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Sparks Auctions Sale: 30

Canada
King George V Era -- Medallion Issue etc. Scott #1

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1645
Symbol: E/P

image 1c King George V Large Postal Stationery Die Proof Essay, in deep red on glossy white card measuring 100 x 102 mm. Plate number XG-612 below image. Rare and very fine. Rsv. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:44:55 EST
Sold For 200


King George V Era -- Silver Jubilee Issue Scott #2

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1646
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 211P-216P

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image 1935 1c to 13c King George V Silver Jubilee Set of Plate Proofs, all on card-mounted India paper, with the 1c to 10c in gutter blocks of eight, and the 13c in a normal block of eight (this value does not exist with a gutter). All stamps have pencil notations on back attesting to their positions, such as UL31, etc. A lovely and fresh set which would look great mounted in an exhibit or album. Catalogue value is for all single plate proofs only, not taking into account the gutters. Rsv. (Image)

Unitrade $ 6,000

Opening C$ 2,000.00
Sold...C$ 2,000.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:45:16 EST
Sold For 2000


King George V Era -- Pictorial Issue Scott #217-23

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1647
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 217P-227P

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image 1935 1c to $1 King George V Pictorial Set of Plate Proofs, all on card-mounted India paper, with the five high values being sheet margin examples, very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,800

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:46:12 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1648
Symbol: */**
Cat No: 217-221

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image 1935 1c to 5c King George V Collection of Varieties and Plate Flaws, all mounted on quadrille pages, with each variety shown with a pasted arrow. and includes scratches, precancels, cutting arrow, plate inscription, coil pairs, repaired coil pairs, "mole on head", hairlines, extended framelines, and more. See scans for a sample, all mint (appears to be mostly NH) and very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 557

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:46:46 EST
Sold For 120


King George VI Era (1937-1952) -- Scott #231-320

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1649
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 277DP

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image 1948 4c Parliament Buildings Large Die Proof, in grey, sunk-in on card measuring 230 x 153 mm, with plate XG870 imprint above stamp image, and pencil notation "Canada Order No. 1250" on back, very fine. Rsv. (Image)

Est $ 1,000

Opening C$ 850.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:47:04 EST
Sold For 0


Queen Elizabeth II Era (1953-) -- Scott #321 and o

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1650
Symbol: O/**
Cat No: 302, etc

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image 1951 $1 Fishing Resources Collection, starts with a mint single (NH), a mint plate block (one stamp hinged), two mint G overprinted singles (hinged and NH), a used single and block and a used plate block. Mostly very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 735

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:47:31 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1651
Symbol: O/**
Cat No: 321, O32

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image 1953 $1 Totem Pole Issue Collection, starts with two used blocks of four (with nice c.d.s. cancels), plus a matched set of mint never hinged plate blocks for both plate 1 and 2. Followed by a first day cover "Issued by U.E.L. Calgary" and a March 28, 1953 special delivery airmail registered cover franked with an E11 and a $1 Totem Pole signed by its designer Emanuel Hahn (with his return address on back). Also a matched set of plate 1 and 2 plate blocks of the overprinted "G" Official (one block has very slight gum disturbance and another block has a tiny corner crease on one stamp). (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,361

Opening C$ 65.00
Sold...C$ 65.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:47:47 EST
Sold For 65

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1652
Symbol: **
Cat No: 325-328 var.

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image 1953 1c to 4c Queen Elizabeth Karsh Issues with Printing Varieties, a 1c upper left plate 3 block of six with prominent ink smear on two stamps, 2c block of nine with vertical perforations dramatically shifted, as well as perforation shifts on a 2c pair, 3c single, 4c single and a 4c overprinted G single. Also contains a stationery die proof showing the 4c and a 5c values in blue, on same piece measuring 124 x 80 mm. All mint never hinged. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 425.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:48:00 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1653
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 325DP

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image 1953 1c Queen Elizabeth II Karsh Issue Large Die Proof, in grey green, sunk in on a glazed card and mounted on a larger archival card measuring 140 x 100 mm. The design appears quite close to the issued stamp, except for a small area to the right of the denomination. Wrinkle at top right and bit of glue seepage at edges, still very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,500

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:48:13 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1654
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 325DP

