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image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1269
Symbol:*#O

Schaubek hingeless album with Colony fine used 5c to 17c, a few Large Queens, Widow's Weeds 20c & 50c with part-o.g., Jubilee mint 8c, unused 20c and used 10c & 15c, 1898-1902 Maple Leaves mint 6c 8c & 10c, Quebec set unused or used, 1928-29 Pictorials, quality rather mixed, Cat £2000+; then 1953-82 issues largely complete with most of the later issues mint with many unmounted; also Newfoundland mostly mint with 1865-70 12c red-brown (?, minor blemishes), 1928-29 & 1929-31 Pictorials, 1931 Airs, 1933 Gilbert set (VLMtd), etc, generally fine to very fine, Cat £1000+. (Qty 100s) (Image1)

Estimate AU$600



Opening AU$ 480.00
Sold...AU$ 480.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 480

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1270
Symbol:O*

1868-1902 Queen Victoria Issues mostly used with Large Queens to 15c x7 including 3c on Laid Paper (minor thin), Small Queens to 10c x5, 1893 20c & 50c, Jubilees including very fine mint 20c, VFU 6c & $1 with cds cancels and $2 with characteristic all-over 'smudge', both Maple Leaves sets, etc, condition variable but many are fine to very fine. Personal assessment of shades & printings recommended. (Qty 110) (Image1)

Estimate AU$750



Opening AU$ 575.00
Sold...AU$ 575.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 575

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1271
Symbol:*/**O
Cat No:Collection

1903-57 Collection mostly used with KEVII set, Quebec set, Admirals range with a few mint & some coil pairs * or U, 'WAR/TAX' Overprints mint (heavy hinge remainders), from 1927 complete mint or used, Back-of-Book including 'REGISTERED' 8c, Special Delivery & Airs complete, OHMS Overprints with 50c Lumbering (superb **) & $1 Train Ferry (superb used), 'G' Overprints complete * or U, etc, condition of the earlier issues is variable otherwise generally fine to very fine. (Qty 400+) (Image1)

Estimate AU$750



Opening AU$ 575.00
Sold...AU$ 950.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 950

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1272
Symbol:*#O
Cat No:4)

COLONY OF CANADA: 1851-64 selection with Imperf Beaver x3 (one apparently privately rouletted: see Unitrade footnote below #4), 1859 New Currency mint 1c & 5c with large-part o.g., unused (?) 10c & 17c and used 10c x7, 12½c x4 & 17½c x2, 1864 2c unused, and a few others, generally fine to very fine, Cat £8000 minimum. (Qty 27) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000



Opening AU$ 750.00
Sold...AU$ 1,200.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1273
Symbol:*O
Cat No:Collection

NEWFOUNDLAND: Neat collection on leaves with several attractive unused Imperfs, 1865-70 10c 'jumbo' stamp with Imprint within the perforated area, 1897 Cabot set (ex 35c, some dubious cancels), 1910 Litho set, then mostly mint including 1911 Recess set, 1911-16 set, Caribou ex 15c, 1919 $1 on 15c, 1921 Air Mail Overprint, 1929-31 No Wmk set including 1c vertical pair Imperf Between (unused), 1931 Airs both sets, 1932 Dornier $1, 1933 Airs set (with bogus cancels) & Gilbert set, 1937 Coronation Pictorials, 1941-44 Pictorials (used), etc, condition of the earlier issues is variable otherwise generally fine to very fine. (Qty 150+) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,250



Opening AU$ 950.00
Sold...AU$ 1,700.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 1700

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1274
Symbol:*/**O

NEWFOUNDLAND: KGVI duplicated remainders mostly of the Coronation Pictorials including Comb Perf 13 1c 25c & 48c x3, two used sets (perfs not checked), 1939 Royal Visit (**) plus the 2c & 4c (**) Surcharges all noted as Aniline Ink (CW Cat £275 each for mounted) but not expertised, etc, generally fine to very fine & a few are unmounted. (Qty 140 approx) (Image1)

