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Sparks Auctions Sale: 34

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Worldwide Postal History and Postmarks

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 901
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: United States

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image United States Group of 130 Covers and Cards, 1840 to 1920s, includes 22 stampless folded letters or envelopes, overall advertising covers, F1 registered covers, registered A.R. covers, postage due covers, postal stationery, E2 express cover, #68 on cover to Canada, George Washington post cards and more. An interesting group, some with faults but with many very fine. All are #8 or smaller sizes. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 525.00
Sold...C$ 525.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:31:37 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 902
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: United States

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image United States Group of 56 Covers and Cards, as received from an estate in New Brunswick, with material ranging from the 1930s to 1940s and includes 116 picture post cards addressed to Campbellton New Brunswick, with a great variety of scenes, postmarks and frankings. Also includes 61 covers, also all mailed to the same person, with air mail frankings, first flights, censored cover from Hawaii, censored mail, a nice real photo cacheted first day cover with four different coil stamps from JAN.27.1939, and more. Mostly fine or better, with a few faults here and there, the two oversize covers, although interesting, are faulty. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:33:30 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 903
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: United States

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image United States Selected Group of About 80 Postal History Items, mostly from late 1900s to 1930s (few earlier and later) with a great variety here. We note an 1845 Boston stampless, few early postcards with Cinderella stamps, illustrated advertising, perfin, 2 hand-drawn covers; early meters; various postmarks types, event cachets covers with signatures, machine cancels, etc. Definitely worth a close look for possible finds and an ideal lot for the small dealer or Internet seller. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 130.00
Sold...C$ 130.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:34:07 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 904
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: United States Offices in

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image United States Offices in Shanghai China 1922 Cover 1922, mailed from Shanghai to Nantucket Mass, franked with a pair of Scott # K1 (light toning) tied by duplex. Cover has a vertical crease and much edge wear, still scarce. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:34:44 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 905
Symbol: PC
Cat No: United States Offices in

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image United States Offices in Shanghai China 1922 Picture Post Card, mailed in Shanghai to Washington state, franked with a Scott # K1 tied by duplex. The picture side depicts "Orphan Island on the Yangtse", with a Puyallup Wash c.d.s. receiver dated SEP.30.1922. Very fine and rare. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 170.00
Sold...C$ 170.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:35:23 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 906
Symbol: PC
Cat No: United States Offices in

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image United States Offices in Shanghai China 1920 Picture Post Card, mailed FEB.2.1920 in Shanghai to San Francisco, franked with a Scott # K2 tied by duplex. The picture side depicts "Idol, Shan hal Kuan" in colour. Couple of small corner creases, else fine and rare. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 80.00
Sold...C$ 90.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:35:49 EST
Sold For 90

