 6c black on hibrite paper with CPR perfin, vertical pair of the 20c with PS (Province of Saskatchewan) perfin, top perfin doubled and a block of four of the $1.00 with CPR perfin. All neatly written up on exhibit page. Catalogued as stamps alone. 2010 Unitrade. $433.50 $75
4626
66 Canada #465Aiv, 465Biii VF MNH UL and UR plate #2 plate blocks of the 50c and $1.00 1967 Centennial issue high values, all PVA gum, LF paper. 2010 Unitrade. $200.00 $85
3501
67 Canada #601, 601ii VF MNH matched set of plate #2 plate blocks of the $2.00 Quebec with the UL block showing the "airplane in the sky" variety (pos. 2). 2010 Unitrade. $185.00 $42
3902
68 Canada #687, 688 VF MNH plate blocks and miniature panes of 8 of the 1976 issue Olympic Sites. Face value is $72.00 total. 2010 Unitrade. $330.00 $85
3501
69 Canada #790a VARIETY. VF MNH block of four of the 17c green Parliament printed on the gum side. 2010 Unitrade. $200.00 $90
4366
70 Canada #977 VF MNH matched set of inscription blocks and a single on FDC of the 1983 issue $2.00 Commonwealth Day commemorative. 2010 Unitrade. $254.40 $40
3902
71 Canada #1442iv VF MNH LL inscription block of four of the "low orbit" variety of the 1992 "Canada in Space" issue. Normal block included for comparison. 2010 Unitrade. $185.00 $42
4281
72 Canada #1534ii VF MNH sheet margin block of four of the 1994 Xmas unissued 52c proposed rate change stamp. The Post Office decided to remain at 50c but a few of these got out anyway. A key modern "unintentional" issue. 2010 Unitrade. $800.00 $280
3148
73 Canada #1535ii The rare unissued 90c 1994 Xmas proposed and rejected rate change, VF MNH. Fewer than 1,000 examples of this stamp exist. 2010 Unitrade. $600.00 $400
4554
74 Canada #1694 VF MNH mini-pane of four of the 1997 issue $8.00 Grizzly Bear with inscription in selvedge. This is the highest denomination stamp ever issued by Canada Post and (in my humble opinion) the most beautiful Bear topical ever issued. 2010 Unitrade. $80.00 $48
3557
75 Canada #C2 Fresh and F/VF MNH sheet margin pair of the 1930 issue 5c olive brown "Mercury" airmail with "reversed 1" plate marking in selvedge. Catalogued as two MNH stamps only. 2010 Scott US$280.00= $294.00 $70
3701
76 Canada #C4 VF MNH "reversed 1" inscription block of 6 of the 1932 issue 6c on 5c Ottawa Conference airmail. Catalogued as a VF MNH plate block of four and two VF MNH singles. 2010 Unitrade. $840.00 $325
4283
77 Canada #CL12a VF MNH tete-beche pair of the 1926 issue 25c ultramarine Fairchild Air Transport semi-official airmail. Only 2,500 pairs printed, with most having been separated, hinged or used by now. 2010 Unitrade. $142.50 $100
852
78 Canada #CL43, CL44, CL50a, CL52 All different VF MNH quartet of 1928-1932 issue semi-official airmails. All superior quality pieces. 2010 Unitrade. $125.62 $80
852
79 Canada #CL49 VF MNH example of the 1930 issue 10c purple Commercial Airways "Via Air" semi-official airmail. Only 2,000 printed. 2010 Unitrade. $218.75 $130
852
80 Canada #CL49, CL49e VF MNH se-tenant pair of the 1930 issue (10c) purple "Via Air" semi-official airmail with #CL49e "extra row diagonal perfs" affecting the stamp at right. Nice semi-official showpiece. 2010 Unitrade. $593.75 $250
852
81 Canada #E1-E9, OX1-OX4 Mostly faulty, mostly used selection of Special Deliveries and Officially Sealed stamps. High catalogue value with some scarce items here but condition leaves a lot to be desired. 2010 Scott Classic US$798.75= $838.68 $55
4172
82 Canada #E5 F/VF MNH UR position plate #1 plate block of the 1933 issue 20c henna brown Special Delivery. Owner's description notes that a VF MNH plate block in Unitrade is $800.00. Toning along perf tips at left in selvedge at right noted. Catalogued as four NH stamps in 2010 Scott US$460.00= $483.00 $36
3398
83 Canada #FWH1-FWH5, FWH8, FWH11-FWH14 VF MNH selection of 10 different intact Federal Wildlife Habitat Conservation Duck booklets consisting of the 1985-1989, 1992 and 1995-1998 period issues. (Total face value $71.00). 2010 Unitrade. $187.50 $60
2712
84 Canada #MR2 Fresh and F/VF MNH plate #A-10 plate strip of 10 of the 2c carmine KGV War Tax issue. This plate was used for the last (1917) printing of this stamp. A few bends noted as associated with the printing and handling of the original sheet. 2010 Scott US$600.00= $630.00 $160
4303
85 Canada #O31 VF MNH matched sets of plate #1 and plate #2 plate blocks of the 7c Canada Goose with "G" official overprint. This is the complete run of plates for this issue. Exceptional archival quality, probably hand picked by Bileski over 50 years ago. 2010 Unitrade. $280.00 $60
2712
