Two American FDC Signed by Yousuf Karsh and Lester B.Pearson, both FDC of the Eleanor Roosevelt issue of Oct. 11, 1963. The cachet on the Karsh signed cover was made from a photograph of her taken by him; Mr. Pearson was a good friend of the Roosevelts. Both covers are accompanied by a letter from their assistants thanking a Mr. Connelly for having requested the signatures. (Image)

Est $ 100

1908 Queen Alexandra's Photography Book, "Photographs from my camera" containing a number of photograph reproductions glued onto black pages, plus another larger group printed directly onto pages, each with captions on the facing inter-leaving, such as "The King, George and his two sons", "Victoria and Myself", "King of Greece", etc. The first page has a full-page photograph of the Queen herself, and most of the photographs were taken during her trips around the world, or during visits in England by dignitaries. Cover is heavily stained and there is one photograph missing, still interesting and a must have for any Monarchy enthusiast. (Image)

Est $ 100

Group of Interesting Items, including Christmas and birthday greeting cards; an 1860 mail contract payment for Fenelon Falls, Ontario; a 1932 Eaton Co. receipt; U.S. stock transfer certificates (a few with tied revenues); a 1933 British excise documents; a White Sewing Machine purchase receipt and other similar goodies for the eclectic collector. Our online photos provide a glimpse of the contents. (Image)

Estimate $ 50

Group of Canadian Dollar Coins and Other Numismatic Items, which include "The Canadian Millennium Silver Dollar Collection" (from Excelsior Collectors Guild) with 32 coins issued between 1935 and 1999 along with a stamp from the year of each coin. Also includes several Royal Canadian Mint products: 1999 and 2000 uncirculated sets, a 2000 specimen set, and a Queen's Golden Jubilee set of quarters, all three in their original packaging. Also included is a Royal Mint Royal Wedding (Charles and Diana) Commemorative Crown, a $5 piece from Liberia commemorating Diana's death and a souvenir medal of the Vatican from the late 1950s. All clean and ready for their new home. Our photos provide a mere glimpse - viewing is recommended. (Image)

Est $ 250

Two Cartons Full of Philatelic Supplies, consisting of a variety of useful items such as two boxes of 1,000 brand new glassines (#1 and #4), one box of 1,000 brand new 3 hole sheets with clear windows (for counter books), one box of 500 brand new white envelopes (medium size), one new Lighthouse Canada album with pages (1851 to 1979), Lighthouse Canadian Provinces album pages, 5 lightly used stockbooks, 2 cover albums, one book titled "Canada notes on the 1911-1925 Series'' George C. Marler, 1949, Vario-style black stock sheets, sheet protectors, over 20 packs of Lighthouse mostly black mounts, and more. Clean and overall very fine. (Image)

Est $ 250

Box of Black Showgard Mounts in Original Packaging, consisting of over 350 packages of 99 mm x 76 mm mounts, originally intended for the 1978 CAPEX souvenir sheets, but useful for many other applications including multiples, plate blocks and other souvenir sheets. 50 of the packages contain 25 mounts and 310 packages contain 10 mounts. Our estimate is surely reflective of a significant discount off the new cost of similar supplies today. (Image)

Est $ 250

Group of 9 Gently Used Stockbooks, with a varying number of black or white pages, rows and page configurations. A clean group for immediate use by a collector or resale. (Image)

Est $ 100

Group of 11 Brand New Stock Books, consisting of Unisafe books still in their shrink wrapping, with W4/32 (x3, retail $39.95 each) and W4/16 (x8, retail $23.95 each) included. Useful for collector and dealers alike. A clean group for immediate use or quick resale. (Image)

Est $ 200

Group of 13 Gently Used Stockbooks, with black or white pages, varying numbers of pages, rows and page configurations. A clean group for immediate use by a collector or resale. (Image)

Est $ 150

Group of 9 Gently Used Stockbooks, with black or white pages, varying numbers of pages, rows and page configurations. A clean group for immediate use by a collector or resale online. (Image)

Est $ 100

Group of 12 Gently Used Stockbooks, with black or white pages, varying numbers of pages, rows and page configurations. A clean group for immediate use by a collector or resale online or at your local club. (Image)

Est $ 150

Group of 14 Gently Used Stockbooks, with black or white pages, varying numbers of pages, rows and page configurations. A clean group for immediate use by a collector or resale online. (Image)

Est $ 170

Group of 17 Brand New Stock Books, consisting of Unisafe books still in their shrink wrapping, with G4/8 (x13, retail $20.95 each) and W4/16 (x4, retail $23.95 each) included. Useful for collector and dealers alike. A clean group for immediate use or quick resale. (Image)

