AERO CLUB OF CANADA: 1918 (Aug 24) Zeppelin On Fire (Without Numerals) CLP1 tied to face of cover by indistinct bars cancel, KGV 1c green vertical strip of 3 tied by superb triple-ring 'OTTAWA/ 11 / SP3/18/CANADA' cds & fancy 'AEROPLANE/SEP 4 1918/Ottawa, Canada.' cachet in blue, to Toronto with very fine arrival b/s of SP4/18, very minor blemishes, Cat C$4500. [The similar 'Keays' cover - with the label also indistinctly cancelled & without the blue cachet - sold for C$1380]
AERO CLUB OF CANADA: 1918 (Aug 28) Zeppelin On Fire (With '25 - 25' Added at the Lower Corners) CLP2, exceptional centring, two small thin spots, large-part o.g., Cat C$5650.
AERO CLUB OF CANADA: 1919 Toronto-New York $1 CLP3 well centred marginal single from the L/L of the sheetlet of 8 tied to reverse of cover by double-boxed 'AERIAL MAIL/AUG 25 1919/TORONTO, CANADA.' d/s in blue, to New York with Admiral 3c brown tied by 'CANADIAN NATIONAL/EXHIBITION/TORONTO/...' slogan of Toronto, some tonespots affecting the label & a few other minor blemishes, Cat C$925. [The three fine 'Keays' covers sold for C$488 each]
ESTEVAN PROMOTIONAL FLIGHT: 1924 'ESTEVAN-WINNIPEG' ($1) black/red with no space in 'Saskatchewan' CLP5, full unmounted o.g., Cat C$800 for unmounted. Superb! [The similar 'Keays' example sold for C$575]
ESTEVAN PROMOTIONAL FLIGHT: 1924 'ESTEVAN-WINNIPEG' ($1) black/red with variety space in 'Saskatche wan' CLP5i with Admirals 1c & 2c all tied to first flight cover by double-oval 'VIA AEROPLANE/Oct 1st 1924/ESTEVAN, SASK' d/s in violet & a superb second strike at L/L, the reverse with all-over advertising for the region's coal mines, clay deposits & bricks, and tree nurseries, well above average condition, Cat C$300. A marvellous advertising cover.
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 Rouletted Vertically (25c) light green CL1 with tab at left, excellent centring, lightly mounted with large-part o.g., Cat C$2000. Superb! The similar 'Keays' example sold for C$860. [Using Curtis flying boats, the company provided forestry patrols plus passenger & airmail services between Ontario & the Rouyn Goldfield in Quebec. Operations ceased in 1925]
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 Rouletted Horizontally (25c) dark green CL2 being the lower unit from a booklet pane of 2, the faintest evidence of having been mounted, Cat C$160; and a complete booklet with four panes of 2 & printer's imprint on the reverse CL2b, the interleaving adhering to the gum as usual, characteristic rusting of the staples & associated minor stains, Cat C$2000. Absent from 'Keays'. The two 'Keays' booklets with blank back cover CL2a (Cat C$2400) - one with the cover creased & the other restapled - both with the interleaving not adhering sold for C$775 & C$805 respectively.
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LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 Rouletted Horizontally (25c) dark blue-green CL2c complete booklet pane of 2 with tab at the top, the lower unit very lightly mounted & the upper unit unmounted, Cat C$500+; and front cover from a booklet, minor rust marks from where the staples have been removed. The pane is superior to the 'Keays' pane that sold for C$185.
(Qty 2 items)
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 Rouletted Horizontally (25c) dark blue-green CL2c - the upper unit from a booklet pane of 2 - on reverse of Haileybury-Rouyn-Haileybury 'boomerang' cover with Admiral 3c tied by 'HAILEYBURY/OC16/24/ONT' cancel, the reverse with 'HAILEYBURY/ONT' cds cancelling the label plus unframed 'ROUYN LAKE/OC17/24/PQ' cds & a second strike of OC24/24, minor blemishes, Cat C$450.