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 907
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Lot of Modern Covers, From the 1960s to Mid 2000s consisting of over 800 items, in a variety of sizes. With obvious strength in U.S., we noted also countries such as Argentina, Belize, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Sweden, and more. All are addressed to the same family in Ottawa, Canada. (J.O.) (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:36:48 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 908
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Group of 44 Mourning Covers, 1854-1966, includes covers from Argentina, Austria, Belgium, British Honduras, France, Germany, Great Britain and USA, with almost two thirds originating from GB. The GB covers include a few with Scott #8 the 1854 1d red on bluish paper, perforated 16. Some with opening or other minor faults, still overall very fine. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:37:54 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 909
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Accumulation Almost Filling a Wine Box, 1918-2000s, note United States, Israel and Switzerland military mail as well as postal stationery, censored mail, post cards, event covers and first days. Also note mail from Iceland, Monaco, Bermuda, Viet Nam and more. Noted many oversize items and mixed condition, still worth a close look. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:38:38 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 910
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Group of Over 200 Covers and Cards, as received from a large estate, mostly from the 1940s and 1950s, with a wide variety of material including maxi-cards, first day covers, censored, many are from a 1940s correspondence of foreign incoming mail to New Brunswick. Note material from Belgium (many), Switzerland, French Colonies, France, Spain, Germany and many other countries. Many have faults (usually creases or folds), still many are fine to very fine. See scans for an example only. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 575.00
Sold...C$ 575.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:39:06 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 911
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Large Accumulation of a Few Thousand Covers, mostly dated 1960’s-on with a few earlier, filling a large plastic tub (weight is 32½ pounds including the box), from many different countries, but strong in USA, Europe (with France, Belgium, Great Britain, Switzerland, Italy, Europa, etc), Russia, South Africa, Israel, South America, etc. (No Canada). Mostly commercial mail (many addressed to USA or Canada) with interesting commemorative stamp frankings, some FDCs or commemorative events covers/postmarks, stationery, etc. Mixed condition. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:39:39 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 912
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Carton with Hundreds of Covers, starts off with a box of United States FDC (about 300 from 1940-1955), rest is mostly FDC of the world (many from 1980s) including a binder full of GB FDC from the 1970s, a collection of QEII FDC for the Silver Jubilee, others from Germany, UN and more, plus a handful of commercial mail. Overall fine to very fine. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 130.00
Sold...C$ 160.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:40:27 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 913
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide group of 50 Better Covers, with a good variety of countries including Russia (11 FDC from 1970-71), China PRC (3 FDC from 1981), British Commonwealth FDC for Silver Wedding, etc., Canadian Official and precancel covers, old Alsace Lorraine documents with revenue stamps and more. A few faults, still overall fine or better. See photos for an idea. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:40:55 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 914
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Group of 27 Covers and Cards, as received from an estate in New Brunswick, with material ranging from the 1930s to 1940s and includes maxi cards, registered mail, a censored France Libre overprint franking, a 1945 French West Africa Stamp Day cover, mail from Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Mexico, Japan, Lebanon, Dominica, and more. An interesting lot that should be carefully examined. Some faults, still overall fine or better. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 170.00
Sold...C$ 170.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:41:22 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 915
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Eclectic Group of Approx. 175 Postal History Items, with majority dated from few stampless to the 1950’s (some later) with a tremendous variety of countries. Too many interesting items to list here, but we note some early imperforate Belgium usages, Austria 19th stamp issue covers; a few France stampless letters; WW1 and WW2 covers including censored, stationery, auxiliary markings, interesting destinations, usages and postmarks, early illustrated used postcards from exotic places, some more recent philatelic mail or FDCs, etc. See scans to better appreciate the variety and interest of this large group. Definitely worth a close look for possible finds and an ideal lot for the small dealer or Internet seller. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 550.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:42:15 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 916
Symbol: Cvr/P
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Group of About 500 Various Covers and Cards, 300 of which are FDC (mostly British Commonwealth, mostly GB), about 100 picture post cards and about 100 commercially mailed covers. The commercial cover group has a great variety including early GB covers, early Switzerland mailed picture postcards, US event covers, a group of 45 early Russian covers, stationery and cards including one mailed from Antarctica to the US franked with a C18 ($30 used) and a cinderella of Arctic theme. FDC include mainly GB from the 1970s to the 1990s, plus others from various British Commonwealth countries such as an Australia FDC with a block of the 1971 Christmas issues, etc. Also note a small collection of covers with a theme of Famous Ukrainians. Many faults in the early material, still many very fine and interesting items. Viewing recommended. (J.O.) (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 400.00
Sold...C$ 400.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:42:49 EST
Sold For 400

Postal History, Foreign
Worldwide Military Postal History

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 917
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of World War II Czech Forces in the British Army Covers, with 14 items, most were mailed within the U.K. but note 3 sent to Palestine. Nice assortment of datestamps and other markings, including censor handstamps. Note 2 that are badly trimmed at right and 2 with vertical folds, rest are all very fine. A scarce group. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 180.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:43:21 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 918
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of World War II Polish Forces in the British Army Covers, with 24 items, including 8 from Italy, 2 from Egypt, 8 from Palestine and 6 not identified. 15 have GB frankings, one with Egyptian stamps and 8 are stampless. Includes mail from Forces Post Office 101, 104, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 121, 122, 127, 130 and 140. 5 items are registered with 3 using GB registered postal stationery envelopes. Saw some that are censored. Two items are air letter fronts only, balance are mostly very fine but do note some folds or other minor faults. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:44:04 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 34
Lot No: 919
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of United Nations Military Mission Postal History Covers, from a wide range of countries and missions, noting mail from Cyprus, Kuwait, Congo, Haiti, Gaza, Lebanon, Kosovo, Kashmir, Central America, and more, an excellent range of military postmarks and some auxiliary markings, several mounted on pages or accompanied by research notes, note ex-Toop and other prominent military collectors, approaching 200 items, an ideal lot for expansion or to launch a new collecting area. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 150.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:44:52 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 34
Lot No: 920
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Africa

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image Africa Group of 58 WWII Censored Covers, with covers from Sierra Leone (x5), Liberia, Nigeria (x10), K.U.T. (x10), Southern and Northern Rhodesia (x11), Gold Coast (x5), Belgium Congo (x3) and the East Africa Military Force (x13). All complete except for one front. Note the following destinations: USA, Canada, UK, India, Holland, South Africa and Uganda. Good variety of censor tapes and handstamps including scarce Sierra Leone small oval handstamps and Southern Rhodesia scarce early tapes and handstamps. Usual mixed condition but much is very fine. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 250.00
Sold...C$ 250.00


Closed..Sep-23-2020, 10:45:26 EST
Sold For 250

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