86 Canada #O32 Post Office fresh, VF MNH matched set of plate #2 plate blocks of the $1.00 Totem with "G" official overprint. Ex Bileski. 2010 Unitrade. $400.00 $70
3961
87 Canada Canada Post issued Annual and Thematic collections. Selection of yearbooks and thematic volumes consisting of the 1979 (x 2), 1981 and 1997 Annual Collections. The Thematics consist of the 1974 Definitives, 1976 Indians of Canada (x 3), 1978 Ships of Canada and the 1980 Singing Songs of the Spirit. 2010 Unitrade. $300.00 $80
4498
88 Canada Cancels An eclectic mix of 142 cancels, almost all dated on stamp or piece. Several closed offices, RFs noted as per Topping. Many are on oddly shaped pieces. See scans of inventory lists and stocksheets for full information on this lot. Estimate $75.00 $70
4431
89 Canada Cancels MPO/NPO WWII cancels. Some less common. 30 different. See scans for details. Estimate $80.00 $18
4289
90 Canada Cover Air mail cover from CAMPBELLFORD ONTARIO 1942 addressed to George Melvin (of B.C. Postal History fame) who served with CAPO 51 on Kiska Island, Alaska during WWII. This cover is addressed to Hastings Park, Vancouver, which was the centre for the Japanese Internment operations. Mounted and written up on album page. Estimate $75.00 $30
4548
91 Canada Covers Eclectic dealer's stock of 24 Victorian era covers and cards. Noted orbs, squared circles, possible mixed decimal and pence frankings (not tied), interesting corner cards, used block of half cent Jubilee on 1901 cover front. Owner's original retail seems conservative. Retail $542.50 $350
3738
92 Canada Covers Mounted collection of 19 mint 1940s to early 1960s period aerogrammes, all identified by Webb and Unitrade catalogues. Nice selection of KGVI issues. 7th Edition Webb cat. $143.00 $32
179
93 Canada Postcard Picture postcard with 1c Quebec Tercentenary tied by fair strike of the rayed Esquimalt Crown with additional August 10th 1908 Esquimalt split-ring CDS cancel to Portland Oregon. Picture side shows Royal Navy ships in Esquimalt harbour. Estimate $50.00 $30
4431
94 Canada Cover Scarce fur-trade cover (stampless folded letter) to William Mactavish at Hudson's Bay House, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada West. Written at Kilchrist, Scotland. British postmarks are Glasgow (AP 9, 1849) and Liverpool (AP 11, 1849). Rated 1/2 Sterling, carried to Boston as closed-bag mail in the Cunard steamship /Cambria/ (left Liverpool April 14, arrived Boston April 27). Pale transit postmarks at Holland Landing (date not clear) and Penetanguishene (May 6). Long and interesting letter written by Dugald Mactavish (William's brother). In 1849, William Mactavish was in charge of the HBC's post at the Sault. He went to York Factory in 1850 and to Red River in 1857, and eventually became Governor of Assiniboia and of Rupert's Land. He was imprisoned in late 1869 by Louis Riel, but released in February 1870 because of his ill health (tuberculosis). A rare item in excellent condition, sent to Canada's farthest-west post office of the time. The Sault Ste. Marie office had just opened in 1846. This cover sold in an F.E. Eaton sale (probably late 1980s/early 1990s) for $700.00 plus commission. Estimate $375.00 $325
4203
95 Canada Covers Seven WWII P.O.W. Letter sheets from Canadian soldiers interned in Germany to a common addressee at "International Paper Co., Sun Life Bldg., Montreal". All with dated Germany blackout CDS cancels and various censor markings. 1942-1944. Nice, clean condition. Retail $30.00 each. Estimate $150.00 $70
179
96 Canada Covers Six different WWII Canadian Navy named ship markings on back of OHMS covers to the Navy HQ in Ottawa. Use of named ship markings on sailors' mail was forbidden for security reasons but OK for official war mail so these are quite scarce markings! Estimate $100.00 $42
4585
97 Canada Covers Small Queen era cover quintet consisting of 8c and 11c registered rates with Registration stamps, two 6c rates (USA and Scotland) and a mixed franking (SQ and Leaf) 11c registered rate. Covers generally in Fine condition with some cover faults on the #10 sized items. Owner's valuation $420.00 $100
3827
98 Canada Covers Two B.C. "WAY MAIL" covers with hotel corner cards, including blue ink straight line handstamp on "Campbell River Hotel" 1931 cover and machine slogan cancel on "Premier Hotel, Queen Charlotte City" 1932 cover. Scarce stuff! Estimate $65.00 $42
3343
99 Canada Covers Two Canada Post issue 1992 Olympic Games Thematic Packs, each one containing MNH stamps and FDCs of the sets (Scott #1399-1403, 1414-1418). Of note are two covers in one of the packs, each cover signed by Carolyn Waldo, Canadian multi gold medal winning Olympic synchronized swimmer. Estimate $40.00 $13