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image 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Karsh Issue Progressive Large Die Proof, in violet brown, sunk in on card and mounted on a larger archival card measuring 140 x 100 mm. The design is missing the year and denomination, very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,500

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:48:27 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1655
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 327DP

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image 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Karsh Issue Progressive Large Die Proof, in carmine rose, sunk in on card and mounted on a larger archival card measuring 140 x 100 mm. The design is missing the year and denomination, and also shows an impression of the "ER scroll" in upper right. Very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,500

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:48:39 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1656
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 328DP

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image 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Karsh Issue Progressive Large Die Proof, in violet, sunk in on card and mounted on a larger archival card measuring 140 x 100 mm. The design is missing the year and denomination, and also shows an impression of the "ER scroll" in upper right. Very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,500

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:49:01 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1657
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 328DP

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image 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Karsh Issue Progressive Large Die Proof, in violet, sunk in on glazed card and mounted on a larger archival card measuring 140 x 100 mm. The design is missing the year and denomination, and the background also appears unfinished, very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,500

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:49:11 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1658
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 334DP

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image 1953 50c Textile Industry Die Proof in Colour of Issue, on glazed paper measuring 50 x 59 mm, mounted on a larger card. Full Canadian Bank Note Company Limited inscription below stamp and XG-979 number above it. Little soiling, else very fine and scarce. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 35.00
Sold...C$ 170.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:49:42 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1659
Symbol: E/P
Cat No: 334DP

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image 1953 50c Textile Industry Die Proof, in Carmine Rose, on card measuring 88 x 66 mm. Full Canadian Bank Note Company Limited inscription below stamp and XG-979 number above it. A few tiny stains, else very fine and rare. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 300.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:50:08 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1660
Symbol: */**
Cat No: 334, etc.

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image 1953 50c Textile Industry Collection, starts with two plate 1 lower left plate blocks with retouch and engraver's slip (UCS #334ii, 334iii), a single with engraver's slip (334iii), an upper right plate 2 block with "Flying G" overprint and "fishhook" variety (this block has a small gum loss due to mounting in the margin only, catalogued as hinged) and a lower left plate 1 block with G overprint and "engraver's slip" variety. All mint never hinged (except where noted) and very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 960

Opening C$ 230.00
Sold...C$ 240.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:50:32 EST
Sold For 240

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1661
Symbol: **
Cat No: 387a

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image 1959 5c St Lawrence Seaway with Inverted Centre, mint never hinged, fresh and without any fingerprints or faults sometimes seen on these. A lovely, very fine example of this very popular Canadian error. Accompanied by a 2018 Greene Foundation certificate. (Image)

Unitrade $ 12,500

Opening C$ 5,200.00
Sold...C$ 7,000.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:51:31 EST
Sold For 7000

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1662
Symbol: **
Cat No: 387i

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image 1959 5c St Lawrence Seaway with Double Impression of Red Colour, also known as "kiss print" or doubling of most letters of CANADA, on a mint never hinged marginal single, quite fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Image)

Unitrade $ 2,500

Opening C$ 750.00
Sold...C$ 725.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:53:27 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1663
Symbol: **
Cat No: 454/544pvii

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image Advanced Collection of Mint Never Hinged Centennial Plate Blocks, all neatly arranged and described in black stock pages, majority are matched sets but note other items such as a sheet of 50, as well as many singles. All appears to be very fine and never hinged, and the lot is accompanied by an owner's detailed inventory list (scanned online). A great opportunity to acquire such diverse material all in one lot. (Image)

Unitrade $ 6,487

Opening C$ 400.00
Sold...C$ 400.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:53:42 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 1664
Symbol: **
Cat No: 457/467i

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image Retired Dealer's Stock of 4c carmine rose Centennials, all organized and displayed on several black stock sheets, mostly all in mint never hinged blocks and singles, with a good variety of different Unitrade-listed issues, including coils, miniature panes, booklet panes, with inventory list showing catalogue numbers and values. Includes #s 457, i, ii, iii, iv, xx, xxi, p, ppi, ppii, ppiii, ppiv, ppv, aas, aais, b, c, ccs, ddis, 454 (booklet pane), 467, 467i, all in various quantities. Very fine. (Image)

Unitrade $ 1,889

Opening C$ 95.00
Sold...C$ 95.00


Closed..May-24-2019, 13:53:53 EST
Sold For 95

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