Pointe-Claire Dorval Sub 6 / P.Q. CDS Hammer, with date slugs still inside, dated AM / 22 V / 31. Very fine condition. Also comes with a blank roller hammer which appears to have been barely ever used, but which was intended to cancel large pieces of mail efficiently. (Image)

Est $ 100

Set of Two Different New Brunswick RPO C.D.S. Datestamps, both are short-handled (thumper) style, with "ST STEPHEN & EDMUNSTON R.P.O." (lettering is well worn from use). Also a "HALIFAX & CAMP. R.P.O. " (lettering is still fine). Both instruments are in very fine condition and without indicia. Both are offered in an original Pritchard and Andrews wooden box with a proof impression on a label on front for a similar New Brunswick railway datestamp, this one "H"X & CAMPBELLTON R.P.O." with proof date of "E / JUL 23 / 10", also including a full complement of 52 indicia slugs, including an E and W, suggesting this set is original to the RPO box. Box has a missing piece where the lid slides in and has a pencilled "stamps" on lid, still very rare and desirable. (Image)

Est $ 350

Possibly Unique New Brunswick Oval #10 Grid Obliterator, having originally been used in Dalhousie, then in White's Cove, New Brunswick. This is a short-handled (thumper) style wood and brass obliterator, showing good wear on the brass, and in very fine condition. We are not aware of any other NB oval numeral obliterators to have survived in private hands. (Image)

Est $ 350

Two Rare New Brunswick Rate Handstamps, one for "PAID / 5 / CENTS" and one for "7 / CENTS", both being wood and brass short-handled (thumper) style instruments, very fine. (Image)

Est $ 200

Set of Nine Numeral Rate Handstamps, believed to come from a New Brunswick post office, and includes a 0, 1, 3 (two different sizes), 5, 6 (two different sizes), 8 and 9. These are wood and brass short-handled (thumper) style handstamps, and were probably used in the 1860s-1870s. Offered in an original "CANADA / P.O." wooden box which would have contained a tin ink container for post office use. The lid has a nice crown as well as instructions for the use of the ink. A very fine and rarely offered set. (Image)

Est $ 500

Group of Six Instructional Marking Handstamps, believed to have been used in a New Brunswick post office, with "R" in oval (x2), "AR" in oval, a circular grid, "TOO LATE" (in italic) and "NOT CALLED FOR". All are wood and brass short-handled (thumper) style instruments, very fine. (Image)

Est $ 250

Extensive Lot of Canada Post New Issue Posters and Miscellaneous Ephemera, from 1950s to late 1980s, consisting of 16 black and white English posters from the 1950s, approximately 380 English or bilingual posters in two different sizes (either 23cm X 33cm or 20cm X 27cm) and stamp sheet inserts, (23cm X 23cm), featuring mostly modern commemorative issues. Most were previously folded (mailed that way to post offices), and as expected, we noted a few with faults, such as pin holes and tape stains, but the majority appear fresh and unused. Includes also over 50 larger new issue posters (48cm X 55cm) featuring mostly commemoratives from the 1980s, also previously folded. The group of Canada Post ephemera is made of pamphlets such as mail order product catalogues, from the Canada Post philatelic service (1970s and 1980s), about 150 new issue promotional cards (1990s), several booklets on the story of Canada Post, early issues for the Canada Post Details magazine (1991-1992). Clean lot, no obvious duplication, overall very fine with vivid colors. Seldom offered for auction in this quantity and quality. See scans for a glimpse of the content. (Image)

Est $ 350

1865 Upper Gagetown New Brunswick Post Office Appointment, printed by the American Bank Note Co. with fancy engravings all around, plus an oval vignette of Queen Victoria at top, and the Prince of Wales at bottom (the latter is the same as the New Brunswick 17c stamp). The document appoints J.W. Hoyt to the position of "Way Office Keeper at Upper Gagetown" and is signed by the Postmaster General John McMillan, at Fredericton. (Image)

Est $ 500

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Post Office Balance Counter Scale, with double prong foot, circa late 1800s to early 1900s, from the Burrow Stewart and Milne foundry company in Hamilton Ontario, featuring the Canada Post Office (C.P.O.) and crown markings. The body is cast iron with two solid brass beams and weights up to 25 pounds. Scale made to weigh larger parcels, showing minor signs of wear, with what appears to be original paint, missing in spots but still showing some of the original gold ornate. Great addition for the postal artifact collector, or to decorate a stamp den. (Image)