3613
100 Canada Cover Two cent rate paid by 2c KGV Scroll on 1928 OHMS RCMP cover, Regina SK to New Zealand. NZ markings include "Unclaimed", "Not Found", Wellington DLO, Officially Sealed, etc. The cover was returned to Canada evidenced by the May 1st 1929 Ottawa DLO hand stamp. The cover has been split for display purposes. Estimate $80.00 $16
4488
101 Canada Covers Two illustrated advertising postal cards showing "Home of the Calgary Herald", 1922 and 1930. Illustrated postal stationery cards are not common! Estimate $60.00 $55
3707
102 Canada Covers Varieties of #86. Two slightly different shades of the "muddy Waters" oxidized ocean variety as listed in the Darnell catalogue, both on commercial covers, each tied by a Montreal machine cancel. Estimate $120.00 $65
3827
103 Canada Literature "AS NEW" example of the essential and excellent hardbound edition of the classic George Marler tome "The Admiral Issue of Canada". Truly the masterwork one-volume reference for the popular KGV issue. Estimate $30.00 $75
4629
104 Canada Precancels REGINA (7420) #1-89 // 195, 2-104 // 163b, 3-195 // 217, 4-217 // 284. Used lot of 41 precancels. Faults. Owner's 5th Edition Standard Precancel Catalogue. $162.45 $75
4629
105 Canada Revenues Van Dam #ML2 // ML113 Double-sided stocksheet with 52 Manitoba Law Stamps. Faults. Owner's Van Dam. $368.00 $60
3011
106 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #11 The 1860 issue 2p orange imperforate, F/VF MH. 2010 Scott US$400.00= $420.00 $200
4329
107 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #18 (x 2), 20 (x 2), 21 (x 2) plus #17 FORGERY Mixed MH and mint no gum, one of the 6p values is thinned. 2010 Scott US$270.00= $283.50 $85
4619
108 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #80 Three different types of the 1c Royal Family with Specimen overprint and security hole punch. MNH. 2010 Unitrade. $150.00 $42
3622
109 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #104-114 F/VF mint hinge remnant set of the 1911 Royal Family issue. 2010 Scott US$285.60= $299.88 $110
4143
110 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #131-144 F/VF mint set of the 1923-1924 Pictorial issue. #138 is LH, the rest MNH. 2010 Scott (pre-rated) US$229.31= $240.78 $100
4660
111 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #163-171 F/VF MH set of the 1929-1931 re-engraved unwatermarked Pictorial issue. 2010 Scott US$156.50= $164.33 $65
4607
112 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland The famous 1913 LABRADOR-USA unissued set of three. All mint. The middle value has small thin. A notorious speculative issue. Estimate $200.00 $55
3408
113 Canadian Provinces - Nova Scotia #8TCv, 12TCix The 1c green and the 10c scarlet trial colour proofs, both on india paper. 2010 Unitrade. $210.00 $65
2353
114 Cayman Islands #1, 2, 28, 78, 85-94, 100-111, 114-115, 110, 122-134 Stocksheet with F/VF MH 1900-1950 period issues. Many LH. 2010 Scott US$406.20= $426.51 $80
1496
115 China - PRC #2681 (imperforate x 2), 2775, 3051a, 3065c Top quality MNH selection of modern souvenir sheets, all still in original China National Philatelic Corporation presentation folders. These have all been issued in limited numbers and include in many cases extra sheets that are unlisted in Scott. 2010 Scott US$139.50= $146.47 $38
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116 Colombia #CLA27 (x 15), CLA29 (x 12), CLGB5 (x 15) SCADTA Consular overprint issues. Large mint blocks of three different 1921-1923 issue SCADTA consular overprint airmails. The "A" overprints (Austro Hungary) have minor gum glazing but the G.B. overprint block is VF NH. Undervalued in Scott especially for NH. 2010 Scott Classic US$232.50= $244.12 $65
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117 Cook Islands #1, 69, 74a, 78-79, 84-90, 88b (perf 14 x 13), 91-97, 98-100, 112-115, 131-140 Stocksheet with F/VF mint 1892-1949 period issues. #88b is MNH, the rest MH (many LH). 2010 Scott US$343.65= $360.83 $110
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118 Dominica #26, 65-71, 73, 79, 90-96, 97-110, 111, MR1-MR3, MR5 Stocksheet with selection of 1903-1947 period MH (HR) issues. 2010 Scott US$141.05= $148.10 $50
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119 Ecuador #2 // 415 Two retired APS circuit books containing a total of 237 mint and used stamps. Owner's net retail. $194.20 $38
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120 Egypt #13, 29, 105-111, 115-120, 125-127, 150-158, 163-165, 198-223, 225-238, 241, 242-247, 248-266, B1-B2, C2, C36, C38, C39-C50, E1-E4, M12-M14 Two stocksheets with 1867-1947 period issues, all MH (HR). Noticed some faults (thins) but generally Fine. 2010 Scott US$268.55= $281.98 $40
