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Sparks Auctions Sale: 47

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Worldwide Military Postal History

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 930
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Bermuda

image Group of 12 World War Two Bermuda Censored Covers, along with roughly 30 post war covers, all in 2-row Vario-style stock pages. We note that the majority of the censored covers appear to be a correspondence addressed to Nova Scotia, all passed and signed by censor 44, along with seven different censor tape numbers. The additional covers are post war, generally from the 1950s-1970s and addressed to Canada, primarily first day covers with a few pieces of commercial airmail. Online photos show a representation. A few small faults, overall fine to very fine. (Image)

Estimate $ 100

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:00:44 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 931
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Denmark

image Group of 8 Interesting Denmark Military Covers from World War One and Two, with a 1915 prisoner of war letter from Aurillac to Ronnede. Aurillac was a special prisoner of war camp for Danish-minded South Jutland in the German army. The lot includes a WW1 cover to the Moscow Bureau aid committee for prisoners of war, along with a soldier correspondence card, Red Cross prisoner of war shipment cover, with covers having various censor tapes and markings. A good lot for the postal history collector, as the owner collected interesting and unusual material. All covers scanned online, overall fine to very fine. (Image)

Estimate $ 150

Opening C$ 60.00
Sold...C$ 60.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:01:10 EST
Sold For 60

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 932
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Egypt

image Extensive Group of 48 Censored Covers from Egypt, 1939 to 1953, starting with World War II Egypt to England, total of 13 covers postmarked 1939 (2), 1940 (1), 1942 (6) and 1943 (4). All have one or more censor markings, 6 have censor labels, 5 are airmail covers. Provenance: Byam Egypt Collection (lot 911) sold by Robson Lowe Ltd, October 24-25, 1961. At the time, the Byam collection was the best philatelic collection of Egypt. Next is Egypt to USA, with a total of 19 covers postmarked 1940 (3), 1941 (3), 1942 (3), 1943 (2), 1944 (5), February 1945 (1) and 2 have illegible postmarks (but are of war years). All have one or more censor markings, 17 have censor labels (2 have 2 different labels), 15 are airmail covers. Two covers have official stamps. One is registered. Condition varies with some tears, one tape repaired on back and one cover opened on 3 sides. Then we have Egypt to Canada, with a total of 11 covers postmarked 1939 (2), 1943 (2), 1944 (3), January and February 1945 (4). All covers have one or more censor markings, 5 have censor labels (one has two different labels), 5 are airmail covers (including two air letters with content). One is registered and one is a small but interesting cover. One opened on 3 sides. Many covers are addressed to Victoria, B.C. Also two covers from interned Italian civilians in Egypt, (front and back flap only) dated 1944 with censor markings and censor label. Both have return addresses on back flap. One is from Italian Internee Camp no.2 at Fayed and the other is from Camp no. 19 at Geneifa. Both are addressed to Port-Said. Last but not least we have post-war covers from Egypt, with a total of 13 covers postmarked 1945 (7), 1950 (1), 1953 (1) and 4 have illegible postmarks. Covers are addressed to Canada (5), England (3), USA (1), Holland (1), Lebanon (1), Switzerland (1) and Germany (1). All have one or more censor markings, 8 have censor labels, 7 are airmail covers (including one air letter with content). One is opened on 3 sides. One is registered. Two of the covers to England come from the Byam sale (see above). Also includes ephemera, with 5 pieces with stamps and markings cut out from covers (Egypt), a photocopy of article: Gabriel Boulad. La Censure postale en Egypte pendant la Guerre de 1939-1945. From L’Orient Philatélique. October 1946. p. 629-638. Major article describing the different censor markings and labels used in Egypt during the war. Also William BYAM. Egypt: third issue, 1872 and 1874/75. 3 page offprint on wove paper from the London Philatelist, plus a 6 page advertisement for the 1961 sale of Byam’s Egypt collection at Robson Lowe and a Christmas card signed by Byam. Usual faults, else overall fine or better. A rare opportunity for the specialist, or dealer to acquire such scarce material. (Image)

Estimate $ 1,000

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:01:46 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 933
Symbol:
Cat No: Europe

image Collection of Mostly WWII Real Photographs, with 117 small size photographs which were originally sold as thematic sets, several show Paris, London scenes, some show the Vimy monument, American, German and other soldiers, and more. Also includes Canadian war memorabilia such as a pamphlet "Canadian Forces Hospitality and Information Bureau (Oldenburg), an invitation to a Toronto Scottish Regiment ball in Toronto, two silk "Welcome Home" coloured flags, a Christmas 1918 illustrated card, etc. Overall very fine, see pics for a sampling. (Image)