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 Rouletted Horizontally (25c) dark blue-green CL2c - the lower unit from a booklet pane of 2 - on reverse of Haileybury-Rouyn-Haileybury 'boomerang' cover with Admiral 3c tied by 'HAILEYBURY/OC16/24/ONT' cancel, the reverse with 'HAILEYBURY/ONT' cds cancelling the label plus unframed 'ROUYN LAKE/OC17/24/PQ' cds & a second strike of OC24/24, very minor blemishes, Cat C$450.
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 'CANADA/1924' Added Perf 11½ (25c) rose-carmine CL3 block of 4, well centred, unmounted, Cat C$1200+ for unmounted singles. The 'Keays' irregularly centred sheet of 20 sold for C$1495.
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 'CANADA/1924' Added Perf 11½ (25c) rose-carmine CL3 marginal example from the base of the sheet tied to reverse of cover by a light but fine strike of the huge oval 'LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICES/LTD/AIR MAIL/THREE RIVERS, ROUYN/FIRST WINTER FLIGHT/1924' (NB: year error) cachet in violet & with largely indistinct 'ROUYN LAKE/JAN22/25/PQ' cds, Admiral 3c tied to the face by 'TROIS RIVIERES/JAN 3/1925/PQ' machine with bilingual COD slogan & a second inverted strike of JAN12 at the base, unusually fine, Cat C$295. [Conway Longworth-Dames states that the flight was twice delayed, eventually taking place on 22.1.1925]
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 'CANADA/1924' Added Perf 11½ (25c) rose-carmine CL3 & Rouletted issue CL4 tied to the reverse of separate covers by huge double-boxed 'TRANS-CANADA FLIGHT/1925./VANCOUVER-MONTREAL' cachet in green, both with the uncancelled stamp peeled-off as usual. [Conway Longworth-Dames states at page 52 that Laurentide had leased one of their flying boats for an aerial survey of British Columbia & the Yukon, the plane intended to carry these covers. However, at the end of the lease it was found that the plane needed a complete overhaul, and the flight was cancelled]
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LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 'CANADA/1924' Added Rouletted Horizontally (25c) rose-carmine CL4 complete booklet pane of 2 with tab at the top, unmounted, Cat C$825 for unmounted. Superb! The lightly mounted Keays' pane sold for C$195.
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 'CANADA/1924' Added Rouletted Horizontally (25c) rose-carmine complete booklet of 4 panes of 2 CL4a, the interleaving adhering to the gum, apparently restapled, Cat C$3000. The two 'Keays' booklets sold for C$920 - interleaving adhering - & C$975 - no adherance - respectively.
LAURENTIDE AIR SERVICE LTD: 1924 'CANADA/1924' Added Rouletted Horizontally (25c) rose-carmine complete booklet of 4 panes of 2 CL4a, the interleaving adhering to the gum otherwise superb, secured with very fine cotton thread, Cat C$3000+. All examples we have seen illustrated have been stapled. This may, therefore, be in the nature of an essay or proof booklet.
NORTHERN AIR SERVICE LTD: 1925 (25c) blue vertical tete-beche pair CL5a perforated on all sides, no gum, Cat C$850 for mounted. [This very short-lived company was founded by BW Broatch, a former Laurendale pilot, who acquired two of their flying boats]
NORTHERN AIR SERVICE LTD: 1925 (25c) blue vertical tete-beche pair CL5a from the right of the sheet with natural straight-edge at right, well centred, the upper unit is unmounted, Cat C$850+ for mounted. The mounted 'Keays' pair sold for C$285.
NORTHERN AIR SERVICE LTD: 1925 (25c) blue CL5 tied to the reverse of a cover by 'HAILEYBURY/ JN27/25/ONT' cds with 3-line cachet in blue below & signed "BW Broatch/Pilot", Admiral 3c tied to the face by framed 'ROUYN LAKE/JUN27/25/PQ' cds.