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121 Epirus #1-4 Mint no gum 1914 "Chimarra" issue set of four. The 5 lepta value is thinned, otherwise a sound and Fine set. Reprints exist. Sold strictly "as is". 2010 Scott US$840.00= $882.00 $28
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122 Estonia #81-116 including #90a, 134-137 Fresh and clean mint selection of 41 different 1924-1936 issues, al complete sets. Sets that are mixed NH and H have been catalogued as hinged only. Includes the scarce 1 sentes "Lions" on thick greyish paper VF MNH. This lot combined with the next lot will fioll those album pages nicely! 2010 Scott US$268.70= $282.13 $130
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123 Estonia #117-133 plus extra shade of #126 Fresh and F/VF mint hinged 1936-1940 issue "President Konstantin Pats" set of 17 plus an apparently listed (somewhere) extra shade of the 15 sents blue. A hard set to find complete as the later (1939 and 1940) issues were small printings due to the war conditions. 2010 Scott US$124.25= $130.46 $75
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124 Estonia #144-147, 147a Choice quality group of 1939 Parnu Health Resort and Baths commemoratives. Consists of VF NH sets of singles and blocks of four, a used set of four and VF MNH and used souvenir sheets. Michel catalogue for this group is 291 euros= $465.60. Only 140,000 sets and 49,000 souvenir sheets issued. Undervalued in Scott, especially for the used material. 2010 Scott US$109.00= $114.45 $65
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125 Estonia #N1-N2 VF used set of two WWI 1918 issue German occupation overprints for use in Tartu (Dorpat). Both tied to piece by proper "Dorpat" straight line cancellations. Both expertized and backstamped. Michel for used 200 euros=320.00 CDN. Fewer than 30,000 sets of these provisionals issued. 2010 Scott US$140.00= $147.00 $70
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126 Ethiopia #1 // 228, C1-C10 Mint hinged collection of over 100 different 1895 to 1931 (plus a few more modern) period stamps, many complete sets. Early Ethiopia has been steadily increasing in catalogue value for several years. All neatly mounted and numbered on 3-ring pages. 2010 Scott US$140.90= $147.94 $65
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127 Falkland Islands #84-96 Complete 1938-1946 period KGVI set of sixteen. MH )HR). 2010 Scott US$302.65= $317.78 $110
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128 Falkland Islands #162 // 592, B2-B5, B5a VF MNH selection of 67 stamps and one souvenir sheet, 1968-1993 period issues, all complete sets. Includes hard to find topical sets. 2010 Scott US$131.30= $137.86 $42
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129 Falkland Islands Dependencies #1L1-1L8, 1L13 "Thin Map" Varieties. Complete run of all nine "thin map" types of the 1946-1949 KGVI and map of Falklands issue. All F/VF LH. Scott notes these varieties as a footnote to the set and now prices these scarce types. 2010 Scott US$132.50= $139.12 $60
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130 France and French Colonies Covers Useful group of 19th to mid- 20th century covers and cards. Noted short paid, semi-official airmails, trans-atlantic rates, seapost, etc. 34 pieces in total. Owner's original retail seems conservative. Retail $543.00 $400
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131 German States Double-sided stocksheet of pre-confederation period consisting of 142 mint and used stamps. Some faults and hinge remnants. Some excellent cancels. Two high value stamps are damaged and are priced at half Scott. Owner has provided a detailed inventory list. 2009 Scott US$826.40= $867.72 $140
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132 Germany #525a Clean, VF and MNH mini-hoard of the 1944 issue 2rm violet perf 12.5 high value "Hitler Head". This is the scarcer late WWII printing listed in Michel as #800 at 4 euros each x 35 = 140.00 euros. 2006 Michel. $224.00 $34
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133 Germany Covers Pre-Third Reich selection of 31 covers and cards including pre-confederation States. Noted multiple frankings, feldpost, postal stationery, etc. Owner's original retail seems conservative. Retail $596.00 $160