Estimate $ 100

Opening C$ 130.00
Sold...C$ 130.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:02:22 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 934
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Germany

image Group of 52 Germany World War Two Military and Military Airmail Covers, 1941-1943, housed in a binder with roughly fifty 2-row Vario-style stock pages. We note 33 covers, many registered, addressed to the Military District Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, all having various feldpost and mail handling station handstamps, with mail from units stationed in Poland, Hungary and the Balkans (identified by the owner). The lot also includes 19 military airmail covers, all franked with Scott #MC1 Junkers 52 Transport stamp (including a few double franked covers), appearing to be flown to Germany. A very interesting lot and ideal for the military specialist. Online scans show a representation. Noted a few small faults (including a few torn backs), as expected with mail of this type, overall fine to very fine. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:03:02 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 935
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Germany

image Better Collection of WWII Prisoner of War and Concentration Camp Mail, etc. includes 49 various items including covers to or from a wide variety of different camps, camp photographs, parcel receipts with General Government stamps, and more, most of which are censored, with many different military markings. Saw a cover mailed from an Italian prisoner of War camp Ferramonti di Tarsia (censor tape on back), a free-franked KZ cover with contents (priced at $800), several covers priced between $125 and $200, one priced at $400, etc. One of the key items of the collection is an original Jewish prisoner arm band, with Star of David sewn over a larger piece of cloth (cut down from the prisoner's striped clothing) bearing the prisoner's number (1180?). All pages scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 500

Opening C$ 2,200.00
Sold...C$ 2,200.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:03:32 EST
Sold For 2200

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 936
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich Era Picture Postcards Which Were Originally Sold in Sets, includes a set of 4 cards from a Hitler youth camp, a set of 4 cards celebrating Hitler's 1939 birthday, a group of 39 black and white and colour cards (with original envelope) forming the "Germany awakens" set, a complete set of 12 cards '"4th Day of the greater German Stamp Trade", as well as 6 other similar sets from the same era. Also includes a set of 18 different cards depicting World War One German officers. The entire lot consists of about 118 cards. Very fine. (Image)

Estimate $ 100

Opening C$ 400.00
Sold...C$ 400.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:04:16 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 937
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich and Hitler Picture Postcards and Stationery Cards, with 119 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets, with many items additionally sleeved, with a good variety of depictions, frankings, etc., all to do with WWII, Hitler, Third Reich and associated subjects. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 600.00
Sold...C$ 600.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:04:46 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 938
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich and Hitler Picture Postcards and Stationery Cards, with 124 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets, with many items additionally sleeved, with a good variety of depictions, frankings, etc., all to do with WWII, Hitler or his lieutenants, Third Reich, and associated subjects, and many of these cards were issued in sets. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 750.00
Sold...C$ 750.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:05:11 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 939
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich and Hitler Picture Postcards and Stationery Cards, with 122 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets, with many items additionally sleeved, with a good variety of depictions, frankings, etc., all to do with WWII, Third Reich, and associated subjects, and some of these cards were issued in sets including a lovely and colourful set of 21 different Nazi flags. A very fine and fresh offering, with many lovely items not often seen, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 300

Opening C$ 1,900.00
Sold...C$ 1,900.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:05:49 EST
Sold For 1900

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 940
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich and Hitler Picture Postcards, Real Photographs Stationery Cards, and a few covers, with about 130 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets, with many items additionally sleeved, with a good variety of depictions, frankings, etc., all to do with WWII, Hitler or his lieutenants, Third Reich, and associated subjects, etc. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:06:34 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 941
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Adolf Hitler Picture Postcards and Photographs, with 115 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets, with many items additionally sleeved, with a good variety of poses, mostly him alone but also some with other associates. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 600.00
Sold...C$ 600.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:07:02 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 942
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich Era Picture Postcards, Covers and Stationery Cards, with 102 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets, with many items additionally sleeved, with a good variety of depictions, frankings, some FDC, some occupation items, etc., all to do with WWII, Hitler, Third Reich, and associated subjects. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:08:08 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 943
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich and Hitler Picture Postcards and Stationery Cards, with 124 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets, with many items additionally sleeved, with a good variety of depictions, frankings, etc., all to do with WWII, Hitler or his lieutenants, Third Reich, and associated subjects, and many of these cards were issued in sets. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 300

Opening C$ 2,100.00
Sold...C$ 2,100.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:08:38 EST
Sold For 2100

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 944
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich and Hitler Picture Postcards and Stationery Cards, with 80 different items displayed in 2-row stock sheets, with a good variety of depictions, frankings, etc., all to do with WWII, Hitler, Third Reich, and associated subjects, etc.. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 150

