THE WEEDA
BIDBOARD
AUCTION

 

Bidboard Number: 1719
Date Closed: Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Lot Number Description Catalogue Value or Estimate Price Realized
 
1 Australia #38-44 Set of seven 1915 issue Kangaroos, all used. Note the 9d is creased, the 1sh creased and thinned and the 2sh has corner crease plus other sundry faults. Still a good starter set. 2011 Scott US$690.00= $724.50 $32
4660
2 Australia #56 The 1916 issue £1 ultra and brown orange Kangaroo, CDS used, rounded LR corner, otherwise sound and rare. 2011 Scott US$1,800.00= $1,890.00 $350
3940
3 Austrian Offices in Crete #5, 7, 11 Used trio of high value surcharged Austrian issues for use in Crete, 1903-1905 period. All purchased in a 1991 Wolffer's-Rumsey auction (according to the owner). 2011 Scott US$1,190.00= $1,249.50 $80
4054
4 Austrian Offices in Crete #15-22 Mostly F/VF mint hinged and used with 18 stamps including duplicates. Note one #19 used on very thin paper. Also #22 used (not counted). Owner's 2009 Scott US$287.50= $301.88 $34
3552
5 Brazil #7-10, 21, 27, 28, 38 Octet of used 1844-1854 period classics. Very decent quality group. 2011 Scott US$510.00= $535.50 $80
2650
6 British Commonwealth The complete 1937 KGVI Coronation Omnibus set of 202 different stamps, all mint and neatly hinged in a specially produced Stanley Gibbons Coronation Album. Only Stanley Gibbons prices the complete set. 2010 SG cat £180.00= $279.00 $70
3076
7 Canada #1 Fresh lightly cancelled four margin example of the 1851 issue 3 penny beaver on laid paper. A couple of minor wrinkles noted for the record. Unitrade is $1,600.00 for VF used. 2011 Scott US$1,000.00= $1,050.00 $625
4704
8 Canada #2 Used example of the 1851 issue 6p slate violet Albert imperforate on vertically laid paper. Margins full to slightly in at top. 2011 Scott US$1,750.00= $1,837.50 $450
4704
9 Canada #4a Fine used example of the brown red shade of the 3 penny Beaver on wove paper. Unobtrusive blue cancel. 2011 Scott US$250.00= $262.50 $46
3543
10 Canada #5 Lightly cancelled used example of the 1855 issue 6p slate grey imperforate Albert on wove paper. Four full margins, neatly repaired scissor cut at LL corner. A great looking classic! 2011 Scott US$1,500.00= $1,575.00 $325
4738
11 Canada #7 Used example of the 10p blue Cartier imperforate on thin wove paper. Four full to huge margins, #21 four ring cancel (Montreal). Small thin at bottom noted for the record. 2011 Scott US$1,750.00= $1,837.50 $350
4738
12 Canada #8 VF appearing used example of the 1857 issue half penny rose imperf, clear to large margins all around. Small thin at top. 2011 Scott US$700.00= $735.00 $120
3543
13 Canada #14ii VF very lightly used example of the 1c rose 1859 First Cents issue on very thick paper. At first glance appears mint (light cancel noticeable only under high magnification). Catalogued as VF used. 2010 Unitrade. $500.00 $85
4538
14 Canada #15P with MAJOR RE-ENTRY Extremely rare imperforate proof block of four on card of the 5c beaver, the UL stamp showing the major re-entry (#15v position 28). Catalogued as four regular proofs $1,200.00 in Unitrade but this block is beyond even the scope of this catalogue. Bileski sold this block for $2,000.00 in the 1990s. An eyecatching "First Cents" showpiece. Estimate $1,500.00 $2,775
4303
15 Canada #17TC1 Trial colour proof on card in brownish purple, no specimen overprint. Vertical pen (?) line through Albert's head. 2010 Unitrade. $275.00 $60
4632
16 Canada #20 Fresh and F/VF centered mint example of the 1864 issue 2c rose "First Cents". Traces of original gum, small thin spot. 2011 Scott US$725.00= $761.25 $160
4632
17 Canada #27, 27a, 27f, 27v Sextet of used 6c Large Queens, all different shade, paper, plate and perf combinations as identified by knowledgeable collector. All catalogued by basic Scott. 2011 Scott US$750.00= $787.50 $200
3266
18 Canada #28 // 47 Mixed condition mint and used selection of 24 different Large and Small Queens. Some faults noted but still a good starter set of these 19th century classic issues. 2010 Scott US$1708.10= $1,793.50 $150
4632
19 Canada #34-37, 41 Fine mint hinged starter set of half cent to 3c Small Queens. 2011 Scott US$317.50= $333.37 $65
4607
20 Canada #42 Top quality VF MNH example of the 5c grey Small Queen. Comes with a Vincent Greene photo certificate stating "mint OG NH, genuine in all respects". Unitrade for VF MNH is $900.00. Hard to find nicer! 2011 Scott US$500.00= $525.00 $775
3628
21 Canada #43 Fine MNH example of the 6c red brown Small Queen. 2010 Scott Classic US$500.00= $525.00 $140
3628
22 Canada #52, 53, 56, 66 (pair), 74, 75, 77, 88, 89, 90, 96, 97, 98, 99 Selection of mint hinged 1897-1908 issues. Fresh appearance from front, hinge remnants, some faults. 2011 Scott US$493.50= $518.18 $65
4632
23 Canada #54 VF MNH example of the 5c deep blue 1897 Jubilee. Unitrade is $270.00 for VF MNH. 2011 Scott US$160.00= $168.00 $250
4740
24 Canada #56 VF mint sheet margin block of four of the 1897 issue 8c dark violet Jubilee. The stamps are all NH but have a bit of gum disturbance from storage. All catalogued as hinged only. 2011 Scott US$480.00= $504.00 $170
4285
25 Canada #57i The 10c brown violet 1897 Jubilee with major re-entry (pos.5). Very well centered within near jumbo margins, mint sweated OG with a hint of thinning. Still a stunning looking Jubilee and re-entry showpiece. Unitrade for VF mint. $500.00 $85
4013
26 Canada #61 Fine appearing mint OG HR example of the 1897 issue $1.00 lake Jubilee. Noted several thins. 2011 Scott US$1,000.00= $1,050.00 $200
4130
27 Canada #66-73, 87 Mixed condition (mostly faulty) mint set of QV "Leaf" issues, including the 2c surcharge. 2011 Scott US$1,205.50= $1,265.77 $70
3970
28 Canada #81 Fresh and F/VF mint hinged example of the 7c olive yellow 1902 issue "Numeral". 2011 Scott US$150.00= $157.50 $42
2626
29 Canada #85 F/VF mint plate #2 plate strip of six of the 1898 issue 2c Xmas map, lavender oceans. Two stamps hinged (one of the two with a lot of gum loss), four stamps MNH. 2011 Scott US$450.00= $472.50 $60
4172
30 Canada #92 Fresh and F/VF MNH example of the 1903 issue 7c olive bistre Edward. Attractive centering, great colour. 2011 Scott US$550.00= $577.50 $110
4013
31 Canada #93 Fine MNH example of the 10c Edward. 2011 Scott US$1,000.00= $1,050.00 $140
4395
32 Canada #96-103 Fine mint hinged set of the 1908 Quebec Tercentenary issue. The odd small fault noted. 2011 Scott US$961.00= $1,009.05 $90
4599
33 Canada #99 VF MNH example of the 1908 issue 5c Quebec Tercentenary commemorative. Unitrade is $375.00 for VF MNH. 2011 Scott US$190.00= $199.50 $180
3628