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134 Germany Postcards Evocative selection of 50 WWI and (mostly) WWII postcards. Noted illustrated postal stationery items, more Hitler portraits han you can shake a stick at, feldpost, Hitler Youth, Nazi Stadiums, Monuments and Architecture, etc. As a group some of the imagery is a bit chilling. Owner's original retail seems conservative. Retail $876.00 $270
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135 Great Britain #1 Sound and Fine used example of the famous 1840 issue Penny Black, the world's first postage stamp. 2010 Scott US$300.00= $315.00 $160
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136 Great Britain #43 (pl.14), 51, 78, 82 (pl.22), 95, 98, 101, 105 Octet of used 1865-1884 period issues, all sound and Fine. 2010 Scott US$615.00= $645.75 $55
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137 Great Britain #57 Used example of the 1867 issue 5sh rose. This stamp is the much scarcer plate #2 printing. Centered a bit low but otherwise sound and missing from most GB collections we see. (listed in SG Concise as the 1874 printing of #127 at £1,200.00= $2,040.00 CDN. 2010 Scott US$1,100.00= $1,155.00 $260
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138 Great Britain #179-180, 185-186, 203-204, 222-223 Used group of 8 different better 1919-1934 period KGV issues. The odd small fault noted but in general a sound, Fine and attractive group. 2010 Scott US$490.00= $514.50 $46
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139 Great Britain #222, 224 VF used examples of the 2sh6p brown and 10sh dark blue 1934 issue re-engraved KGV "Seahorses". The 10sh is particularly nice with a "sock on the nose" CDS cancel. 2010 Scott US$137.50= $144.27 $50
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140 Great Britain #249, 249A, 250, 251, 251A, 275 Complete run of the 1939-1948 large format KGVI and Royal Arms high value set of 6. All VF mint, the key 10sh indigo and £1 red brown are NH, the balance are hinged. 2010 Scott US$396.00= $415.80 $150
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141 Great Britain #309-312 F/VF MNH 1955 issue high value "Castles" set of four (wmk 308). Note that these are all the original Waterlow printings (SG Concise #536-539 at £263.00= $447.10 CDN. A couple of uneven perfs at the top of the £1 value as usual with this set. 2010 Scott US$302.50= $317.62 $100
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142 Great Britain #879 // 1344 FIRST DAY COVERS. Two (single row) cover albums containing a comprehensive, all different collection of ninety-six 1980-1990 period First Day Covers, all franked with complete sets. A great lot for the FDC collector or someone looking for VF CDS used stamp sets. Includes the first "Greetings" issues. 2009 SG Concise £367.00= $623.90 $85
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143 Great Britain #1548 // 1712 PHQ Card Collection. Over 100 different cards in 26 complete sets issued between March 1994 and October 1996. Missing only the cards for the Greetings Booklets. PHQ cards are a great way to appreciate the details of the exceptional modern GB designs. 2009 SG Concise £153.00= $260.10 $42
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144 Great Britain #J23a, J32 F/VF MNH examples of two scarcer Edward VIII and KGVI postage dues consisting of the 1937 issue 5p and the 1938 issue 1sh blue. Small wrinkle noted on #J32. 2010 Scott US$142.50= $149.62 $22
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145 Great Britain Collection of over 1,500 used stamps, 1840s to 1990 period issues, all chronologically sorted in a 16-page stockbook. Mixed condition noted in earlier material. Modern is for the most part F/VF and sound. Comprehensive from KGVI period up. Total catalogue value is certainly over $3000.00. Noted useful stuff. Duplication. Estimate $300.00 $150
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146 Great Britain Three retired APS circuit books containing 354 mint and used stamps. Almost all definitives with just a handful of Jersey and Isle of Man commemoratives. Includes Regionals. Owner's net retail. $327.80 $65
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147 Great Britain Supplies Lighthouse Album, springback binder with slipcase. The pages are up to 1975 with the QEII era pages all SF (hingeless) types. Only about half a dozen pages have had stamps on them. Includes regional pages and Back of the Book pages. A very nice quality album. Estimate $100.00 $90
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148 Greece Collection of mint and used on album pages. Starts off with Hermes Heads, then on to 1926 with nice General Fabvier mint, several 10 to 20 euro sets from then on including Restoration used, Balkan Entente mint, 1937 King George II mint, 1939 Balkan Games mint, 1940s Chains and Victory used. The later material is virtually complete with many useful sets. Condition of earlies varies as usual. Most others are F/VF or better. Excellent lot for expansion. A little over 1,000 stamps in total. Estimate $150.00 $100
