Group of 4 Complete Tuberculosis Stamp Booklets, with a French and an English of 1939 and 1940, each containing 5 panes of 20 of the Christmas stamps. A very fine group, with bright colours and quite fresh, the first we have handled. (Image)

Est $ 150

Extensive Collection of Canadian Christmas Seals, 1927 to 2008, all neatly mounted on computer-generated pages, appears to be complete (or close) for all years and we note French language issues, se-tenant sheets, booklet panes, etc. Note two Muskoka issues with double-printing. A very good start a decent collection of these popular issues, see scans for a glimpse. (Image)

Est $ 200

Collector's Hoard of Christmas Seal Duplicates, from Canada, United States and other countries. Thousands of stamps are present, in singles, blocks and many complete sheets. The lot contains 4 sheet stock files, 2 large envelopes full, 3 stockbooks and a few stock sheets and envelopes. We have taken a few photos to give an overall impression, but recommend viewing in person to better appreciate. (Image)

Est $ 250

Extensive Christmas Seal Collection in a Thick Binder, 1927-1991, with singles, blocks, booklet panes, complete booklets, tête bêche, progressive die proofs, imperforates, varieties and more, mostly both in French and English. Also includes a group of rarely seen private issues from Bruchesi Int'l Montréal (1925-26), Muskoka (1912-30), Queen Alexandra London Sanatorium 1910, Queen Mary Toronto (1919-21), Royal Edward Inst. (1925-26), IODE Hamilton (1926), Tuberculosis Canada Winnipeg (1911), Tuberculosis Vet. Assoc. Ottawa (1924), various Red Cross issues, including Sask., BC, Girl Guides and others. A very nice collection, one of the nicest we've seen in a while, see scans for an overview of the lot. (Image)

Est $ 400

Collection of Courier Labels and Cinderellas, with examples of Pembina, Juan de Fuca Despatch and other local and strike posts, in groups on black stock sheets accompanied by Bileski write-ups and some Pembina covers addressed to him. Also includes hundreds of Christmas seals from Canada, Denmark and the United States (we noted a 1936 progressive proof), along with Easter seals and other cinderellas (see photos for a glimpse). This clean lot could use some organization, but promises lots of fun for the next owner. Contents appear to be fine or better. (Image)

Estimate $ 100

Circa 1865 Upper Canada Public Schools Merit Stamps, a block of four printed in dark blue on stiff cream card, with the stamps depicting Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Jacques Cartier and the Union Jack flag. Each stamp has the inscription "I Merit" at top plus four different merit categories at bottom. Listed in Lafrenière as nos. 1b to 4b, described there as being earned by students for perfect recitation, good conduct, punctuality and/or diligence, and could be exchanged for merit cards of higher denominations, leading to the end of the year where the student with the most merit points could exchange them for a book prize. Very rare and very fine, unpriced in Lafrenière. (Image)

Est $ 200

Collection of Cinderella and Strike Mail Labels, 1910-2008, includes Buy War Savings Stamps labels, St Jean Baptiste Society, various stamp show labels, Newfoundland Screech, Lonpex 75, 40th Anniversary of London to London flight, 50th Anniversary of the first aerial mail, Aerophilatelic Society labels and more. Not all of these are listed in Lafrenière, so value is higher than those we catalogued. Some with faults such as creases or stains (mostly earlier items), and condition varies from no gum to never hinged. Lots of duplication but still a useful lot. (Image)

Lafrenière $ 1,965