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Sparks Auctions Sale: 32

Canada
The Robert Heasman Collection of Early Machine Can

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1242
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Type 8 Barred Involute Flag) group of 32 items, with Letters A, C, D, E. We note: letter A (Die I) first reported day of use (JAN 25 (18-0) 00) on Place Viger stationery and the last reported date of the same (MAR 7 (19-0) 02) on cover; letter C (Die III) on cover to Germany; The earliest reported day of use (APR 23 (19-0) 00) of letter D (Die IV) on cover to Nova Scotia; Last reported day of use (MAR 4 02) of letter E (Die V); etc. Also some nice advertising covers and destinations, such as Argentina (uprated stationery card); France; Trinidad; Norway; Germany; U.K.). From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 750

Opening C$ 230.00
Sold...C$ 250.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:22:24 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1243
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Type 8 Barred Involute Flag) group of 25 items (Dies I to VI). We note, amongst others: JAN 16 (20-0) 00 last day and hour of use of Die III; Die II inverted flag; Third class hubless advertising cover; Hubless flag canceling ½c Numeral pair; A scarce small Third Class business card envelope to France (according to the owner: maybe the smallest cover to have passed through a Bickerdike machine); Die IV on 5c UPU (Leaf) cover to Germany; Patriotic Gloria Mundi card, and more. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 400

Opening C$ 250.00
Sold...C$ 250.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:23:26 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1244
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Type 9 Unfinished Flag). A complete strike APR 13 (20-0) 1898 usage on 3c Leaf cover front, being the first reported day of this short lived cancel (6 days only). From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 220.00
Sold...C$ 220.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:23:53 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1245
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Type 9 Unfinished Flag). A complete strike tying 3c Leaf on Molson's Bank cover dated APL 15 (18-0) 1898 (used for a 6 days period). From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 400

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:24:27 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1246
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Type 9 Unfinished Flag). A complete strike tying 3c Leaf on a Bank of Commerce cover dated APL 14 (18-0) 1898 (used in a 6 days period). From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 400

Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 210.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:24:55 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1247
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Types M-5 and M-6 Straight Line) Dies A to F. A superior group of 43 items including, amongst many others: AUG 9 (18-0) 01 inverted obliterator ties 2c Numeral private postcard to UK; The latest reported day of use of Die A (OCT 30 (19-0) 02); 3 x Hubless strikes on third class matters; Many superb illustrated advertising covers, such as Patriotic Soldiers of the Queen 1900 cover to UK; Cigars; La Presse newspaper; some interesting destinations such as Holland, Switzerland, Uruguay, Jamaica, Bahamas, etc. A very useful lot, all scanned online. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 1,000

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 400.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:25:45 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1248
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Type 1 Ensign Flag and Type 4 Jubilee Flag), with a total of about 190 items, including about 150+ Type 1 with different letter dies and 37 Type 4 (Jubilee Flag). We note Type 4-5 Hub Y usage on the latest known date; Unchecked in detail by us for dates or possible varieties. Mixed condition from poor to very fine, includes some fronts. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 400

