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Military Postal History

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:833
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Cat No:Collection

Collection of About 80 Canadian Military Christmas Cards from the QEII era, with a great mix of regiments, colourful and attractive. (Image)

Est $ 100



Opening C$ 20.00
Sold...C$ 20.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:35:51 EST
Sold For 20

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:834
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Cat No:Collection

Conrad Charles Viner British Legion 1935 Visit to Germany Ephemera and Memorabilia Collection, all in an album containing documents, photographs, souvenirs, pamphlets, post cards and other memorabilia pertaining to the 1935 visit to Germany by members of the British Legion. Accompanied by a short biography of Charles Viner and an overview of his visit. A great opportunity to acquire a scarce and intact archive of this historically significant visit. Rsv. (Image)

Est $ 300



Opening C$ 300.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:36:09 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:835
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Cat No:Collection

Advanced Collection of Vimy Related Material, all mounted on pages in an album ,and includes a 1936 bronze memorial medal, a 2007 $30 sterling silver memorial coin (Royal Canadian Mint), four original picture postcards, 16 covers and cards with associations to Vimy (France, Canada, Belgium), a collection of the 1968 5c John McCrae Vimy issue with plate blocks, a full sheet and 30 first day and commercial covers, a collection of the 1968 15c Vimy Monument with plate blocks, a full sheet and 5 covers, some photographs, a map, etc. A very nice collection to expand on. (Image)

Est $ 400



Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 300.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:37:40 EST
Sold For 300

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:836
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

1919 North Russia Expeditionary Force Cover, mailed stampless (endorsed on active service) from Army Post Office P.B.2 (Polar Bear 2, Archangel) to Vancouver, with censor handstamp at bottom, and signature overtop. Horizontal crease and overall aging, still a rarely offered cover, with only 600 Canadians serving there. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 250



Opening C$ 100.00
Sold...C$ 240.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:38:51 EST
Sold For 240

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:837
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Collection of 4 Incoming 1900 Boer War Covers, all free-franked and all addressed to Lt. Colonel Ponton in Belleville. Three have a purple oval "Canadian Contingent / South Africa" datestamp, two have a scarce "Army P.O.55 / S.Africa" datestamp (one in blue) and one is a patriotic cover illustrated with coloured flags (from the YMCA). All are dated between July and November of 1900. Some faults, still a desirable group. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 150



Opening C$ 160.00
Sold...C$ 550.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:40:09 EST
Sold For 550

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:838
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of About 200 WWII Military Items, with a good variety of material, including, MPOs, correspondence, orderly rooms, naval, hospitals, redirected, Red Cross, tobacco cards, camp cancels and more. Overall fine with some faults here and there. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:40:29 EST
Sold For 140

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:839
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of 200 Covers, Cards and Letters from WWII, includes Frontenac Brewery cigarette card, Christmas YMCA letter, troops in Africa, Europe, censored letters, Canadian Army order room markings, MPOs, FPOs, MPOs, registered, RCN, some collateral material, many ex. Pomfret, Frith, Hanes, very nice overall condition. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 80.00
Sold...C$ 220.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:40:56 EST
Sold For 220

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:840
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Small Group of 13 Field Post Office Canada Militia, 1916-1937, includes Niagara Camp (x3), Vernon BC, London Ontario, Petawawa (x8), unchecked for better hammers, mostly philatelic origin, nice overall condition. See scans online. (Image)

Est $ 100



Opening C$ 15.00
Sold...C$ 40.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:41:35 EST
Sold For 40

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:841
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of 175 Covers, Cards and Letters from WWII, includes a pass from the RCE detachment in Labrador, Christmas YMCA letter, MPOs, air letter sheets outgoing to soldiers and to Canada, censored, FPOs, orderly room markings, cigarette thank you cards, we note one "jusqu'à", family letters, RCN, hospital markings, many with letter enclosed, many ex. Pomfret, Liptak. Overall very clean material, worthy of a close look. See scans for a small taste. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 240.00
Sold...C$ 240.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:41:48 EST
Sold For 240

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:842
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of 55 WWI Covers, some from Pomfret and Frith, a good variety of different security phases censor markings and tapes, YMCA items, different types of post cards, one registered from APOR 16, eight covers with letters going to Canada, active service green envelopes, Admiral and GB frankings, most appear to be addressed to Canada. Usual condition (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:42:10 EST
Sold For 275

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:843
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of 150 Post World War II Postal History, includes different UN Force post offices such as UNEF, disengagement observers, interim forces in Lebanon, protection force, emergency force in Middle East, Korea, Congo, air letters to or from Canada, CAPOs, RCAF stations, parcel tags, meters, registered, RCN, MPOs, domestic covers, CFPOs, etc. A very diversified lot, with not much duplication. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 75.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:42:53 EST
Sold For 75

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:844
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of 125 Post World War II Postal History, mostly from 1950s to 1990s and includes different UN Force post offices such as UN Emergency Force, emergency force in Middle East, air letters, parcel tags, domestic DND covers, registered, mail room handstamps, CFPOs, RCN, RCAF, c.d.s. and MOONS, some meters, HMCS, some post office forms, and more. Overall very fine and diverse lot. (Image)

Est $ 150



Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:43:18 EST
Sold For 100

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:845
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of Over 18 Different WWII Correspondences, includes a medical officer correspondence, one from war press, one that includes correspondence from Sgt. Melick of Dunnsville Ontario, one is from a female Major from Creemore Ontario, and many more. Groups include from a few to dozens of letters back and forth from Canada. Very interesting reading, mostly all sleeved and retail priced, and rarely offered in such quantity. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 5.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:43:41 EST
Sold For 5