JACK V ELLIOT AIR SERVICE: 1926 'Jack V Elliot/Air Service/RED LAKE GOLD DISTRICT/25 cents 25' complete example of the so-called essay tied to reverse of cover by part-strike of the oval 'KENORA/RECEIVED/MAR 6 1926/(RED LAKE)' d/s in blue, another superb large-part strike on the face, Admiral 3c with 'KITCHENER/MR2/26/ONT' cds & 'ROLLING PORTAGE/MR6/26/ONT' arrival cds, Cat C$500 used on cover with a red/yellow label affixed across it. [Conway Longworth-Dames states at p71 "These labels were privately produced & have no connection with the company"]
Sale No: 248
Lot No: 1021
Symbol: *OC
Cat No: Collection
JACK V ELLIOT AIR SERVICE: 1926 with Underprint of Wavy Lines (25c) red/yellow CL6 lightly mounted, used with oval '.../(RED LAKE)' d/s, another over remnants of the blue/white essay & tied to reverse of cover by oval 'KENORA/RECEIVED/MAR 6 1926/(RED LAKE)'; Underprint of Swastikas (25c) red/yellow CL7 mint, corner example with central 'RED LAKE/MR30/26/ONT' cds (with inverted year slug) & another on reverse of cover with Red Lake cds of AP5/26; & similar 'Elliot-Fairchild' label CL8 mint, & another on superb cover with boxed 'PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION LIMITED/AUG 12 1926/SIOUX LOOKOUT ONT' d/s; very fine group, Cat C$800. [This short-lived service provided an air link for goldminers in northern Ontario]
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JACK V ELLIOT AIR SERVICE: 1926 with Underprint of Wavy Lines (25c) red/yellow CL6 tied to reverse of commercial cover by superb 'ROLLING PORTAGE/MR2/26/ONT' cds, 'MINING RECORDER/SOUTH PORCUPINE/ONT' imprint at U/L, to the Mining Recorder at Red Lake with Admiral 3c tied by very fine 'SOUTH PORCUPINE/26/MR2/AM/ONT' duplex, a couple of minor repaired opening tears.
JACK V ELLIOT AIR SERVICE: 1926 (25c) red with Underprint of Swastikas in yellow vertical Imperf Pair CL7a, large even margins, creased & a few blemishes mostly on the reverse, Cat C$400.
ELLIOT-FAIRCHILD AIR SERVICE: 1926 (25c) red/yellow CL8 complete pane (half-sheet) of 8 with full margins CL8 with Tall 'r' in 'Fairchild' on [Pos 2 & 4], well centred, a couple of split/reinforced perfs in the upper margin only, all the stamps are superb unmounted, Cat C$900 for unmounted.
ELLIOT-FAIRCHILD AIR SERVICE: 1926 (25c) with Error 'FAIRCHILDS' for 'FAIRCHILD' imperforate proofs in red & in black both with Underprint of Swastikas in yellow, margins good to huge, very lightly mounted, Cat C$1400. Superb! The unmounted 'Keays' duo sold for C$400.
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ELLIOT-FAIRCHILD AIR SERVICE: 1926 (25c) blue with Underprint of Swastikas in yellow & Error 'FAIRCHILDS' for 'FAIRCHILD' CL9 block of 4 with Filled-In Wing */** from the left of a pane of 8; a vertical tete-beche pair from the right of the sheet, no gum; and a single with 'RED LAKE' cds; Cat C$410+.
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ELLIOT-FAIRCHILD AIR SERVICE: 1926 (25c) blue with Underprint of Swastikas in yellow & Error 'FAIRCHILDS' for 'FAIRCHILD' CL9 complete pane of 8 (4x2) but with the upper-right unit correctly orientated, the first unit with Filled-In Wing, two upper units very lightly mounted otherwise unmounted, Cat C$325 for a normal hinged sheetlet with tete-beche pair but not listed in this format & absent from all the auction catalogues we consulted. Superb! [Conway Longworth-Dames at p68 states "...the fourth stamp in the upper row was printed inverted". If the inverted unit was a careless error, this pane suggests that a Substituted Cliché was inserted in the plate]
ELLIOT-FAIRCHILD AIR SERVICE: 1926 (25c) blue with Underprint of Swastikas in yellow & Error 'FAIRCHILDS' for 'FAIRCHILD' CL9 four examples on covers comprising Toronto-Red Lake with 'ROLLING PORTAGE' transit b/s, possibly commercial; 'RED LAKE' to England; 'RED LAKE' to Niagara Falls with 'PATRICIA AIRWAYS.../SIOUX LOOKOUT, ONT.' boxed d/s in blue; and Roessler cover with label tied to face by 'ROUYN' cds & probably not flown, Cat C$900.
