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Sparks Auctions Sale: 35

Canada
Canada by Stamp Issue

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 701
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 25

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image Group of Six 3c Large Queen Cross Border Covers, all dated between May 1868 and October 1869, all franked with a horizontal pair (one is two singles) of 3c Large Queens paying the 6c cross-border rate to the United States. One is a folded illustrated advertising letter and one has its contents. An overall fine to very fine group, with some tears on backflaps, etc. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:38:18 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 702
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 25

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image Group of Thirty-Nine 3c Large Queen Domestic Rate Covers, all used in period between April 1868 and December 1869 from a great variety of towns from Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes, noting some mourning, some advertising, one has a large embossed corner card from Simmers Seeds in Toronto (scarce), handstamps include "Too Late", "Mis-sent to", "Way Letter" in circle canceling stamp, some have their contents, one is addressed to Louis Joseph Papineau, one has green postmarks from Rock Island C.E, one is franked with a pair (double weight rate), etc. The usual faults associated with such lots, still many fine to very fine items within, all scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 400

Opening C$ 900.00
Sold...C$ 900.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:39:44 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 703
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 25, 27

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image 1868 Triple Weight Large Queen Cover, mailed from Seaforth (SEP.29.1868) to Goderich (very partial receiver on back), franked with an unusual combination of 3c and 6c Large Queens, paying triple weight domestic rate. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 60.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:41:37 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 704
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 26

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image 5c Large Queen Pair on 1875 Cover to Scotland, mailed from Hamilton on OCT.14.1875 (duplex) to Edinburgh, Scotland (OCT.26 receiver). The cover is franked with a horizontal pair of the new 5c Large Queen (issued two weeks prior on OCT.1) paying double the preferred 5c rate (in effect OCT.1) to Great Britain. A few faults do not detract from this scarce franking, early example of the new rate, and early use of this stamp. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 850.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:43:08 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 705
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 26

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image Two 5c Large Queen Covers to the United Kingdom, first from Whycocomagh CB (Cape Breton) SEP.4.1877 in blue to Edinburgh, Scotland (SEP.18 receiver) with 5c LQ tied by blue oval grid, very fine. Second from Whycocomagh NS OCT.10.1878 in blue to London, England, OCT.25 receiver with 5c LQ cancelled by blue segmented cork cancel, also very fine and accompanied by a 1994 Greene Foundation certificate. Both covers also have Halifax transits on back. An interesting duo mailed from the same post office one year apart, using different instruments. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 575.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:44:15 EST
Sold For 575

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 706
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 26

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image Group of Six 5c Large Queen Covers to the U.K., all franked with a single 5c Large Queen and dated between November 1875 and July 1879. Three are addressed to Scotland, the others to England and we note many despatch, transit and receiving datestamps including an interesting "EDINB & CARSTAIRS SORTING TENDER / AU 11 79". One is opened on three sides and there are a few back flap tears, else a fine to very fine group. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 725.00
Sold...C$ 725.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:45:09 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 707
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 26, 36

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image 1875 9c LQ / SQ Mixed Franking Cover, mailed St Joseph QUE on DEC.30.1875 to Ste Marie with same day receiver on back, franked with a 5c Large Queen and a pair 2c Small Queens, tied to each other by target cancels, paying three times the rate on a cut down #10 cover, fine. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 400.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:46:39 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 708
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 26, 37e

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image 1875 8c LQ / SQ Mixed Franking Registered Cover, mailed Brussels (NOV.11.1875) to Goderich (NOV.12 receiver) through Seaforth (NOV.12), with B.&.L.H.R.R. West broken circle (NOV.12) and boxed REGISTERED / B. & L. H. R. cancels on back. Franking is a 5c LQ and 3c SQ (perf 11½ x 12) paying the 6c double weight rate plus 2c registration fee. The stamps are tied to each other with a bold and rare #11 in circle obliterator (Lacelle #133). Folds (not affecting stamps), still a desirable and scarce combination franking. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 10.00
Sold...C$ 500.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:48:01 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 709
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 27

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image 1869 12c Double Rate Cross Border Rate Cover, mailed from Halifax on SEP.28.1869 to Boston, endorsed "per Carlotta" and would have travelled by coastal steamer. Franking is a pair of 6c dark brown Large Queens showing a small part of the imprint at left. Opening tear at right, else very fine and a scarce franking, ex. Lussey. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 250.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:48:57 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 710
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 27, 27a

