Art Deco Solid Brass Post Office Letter Box, measuring 22" wide x 21" high x 10" deep. This letter box was in use in the post office located in the Hamilton Dominion Public Building on John Street (now the John Sopinka courthouse) from 1936 to 1991. This post office was (and still is) quite lavish, with marble and brass everywhere, 19 (yes, nineteen!) postal wickets, etc., and its elevators were described as being the most lavish of the Art Deco style in the Dominion at the time. A truly remarkable example of old school, built-to-last post office memorabilia, would look great in any collector's den or office. (Image)

Est $ 500

Group of Three Solid Brass Post Office Signs, each measuring 2½ inches high, with "MONEY ORDERS" 20 inches wide, "GENERAL DELIVERY" 25½ inches wide and "REGISTERED LETTERS" 26½ inches wide. These used to hang in the post office located in the Hamilton Dominion Public Building on John Street (now the John Sopinka courthouse) from 1936 to 1991. This post office was (and still is) quite lavish, with marble and brass everywhere, 19 (yes, nineteen!) postal wickets, etc., and its elevators were described as being the most lavish of the Art Deco style in the Dominion at the time. A truly remarkable example of old school, built-to-last post office memorabilia, would look great in any collector's den or office. (Image)

Est $ 100

Lovely Old Street Letter Box, which would have been strapped onto a telephone pole or onto a building outside. This one is a "No. 2" style and was in use from 1966 to 1978. It is accompanied by 9 pages of Canada Post information sheets describing all their letter box styles, what keys and locks they use, when they were used, with illustrations, etc. This box is in excellent condition, having been professionally restored in red. It includes its original lock (no key), as well as a group of 6 other Canada Post box locks, all in solid brass (one has its key). A nice addition to any stamp den, ephemera or Canadiana collection. (Image)

Est $ 200

Group of Canada Post Office New Issue Posters, from the early 1950s to late 1960s, consisting of over 90 items mostly featuring commemorative issues. We noted light duplication and items are all in English. Most posters show signs of having been displayed at the post office (which is normal for these), such as toning, pin holes and bends or creases that do not detract from the overall beautiful designs and colours commonly used during that period. Great lot for the postal ephemera collector. See scans for a glimpse of the content. (Image)

Est $ 300

1864 Contract for the Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails, a 2 sided page giving details for the delivery of mail between Campbellford and Stirling Ontario, three times a week, giving the route that must be used and other details of the contract, such as times of the day, giving the poor guy only 5 minutes to load the mail at each stop. All of this "On horseback or in a horse and buggy in the summer and in a Cutter in the winter". An interesting and historic document, bit of separation in two of the folds, else very fine. (Image)

Est $ 50

Collection of 41 Maps of Europe and the Far East and Pacific, Mostly From World War II, with Japanese occupation areas, China and other interesting areas during World War II battle zones, as per owner's list enclosed. A few have handwritten notations or colouring on them, denoting routes taken by the owner, etc. A fascinating group for the military history enthusiast. Maps have been folded, otherwise very fine, photos show a random sampling. From the Anderson family correspondence (see other lots in this sale relating to the same person, Lt. Walter Anderson). (Image)

Estimate $ 200