(Qty 4)
ELLIOT-FAIRCHILD AIR SERVICE: 1926 Flying Boat (25c) carmine CL10 complete pane of 5, the fourth unit with Accent on 'O' of 'ELLIOTT' CL10b, light bend on the upper unit otherwise superb unmounted, Cat C$600 for unmounted. The two similar 'Keays' panes sold for C$285 & C$250 respectively.
FAIRCHILD AIR TRANSPORT LTD: 1926 (Oct) Flying Boat (25c) deep blue CL11 complete sheetlet of 10 with the Second & Fourth Rows Inverted resulting in four Tete-Beche Pairs CL11a, a couple of minor gumside blemishes otherwise superb unmounted, Cat C$750 for unmounted. The similar 'Keays' pane sold for C$205.
FAIRCHILD AIR TRANSPORT LTD: 1926 (Oct) Flying Boat (25c) ultramarine CL12 complete sheetlet of 10 with the Right-Hand Units Inverted resulting in five Tete-Beche Pairs CL12a, a few minor split perfs, unmounted, Cat C$825 for unmounted. The similar 'Keays' pane sold for C$310.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (June) Perf 12 ungummed proof of the frame & 'SPECIAL LARK DELIVERY/...' in Bronze-Green CL13Pvii with Misplaced Offset on the Reverse, concealed & repaired 10mm tear at L/L & two small thins, Cat C$750.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (June) Imperforate ungummed proof of the frame & 'SPECIAL LARK DELIVERY/...' in Blue-Black & with 'RED LAKE' added in Red, horizontal pair from the base of the sheet with so-called Plate Number '4' at L/L and the second unit with 'to' instead of 'TO' CL13Pxi-xii, endorsements in the lower margin regarding the setting of 'RED LAKE' & "Color test/official/25.6.26", Cat C$1350++ as singles. This is the pair illustrated by Unitrade. [The 'Keays' single of CL13Pxi sold for C$490]
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (25c) green & red/yellow with 'SPECIAL LARK DELIVERY/...' Overprint in Green or in Blue-Black CL13 & 13c, both with excellent centring, the first lightly mounted, the second marginal & unmounted, Cat C$520. (Qty 2)
Sale No: 248
Lot No: 1035
Symbol: C
Cat No: Collection
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (25c) green & red/yellow CL13 on group of covers with cds of 'GOLD PINES', rubber 'PINE RIDGE/PA&E', rubber 'PINE RIDGE/ONTARIO' (no date; second strike on face with 'OCT25' date), 'RED LAKE' (combination franking with US 10c Air to Illinois) or 'SIOUX LOOKOUT', also on Imperial Bank inter-office cover (roughly opened) tied by boxed company cachet.
(Qty 6)
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 'SPECIAL LARK DELIVERY/...' (25c) CL13 tied to face of Canadian National Telegraphs envelope by boxed 'SIOUX LOOKOUT' d/s, Admiral 2c tied by 'ROLLING PORTAGE/SP23/26/ONT' cds. Superb! A beautiful cover.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (25c) green & red/yellow CL13 on face of cover with '.../WA SADLER/SIOUX LOOKOUT ONT' imprint at U/L, to ".../Mining Recorder/Pine Ridge Ont" with Admiral 2c green added & both tied by 'SIOUX LOOKOUTJUL29/26/ONT' duplex, minor blemishes. A scarce commercial usage.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 'SPECIAL LARK DELIVERY/...' (25c) with 'to' instead of 'TO' CL13b tied to reverse of Map Specialty Co advertising envelope by rubber 'PINE RIDGE/JU7 26/PA&E' cds & 'SIOUX LOOKOUT/ONT' cds, to Toronto with Admiral 1c orange pair tied by the 'PINE RIDGE' cds, Cat C$750 on cover. Possibly commercial?