34 Canada #105, 106, 111, 135, 167, 191, MR1, MR4 Mint no gum mixed condition selection of KGV period issues. Most of the theoretical value is in the 5c blue Admirals (x 7). Some faults (creases) noted. 2011 Scott US$1,156.00= $1,213.85 $40
4632
35 Canada #105f (1c yellow Die I, dry printing), 107a (2c deep green, thin paper, wet printing), 107e (2c green, dry printing), 108c (3c dark green, dry printing), 109 (3c carmine, Die I) Fine MNH blocks of four of 5 different KGV Admirals. All counted as basic types in Scott. 2011 Scott US$770.00= $808.50 $95
4739
36 Canada #108 LATHEWORK.Perfectly centered mint hinged block of four of the 3c brown KGV Admiral (wet printing) with full type D lathework in selvedge. Minor perf separation at bottom between stamps and some bends in selvedge noted for the record. 2010 Unitrade. $400.00 $140
4278
37 Canada #108c VF MNH example of the 1923 issue dry printing type of the 3c brown KGV Admiral. 2010 Unitrade. $90.00 $44
2409
38 Canada #110 Perfectly centered, VF MNH example of the 1922 issue 4c olive bistre KGV Admiral (wet printing). 2010 Unitrade VF MNH. $240.00 $200
4366
39 Canada #113 The 1912 issue 7c yellow ochre KGV Admiral. VF MNH. Unitrade is $210.00 for VF MNH. 2011 Scott US$110.00= $115.50 $55
4366
40 Canada #119 F/VF mint 2 NH / 2 H block of four of the 20c olive green KGV Admiral, wet printing. 2011 Scott US$700.00= $735.00 $85
99
41 Canada #119 VF MNH example of the 1925 issue 20c olive green KGV Admiral, dry printing. Unitrade is $450.00 for VF MNH. 2011 Scott US$250.00= $262.50 $290
4247
42 Canada #138 VF MNH imperforate block of four of the 3c carmine KGV Admiral. Unitrade is $200.00 for VF MNH block of four. 2011 Scott US$155.00= $162.75 $48
3414
43 Canada #140 VF mint sheet margin block of four of the 1926 issue provisional 2-line "2 Cents" surcharge on 3c carmine KGV Admiral. The two right hand stamps are select quality VF NH (Unitrade $100.00 each), the two left hand stamps are VF OG with light gum disturbance (possibly natural). Catalogued as 2 H, 2 NH. 2011 Scott US$170.00= $178.50 $60
4278
44 Canada #149-159 The complete 1928-1929 KGV Scroll set of eleven. Mixed MH and MNH. The MNH are #149-152 and #155. All F/VF. 2011 Scott US$817.50= $858.38 $140
2409
45 Canada #176 Vibrantly fresh with deep rich colour, MNH block of four of the 1930 issue 50c dull blue Grand Pre. 2011 Scott US$1,400.00= $1,470.00 $230
3701
46 Canada #177 Fresh and F/VF MNH example of the 1930 issue $1.00 dark olive green Mount Edith Cavell. 2011 Scott US$350.00= $367.50 $110
1681
47 Canada #231-236, 241-245i, 241a VF mint 2 NH/ 2 LH blocks of four of the 1937-1938 KGVI Mufti and Chateau Ramezay sets. Includes the extra shade of the 10c Memorial Chamber plus the $1.00 Chateau is the scarcer aniline printing type. All very fresh. Unitrade is $1,493.75 for VF H/NH blocks. 2011 Scott US$831.80= $865.07 $280
4521
48 Canada #236 (x 4), 238 (x 4 pairs), 242 (x 2), 243 (x 2), 244, 253 (x 3), 255 (x 3 - one with glazed gum), 257 (x 3), 258 (x 3), 260, 261 (x 3), 300 (three coil strips of four). Booklet panes #231b, 232b, 249b, 250a, 250b, 251a, 252a (x 2) Two stocksheets with a selection of VF MNH KGVI issues. Some duplication as noted. Except for the one lower value stamp with glazed gum, all are pristine with mostly perfect centering. Unitrade is $903.00 as VF MNH except for the coil strips of #300 - Fine NH only. 2010 Scott US$657.35= $690.22 $130
4774
49 Canada #259 (lower right plate block), 268-273 VF MNH "War and Peace" consisting of the 14c Ram Tank plate block and a complete set of six of the Peace issue. 2010 Unitrade. $250.00 $80
3501
50 Canada #278-281 Post Office fresh (from recently opened rolls) and F/VF MNH strips of four of the scarce 1948 issue perf 9.5 KGVI War issue coils. 2011 Scott US$220.00= $231.00 $80
3501
51 Canada #302 Fresh and F/VF MNH block of four of the 1951 issue $1.00 ultramarine "Fisheries". 2011 Scott US$180.00= $189.00 $42
4248
52 Canada #337p-341p VF MNH matched sets of corner blocks of the complete Winnipeg Tagged Wilding set of five. This is the first tagged issue of Canada and all have been carefully stored since purchase. 2010 Unitrade. $317.00 $95
3501
53 Canada #406 Repair paste-up strip of four. F/VF MNH strip of four of the 1963 issue 2c green Cameo coil, the centre pair in the strip showing a provisional repair. Catalogued as repair pair and two Fine NH singles. 2010 Unitrade. $88.50 $42
3438
54 Canada #415 Archivally fresh MNH matched sets of plate blocks of the 1963 issue 15c Canada Geese medium value pictorial (two sets of plate #1 and two sets of plate #2). Carefully stored for 47 years and as fresh as the day they were printed! 2010 Unitrade. $200.00 $95
3501
55 Canada #458b, 458bp VF MNH Centennial miniature pane duo consisting of the 5c blue "Fishing Village", both regular and Winnipeg Tagged. 2010 Unitrade. $115.00 $24
4485
56 Canada #465A, 465B VF MNH matched sets of plate #1 plate blocks of the 50c "Summer's Stores" and $1.00 "Edmonton Oil Field" high value Centennials, both DF paper, DEX gum. 2010 Unitrade. $260.00 $80
3619
57 Canada #465p VF MNH matched set of corner blocks of four of the 25c slate green "Solemn Land" Centennial issue, Winnipeg tagged, DF paper, DEX gum. Post Office fresh. 2010 Unitrade. $200.00 $42
3438
58 Canada #478 VARIETY. The Darnell catalogue listed "White Mouth" variety of the 1968 issue 5c "Gray Jays" (Missing the red colour in the bird's mouth). VF MNH. Listed in Darnell at $100.00 but I've never seen this variety before. Undercataloged? Estimate $100.00 $150
3266
59 Canada #478, 496-498 The 1968-1969 "Bird" issues in VF MNH matched sets of inscription blocks. A popular and pretty early Canadian bird topical set. All perfect MNH. 2010 Unitrade. $102.00 $48
3501
60 Canada #479ii, 889-T1 VARIETIES. The 1968 issue 5c meteorology LL corner block, HB, "red over blue" variety and the 1981 issue "Untitled No. 6" untagged. Both VF MNH. 2010 Unitrade. $190.00 $75
4005
61 Canada #492 VF MNH lot of four matched sets of inscription blocks of the 1969 issue 50c Suzor Cote high value commemorative. All Post Office fresh from a "time capsule" hoard. 2010 Unitrade. $400.00 $75
3613
62 Canada #554 Full offset variety. VF MNH example of the 1971 6c blue Xmas snowflake with rare and eyecatching full reverse offset on the gum side. Normal stamp included for comparison. Estimate $200.00 $180
4773
63 Canada #587, 590, 592, 593 One-bar tagging error quartet. Consists of the 2c green "Laurier", 5c lilac "Borden", 7c dark brown "St. Laurent" and 8c ultramarine "Queen Elizabeth II" caricature definitives all in VF MNH blocks of four and all with shifted one-bar tagging errors. All listed in the online tagging catalogue (www.adminware.ca/tagging/index.php), a most useful site. The blocks catalogue between $60.00 nd $200.00 per block. The 7c is the scarcest error. Estimate $200.00 $65