Opening C$ 850.00
Sold...C$ 800.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:09:13 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 945
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Third Reich Picture Postcards, Covers, Ephemera and Stationery Cards, with 148 different items displayed in 2-row black stock sheets filling a thick binder, with many items sleeved, with a good variety of different items, such as stationery, covers, FDC, a set of mint Officials in blocks of 4 (Scott O80 to O91), a group of Bohemia & Moravia stationery, membership and identification cards, private photographs, and more. A very fine and fresh offering, online photos only give a small glimpse, so we recommend in-person viewing for this one. (Image)

Estimate $ 400

Opening C$ 1,400.00
Sold...C$ 1,400.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:10:21 EST
Sold For 1400

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 946
Symbol:
Cat No: Germany

image Collection of Contemporary Anti-Hitler Propaganda Covers and Postcards, with 28 items, usually depicting Hitler in a humiliating pose, from different publishers, etc., as well as a number of colour illustrated (unused) envelopes with patriotic / propaganda illustrations, also saw a few covers franked with Hitler "skeleton" image stamps, a 1944 souvenir sheet, etc. A few have creases, etc., still overall very fine and all items scanned online. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 475.00
Sold...C$ 475.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:10:50 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 947
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Hungary

image Group of Roughly 125 Hungarian Military Covers and Cards, 1895-1919, includes seven postal stationery / postcards with Sarajevo military postmarks, ranging from 1895 to 1902 and continues with postal stationery, field post correspondence cards and postcards (including real photo cards), from World War One. We note a variety of field office postmarks, along with battalion numbers and regiments, censor markings (including military censorship), etc. It appears most mail was addressed to Vienna, Budapest and Bosnia, along with other destinations. An interesting group, collected during the lifetime of a WWII refugee. Online scans show a representation, noting only a few small faults as to be expected with material of this type. A nice lot for the military specialist. Overall fine to very fine. (Image)

Estimate $ 200

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:11:54 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 948
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Nigeria

image Group of 28 Nigeria World War Two Censor Covers, 1940-1945, noting different censorship handstamps including half moon "Censor" in different inks and configurations, "Passed by Censor Nigeria", and "Passed By Unit Censor" handstamps. The majority of covers were sent to the United States and Great Britain, noting various frankings and rates, including registration, along with various censor tapes. A very interesting and seldom offered group, with online photos showing an overview. We note a few small faults, typical for this type of mail, still ideal for the military specialist. Overall fine. (Image)

Estimate $ 100

Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:12:25 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 949
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Poland

image Collection of WWII Occupied Poland Postal History, with 50 items, all neatly displayed in black stock pages in a binder. We note used and unused postal stationery, mailed covers, parcel receipts, and more. We note a full set of the Officials (NO1-15 on two covers mailed in 1940), several other sets (such as the early surcharges) can be seen on mailed or unmailed covers, many having special postmarks, etc. Overall very fine, see online for a sampling only. (Image)

Estimate $ 150

Opening C$ 700.00
Sold...C$ 700.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:13:30 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 47
Lot No: 950
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Sudan

image Group of 12 Censored Covers from Sudan, 1942 to 1956, postmarked 1942 (1), 1943 (1), 1944 (1), 1945 (1), undated war years (2), 1953 (3), 1955 (2), 1956 (1). Covers are addressed to Egypt (9) and to the USA (3). 10 covers have censor markings, 10 have censor labels and 8 are airmail covers. One is registered. A mostly very fine and seldom offered group. (Image)

Estimate $ 150

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 180.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:14:18 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 47
Lot No: 951
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Worldwide

image Accumulation of Roughly 700 Worldwide Censored Covers, 1914-1950s, mostly sleeved, filing a bankers box. The majority of covers (including post cards and a few field service cards) appear to be during the second world war, with better representation from Great Britain, United States, South America and European countries, along with Japan, India, Greece, etc. We note a variety of censor tapes, field post offices, and censor handstamps, along with mostly airmail and registered rates, with many of the destinations to Europe and the United States. Many of the covers have been priced for retail, including prices ranging from $10 to $25 (with a few $50 and up) and note just a few interesting items including: three Tripoli airmail covers (2 registered), to the United States, Italy and Libya; Northern Rhodesia to Ireland (2 handstamps), New Zealand airmail letter to Northern Ireland and forwarded to the R.A.F. hospital in Halton, England. An ideal lot for the military specialist and postal history enthusiast. Online scans show a representation of the lot. Condition is mixed with typical wear, tears etc, and includes a few cover fronts (not included in our count). Overall fine to very fine. (Image)

Estimate $ 700

Opening C$ 850.00
Sold...C$ 850.00


Closed..Jun-02-2023, 15:14:57 EST
Sold For 850


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