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 CL13 with 'HAILEYBURY/and/ROUYN/10 cents' Overprint in Red CL14 marginal example from the right of the sheet, excellent centring, very lightly mounted, Cat C$150. Superb!
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (25c) CL13 with 'RED LAKE' Diagonal Overprint in Black CL16 Ascending, excellent centring, tied to small piece by 'RED LAKE/ONT' cds, Cat C$1500. Very scarce. Absent from 'Keays'.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 Woman Lake-Sioux Lookout-Birch Lake (50c) on Blue Paper with Small 'v' in 'VIA' CL18var, well centred, very fine 'SIOUX LOOKOUTAU2/26/ONT' cds, Cat C$350. Absent from 'Keays'.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (50c) black & red/blue CL18 tied to reverse of three covers by rubber 'BIRCH LAKE/SEP10/1926', 'SIOUX LOOKOUT/AU2/26/ONT' or rubber 'WOMAN LAKE/ ONTARIO' (no date) plus another strike on the face with 'FEB 18' d/s, Cat $900 on cover.
(Qty 3)
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 Woman Lake-Sioux Lookout-Birch Lake (50c) on Blue Paper with 'LOOKOTT' Error CL18c tied to reverse of cover by rubber 'WOMAN LAKE/AUG2-/1926' arrival cds & maple leaf cachet that also ties a complete piece of selvedge from the left of the sheetlet with '$4.oo' Surcharge on printed '$2' and so-called Plate Number '1', Admiral 1c yellow pair tied by superb 'CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL/EXHIBITION/...' slogan of Toronto, Cat C$750. The error absent from 'Keays'.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 Woman Lake-Sioux Lookout-Birch Lake (50c) on Blue Paper with 'HAILEYBURY/and/ROUYN/10 cents' Overprint in Red Ascending CL19, excellent centring, no gum, Cat C$350 for mint.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 Woman Lake-Sioux Lookout-Birch Lake on Blue Paper with 'HAILEYBURY/and/ROUYN/10 cents' Overprint in Red Ascending CL19 tied to reverse of cover by 'ROUYN/MY23/27/PQ' cds, on cover to Montreal with Admiral 1c yellow pair also tied by 'ROUYN' cds, small 'Via AIR MAIL' h/s in blue at U/L, Cat C$850 on cover. Superb! The two 'Keays' covers sold for C$345 & C$490 respectively.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 Woman Lake-Sioux Lookout-Birch Lake on Blue Paper with 'Special Air Service/.../5 cents' Overprint in Black Ascending CL20, excellent centring, unmounted, Cat C$1875 for unmounted. Superb! The similar 'Keays' example sold for C$575, the same price being achieved for a mounted example.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 Woman Lake-Sioux Lookout-Birch Lake on Blue Paper with 'Special Air Service/.../5 cents' Overprint in Red Ascending CL20b, excellent centring, small thin spot, lightly mounted, Cat C$1250.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 (50c) Woman Lake-Sioux Lookout-Birch Lake on Blue Paper with 'RED LAKE' Overprint in Black Descending CL21, excellent centring, minor gumside blemishes but unmounted, Cat C$2500 (C$3750 for unmounted). Only 24 examples printed. The 'Keays' example with Small 'v' in 'VIA' - creased - sold for C$3450.
PATRICIA AIRWAYS & EXPLORATION CO LTD: 1926 No Route Inscribed Rouletted (50c) green & red/yellow with Grounded Plane CL23c from the upper-left corner of the sheetlet with so-called Plate Number '20', no gum, Cat C$1200 for mint. CL23 was unissued. Absent for 'Keays', whose non-marginal mint example without the variety sold for C$920.