3613
64 Canada #601, 601ii VF MNH complete sheet of 50 of the 1978 plate #2 printing of the $2.00 Quebec. Includes the "airplane in the sky" constant plate variety in postion 2. Total face value is $100.00. Catalogued as three plate blocks, one variety plate block and 34 regular stamps. 2010 Unitrade. $381.50 $85
4626
65 Canada #620, 621, 621i (bronze shade), 629-632, 629i-632i (fluorescent paper), 634-639, 644-647, 670-673 (LF paper), 670i-673i (dull paper), 744-747 (note pulley variety on position 47), B4 VF MNH selection of 11 different 1970s era complete sheets of 25 or 50. Includes paper and shade varieties. Owner's Unitrade. $322.00 $55
4766
66 Canada #926A (matched set of four corners), 1178i (matched set of four corners), 1370a (single) The 1987 issue QEII 36c plum m/s of plate blocks (blank corners), the 1989 issue 76c Grizzly Bear m/s plate blocks (Slater paper, perf 14.4 x 13.8) and a single stamp of the 1995 issue 71c American Chestnut (APCL, coated paper, perf 14.4 x 13.8). All VF MNH. 2010 Unitrade. $250.00 $70
3501
67 Canada #996 VARIETY. The 32c "Nickel" commemorative in a sheet margin MNH pair, the right hand stamp missing the "L" of Nickel. The foil roll must have run out. Eyecatching error! Estimate $200.00 $220
4393
68 Canada #1534ii The unissued 52c 1994 Xmas issue VF MNH. The Post Office intended to increase the rate from 50c but changed their minds. A few sheets of the 52c somehow got out. A rare modern "administrative" error. 2010 Unitrade. $200.00 $70
1592
69 Canada #1693ii VARIETY. The 1997 issue corner sheet margin example of the $5.00 Moose with strong offset of the brown moose showing clear impression of a moose facing left on gummed side, instead of right as on the front. VF MNH. (Note there was a catalogue number change on this stamp, formerly #1701ii). 2010 Unitrade. $150.00 $65
4554
70 Canada #1818-1834 VF MNH complete set of the 46c Millennium Commemorative printing of 17 mini-panes of four issued between Dec 17, 1999 and March 17 2000. These "re-issues" were printed because the catalogues refused to recognize these stamps as originally issued in the Millennium hardcover souvenir album. Popular and becoming scarce! Face value is $31.28 total. 2010 Unitrade. $127.50 $75
4554
71 Canada #2045i-2048i Complete set of 2004 "Write Me, Ring Me" issues consisting of four different special cards, each containing souvenir sheet of 2 stamps and a phone card good for 15 minutes. There were only slightly more than 10,000 complete sets of these folders issued in total. Many of the butterfly and dog thematics have since been gobbled up by the topical market. Look for sets to increase greatly in price in the next few years. 2010 Unitrade. $120.00 $55
1592
72 Canada #2069ai Complete booklet of 12 of the 2004 issue 49c Xmas stamp, printed on the gum side (stamps have no gum, the backing has the adhesive). A typo in Unitrade has the booklet (BK298a) selling for less than 12 single #2069ii stamps. Catalogued as 12 stamps. 2010 Unitrade. $180.00 $42
4612
73 Canada #C1 (x 2), C3, C4, C5 (x 2), C6, C7-C9 (x 2), CE1-CE4 (singles), CE2 (block of four), CE4 (block of six), CO1, CO2, E3, E8, E11 (x 2) Stocksheet with mint airmail and special delivery stamps, mixed hinged and NH but all counted as hinged. 2011 Scott US$273.70= $287.39 $50
2299
74 Canada #C8 F/VF mint LH plate #5 plate block of the 1943 issue 7c War Issue airmail, The rarest position and plate number for this stamp. Catalogued as F/VF mint hinged. 2010 Unitrade. $175.00 $34
4666
75 Canada #CE1 VF MNH complete sheet of 50 of the 1942 issue 16c bright ultramarine Special Delivery Airmail. Note plate #1 plate blocks in UL and LL corners. The sheet, while intact, has been lightly folded once horizontally mid-sheet. A fresh and attractive war issue "Back of the Book" sheet. 2010 Unitrade. $247.50 $42
4581
76 Canada #E3 Plate Block of six of the 1927 issue 20c orange Special Delivery. VF MNH lower left plate, inscription reads "Ottawa No. A-1 9430". Very nice! 2010 Unitrade. $875.00 $325
4174
77 Canada #E3c The 1927 issue 20c orange Special Delivery in a vertical pair, imperforate horizontally. VF MNH sheet margin corner with natural straight edge and cutting guideline. Only 250 pairs known. 2010 Unitrade. $375.00 $190
4174
78 Canada #J21 // J39 MNH selection of plate blocks of four (including matched sets) of the 1967-1978 issue "red" postage dues. All identified on 102 sales cards (many ex-Kimmerly or Saskatoon Stamp Centre). Includes better paper types. Combination Unitrade catalogue value and retail prices. $374.70 $180
3501
79 Canada #MR4, MR5 Fresh and F/VF mint blocks of four of the 2c + 1c brown (Die II) perf 12 x 12 and 2c + 1c carmine (Die I) perf 12 x 8 KGV Admiral War Tax issues. The MR4 block is 2 LH / 2 NH, the MR5 block is all MNH. 2011 Scott US$700.00= $735.00 $80
2299
80 Canada #O1 // O44 F/VF used selection of 36 different "OHMS" and "G" official overprints on 1949-1956 KGVI and QEII period issues. The best item is a well centered and lightly cancelled #O25 ($1.00 Ferry with "G" overprint). 2011 Scott US$143.25= $150.41 $55
4637
81 Canada #O9 VF MNH example of the 50c Lumbering with OHMS official overprint. Unitrade is $330.00 for VF MNH. 2011 Scott US$200.00= $210.00 $85
4174
82 Canada #O13, O15A, O21, O32, O33, O34, O38a, O39a, O40-O44, O45, O45a, O46-O49 F/VF mint H/NH (vast majority NH) selection of 1950-1963 period OHMS and G official overprinted issues, all in blocks of four. Includes the "raised G" (Unitrade listed) variety x 2 in a sheet margin block. 2011 Scott US$169.20= $177.66 $36
2626
83 Canada #O32 Matched sets of plate blocks for both plate 1 and plate 2. VF MNH. 2010 Unitrade. $800.00 $130
4633
84 Canada #O39a VF MNH matched set of plate #4 plate blocks of the 10c "Inuk and Kayak" with "Flying G" type official overprint. 2010 Unitrade. $120.00 $26
3438
85 Canada #OCE1, OCE2, OCE3 VF MNH trio of 4-hole official perfins on Airmail Special Deliveries. 2010 Unitrade. $200.00 $48
4039
86 Canada Annual Collections for 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987, 1988 and 1989. Seven different Post Office Yearbooks all in VF condition, containing the MNH stamp issues for the seven different years noted. (Total face value of mint stamps in the books is $106.23). 2010 Unitrade. $285.00 $85
4538