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:846
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of Five World War I Covers, all addressed to Canadian prisoners of war overseas. Includes 1916 Toronto to Amersfoort Holland with patriotic censor labels on back; 1917 Toronto to same destination with censor label; 1915 Halifax and Toronto covers to P.O.W. in Germany, and finally a 10c Admiral (2x 5c) registered censored cover from Tatamagouche NS (MAY.2.1916) to Zeist, Holland. Small faults, still interesting and overall fine. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 230.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:44:27 EST
Sold For 230

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:847
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of Three World War I Internment Camp Covers, all with "Passed by Internment Censor Amherst N.S." datestamps in purple, each with initials inside and addressed to Germany. One is dated DEC.31.1917, second is dated NOV.13.1917 with nice Christmas drawing insert, the third is a YMCA cover dated JUL.3.1919. Few faults, still a fine and scarce group. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 250



Opening C$ 210.00
Sold...C$ 210.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:44:52 EST
Sold For 210

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:848
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of Two WWI P.O.W. Covers from Kapuskasing, Ont. the first has a light purple standard circular c.d.s. dated DEC.22.1918 on a cover addressed to Toronto. The second has a purple strike (on back) of a censor receiver "RECEIVED BY CENSOR / OCT 17 1918 / KAPUSKASING / INTERNMENT STATION" plus a censor tape "c.220". Fine to very fine and scarce. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 65.00
Sold...C$ 190.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:45:29 EST
Sold For 190

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:849
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Group of Two WWI P.O.W. Covers from Kapuskasing, Ont. each with "PASSED BY INTERNMENT CENSOR / KAPUSKASING, Ont." c.d.s. datestamps, one dated OCT.4.1919 (with Kapuskasing cds alongside) on cover addressed to Germany with letter enclosed. Second is dated JUL.25.1918, used as a receiver on a US stationery cover from New York City. Fine to very fine and scarce. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 150



Opening C$ 45.00
Sold...C$ 160.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:46:03 EST
Sold For 160

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:850
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

WWI P.O.W. Cover from Lethbridge, Alta. mailed registered from the Lethbridge post office on OCT.28.1915 to the Red Cross Committee in Geneva Switzerland (NOV.17 receiver) and franked with five 2c carmine Admirals paying the 5c postage and 5c registration rates. The cover also has a "Passed by Internment Censor / Lethbridge, Alta." c.d.s. in purple dated OCT.28.1915. Vertical crease and toning, still fine. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 100



Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:46:35 EST
Sold For 275

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:851
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

WWI P.O.W. Cover from Vernon, B.C. with red triangular handstamp "PASSED BY / INTERNMENT CENSOR / VERNON, B.C." dated MAR.27.1917 on free cover addressed to the Red Cross Committee in Geneva Switzerland (arrived on APR.24). A superb strike an a very fine cover. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 150



Opening C$ 40.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:47:10 EST
Sold For 110

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:852
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Collection of Centennial Era Military Postal History, with about 150 covers or cards, all mounted and described on album pages in two binders. Well organized collection with almost all military subjects covered, with much interest in postmarks, including M.P.O.s, Alert NWT Station, RCAF post offices, navy mail, ship mail, CFPO, forces in Europe, United Nations forces, and more. Includes both commercial and philatelic covers. A great lot for the specialist and viewing is recommended to better appreciate, as scans only show a very small portion. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 30.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:47:42 EST
Sold For 120

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:853
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Collection of World War II Unit Markings, on 51 items, all mounted on pages in a binder. We note a good variety of postmarks from various FPOs, with orderly Room, Canadian Headquarters, etc. Also saw some cigarette cards, censored covers, and some covers with their contents. Some items have good write-ups and lists. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 100



Opening C$ 60.00
Sold...C$ 60.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:48:23 EST
Sold For 60

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:854
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Collection of World War II FPO Covers, all written up on pages, with a total of 154 items, organized by Bailey and Toop numbers (from M15.77 to M15.272), mostly with rarity factors B or C with a few D and E. All these cards and covers are addressed to Canada or to Forces personnel overseas. We note a good variety, with some tobacco cards, YMCA covers, censored and some unit markings as well. Usual fine to very fine condition with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 250



Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 85.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:49:22 EST
Sold For 85

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:855
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Collection of World War II FPO Markings, on 123 items (42 different), all mounted on pages in a binder. The collector used Bailey and Toop numbers (M15-1 to M15-76) and most are rarity factor B and C but we noted eight items with a rarity factor D. An interesting collection which includes a few unit markings, some tobacco cards, air letters, YMCA, etc. Accompanied by owner's inventory list. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 200



Opening C$ 65.00
Sold...C$ 65.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:49:58 EST
Sold For 65

image Sale No: 30
Lot No:856
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Collection of World War II Unit Markings, on almost 200 items, all mounted on pages in two binders. We note 3rd Division (51 covers and cards), Reinforcement Units (41 items), 1st Infantry Division (46 items) and 2nd Infantry Division (57 items). The collection is organized by Bailey and Toop numbers, several covers have their contents inside and there is some duplication of markings. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 250



Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:50:39 EST
Sold For 70
image Sale No: 30
Lot No:857
Symbol:Cvr
Cat No:Collection

Collection of World War II Newfoundland Military Post Offices, with 100 items (including covers, cards and some stamps), all mounted on pages in a binder. We note CAPOs #1 to 5 and 10 (with up to 30 examples of some), Avalon FMO, GPO Triangle, ship censors, rare unit markings, etc. A very nice collection for the specialist. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 150



Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 130.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:51:13 EST
Sold For 130


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