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149 Greenland #1 // 196 Retired APS circuit book containing a total of 103 mint and used stamps and 1 booklet. Owner's net retail. $143.25 $34
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150 Greenland #1-9, 28-30, 31a, 32-38, 39-40, 41, 42-44, 45, 46, B1 F/VF mint LH and NH selection of 29 different 1938-1960 period issues on one stocksheet. Clean complete sets. 2010 Scott US$300.00= $315.52 $65
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151 Iceland #130-138 Postally used set of the 1921-1925 overprinted issues. Some faults. 2010 Scott US$213.25= $223.91 $42
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152 Indonesia Four retired APS circuit books containing a total of 573 mint and used stamps. Owner's net retail. $524.40 $90
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153 Ireland #17 // 475 Three retired APS circuit books containing a total of 167 mint and used stamps and 5 booklets. Owner's net retail. $366.00 $70
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154 Ireland Stocksheet with 73 different "Birds & Flowers" recent definitive issues used, F-VF. Includes some of the real tough-to-find issues and high values. 2010 Scott US$166.50= $174.83 $34
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155 Italy #E1-E15 Fine and better mint hinged or used 1903-1933 period issues on an album page. Owner's 2009 Scott US$162.35= $170.47 $22
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156 Italy #J2 // J24 F/VF collection of 25 postage dues. All different except #J17 (x 2). Mounted on one album page. #J5a is MH, the rest used. Owner's 2009 Scott US$529.05= $555.50 $90
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157 Japan #202-208, 210-211, 215, 217, 219 (thin), 220-221, 223-226, 230-234, 280-283, 285-288, 308-311, 313-314, 318, 320-322 Stocksheet with mint hinged (HR) 1928-1941 period issues. 2010 Scott US$166.45= $174.77 $70
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158 Liechtenstein #130, 157-159 VF used example of the 1935 issue 2fr Princess Elsa plus a VF used set of three of the 1939 Franz Joseph II and Arms. #157 and #159 have gum. 2010 Scott US$275.00= $288.75 $120
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159 Liechtenstein Two stocksheets with mint hinged and used selection of 123 stamps. Mixed condition. Estimate $60.00 $24
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160 North West Pacific Islands #46 VARIETY. VF mint hinged example of the overprinted 4 pence yellow Georgehead with the constant and rare "line through FOUR PENCE" plate flaw. Listed in SG catalogue as #70c and priced as the cheapest shade of this variety. 2010 SG cat £375.00= $637.50 $210
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161 Penrhyn Island #47-49, 64-65, 70-71, 78a, 83a, 87-89, 96c, 96d, 103a, 104, 104d, 108c, 111-113, 117-118, 160-172 VF MNH selection of 1973 to 1981 period sets and souvenir sheets including the high value long Ship set of thirteen. 2010 Scott US$104.25= $109.46 $44
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162 Penrhyn Island #176-180a, 186a, 194a, 200-211, 215-217, 219-221, 223-230, 241-254 Comprehensive selection of VF MNH sets and souvenir sheets issued between July 10th 1981 and September 1983. Includes the scarce revalued provisional 1983 set of fourteen. 2010 Scott US$155.05= $162.80 $48
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163 Saint Helena #140-152 VF MNH sheet margin set of thirteen of the first 1953 QEII long pictorial issue. Extremely fresh and choice! 2010 Scott US$103.25= $108.41 $75
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164 San Marino #B1, B3-B26 F/VF mint hinged or used collection of 1918-1946 semi-postals. 1918 issues with crackly gum, #B4 no gum. Owner's 2009 Scott US$191.50= $201.08 $85
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165 San Marino #C32-C33 VF MH 1943 issue 10L and 20L airmails WITHOUT OVERPRINT. See Scott footnote - a set of 8 (C26-C33) without overprint is valued at US$1,500.00. These are the two high values to the set. Rare! Estimated value $400.00 $95
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166 South Africa Collection of over 1,300 mostly used stamps hinged on 3-ring sheets. Owner's identification and valuation. Owner's 2010 Scott US$507.45= $532.82 $110