87 Canada Annual Collections for 2000, 2001 and 2002. Pristine condition (unopened with original shrink wrap intact) trio of Canada Post hard cover yearbooks containing VF MNH issues from these three years. The single self-adhesives die cut stamps and unfolded booklet panes are often only found in these books. These are beginning to sell at premium prices. Total face value of the mint stamps is $106.96 in the three volumes. 2010 Unitrade. $275.00 $160
3661
88 Canada Annual Collections for 2003, 2004 and 2005. Very Fine trio of Canada Post hard cover yearbooks containing MNH stamps from these three years. These books are the best source for single die-cuts and unfolded booklet panes (all becoming premium value items in the catalogue). Total face value of mint stamps is $114.11 in the three volumes. 2010 Unitrade. $320.00 $180
3661
89 Canada Duplicated booklets make up this lot that's useful for postage. Many 43c values, some 38c, 39c and 45c plus others. Includes BK118 (x 6), BK166 (x 10), BK169 (x 5), BK185 (x 4) and more. Face value $186.88 $130
2299
90 Canada Green 4-ring Lindner binder includes Lindner pages from 1897 to 1949 and contains balance of consignment remaindered collection of mixed mint and used stamps including some Back of the Book. 342 stamps total. Some faults for certain but there are lots of sound and Fine material here and the mint is all counted as MH (could be some NH - I didn't check. 2011 Scott US$3,406.09= $3,576.39 $210
4013
91 Canada Stack of album pages with mint and used including some better. Saw Fisheries dollar (MNH, gum bend), Centennials (singles and corner blocks), 36c plum QEII corner block, #1171i (44c Atlantic Walrus, perf 14.4 x 13.8 Slater paper), #1173i (57c Killer Whale UL block, Harrison paper) and #1176a (63c Harbour Porpoise, perf 13.1). All counted as face value only! Includes Lindner pages 1948-1983. Total face value of mint $200.58 $200
3534
92 Canada Very Fine group of 1961-1970 issue Canada Post Annual stamp cards and the 1970 Osaka souvenir folder. All with original envelopes. Useful duplication, between one and four of each. Consists of 1961 (with verso x 2), 1965, 1966 (x 2), 1968 (x 4), 1969 (x 2), 1970 (x 2) and 1970 Osaka (x 3). 2010 Unitrade. $187.50 $40
4766
93 Canada Cancels Several hundred Saskatchewan CDS postmarks on stamp on piece. Mostly different, majority 1980s and up. Estimate $60.00 $11
2646
94 Canada Covers 36 covers/fronts/cards consisting of 10 Small Queens covers with NS postmarks and 24 Leaf/Edward/ KGV with NS, NB and PEI (1 only) postmarks. Retail price $224.00 $70
1514
95 Canada Covers Big batch of 113 covers / cards, KGV to QEII period. Includes 56 postal stationery covers and cards (mint and used - retail $144.50) and 8 Newfoundland covers (retail $59.00). A fun lot to sort through! Owner's older retail $475.00 $42
3333
96 Canada Covers Clean and varied (lightly duplicated) accumulation of 260 mostly Canada Post cacheted First Day Covers. Mostly 1970s-2000s period issues. All unaddressed and in F/VF condition. Saw sets, booklet panes, souvenir sheets, higher values singles and plate blocks. Total face value of the stamps on cover $237.96 $55
3613
97 Canada Covers Eighty-seven BC related covers and 14 Yukon/NWT. Edwards through 1980s period. All commercial mail. Estimate $100.00 $55
2431
98 Canada Covers POSTAL STATIONERY. All used lot of 28 postcards and 80 envelopes, some faults but mainly an interesting batch going back to late 1800s and up to the 1990s. Estimate $150.00 $36
3333
99 Canada Covers Postal Stationery. Express Company Notice Cards including private roulettes. Mint and used group of four different mint (P79a pair, P83b x 2 strips of three, P85a x strip of four and P86a x strips of four) and 27 uncatalogued used singles, all neatly mounted on pages. The mint cards alone catalogue $115.00 in the 7th edition Webb catalogue. Estimate $100.00 $48
3333
100 Canada Covers Rare Westley BC split ring on July 27, 1911 postcard to Toronto. Only $257.42 receipts at this Post Office in 1911 and one of only four examples of this cancel reported. Estimate $200.00 $250
4431
101 Canada Literature Group of four books consisting of Arnell's "Steam and the North Atlantic Mails", Murray's "Post Office on Prince Edward Island (1787-1990", MacDonald's "Nova Scotia Post - It's Offices, Masters & Marks 1700-1867" and MacManus "Post Offices of New Brunswick 1783-1930". See scanned image for more details on these publications. Original retail $116.80 $26
3801
102 Canada Literature Grouping of five "must have" books for the Admiral collector. Consists of Marler "Admiral Issue of Canada", Morris "Colour Guides for the Admiral Issue of Canada", Reiche "Admiral Cancels", Reiche "Canadian Lathework Design" and Steinhart "Admiral Era: A Rate Study 1912-1928". See scanned image for more details on these publications. Original retail. $131.75 $65
4013
103 Canada Literature Two "must have" Small Queen identification aids consisting of the Richard Morris 3c Small Queen colour guide and Ribler's "Three Cent Small Queen" reference works. With these two items, identifying the difficult 3c value becomes much easier. Estimate $80.00 $110
1514
104 Canada Revenues Van Dam #FWM37 (x 3), FWM38 (x 2), FWM43 (x 2), FWM53, FWM57 Federal Weights and Measures. Mint no gum and used lightly duplicated group of nine 1897-1915 issue Federal Weights and Measures stamps. Many are probably mint no gum but all catalogued as used only. Some minor faults noted on a couple of values. 2009 Van Dam. $345.00 $32
4261
105 Canada Revenues Van Dam #FX35 // FX85 Federal Excise Stamps. Thirteen different two and three leaf excise stamps including #FX37, FX46a, FX50, FX65. Fine used. 2009 Van Dam. $201.80 $28
3414
106 Canada Revenues Van Dam #QR28 The 1912 Quebec $100.00 Registration issue in a sheet margin block of four. VF MNH. 2009 Van Dam. $300.00 $110
4045
107 Canadian Provinces New Brunswick #7, 8, 8a. Nova Scotia #8, 8a, 9, 10, 11, 11a, 12. PEI #5, 15. Mixed condition mint and used selection of thirteen pre-Confederation classics. Faults noted. 2011 Scott US$192.00= $201.60 $42
4613
108 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia #8 Fine mint OG hinged example of the 1867 issue 2 cents surcharge on 3p brown Seal of BC, perf 14. Unitrade is $250.00 for Fine OG MH. 2011 Scott US$175.00= $183.75 $44
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109 Canadian Provinces - British Columbia #10 Fine mint, full OG LH example of the 1867 issue 10 cents surcharge on 3p lilac rose "Seal of BC" perf 14. Some minor toning at lower right noted for the record. Unitrade is $4,500.00 for Fine mint OG hinged. A rare colonial issue, undervalued in Scott. 2011 Scott US$1,600.00= $1,680.00 $425