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image Superior Quality Group of Seven 6c Large Queen Franked Covers, from 1869 to 1871, each franked with a single 6c Large Queen (with shades), all addressed to the United States except for one addressed to England. Includes one with illustrated address space and we note some interesting postmarks such as a Hamilton duplex 5 (small tear at top), a St Catharines 2-ring 12, etc. Very fine and all bought at major auction houses by the unit. All scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 400

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 800.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:49:50 EST
Sold For 800

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 711
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 27, 27a

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image Group of Thirteen 6c Large Queen Franked Covers, all between 1869 and 1871, 10 are cross border to the United States and three were mailed to Scotland. All covers have a single 6c Large Queen (with shades) and we note a number of interesting postmarks, including datestamps, corks, duplex, etc. One small cover still has its Christmas gilded card inside. Some have creases or opening tears, still overall fine with some very fine. All are scanned online. (Image)

Est $ 350

Opening C$ 525.00
Sold...C$ 525.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:50:28 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 712
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 27a

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image 1870 6c Large Queen on Cover to England, then Re-Mailed on Other Side, mailed first from Montréal on NOV 11 1870 to London (no receiver), endorsed "Canadian Steamer" and franked with a 6c LQ paying the Allan Line rate. Upon arrival, the back side was franked with a Penny Red and re-mailed from London (NOV.23.1870 duplex) to the same person, but in Canterbury where it got a NOV.24 receiver on front. Repaired rough opening, still unusual and interesting. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 550.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:51:55 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 713
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 27a

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image 1871 12c Double Rate Cross Border Large Queen Cover, mailed from Québec City on FEB.9.1871 (duplex cancels) to Lawrence, Mass, through Montréal FEB.10 backstamp, franked with two 6c yellow brown Large Queens paying the double weight cross border rate. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 160.00
Sold...C$ 160.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:52:51 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 714
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 27a, 28

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image Two Differently Franked Large Queen Covers to England, both mailed from Québec to Clitheroe, England at different times, with different frankings. Mourning cover was mailed on AUG.13.1868 with a 12½c blue, through Blackburn (AUG.25) arrived AUG.25. Second cover was mailed on DEC.22.1871 with a very fine 6c yellow brown through Blackburn JAN.3.1872 (arrived JAN.3). Both very fine covers, with choice stamps and would make a nice display explaining the rate changeover. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 550.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:54:03 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 715
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 28

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image 12½c Large Queens on Large Part Parcel Wrapper, mailed from Montréal on JUN.12.1868 to Worcestershire, England, with a Malvern JUN.24 datestamp on back. Franked with two 12½c Large Queens paying the double rate, each tied by Montréal duplex. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 10.00
Sold...C$ 725.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:55:38 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 716
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 28

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image 1868 12½c Large Queen on Cover to Ireland, mailed Ottawa (APR.17.1868 Berri duplex) to Boyle, Ireland (APR.29 receiver on back) through Derby (red packet c.d.s. on front), franked with a very fine 12½c (first month of use) with deep rich colour, paying the Allan line rate. Cover has two minor edge tears, still very fine, ex. Dick Lamb. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 750.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:57:29 EST
Sold For 750

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 717
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 28

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image 1868 12½c Large Queen on Cover to England, mailed Halifax NS (AUG.14.1868 H duplex) to Manchester, England (AUG.23 receiver on back), through Liverpool (red AUG.23 transit on front), franked with a 12½c Large Queen paying the Allan line rate, two vertical folds, still fine-very fine. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:58:20 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 718
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 28

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image Group of Four 12½c Large Queen Covers to the United Kingdom, all dated 1869, three are addressed to England, one to Scotland, and each is franked with a single 12½c Large Queen paying the Allan Line letter rate. A few small faults here and there, still a mostly fine or better group. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 525.00
Sold...C$ 525.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:59:19 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 35
Lot No: 719
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: 29

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image 1894 15c Large Queen Single on Registered Cross-Border Cover, mailed registered from Ottawa on JUL.7.1894 to Trenton NJ (JUL.10 receiver on back). The cover is franked with a 15c probably overpaying a triple weight rate (9c) plus 5c registration fee. Reduced at both ends, still a very fine appearing cover. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 11:59:45 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 35
Lot No: 720
Symbol:
Cat No: 29, 36i, 45

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image Bulk Periodical Mailing Receipt with Large Queens, Small Queens and Widow Weeds, both sides have Truro squared circle cancels from 1896, first side has a pair of 15c LQ, second has a 2c and pair of 10c SQ plus a strip of three 50c Widow Weeds. Faults, still pretty high frankings. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 170.00
Sold...C$ 170.00


Closed..Feb-17-2021, 12:00:14 EST
Sold For 170

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