Opening C$ 525.00
Sold...C$ 525.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:26:44 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1249
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal (Yearless Dater Hubs) group of 8 covers or cards, plus a large piece, all dated between JAN 2 and JAN 7 (1897), noting various Die Letter obliterators, etc. Also includes a cover dated JAN 11 1897 showing the year again. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 475.00
Sold...C$ 475.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:28:04 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1250
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of Three Montreal Inverted Obliterator Flags, includes two advertising, (Two Type 8 and one Type 7), all scanned on-line. Light faults but overall fine to very fine. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:28:39 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1251
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Montreal - Balance of Early Machine Cancel Collection, with about 390 covers or cards including a nice variety of Machine types (including some used as receivers). Mixed condition, from poor to very fine, some fronts, but unchecked by us for better dates, varieties or dies. Includes also some advertising covers. A real treasure trove for the specialist, mostly all in sleeves. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 550.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:29:20 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1252
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Type 1-9 Ensign Flag) Hub X, APR 1 (7-) 1896 complete strike ties 3c Small Queen to an illustrated advertising cover (Water of Life). The only reported cover of the first day of use of the machine in Ottawa. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 240.00
Sold...C$ 450.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:30:33 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1253
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Type 1-9 Ensign Flag) Hub X, lot of 10 items (covers or cards) including: APR 3 (7-0) 1896 (early use) on postcard; APR 20 (3-0) 1896 Flagless usage on Free Dead Letter envelope and AUG 2 (A) 1896 (date replaced by letter A) used on back of a letter as receiver (stained cover-ex. Larry Paige); other useful usages such as 2c drop letter; destinations (Belgium, mourning cover to U.K.). From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:31:39 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1254
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Type 4-9 Jubilee Flag) group 6 items with JUN 21 and AUG 7 (respectively first and last reported days of use); JUL 7 unusual usage as receiver on postcard originating from Switzerland to Ottawa and redirected to Flesherton (squared circle on front); 2 complete strikes on Jubilee covers (1c printed matter and 2c local delivery rates) and a superb complete strike on a Free cover addressed to the deputy Minister of Finances. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:32:32 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1255
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Ensign Flag Revisited), with 8 items. We note: a complete strike on a cut square dated AUG 9, (6-0) 1897 being the First day of use of the new dater/obliterator combination; An OCT 28 (6-0) 1897 usage on a cover front, which is, according to previous owner, the last reported use of any Imperial machine under terms of the original contract; A double impression on front of an incoming postcard from Great Britain; and other nice quality strikes on illustrated advertising covers, etc. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:33:17 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1256
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Types M-4 and M-6 Straight Line) lot of 15 items. We note: JUN 3 1898 usage on 2c UPU post card to U.K., being the First reported day of use; nice usages on Illustrated advertising covers, destinations such as India, Germany; Belgium; an early (1900) private postcard from a Florist; Also of note, 6 usages of Die Letters A and B on covers or cards. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:34:19 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1257
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Type 6-2 Jubilee Flag) group of 4 items including: The earliest reported date of use (OCT 30 (6-0) 1897) cancelling a 3c Jubilee on a cut square; The latest reported usage (MAR 2 (3-0) 1898) on stationery card; Tying 1c Small Queen on drop letter and a piece of cover front on which the obliteration missed the stamp. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 55.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:36:09 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1258
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Type 6-2A Jubilee Flag) Inverted, a nice and complete strike dated FEB 18 (7—0) 1898 tying a 3c Jubilee on cover addressed to the USA. A small tear doesn’t detract. A great rarity, ex. Larry Paige. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 750

Opening C$ 725.00
Sold...C$ 1,250.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:37:17 EST
Sold For 1250

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1259
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Type 8-15 Barred Involute Flag) Letter G, lot of 8 covers. We note: Nice usages on Third Class printed matters; 2x Hubless usages canceling 1c Numeral; 5c UPU rate to Belgium, illustrated advertisings, etc. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 75.00
Sold...C$ 75.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:38:00 EST
Sold For 75

Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1260
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa (Type 9 Unfinished Flag), two Larry Paige written-up album pages, first shows the unfinished and Type 6 Jubilee flag on the same day (Ottawa, NOV 16 on a cover and a piece), second page shows an unfinished flag in Ottawa on DEC 7 1897 and an unfinished flag in Montreal APL 16 1898 (backflap repaired, used there for one week). From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 600

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:39:27 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 32
Lot No: 1261
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Ottawa and Montreal (Type 9 Unfinished Flag) lot of 7 items, including the earliest reported date of use (OCT 30 (4-0) 1897) on stationery card; The latest reported hour of use (MAR 19 (2-0) 1897) tying a 3c Leaf on cover; nice complete strike on advertising illustrated cover; An unusual usage on 1c stationery unsealed envelope; Cancelling 2c Small Queen on (front only) of cover paying adjacent city rate (Ottawa to Hull); etc. From the Robert Heasman Collection of Early Canadian Machine Cancellations. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..Jan-31-2020, 13:40:14 EST
Sold For 275

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