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Sparks Auctions Sale: 37

Miscellaneous
Picture Postcards

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 842
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Collection

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image Worldwide Large Dealer Stock of Over 26,500 Picture Postcards, from the early 1900s to modern, all in 36 plastic see-through storage boxes. We noted postcards from USA, Canada, France, Greece and Italy, as well as Christmas, birthday, beautiful ladies and much, much more. Well worth our estimate, and probably a great deal more and we strongly urge viewing of this lot to better appreciate. Overall condition is very fine, and a great opportunity for the online reseller. (Image)

Est $ 1,000

Opening C$ 850.00
Sold...C$ 850.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:15:01 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 843
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Collection

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image Assortment of About 350 Worldwide Picture Postcards, 1899-1970s, including a few covers and wrappers. Noted buildings, street scenes, cars, planes, holidays, etc. Note cards from Canada, USA, GB, Western Europe, West Indies, and more. Overall very fine, scans show just a small sampling. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 30.00
Sold...C$ 30.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:15:28 EST
Sold For 30

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 844
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Collection

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image Box of About 960 Picture Postcards, 1908 to Modern, includes Canada with groups of Toronto and Lake Superior cards, as well as Jamaica, France, Poland, Trieste, USA, Holland, Germany, GB in postcard pages, and more. Noted birds, waterfronts, street scenes, buildings, ships, a bull fight and more. Also a group of about 64 humourous cards, mostly all unused. Some with edge faults, etc. from being mailed still overall fine or better. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 50.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:15:54 EST
Sold For 50

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 845
Symbol: PC
Cat No: Worlwide

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image Heavy Carton Full of Picture Postcards and Folders, 1900s to Modern, includes cards from Great Britain, Canada, United States, France, Japan, Thailand and more. The GB cards include National Postal Museum cards, post office PHQ cards, aircraft recognition cards from WWII and 1937 Coronation cards and photos. Canada includes a number of 8c postal stationery cards, etc. Mostly notes street scenes, real photo cards, etc. Overall very fine with small faults on some of the early material. (Image)

Est $ 500

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 50.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:16:22 EST
Sold For 50

Canada
Canada

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 846
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image The Colonial Postal Systems and Postage Stamps of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1849-1871, by A. S. Deaville (Archives of British Columbia, 1928 numbered first edition [64/500], 210 pages). Hard bound, very fine. A must have for the enthusiast, loaded with stamp and postal history information not found elsewhere. (Image)

Est $ 75

Opening C$ 60.00
Sold...C$ 60.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:16:53 EST
Sold For 60

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 847
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image The American Bank Note Company Archives Catalogue, British North America, Christie's Robson Lowe, (sale catalogue Sept 13, 1990, 145 pages). Soft bound complete with prices realized, very fine. An essential item for the library of any serious collector of BNA stamps. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 80.00
Sold...C$ 80.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:17:30 EST
Sold For 80

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 848
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image Two Useful Canada / BNA Publications, with Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps / volume V - British North America, by Robson Lowe (1973), and The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada, by Winthrop S. Boggs (1974 Quarterman reprint). Two very useful and must have books for the enthusiast, both very fine. (Image)

Est $ 75

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 50.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:17:49 EST
Sold For 50

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 849
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image Group of Classic Era Publications, including Allan Steinhart's "The Admiral Era: A Rate Study 1912-1928" and "The Postal History of the Post Card in Canada 1878-1911", "Collect Canada Covers" by Edward A. Richardson, "Canada The fifteen cents of 1868" by Gerald Firth, "A Large Queen's Report" by Hans Reiche and a few auction catalogues or exhibit publications (Eaton and Son's Rarity Auction, The John Foxbridge Collection and a Stanley Gibbon New Brunswick sale catalogue). Great additions to any philatelic library. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 40.00
Sold...C$ 40.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:18:12 EST
Sold For 40

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 850
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image Two Unitrade Catalogues: a 2020 Unitrade Specialized and 2019 Scott Specialized for United States Stamps and Covers, along with a well-loved yet fully-functional, electric UV lamp. Good additions to both the philatelic library and workspace. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:18:40 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 851
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image One 2020 Unitrade Specialized Canada Catalogue and "Duck Stamps", by Scott Weidensaul. Both are fine additions to any philatelic library. (Image)

Est $ 20

Opening C$ 10.00
Sold...C$ 10.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:18:59 EST
Sold For 10