3628
110 Canadian Provinces - New Brunswick #6P, 7P, 8P, 9P, 10P, 11P VF set of Proofs on card, all in colour (or near colour) of issue. An original ABNC archives group. 2010 Unitrade. $425.00 $150
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111 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #11A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Seven different values from the 1860-1862 imperforate pence issues. All F/VF mint, mostly OG hinged. Will catalogue higher in Unitrade for this quality. 2011 Scott US$390.00= $409.50 $190
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112 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #40 VARIETY. VF appearing mint no gum example of the 1876 issue 5c blue harp seal, rouletted. Note nearly full "American Bank Note Co. New York" inscription in margin at left. Small hinge thin noted. 2011 Scott US$250.00= $275.00 $38
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113 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #115-126 F/VF mint hinged 1919 "Trail of the Caribou" set of twelve commemorating the services of the Newfoundland contingent in WWI. 2011 Scott US$264.25= $277.42 $65
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114 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #247iii The 1938 issue 4c light blue Elizabeth inverted watermark variety. VF MNH. 2010 Unitrade. $112.50 $55
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115 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland #OX1iii Superb MNH example of the 1905 issue Edward VII Officially Sealed stamp, specimen overprinted with 2mm punchhole. Gem! 2010 Unitrade. $1,500.00 $325
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116 Canadian Provinces - Newfoundland Two stocksheets with an assortment of used issues. See scanned images to view the contents. 2011 Scott US$649.70= $682.19 $75
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117 Canadian Provinces - Nova Scotia #5 The 1857 issue 6p dark green imperforate, three and a half margins, lightly cancelled used with a hinge thin. 2011 Scott US$1,900.00= $1,995.00 $160
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118 China #131-133 Mint sheet margin blocks of 9 of the 1909 issue Hsuan T'ung anniversary set of three. Gum disturbance from storage, otherwise sound, fresh and F/VF multiples. 2011 Scott US$229.50= $240.97 $325
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119 China #465-470, 471 (x 2) VF mint set of the 1941 "Industry and Agriculture" issue in NH blocks of four plus two examples of the imperforate souvenir sheet of six (no gum as issued). 2011 Scott US$144.40= $151.62 $170
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120 China: Manchuria #21-24, 25-28, 29-32 F/VF mint group of three complete 1928-1929 issue overprinted sets. The gum disturbance noted on #21-24 is relatively minor. Popular and undervalued sets. 2010 Scott US$173.75= $181.91 $150
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121 Cook Islands #80-83 VF mint LH complete set of 1931-1932 issue overprinted high value Postal Fiscals. 2011 Scott US$183.00= $192.15 $110
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122 Cook Islands #103-108 VF mint hinged complete set of six overprinted high value Postal Fiscals, 1932-1936 issues. 2011 Scott US$697.00= $731.85 $210
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123 Crete #60-63, 64, 81, 82, 91, 93, 94, 110, 119, 120 plus Proof block of #11 F/VF mint hinged selection of thirteen different 1900 to 1910 period issues plus a non handstamped block of four of the "Rethymnon" Coat of Arms 2m black (signed proofs). 2011 Scott US$379.50= $398.47 $120
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124 Danish West Indies #18a Diagonal bisect of the 4c brown and dull blue tied to piece by neat St. Thomas 1908 CDS. 2011 Scott as full cover US$100.00= $105.00 $19
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125 Denmark #51c VF CDS used example of the wmk 113 1902 issue 50 ore brown and violet with inverted frame. 2011 Scott US$240.00= $252.00 $120
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126 France #40 VF used example of the 1870 issue 4 centimes grey Bordeaux. Full margins all around, signed several times. 2011 Scott US$225.00= $236.25 $55
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127 France #B45 // B497, C8 // C47, CB1-CB2, J69-J70, J80-J81, J94 (creased), J98-J105, 1O2-1O4, 2O17, 2O18, 2O20 Two stocksheets with 137 stamps in total, 1914-1978 period Back of the Book issues. Mint hinged (some HR), a few MNH. 2011 Scott US$564.25= $592.46 $100
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128 Germany #5, 7 Mint no gum examples of the 1872 issue 2 groschen ultramarine and 1 kroner green "small shield" Eagles. Each comes with a Sismondo photo certificate which state genuine and go on to describe small faults (thins). 2011 Scott US$2,150.00= $2,257.50 $110
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129 Germany Accumulation of covers and related pieces around the 1989 and 1990 period regarding the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Unification of East and West Germany and the 500th year anniversary of the mail system (1490-1990). A number of covers have stamps from different stamp issuing countries. A copy of the May 1998 American Philatelist about the Germany reunification provides additional details. 26 pieces in total. Estimate $50.00 $55
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130 Germany - DDR #243a, B21a, B35a Trio of MNH imperforate souvenir sheets 1950-1957 period. #B21a has a vertical crease, the others are VF. 2011 Scott US$231.50= $243.07 $50
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131 Great Britain #2 The 1840 issue 2p blue imperforate. A sound three margin example used. The initials at the bottom corners are G-B, coincidentally the abbreviation for Great Britain. 2011 Scott US$800.00= $840.00 $110
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132 Great Britain #3 // 58 Trimmed album page with 28 used stamps, 1841-1870 period issues. Some faults. 2010 Scott US$820.75= $861.79 $80
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133 Great Britain #42 Mint no gum example of the 1862 issue 1sh green (wmk 24). Possibly reperforated at left. 2011 Scott US$2,000.00= $2,100.00 $85
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134 Great Britain #109 VF CDS used example of the 1884 issue 10sh ultramarine high value. 2010 Scott US$500.00= $525.00 $110