Est $ 250

Lot of Collector Supplies, Literature, etc. in Three Boxes, noting some interesting early literature, with a nice Jarrett 1926 catalogue, a Vincent catalogue of Canada and BNA from 1937 and 1940, an 1899 Standard Stamp Co. catalogue, a 1940 Rosenbaum Price List of Canada and a number of other similar items from the 1940s, two brand new (still shrink wrapped) Lighthouse Canada albums with slipcases (no pages, list price $110. each), as well as 18 stockbooks, binders, cover albums, etc. a UV light, some new stationery envelopes, a few black stock sheets, and more, including three stamp coffee table books. Last but not least a like-new Marini hingless album (pages only) for Jersey, 1969 to 1999. (Image)

Est $ 200

Group of Specialized Philately Instruments, with a Asahi Pentax quality close-up lenticular lens (7 x 21) in its original box, with paperwork. Also a very high quality Mitutoyo dial lens meter for measuring paper thicknesses (in its original box), a Safe brand electric Perftronic perforation measuring tool, with original paperwork, and a Safe brand Signoscope watermark detector, either plug-in or battery operated. These are all in very nice condition, we have not tested the last two items, but were told by owner that they were in working order. A very expensive group to buy new. (Image)

Est $ 150

Group of 15 New Stock Books, consisting of Unisafe books with all but three still in their shrink wrapping, including G4/8 (x14, retail $20.95 each) and one W4/32 (retail $49.95) included. Also includes 7 used mint sheet folders. All useful for collectors and dealers alike. (Image)

Est $ 200

Group of 9 FDC Albums, plus 18 sets of FDC album refills in their original packaging. The refills show retail prices of $4.75 or $4.95 for each pack. Clean and ready for use by a collector or resale by a dealer or online seller. (Image)

Estimate $ 50

Selection of New Cover Dealer Supplies, including 6 unopened packs of Uni-safe poly sleeves in a variety of sizes (retail $6 to $8 each package) and 7 packages of 100 acetate cover holders, these with a retail price of $48.50 each. (Image)

Est $ 200

Selection of Dealer Supplies, including 4 large sheet files, 3 boxes of #2 glassines, 1 box each of #1 and #3 glassines, 300 acetate sleeves (4-3/32" x 2¾"), a full box of 500 window envelopes for stamp assortment packs, a full box of 100 two-row black dealer cards and a selection of Dennison hinges, self-adhesive photo corners, and a perforation gauge. Our estimate is certainly on the low side for these immediately useful supplies. See our 5 images for an overview and details. (Image)

Est $ 200

Box of 100 or More White 8-Pocket Sheets, with three-hole punches for use in standard binders. These seem suitable for booklets, sports cards or other items for display, though we cannot attest to their suitability for acid-free storage. Sold as-is. (Image)

Est $ 50

Box of Black Mounts, Stock Sheets and a Lighthouse Canada Album, including more than 60 new and opened packages of black mounts (Scott, Hawid, Showgard) and 24 black stock sheets (various row configurations). The empty Lighthouse Canada album includes pages to 1977. The contents are clean and ready for immediate use by a collector. Our online photo provides a glimpse. (Image)

Est $ 150

Box of Better Collecting Tools and Supplies, includes two new Elbe red leatherette albums with slipcases, each containing quality quadrille gold-edged pages with inter-leaving (would be great to write-up and display a nice collection). Also saw a box full of mostly cut-to-size black mounts, box of various glassines, black stock cards, etc., an as-new Sunrise brand "Light Scope" 30 power, battery powered lighted magnifier, two coffee table general stamp books, a box full of Letraset sheets, a "STAMPLIFT" stamp removal box, and a like-new Raytech ultraviolet electric lamp with rare matching stand and original box with paperwork. (Image)

Est $ 200

Group of Useful Collecting Supplies and Tools, including a full box of 1,000 new #1 glassines, more than a dozen packages of black mounts of varying sizes (Hawid, Showgard, Lighthouse; some open and missing strips), a like-new stamp drying book, several small mint folders plus a box with magnifiers, tongs and a small UV lamp (sold as-is). Also included is a SAFE Signoscope in its original box with instructions, sold as-is. Overall, the contents are clean and ready for use by the next owner. (Image)

Est $ 100

Horde of Black Mounts and Other Useful Supplies, including 63 packages of various sizes of black mounts (we saw 31mm to 107mm, mostly Unisafe brand, and most are unopened, these typically retail over $10 per package), what appears to be a full box of 1,000 unused black 102 cards, one brand new red box and a small box of blotter pads. (Image)

Est $ 200

Good Quality Collecting Tools, consisting of a Stanley Gibbons "Detectamark Spectrum" watermark detector (retail was $259, still functional), an illuminated magnifying glass (functional), 2 ultraviolet lamps with spare bulbs (both short and long wave), a Showgard guillotine for mounts, a Morely Bright watermark detecting kit (as-is), a Stanley Gibbons stamp colour key and a White Ace stamp press. Clean and ready for use by the next owner. Our photo shows all contents. (Image)

Est $ 150