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Sparks Auctions Sale: 30

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
King George VI Used Collection

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 381
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image 1941 Internment Operations Label, Imperforate, with "P/W" in small type, tied to medium piece by a "BASE - A.P.O. / CANADA" c.d.s. dated JUN.10.1943. The other side of the piece has a "Knights of Columbus / War Services" logo in blue and is addressed to the Director of Internment Operations in Ottawa, with a purple "CAMP 32 / ORDERLY ROOM" c.d.s. dated JUN.8.1943. There is also a red crayon note "send to camp for ....". Very fine, and catalogue value is for a used stamp only. (Image)

Unitrade $ 700

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:46:24 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 382
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image 1943 Prisoner of War Label, Imperforate, affixed to a folded 8½" x 11" brown envelope with "International Red Cross Committee Geneva" (in Montreal) label addressed (but likely not mailed to) "International Committee of the Red Cross" (in London England). Very fine and attractive, catalogue value is for an unused stamp only. (Image)

Unitrade $ 500

Opening C$ 55.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:46:45 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 383
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image 1944 and 1946 Prisoner of War Label, Rouletted, 1944 issue is tied to small piece by three "P.O.W. / 31" c.d.s. dated APR.10.1945 and the 1946 issue is tied to small piece by a large OTTAWA CANADA No. 40 c.d.s. dated JAN.31.1947, very fine (Image)

Unitrade $ 700

Opening C$ 240.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:47:04 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 384
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: Collection

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image 1945 Prisoner of War Label, Perforated 12½, affixed to a folded (in four) 8½" x 10" brown parcel wrapper with two"On His Majesty's Service " labels, one is "From NDHQ, DPW, Ottawa" with red "CANADA INT.OP. CENSORED" crown handstamp (P.O.W. label is affixed to this) the other OHMS label reads "E.L. Maag, Esq. Delegate in Canada of the I.C. R.C. Montreal". Very fine, catalogue value is for an unused stamp only. (Image)

Unitrade $ 900

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 550.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:47:22 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 385
Symbol: **
Cat No: Collection

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image 1946 Prisoner of War Label, Rouletted, a mint never hinged pane of five, very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 412

Opening C$ 160.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:47:35 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 386
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Officials Perforated OHMS, all neatly mounted and written-up on 9 pages, starts with a 5-hole 1930 20c value, group of 5-hole perfins on second page, rest are all 4-hole issues, with varieties such as different setting positions, missing perf holes, etc. Includes two covers (these catalogued as stamps only). Overall fine to very fine and all scanned online. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,859

Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 300.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:48:18 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 387
Symbol: O/Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Overprinted Officials, all neatly mounted and written-up on 9 quadrille pages, the first two pages have OHMS overprints, there are 4 pages of G overprints and one page has two covers, each with G and OHMS combination frankings. We note varieties such as "Blunt G" on 20c Textile, 50c Oil Fields plate block, etc. The last two pages are devoted to forgeries, ranging from "amateurish" to dangerous, some described as Pugh Types (II, III and IV), two attributed to Frodel, one attributed to coming from "a Toronto source" and one described as being forged by Alex McMaster, who worked with Frodel and sold his fakes through Fred Eaton & Sons. An overall very fine collection, all scanned online. (Image)

Unitrade $ 945

Opening C$ 220.00
Sold...C$ 220.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:49:20 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 388
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Prisoner of War Mail, all written up on 9 pages with 12 covers illustrating a variety of aspects, noting a cover mailed from Camp M to Isle of Man, cover mailed from Camp 100 (Neys, Ontario) to Buffalo, a Fredericton POW camp card, Camp A in Farnham PQ to Germany, Cover mailed from Camp 30 to Germany, Camp 33 (Petawawa) to Germany and more. Overall very fine group, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 450.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:50:05 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 389
Symbol: Cvr/O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 6 quadrille pages, starts with a registered cover (1937 Coronation set mailed AUG.9), and includes the 1938-47 Definitive set with shades, printings, perforations, 1946 Victory, 1948 Silver Wedding, 1949 UPU, 1950 Definitive set. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 15.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:50:40 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 390
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 6 quadrille pages, starts with a registered first day cover of the 1937 Coronation set, 1938-47 Definitive set with many shades, printings, watermarks, perforations, high values, etc. 1946 Victory, 1947 New Constitution in pairs. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 45.00
Sold...C$ 130.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:51:29 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 391
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 4 quadrille pages, starts with a first day cover (Coronation set), two different singles from the Coronation set with "Small second S" variety (£45), set of 1933-38 definitives including 2sh and 3sh values (these two £115), 1943-50 Postal Fiscals on "Wiggins Teape" paper (SG 131-34 £458), 1944-46 definitives (£140), and ending with the 1949 definitives set. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 300.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:52:16 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 392
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 6 quadrille pages, starts with a registered first day cover (1937 Coronation set), and includes the 1938-51 Definitive set with shades, new values and colours, perforation, 1946 Victory, 1948 Silver Wedding (including "extra decoration" flaw on 1½d SG166a, £65), as well as a first day cover franked with the 1949 UPU set. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 170.00
Sold...C$ 170.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:52:51 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 393
Symbol: Cvr/O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 6 quadrille pages, starts with a first day cover (1937 Coronation set), 1938-49 Definitive set with many shades, printings, re-entries, and new values, 1946 Victory, 1948 Silver Wedding, 1949 UPU, 1951 University, 1951 Definitive set and 1951 New Constitution set. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 35.00
Sold...C$ 130.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:53:19 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 394
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 13 quadrille pages, starts with a registered cover (1937 Coronation set), and includes the 1938 Definitives set with many shades, printings, new values, 1946 Victory (including a plate block of eight with re-entry plus a single (SG165a £70), 1948 Silver Wedding, 1949 UPU and 1952 Definitive set. Also a complete set of Dependencies sets, including varieties (such as SG G2b £200, G3aa £350, G5c £375), 1946 Victory, 1948 Silver Wedding and 1949 UPU. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 400