Est $ 200

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Post Office Balance Counter Scale, circa late 1800s to early 1900s, from the Burrow Stewart and Milne foundry company in Hamilton Ontario, featuring the Canada Post Office (Canada P.O.) and crown markings. The body is cast iron with one solid brass beam and sliding weight. One tray is flat and made of cast iron while the other one is curved and made of copper indicating that its primary function was to weigh newspaper. Scale is showing minor signs of wear, with what appears to be original paint, missing in spots and displaying a lead seal as well as several Department of Trade and Commerce inspection stickers. Great addition for the postal artifact collector, or to decorate a stamp den. (Image)

Est $ 200

Antique 1 Lb Cast Iron and Brass Post Office Pivot Counter Scale, with a four pronged foot, circa late 1800s to mid 1900s, from the Gurney company in Hamilton, featuring the Canada Post Office (Canada P.O.) and crown markings. The body is cast iron with two brass trays and 4 round brass weights. Scale is showing patina, minor signs of wear, with what appears to be original paint, missing in spots and displaying part of the original gold ornate as well as several Department of Trade and Commerce inspection seals. Great addition for the postal artifact collector, or to decorate a stamp den. (Image)

Est $ 150

Antique 1 Lbs Cast Iron and Brass Post Office Pivot Counter Scale, with a five pronged foot, circa late 1800s to mid 1900s, from the Gurney company in Hamilton, featuring the Canada Post Office (Canada P.O.) markings. The body is cast iron with two brass trays and 6 round brass weights. Scale is showing patina, minor signs of wear, with what appears to be original paint, missing in spots and displaying still part of the original gold ornate as well as some Department of Trade and Commerce inspection seals. Great addition for the postal artifact collector, or to decorate a stamp den. (Image)

Est $ 150

Rare Antique Cast Iron Railway Station Letter Box, circa late 1800s to Early 1900s, with what appears to be original paint (red and blue) showing signs of wear and age, including rust perforations. It is missing its protective cover for the lock (lion's paw), which does not detract from the overall great appearance. Seldom offered for auction and a great addition to any postal artifact or Canadiana collection. (Image)

Est $ 500

Group of Post Office and Postal Artifacts, consisting of one small and one large white porcelain stamp moisteners (small one has a chip), one brass "art deco" style stamp box, one Victorian cast iron, gold ornate embosser, one Wadico Pennyweight postal scale (1940s-1950s), one black post office wooden tool, a group of 4 brass round scale weights, and what appears to be a damaged brass wax seal device with 8 different seal designs (two are missing). Interesting and useful lot for the postal artifact collector. (Image)

Est $ 75

Vintage Counter Stamp Booklet Dispenser, known as the Melvin Machine, manufactured by the Schermack company, and distributed by the Canadian Postage Stamp Machine company based in Toronto. Use of this dispenser in Canada was authorized by the Post Office Department around the 1960s. Dispenser is made of thick metal with a cast iron bottom. Includes what appears to be the original key, and internal mechanism seems to be in working order. Shows some patina and light signs of wear. Seldom offered and would be a great addition to the postal artifact collection. (Image)

Est $ 200

Lovely Antique Post Office Crown Seal from East River St Andrews N.S. a beautifully preserved and rare "thumper" style instrument, with brass bottom and nicely lathed wood handle, with great patina. A wonderful addition to any Nova Scotia collection or postal ephemera collection. Rsv. $200. (Image)

Est $ 200

Canada Post Money Order Franking Machine, made by the Addressograph Farrington Co. in Mississauga, with original serial number, in very good operating condition and does not appear to be missing any parts. Appears to have been last used in 1991, and comes with its original shipping box labeled "Outside Register" addressed to the Postmaster at RPO 35 in Dartmouth NS. A great item for the postal ephemera collector, or someone wanting to reconstitute a museum, as there are probably not many of these lying around. (Image)

Est $ 100

Canada Post Office Newspaper Mail Bag, inscribed "1957" with Crown and an upright "NEWSPAPERS" which is quite scarce for these, and the first we have handled. The bag has a small repair patch and has good honest wear, a great addition to a postal ephemera collection. (Image)

Est $ 50