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135 Great Britain #2108a Presentation Pack. VF mint sheet of the popular 2003 self-adhesive "Fruit and Vegetables" pane odf 10 in original post office presentation pack with shrink wrap still intact. Scarce thus. 2010 SG Concise £60.00= $93.00 $32
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136 Great Britain Collection of used stamps on several types of pages including Stanley Gibbons pages, stamps range from 1936 to 2000. Added section at the back of 236 used pairs. Also saw some Regional Machins. Total number of stamps is 2,288. Faults to be expected but most look okay. Owner's Scott US$1,921.25= $2,017.31 $180
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137 Great Britain Long time collection / accumulation in 3 large binders and two small albums as received. Over 2,000 stamps, the bulk of the value in 19th century used material but also noted modern mint stamps, Jersey, Guernsey, Regionals, Ireland, etc. A judicious sorting with a good catalogue will reward. Estimate $200.00 $210
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138 Great Britain Post Office Yearbooks complete for the years 1984-1988. Only 1984 and 1986 without original plastic shrinkwrap, the others all sealed. 2010 SG Concise £302.00= $468.10 $65
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139 Great Britain Presentation Packs. Royal Mail album with 1980-1985 period presentation packs, collector packs (1982, 1983, 1984), 1 booklet (DX2), souvenir books (1981 Royal Wedding and 1984 Royal Mail) and mint postal stationery (not counted). Includes some Machin presentation packs and Regional Packs for Northern Ireland (Pack 4 and 8), Scotland (Pack 2 and 6) and Wales (Pack 3 and 7). Wrinkling of both Post Office plastic and album pages due to storage. The binder is in great shape. 2010 SG Concise £366.75= $568.46 $42
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140 Great Britain SHIP TOPICAL Cigarette Cards. The famous start of WWII (October 1939) issue. Absolutely archival quality complete set of 25 of Player's Cigarettes "British Naval Craft" by the well known naval artist Frank H. Mason. This series was the last set of cigarette cards issued during the war as paper rationing became the norm. Some sources claim that multiple sets of these cards were purchased by German agents to be used on U-boats for identification of major British Warships (note that many of the ships depicted on these cards did not survive the war). Estimate $100.00 $55
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141 Great Britain Two Lighthouse stockbooks packed with over 4,000 mint and used stamps, mostly QEII period material. Noted Machins and Regionals, Prestige and regular booklets, £1 to £10 face values, etc. Well over £100 face value alone in mint stamps plus lots of used. Sure to be finds! Estimate $200.00 $190
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142 Great Britain - Alderney #1 // 228 Two double-sided stocksheets with MNH and used stamps and souvenir sheets, each batch with a complete list of Scott numbers. Duplication between the two but only for mint and used of the same sets. 1983-2004 period issues. Total of 203 stamps and 7 souvenir sheets. 2010 Scott US$367.65= $386.03 $90
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143 Great Britain - Guernsey #1 // 580 Two double-sided stocksheets with all different MH/MNH stamps and souvenir sheets. Numbers range from #1 // 136 and #471 // 580. Complete list of Scott numbers included. 1958-1996 period issues. Total of 244 stamps, 7 souvenir sheets and 5 sheetlets. 2010 Scott US$395.10= $414.86 $70
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144 Great Britain - Guernsey #303 // 636 Two double-sided stocksheets with all different used stamps and souvenir sheets. Complete list of Scott numbers included. 1984-1998 period issues. Total of 313 stamps, 6 souvenir sheets and 6 sheetlets. 2010 Scott US$351.60= $369.18 $110
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145 Great Britain - Isle of Man #177 // 612 Three double-sided stocksheets with three different selections of MNH stamps and souvenir sheets, the first one is #177 // 359, then #254 // 411 and #413 // 612. Some overlap between them, all include a complete list of Scott numbers. 1980 to 1994 period issues. Total of 434 stamps and 12 souvenir sheets. 2010 Scott US$494.50= $519.23 $90
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146 Great Britain - Jersey #1 // 630 Two double-sided stocksheets with all different MNH stamps and souvenir sheets. Numbers range from #1-216 (complete) and #391 // 630. Complete list of Scott numbers included. 1958-1993 period issues. Total of 369 stamps and 4 souvenir sheets. 2010 Scott US$355.50= $373.28 $75
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147 Great Britain - Offices in Morocco #261-262 VF used examples of the 1949 issue 2sh6p and 5sh KGVI high values, both overprinted "Morocco Agencies". 2011 Scott US$110.00= $115.50 $65
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148 Great Britain Covers Eclectic and diverse group of ten stampless covers, 1786 through 1869 time period. Nice mix of domestic and foreign rates. Noted Liverpool Ship, Br. Service, newspaper rates and more. Original conservative retail price $235.00 $160
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149 Hong Kong #154-155, 157B, 158, 159A, 161B, 162, 163B, 165, 166, 155a, 156a, 157a, 158a, 161a, 162a F/VF mint LH selection of 19 mostly different 1938-1948 KGVI definitives. The key $5 and $10 high values have the early printing brownish gum. 2011 Scott US$437.05= $458.90 $95
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150 Hong Kong #275-288 VF mint VLH 1973 issue definitive set of fourteen. Fresh and attractive. 2011 Scott US$127.45= $133.82 $24
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151 Iceland #34 // 1000 plus Back of the Book Four retired APS circuit books containing a total of 430 mint and used stamps. Duplication between the books. Owner's net retail. $1,070.25 $325
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152 Iceland Accumulation of 546 used stamps, both on stocksheets and loose in envelopes. Faults throughout but saw better issues, such as #C17 (x 2), #92, 93, 94, 95 and #144 (x 114 - cat $855.00) and #147 (x 32 - cat $296.00). Fun lot to go through if you're looking for varieties or cancels. Not picked over. Estimate $150.00 $85
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153 Italy #63, 64-66, 125 Used quintet of 1890-1912 issues. 2011 Scott US$232.50= $244.12 $26