Opening C$ 650.00
Sold...C$ 650.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:54:36 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 395
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 9 quadrille pages, starts with a cover (1937 Coronation set, mailed May 31), and includes the 1938-55 definitives, with shades, perforation changes and dies, a group of varieties from the 1938-55 definitives set including re-entries, unlisted "log in water" on the 1½d, "extra palm frond" on the ½d (SG 249ba, £200), a plate block of four of the 2½d value with constant plate varieties on three stamps, a plate strip of five of the 1sh value on piece showing re-entries on two stamps (somewhat toned), nice blocks of six of the 1946 Victory issues, 1948 Silver Wedding, 1949 UPU, ending with the 1940 Postage Due set (SG D11-18, £650). Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:55:11 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 396
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 9 quadrille pages, starts with a registered first day cover (1937 Coronation set), and includes the 1938-1951 Definitive set with perforations, watermarks, a 1938 cover franked with an SG #124aa "ape on the rock" flaw £100, many re-entries and doubling of lines, etc., 1946 Victory, 1948 Silver Wedding, 1949 UPU, 1950 Legislative Council (including two blocks of four of the 6d value with major re-entries). Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 300.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:56:22 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 397
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 6 quadrille pages, starts with a registered cover (1937 Coronation set, undated), and includes the 1939-55 definitives, including many shades, printings (De La Rue, Bradbury Wilkinson, Waterlow & Sons), perforation changes, nice blocks of four of the 1946 Victory issue, the 1940 Postage Due set (SG D1-8, £275), 1949 Silver Wedding and 1949 UPU sets. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 130.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:57:01 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 398
Symbol: O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 6 quadrille pages, starts with a first day cover (1937 Coronation set), and includes a 1923-45 Postage Due set (SG D1-4, £120), 1938 Definitive set with shades, a block, etc., 1946 Victory, 1948 Definitive set, 1948 Silver Wedding, 1949 UPU and 1951 Postage Dues. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:57:41 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 399
Symbol: Cvr/O
Cat No: Collection

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image Extensive Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, with stamps, commercially used covers and first day covers, all neatly mounted and written-up on quadrille pages in two albums. This collection starts with two FDC of the 1936 KEVIII issues (both catalogue £375), followed by a comprehensive collection of all KGVI issues, including postage dues and nice blocks of four. There are also many varieties included, some listed in S.G. (noted S.G. #s 126a £170, 131ac £190, 132ab £275, 132ac in a pair £350, 135b £120, 136a £50, 140a £75), some not (several re-entries, shades, etc). The collection is augmented by a nice selection of FDC (noted 1950 4d light blue £200, 1941 2d £100, etc.), commercial usages, including postage due, rates, three bisects, destinations, registered, and more. Last but not least is a large selection of British Offices abroad, including postage dues, totaling about $3,000 in Scott. A lovely and clean collection, with light postmarks and very fine throughout. See scans online to get an idea, better yet inspect in person to better appreciate the value and quality of the collection. (Image)

Est $ 1,250

Opening C$ 1,350.00
Sold...C$ 1,350.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:58:31 EST
Sold For 1350
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 400
Symbol: Cvr/O
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Used King George VI Era Issues, all neatly written up on 9 quadrille pages, starts with a registered first day cover (1937 Coronation set), and includes the 1937-50 Definitive set with many shades, printings, perforations, 1946 Victory, 1948 Silver Wedding, 1949 UPU, 1945 Postage Dues, 1951 Definitive set, 1951 University, 1951 New Constitution and 1952 Postage Dues. Very fine, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..May-22-2019, 13:59:23 EST
Sold For 325

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