1864 8c Blue First Bill Issue, Perf 13½x12½ An impressive sheet of 100 with EIGHT CENTS counter at top right, showing the scarce "Feather in Bun" plate variety (Position 29), split perforations mainly confined along centre of the sheet between fifth and sixth columns, strengthened by hinges, about two-thirds of the stamps are NH. A rare sheet, F-VF (Van Dam cat. $4,025) (Image)

Estimate 750 $

1865 2c Red Second Bill A remarkable plate proof sheet of 100 printed in red, colour of issue, on card mounted india paper, traces of plate imprints can be seen at top and bottom. A very rare, if not unique proof sheet; a great showpiece, VF (Image)

Estimate 750 $

1865 $2 Second Bill A spectacular plate proof sheet of 100 printed in the issued colours - red frame & violet centre, printed on card mounted india paper, folded horizontally at centre between rows with partial split at right barely touching lower frame of three proofs. A wonderful showpiece, we highly doubt another sheet exists, VF (Image)

Estimate 2500 $

1865 $3 Red and Blue Second Bill Plate proof block of six in issued colours on india paper, full ABNC imprint in left margin, shows a prominent Re-entry on right centre stamp with doubling in upper left "3", "BI" & "M" of "BILL STAMP" and around circular buckle, VF and appealing (Image)

Estimate 500 $

1929 10c Blue KGV Supreme Court, Perf 12 A key revenue stamp with blue serial number, customary punch cancel, bright colour on pristine fresh paper unlike many examples we have seen. Fine+ and very scarce (Image)

Cat. Value 1000 $

$30 on $1 Slate KGVI Supreme Court (Horizontal Bar) Surcharge in Dark Blue A pristine used example of this key revenue stamp, customary punch cancels, VF (Image)

Cat. Value 2000 $

Extensive and Overall Clean Used Revenue Collection On Van Dam pages, excellent coverage of Bill Stamps with perfs and papers noting FB13, 14, 15, 27a, 32b, 33, 34, Gas Inspection with FG6, 8, etc., most Weights & Measures including blue & purple control numbers, plus better FWM1-7, 9-12, 13/21 (less 17), 34-44, 45-59 (plus most shades of control numbers), strong representation of Supreme Court with FSC1 (2), 3 (2), 7, 11, 12, 20, etc., FWT19-15, extensive Excise Tax stamps including the key items, FCF1-FCF5, unused FLS2, etc. Also about 30 receipts, certificates with various Weights & Measures, Electric Light Inspection, etc. usages (not catalogued). Some with minor flaws but most better valued stamps are sound and in overall selected condition. A great introduction to this fascinating field. F-VF (Van Dam cat. $15,429) (Image)

Estimate 2500 $

Balance of Consignment Interesting hoard comprising a duplicated stock from First Bill Stamps to Provincial Law Stamps, hundreds of stamps somewhat organized on stockpages and in stockbooks. Includes a wonderful array of Excise Tax Paid on Matches with 150 different covers, colourful and appealing, a few from French businesses and a few on rolling papers. Noted large selection of First Bill Issue to War Tax stamps & Canada regular definitives being used on cheques; a duplicated range of Cigarette stamps, etc. Ideal working lot for studying papers, perforations, shades and countless types of handstamp cancels / manuscripts / punch cancels. Condition mixed to F-VF. (Image)

Estimate 750 $

First Bill Stamps Collection of about 70 First Bill Issues, mostly used and organized by perforation on two stockpages, light duplication, offers a nice range of different cancellations, noting nice used with company datestamps FB12, 13, 14, 15 pen cancel, FB8 NH block, FB16 mint single, FB17 NH block, etc. Mixed condition as to be expected but overall F-VF; also a few used Second Bill stamps. (Van Dam cat. $2,520) (Image)

Estimate 400 $

Interesting Lot of Supreme Court Stamps, Gas Inspection, Etc. Mainly displayed on stockpages in a binder with neat items sprinkled throughout, noting Supreme Court stamps, such as FSC2 NH single with full BABN imprint in right margin, used FSC3, pair of FSC4 and single FSC6 with compound perfs (with detailed write-up and documentation on subject), FSC6 used with serial "0030" (from first sheet). Selection of 10 certificates with Weights & Measures, Electricity, Gas stamps, group of 1897 Gas Inspection mint NH stamps, including plate multiples, 1900 Electric Light Inspection mint NH stamps, plus some used Upper & Lower Canada 1864 Law Stamps. Mixed condition in places but mainly sound and F-VF. (Van Dam cat. $2,680, not counting the certificates or a premium for the unlisted varieties) (Image)

Estimate 500 $

Extensive Tobacco & Cigarette Stamps A few hundred cigarette/ tobacco stamps from late 1800s to modern era, some duplication, displayed on double-sided stockpages in a Lighthouse binder. Noted a wealth of Tobacco strips with or without serial numbers, specimen "CANCELLED", perf & imperf, plate proofs, etc. Condition is typically mixed, offers plenty of material for someone who wants to delve into a new (and fascinating) field. (Image)

Estimate 500 $

Miscellaneous Assortment On cards or in small glassines noting Cigarette stamps, Bill stamps, Excise Tax including various on cheques, some Provincial; good run of Unemployment Stamps and Alberta Wildlife certificate stamps, etc. Mixed to F-VF

Estimate 200 $