Estimate AU$400



Opening AU$ 300.00
Sold...AU$ 380.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 380

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1275
Symbol:**/*
Cat No:257e

NEWFOUNDLAND: 1937 Coronation Pictorials Comb Perf 13 1c to 48c (ex 14c) SG 257e to 267d ex 262c, the 1c & 7c very lightly mounted, the 24c with minor hinge remainder, the others are unmounted, Cat £1000 for unmounted. (Qty 10)

Grade A/A+ (Image1)

Estimate AU$300



Opening AU$ 230.00
Sold...AU$ 230.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 230

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1276
Symbol:**
Cat No:257e

NEWFOUNDLAND: 1937 Coronation Pictorials Comb Perf 13 1c 3c 7c 8c 15c 20c & 24c SG 257e 258ed 259d 263d 264f & 265d mostly marginal blocks of 4, unmounted, Cat £3500+ for singles. (Qty 7 blocks)

Grade A/A+ (Image1)

Estimate AU$2,500



Opening AU$ 1,900.00
Sold...AU$ 1,900.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 1900

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1277
Symbol:F
Cat No:269a

NEWFOUNDLAND: 1938 Royal Family 3c carmine Line Perf 14 SG 269a, a few lightly stained perf tips, steel cds of AUG20/38, Cat £650.

Grade A- B1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$300



Opening AU$ 340.00
Sold...AU$ 340.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 340


Coins
image Sale No: 248
Lot No:2300
Symbol:

1967 Specimen Set comprising 1c 5c 10c 25c 50c $1 and gold $20 (18.27g, 0.900) KM 71, mintage 334,288, all coins in original paper packets with case and cardboard outer. (Qty 7) (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000



Opening AU$ 800.00
Sold...AU$ 1,150.00


Closed..Aug-04-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 1150

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:2301
Symbol:

1976 $100 Olympics gold Proof (16.97g, 0.917) KM 116, in case with certificate and cardboard outer. (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,000



Opening AU$ 750.00
Sold...AU$ 1,100.00


Closed..Aug-04-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100


Semi-Official Airmail Stamps
image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1001
Symbol:C

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]

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,250



Opening AU$ 1,050.00
Sold...AU$ 1,300.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1002
Symbol:*

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.

Grade A- A1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$200



Opening AU$ 160.00
Sold...AU$ 160.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 160

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1003
Symbol:C

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]

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$250



Opening AU$ 250.00
Sold...AU$ 260.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 260

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1004
Symbol:**

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]

Grade A+ (Image1)

Estimate AU$400



Opening AU$ 525.00
Sold...AU$ 525.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 525

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1005
Symbol:C

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.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$150



Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 150.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 150

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1006
Symbol:*

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]

Grade A+ A1 (Image1)

Estimate AU$650



Opening AU$ 1,600.00
Sold...AU$ 1,600.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1007
Symbol:*B

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. (Qty 2 items)

Grade A/B (Image1)

Estimate AU$500



Opening AU$ 380.00
Sold...AU$ 380.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 380

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1008
Symbol:*/**B

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)

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$250



Opening AU$ 190.00
Sold...AU$ 190.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 190

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1009
Symbol:C

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.

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$150



Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 170.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 170

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1010
Symbol:C

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.

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$200



Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 200.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 200

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1011
Symbol:**

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.

Grade A/A+ (Image1)

Estimate AU$400



Opening AU$ 300.00
Sold...AU$ 300.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 300

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1012
Symbol:C

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]

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$150



Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 150.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 150

image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1013
Symbol:C

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] (Qty 2)

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$200



Opening AU$ 200.00
Sold...AU$ 200.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
image Sale No: 248
Lot No:1014
Symbol:**

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.

Grade A+ (Image1)

Estimate AU$350



Opening AU$ 270.00
Sold...AU$ 270.00


Closed..Aug-03-2022, 20:00:00 EST
Sold For 270


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