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167 South Georgia #44 // 130, B1-B4, B4a VF MNH selection of 38 different stamps and souvenir sheet, 1976-1992 period issues, all copmplete sets. Includes the long Bird topical set of fifteen and the 1992 Falklands War semi-postals. 2010 Scott US$96.95= $101.79 $55
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168 Sweden Stocksheet with slightly duplicated accumulation of 1999-2009 issues used (160 in total and no more than 4 of each), most are 2007-2009 issues. F-VF. 2010 Scott US$270.00= $283.50 $30
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169 Switzerland #36, 46, 84, 86a, 88b, 97, 109, 122, 124 Mixed mint and used selection of 9 different older issues. The odd small fault noted. Identified by owner. Owner's Scott US$204.00= $214.20 $32
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170 Switzerland #C13-C15 Complete set of three 1929-1930 airmails on granite paper. MH. 2010 Scott US$157.50= $165.38 $44
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171 Thailand #513-516 VF MNH LR "Thomas de La Rue" inscription blocks of four of the 1968 issue Queen Sirikit's birthday set. Nice quality investment lot. 2010 Scott US$102.80= $107.94 $24
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172 USA #7, 9 Two of the imperforate 1c blue Franklins, #7 is the 1851 issue Type II and #9 is the 1852 issue Type IV (minor creases). Identified and described by owner. 2010 Scott US$300.00= $315.00 $50
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173 USA #211 Mint original gum block (upper left stamps with minor gum thin) of the 1883 issue 4c Jackson. Hinge remnant. 2010 Scott US$1,300.00= $1,365.00 $85
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174 USA #216 F/VF mint hinge remnant example of the 1888 issue 5c Garfield. 2010 Scott US$275.00= $288.75 $55
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175 USA #222 Fine MNH example of the 1890-1893 issue 4c Lincoln. Fresh! 2010 Scott US$340.00= $357.00 $80
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176 USA #223 F/VF MNH example of the 1890-1893 issue 5c Ulysses S. Grant. Fresh with perfect gum. 2010 Scott US$280.00= $294.00 $85
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177 USA #226 F/VF MNH example of the 1890-1893 issue 10c Daniel Webster. Tiny bit of offset and minor gum wrinkle. 2010 Scott as NH US$650.00= $682.50 $95
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178 USA #229 Fine MNH example of the 1890-1893 issue 90c Perry. Rich colour and unblemished NH original gum. Rare! 2010 Scott US$2,000.00= $2,100.00 $350
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179 USA #230-235 Fresh and F/VF mint selection of the 1c to 6c 1893 issue Columbian Exposition Commemoratives. The 2c is NH, the balance are LH. A great start to a nice mint set. 2010 Scott US$308.50= $323.92 $95
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180 USA #238 Nearly perfectly centered, vibrantly fresh VF+ mint LH example of the 15c dark green 1893 Columbian Exposition commemorative. A very pretty stamp. 2010 Scott US$225.00= $236.25 $70
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181 USA #241 F/VF used example of the 1893 issue $1.00 salmon "Queen Isabella Pledging her Jewels" from the Columbian Exposition set. Much lighter cancel than you usually see on this stamp and great colour too. 2010 Scott US$700.00= $735.00 $325
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182 USA #285 Fine MNH example of the 1c value 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition issue. 2010 Scott US$80.00= $84.00 $26
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183 USA #324, 619, 647-651, 704-715, 725, 737, 742, 746, 748, 750, 756-765, 769, 788, 789, 793, 797, 835, 853, 855, 859-893 Two stocksheets with F/VF mint H/NH selection of 75 different stamps and three souvenir sheets, 1904-1940 period issues. Lots of complete sets. 2010 Scott US$223.75= $234.94 $40
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184 USA #C2, C3, C4, C6 Fresh and F/VF mint early airmail quartet consisting of the 1918 16c and 24c "Jennys" and the 1923 issue 8c and 24c values. All fresh, well centered and LH. 2010 Scott US$236.00= $247.80 $100
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185 USA #C5 VF MNH Post Office fresh example of the 1923 issue 16c dark blue Air Service Emblem airmail. 2010 Scott US$150.00= $157.50 $48
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186 USA #C7-C12, C16-C17, C19-C31 VF mint LH and NH selection of 21 different airmail issues, 1926-1944 period, all in fresh complete sets. 2010 Scott US$118.30= $124.21 $42