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154 Italy #165-168 Four values from the 1923 Manzoni issue, F/VF used. #167 has a couple of nibbled perfs at left. 2010 Scott US$560.00= $588.00 $65
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155 Italy #232-238 Used complete set of the 1929 Monte Cassino issue. #233 has pressed out crease (cat $1.60), noted for the record. 2010 Scott US$419.70= $440.69 $55
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156 Italy #286, 305, 314, 515-517, C7, C105 Mint hinged selection of 8 different better 1927 to 1949 period issues. The odd small toning spot / bend noted. 2011 Scott US$458.50= $481.42 $55
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157 Italy #387-396, CE1-CE3, CE5-CE9 The 1937 Centennials set (some faults) and the 1932-1934 air special delivery stamps. All used. 2010 Scott US$643.45= $675.62 $100
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158 Italy Issues for the individual Aegean Islands. Calino #12-16, Lisso #12-16, Nisiro #12-16, Rhodes #24-28, Scarpanto #12-16, Simi #12-16. Six VF mint hinged sets of the overprinted 1930 "Ferucci" issue. Don't get these often. 2010 Scott US$118.50= $124.42 $42
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159 Liechtenstein #315 // 1066 F/VF mint selection of 69 different stamps, souvenir sheets and miniature panes, 1957-1996 period. All complete sets, includes #674 mini-pane of four. All NH except for #315-316 (LH). Total face value 183.60 CHF= $170.55 CDN. A clean lot. 2010 Scott US$158.40= $166.32 $42
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160 Malta #97, 98-109, 115, 116-122, 123-125, 131-140, 148-159, 167-171, 169, 177, 184-187, C1 Mostly mint hinged (3 used) selection of 60 different 1922-1937 KGV issues, all mounted on old album pages. The high values to most sets are not present but still a great start to the KGV period. 2010 Scott US$190.10= $199.60 $30
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161 Malta #188-190, 206-207, 208-222, 223-224, 225-228, 229-231, 232-234 Mint and used selection of different 1937-1951 issue KGVI stamps, all complete sets. 38 stamps total. 2010 Scott US$100.20= $105.21 $30
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162 Malta #241 // 1351, B1-B33, C2-C14, J22-J39 Stanley Gibbons 4-ring album with 1953 to 2008 period issues, MH/MNH and used. Total of 364 stamps and 8 souvenir sheets. Slight duplication. 2010 Scott US$319.70= $335.69 $65
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163 Malta #246-262 VF mint complete 1956-1957 QEII pictorial set of seventeen. The key £1 high value is NH, lower values are mixed LH/NH. 2010 Scott US$155.10= $162.85 $34
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164 Mauritius #23 F/VF used example of the 1862 issue 1sh blue green Britannia, perf 16. Clear B53 colonial cancel. 2010 Scott US$400.00= $420.00 $85
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165 Nauru #1-12, 4c, 1b, 2c, 3a, 4d Complete run of the 1916-1623 issue "Nauru" overprints on the half penny to 1sh KGV definitives. Includes the rare 2p orange Die II and the "overprint centered" varieties. All VF mint LH. 2010 Scott US$299.25= $314.21 $140
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166 Nauru #13-16 VF mint LH set of overprinted KGV high value Seahorses. 2010 Scott US$707.50= $742.87 $230
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167 Netherlands #2 // 1162 plus a lot of semi-postals Four retired APS circuit books containing a total of 1,008 mint and used stamps. Duplication between the books. Many complete semi-postal sets. Owner's net retail. $946.45 $150
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168 New Caledonia #136-143, 276, 322, 413-415, 433-485, 488a, C32, C61, C144-C178, C180-C188A, O14-O19, O21, O24, O25A, O26A Two stocksheets with 1928-1983 period issues, almost complete run from 1977-1983. Mostly VF MNH, a few MH. Total of 126 stamps and 2 souvenir sheets. 2010 Scott US$273.20= $286.86 $100
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169 Papua New Guinea #153 // 561 Collection of mint (mostly) and used (some) 1961-1982 period issues on pages in an "Oriel" binder. Vast majority of the mint are NH. All complete sets and missing only a few sets to be complete for the period. Note a couple of FDCs also. 400 different stamps total. 2010 Scott US$378.55= $397.47 $95
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170 Pitcairn Islands #19 // 247 Stanley Gibbons 4-ring album with QEII period collection, MH/MNH/used. Total of 370 stamps and fourteen souvenir sheets. Some duplication but mainly for mint and used of the same set. 2010 Scott US$767.00= $805.35 $120
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171 Portugal #1 // 51a, P1, P1a Two Minkus pages with 44 used stamps, some faults. 1855-1884 period issues. 2010 Scott US$1,130.05= $1,186.55 $95
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172 Portugal #52 // 204, J15, J20, RA1 Minkus pages with 105 mostly different used, some mint hinged stamps. 1879-1911 period issues, some faults. 2010 Scott US$671.55= $705.13 $46
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173 Portuguese Colonies Scott album pages with 123 MH and used stamps, 1958-1962 period issues. Consists of Portuguese Guinea (2 stamps), Portuguese India (11), Angola (30), Cape Verde (27), Mozambique (29), St, Thomas and Prince (9) and Timor (15). 2010 Scott US$112.70= $118.34 $65
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174 Saint Pierre and Miquelon #10 Used example of the 1885 issue 5c overprint on 4c claret. Slightly rounded LL corner. 2010 Scott US$325.00= $341.25 $36
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175 South Africa #B1-B4, C1-C6 Two complete sets of semi-postals and airmails, both MH and used. 1925-1936 period issues. 2010 Scott US$273.25= $286.91 $65
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176 South America / Latin America Four retired APS circuit books containing a total of 390 mint and used stamps. Two books of Chile (315 stamps and 1 cover), 1 book of Brazil (29 stamps) and Puerto Rico (46 stamps). Very slight duplication. Owner's net retail. $747.85 $75
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177 Swaziland #54-129, 134-159, 157a, 159a, 160-190, 193-196, 199-202, J3-J6, J3a-J6a, J7-J12 F/VF mint H/NH (mostly NH) collection of QEII issues, 1953-1973 period. All complete sets and includes some varieties like sideways watermarks and overprint types (on postage dues). Missing only a couple of sets to be a complete run. 2010 Scott US$307.50= $322.87 $110