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 852
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image Four Useful Philatelic Books, including a deluxe, hard cover, publisher-signed first edition of the Darnell BNA-Canada catalogue from 1997, a copy of the 7th Edition of the Standard Precancel Catalogue, one Canadian Postal Letter Guide, 1996 Vol. 1 (Firby and Willson) and a soft cover copy of Douglas Murray's "The Post Office on Prince Edward Island (1787-1900)". Also included is 3rd Edition of the Canadian Stamps with Perforated Initials guide. While these are older publications, each one still provides solid information for both basic collectors and specialists. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 10.00
Sold...C$ 10.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:19:22 EST
Sold For 10

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 853
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image Group of Postal Service Pamphlets and a 1886 Postmaster General Report, which is time-worn and lacks its cover, but full of official information from the time when Canada's Small Queens were the definitives of the day. The pamphlets cover interesting and new postal service efforts from 1940 to the early 1950's as communicated to postmasters and employees. These publications are rarely seen and provide excellent information for stamp collectors and postal historians alike. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 150.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:19:53 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 854
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Cat No: Literature

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image Group of BNA Publications with a Maritime Flavour, including "The Post Office on Prince Edward Island" by Douglas Murray, "Post Offices of New Brunswick 1783-1930" by George E. McManus, "Nova Scotian Postal History Volume I" by L.B. Macpherson, "The Mystery of the Prince Edward 'Queen' " by William J. Eckhardt, "Proof Strikes of Canada Volume IV - Split Circle Proof Strikes of the Maritimes" published by Robert Lee, "Nova Scotia Fakes and Forgeries" by Captain R.B. Mitchell and a copy of the Stanley Gibbons auction catalogue "An Important New Brunswick Collection / Canada the Simpson Small Queens" from 1980. Great additions to any philatelic library. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:20:09 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 855
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image "The Essays and Proofs of British North America", by Minuse and Pratt, an autographed volume in very fine condition. An excellent addition to any philatelic reference library. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 180.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:20:29 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 856
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Cat No: Literature

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image "The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps (Volume V - North America)", by Robson Lowe, in fine condition and loaded with stamp and postal history information not found elsewhere. An important addition to any philatelic reference library. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 10.00
Sold...C$ 10.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:21:03 EST
Sold For 10

Literature and Supplies
Worldwide

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 857
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Cat No: Literature

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image The Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, (Volume I, Great Britain and The Empire in Europe), by Robson Lowe, (1948, 296 pages). Hard bound, very fine. A must have for the enthusiast, loaded with stamp and postal history information not found elsewhere. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 50.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:21:16 EST
Sold For 50

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 858
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Cat No: Literature

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image Group of 11 Reference Works, includes The Boys' Book of Stamp Collecting (D. Armstrong, 1913), The Transatlantic Mail (F. Staff, 1956), 1886-1986 A Century of German Ship Posts (E. Drechsel, 1987), 300 Jaar Postmerken van Nederland 1570-1870 (P. C. Korteweg, 1985 reprint), Phantom Philately (Melville, 1950 reprint), The History of the Post Office in British North America 1639-1870 (W. Smith, 1920), The Stamp Collector (W. J. Hardy and E. D. Bacon, 1898), Stamps of the Levant Post Offices (D. B. Armstrong, 1913), Postvluchten 1969 Netherlands air mail catalogue and two Christie's sales catalogues. All fine or better. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 10.00
Sold...C$ 10.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:21:38 EST
Sold For 10

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 859
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image The Important John R. Boker Collection of German States Auction Catalogues, by Heinrich Kohler, this auction catalogue is in 18 volumes (missing only vol. 12) running from March 1985 to January 2000, all volumes appear to have prices realized. A wonderful group of catalogues (in German) all loaded with full colour stamp and cover images and descriptions. A must have for the serious German States collector or dealer. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 190.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:22:24 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 37
Lot No: 860
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image 2020 Unitrade Specialized and 2014 Yvert et Tellier France Catalogues, along with a previously-enjoyed electric UV lamp. Good additions to both the philatelic library and workspace. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 50.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:22:51 EST
Sold For 50
Sale No: 37
Lot No: 861
Symbol:
Cat No: Literature

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image 2020 Unitrade Canada Specialized and 2015 Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Concise Catalogues, along with a Showgard guillotine for stamp mounts and approximately 200 glassines (4¾" x 3¼"). Good additions to both the philatelic library and workspace. (Image)

Est $ 50

Opening C$ 30.00
Sold...C$ 30.00


Closed..Jun-23-2021, 14:23:26 EST
Sold For 30

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