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187 USA #C25-C31 VF MNH complete set of plate blocks of the 1941-1944 "Transport Plane" airmails. Archival quality, great colour, perfect gum. 2010 Scott US Specialized US$86.20= $90.50 $42
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188 USA #RW25, RW26 The 1958 issue $2.00 black "Canada Geese" and 1959 issue $3.00 "Retriever and Mallard Drake" Migratory Bird Hunting Duck stamps. Both VF mint, #RW25 is NH, #RW26 is VERY light hinge. 2010 Scott US$210.00= $220.00 $75
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189 USA #RW65, RW65A, RW66, RW66A The 1998 and 1999 Migratory Bird Hunting "Duck" stamp issues, both as VF NH singles and as VF mint self-adhesive souvenir sheets of 1. Total face value is US$60.00. These are the first years of the self-adhesive sheetlet issues. 2010 Scott US Specialized US$135.00= $141.75 $55
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190 USA - Canal Zone F/VF collection of 132 different used stamps on White Ace album pages including Back of the Book. 1906-1976 period issues. 2009 Scott US$435.80= $457.59 $110
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191 USA - Confederate States #6, 8, 11, 13 Quartet of 1862-1863 Civil War issues, all F/VF mint OG H. 2010 Scott US$140.00= $147.00 $85
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192 USA Covers Five USA Navy covers all mailed from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 1934-1949, including two different cacheted covers 1st MAR. AIRC'FT FLT, MARINE BARRACKS GUANTANAMO BAY cacheted, U.S.S. UPSHUR and 12991 BR. Estimate $60.00 $16
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193 USA Literature VF two-volume set of the "United States Commemorative Stamps of the 20th Century" by Max G. Johl, 1947 edition. An excellent source of information on the subjects depicted on all the commemorative issues from the 1901 Pan Am set up to the 1947 Stamp Centenary issues as well as technical details, proofs, photographs, the commemorative cancels, etc. that go with each stamp. A classic and well researched work. Estimate $75.00 $65
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194 USA Supplies Almost brand new two-volume (with slipcases) set of "American Heirloom Collection" albums produced by the Mystic Stamp Company with pages to 1997 plus a Back of the Book section. Extremely well laid out with a goldmine of information on all the stamp issues. Estimate $100.00 $80
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195 Worldwide Covers and Cards. Eclectic mini-hoard of over 600 worldwide and Canadian items in a small carton. Noted things such as WWII censored GB covers, high value 1970s-1980s Yugoslavian registered covers, mint USA and Canada postal stationery cards, envelopes and aerogrammes, picture postcards, Liechtenstein maxi-cards, sundry worldwide commemorative and First Day Covers, etc. Some duplication noted but full of fun stuff. Estimate $250.00 $36
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196 Worldwide Covers Eclectic selection of 1920s to 1970s era philatelic and commercial covers, 103 in total. Noted 1951 GB "Festival of Britain" covers, 1920s to 1950s era USA FDCs (many with unusual cachets). Strength in US material. Estimate $75.00 $70
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197 Worldwide Literature 2008 edition of the two-volume "Karamitsos" catalogue covering Greece and area stamps and postal history. A recent "must have" reference for the Hellenic collector. Estimate $40.00 $26
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198 Worldwide Revenues Chocolate box full of mixed worldwide revenues, all 1950s and earlier. Strength in GB, USA, India and States, etc. Many still on piece. Lots of duplication. A couple hundred stamps in total. Could be a find or two. Estimate $50.00 $24
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199 Worldwide Supplies Heavy duty, very bright, dual tube ultraviolet lamp, AC (wall plug) power with powdercoated metal stand and housing. New in box, intended for use was as a commercial grade counterfeit currency and document detector. Don't know the exact wavelength of the UV rays but when I tested it out it worked exceptionally well for Canadaian paper types and tags. Original retail price. $79.95 $65
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200 Worldwide Supplies Lightly used quartet of Lighthouse brand "DUKE" 3-ring deluxe padded binders, all with matching slipcases. Consists of 2 black, one brown and one red. Original retail price is $45.50 each= $182.00 $60
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