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178 Switzerland #38, 50, 62, 63, 374-377, B36, B109, B153, B169, B178, B190, C42, C45 Stocksheet with mostly MH issues (only #38 is used), Faults including thinned #63 and toned #C42 plus many HR, heavy hinge and small thins. 2010 Scott US$289.85= $304.34 $32
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179 Uruguay #6 VF appearing used example of the 1858 issue 240c dull vermilion "El Sol de Mayo" imperforate. Small thin. Forged cancels abound as this stamp is worth much more used. Sold "as is". 2010 Scott US$1,500.00= $1,575.00 $38
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180 USA #10A, 26, 63, 68, 69, 73 Selection of used 1853-1866 classics. Small faults on most. 2011 Scott US$444.00= $466.20 $65
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181 USA #65 // 2389 plus airmails Four retired APS circuit books containing a total of 314 mint and used stamps. Duplication between the books. Owner's net retail. $837.00 $180
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182 USA #72 Fine used example of the 1861 issue 90c blue Washington high value. 2010 Scott US$600.00= $630.00 $180
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183 USA #75, 76 (x 2) Trio of used 5c Jeffersons identified by owner as one #75 (red brown) and two #76 (brown). Note small faults such as staining, short perfs. Owner's 2011 Scott US$830.00= $871.50 $100
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184 USA #77, 78a, 88 (x 2), 97 Selection of five used 1861-1866 classics. Noted most with small faults. 2011 Scott US$855.00= $897.75 $95
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185 USA #112 VF appearing used example of the 1869 issue 1c buff "Franklin", G grill. (9.5 mm x 9 mm, 12 x 11 points). Horizontal crease. 2011 Scott US$160.00= $168.00 $46
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186 USA #114 Mint OG block (naturally short gummed on the far side of the right pair) of the 1869 issue 3c ultramarine locomotive. (with grill). 2011 Scott US$1,100.00= $1,155.00 $130
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187 USA #121 F/VF used example of the 30c ultramarine and carmine "Shield, Eagle and Flags" 1869 issue with G grill (9.5 mm x 9 mm, 12 x 11 points). 2011 Scott US$525.00= $551.25 $170
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188 USA #230-239 The first ten values of the 1893 Columbian Exposition issue. Mixed MH, mint no gum and used. Faults but fairly good condition overall. 2011 Scott US$636.00= $667.80 $40
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189 USA #297 VF MH block of four (left pair with light gum disturbance) of the 5c Bridge at Niagara Falls from the 1901 Pan American Exposition issue. Very well centered. 2011 Scott US$320.00= $336.00 $75
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190 USA #1475 // 1730 Comprehensive VF MNH collection of plate number blocks of commemorative issues from 1973 to the end of 1977 plus the Bicentennial souvenir sheet set of four. All neatly mounted on Minkus album pages in heavy duty binder and slipcase. Didn't check to see if there were any better plate numbers or varieties. A well organized lot with a total face value of US$133.02 = $139.67 CDN. Estimate $160.00 $100
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191 USA #1816b The 1981 issue 12c Torch in a VF MNH horizontal imperforate pair. 2011 Scott US$150.00= $157.50 $46
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192 USA #CM1, CM2 RF overprints on 6c carmine US airmails, issued provisionally for use by Free French Naval Forces during WWII. Mint examples of handstamps were favour surcharges but do exist. Scott only prices these on cover. 2010 Scott US Specialized US$775.00= $813.75 $70
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193 USA #Q1-Q12 Complete set of twelve of the 1913 Parcel Post issue. Mint and used, some with creases. Used are #Q3, Q10 and Q12. Both Q1 and Q5 appear MNH but the mint all counted as hinged. 2010 Scott US$601.00= $631.05 $75
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194 USA Collection in Liberty album with pages ot 1984. Several hundred mint and used stamps including regular, Back of the Book and some UN issues. Face value of mint stamps over $70.00 US and the owner says that the album retails for around $100.00 new. Estimate $100.00 $46
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195 Vatican City #19-34, E3-E4 F/VF MNH 1933 issue pictorial set of 18 (including the two special delivery issues). A key Vatican set. 2010 Scott US$540.00= $567.00 $110
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196 Wallis and Futuna #29-32 (#29 and #32 thinned), 43-54, 56, 58, 60, 78, 81, 82, 83, 96, 97-99, 107, 109 (damaged UL corner), 110-112, 119, 122, 123, 124 (x 2), 125-126 Clean and diverse selection of early overprints. 39 different, only noticed a couple with small faults. Severely undervalued in Scott and some of the most elusive 20th century French Colonial material. 2010 Scott US$642.85= $674.99 $70
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197 Wallis and Futuna #127-140, 90-91, 153, 154-157, 159-162, 165-166, 169, 207-250, 228a, 260a, 274-277, B9, C1-C7, C10, C21, C25, C26, C74-C98, C103, J11-J23 (blocks of four), J37-J39 Mint selection of mostly NH 1939-1981 period issues. Over 120 different plus some extra sundry material from other colonies. 2010 Scott US$494.85= $519.59 $140
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198 Worldwide Collection/accumulation as received consists of an old Scott Junior International album (over 1000) stamps, a varied and voluminous accumulation of general worldwide (thousands) on stock pages plus some Canada FDCs, etc. Looks like fun. Estimate $150.00 $95
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199 Worldwide Estate as received in 7 binders. Includes excellent collections of Norway, Switzerland and an Olympic Thematic collection plus interesting Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Greenland. While condition may be a bit mixed, the lot is intact and unpicked, sure to reward the intrepid cataloguer with hidden treasures. Thousands of different stamps, earlies to late 20th century. Estimate $350.00 $290
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200 Worldwide Meaty balance of consignment in Banker's Box. Noted Singapore 1983 Post Office yearbook with MNH stamps, Canada mint postage, collector's duplicates, topical sets, older US Postal Stationery, older Chile and Uruguay sorted in glassines, etc., classic Colombia on piece plus lots more. A nice diverse and varied box. Estimate $150.00 $90
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