Feature Lot. Lot 1 - Pre-Production, 15c Large Queen trial colour die proof in green, on India paper, approx. 32 x 38mm, exceptionally fresh and possessing a rich deep shade and exceptional impression, a rare and important proof, one of only three believed extant in green, very fine.....Estimate C$ 10,000 Currently C$ 6,000 (Link to this Lot in the Catalog for Bidding)

We are delighted to present our October 14th–15th, 2026 sale of Stamps & Postal History of Canada & British North America, with a wide-ranging offering of postal history, proofs and essays, fine classics, modern errors and varieties, and collections.

The sale is highlighted by four important special offerings. The Art Bunce Collections of the 15c Large Queen and 1908 Quebec Tercentenary bring together two impressive studies, each with an engaging range of stamps, proofs and postal history.

We are also pleased to present our first offering from the Dr. Joachim Frank Collection of the Canadian Contingents in the Anglo-Boer War, a remarkable assembly combining Canadian military and postal history, much of it of compelling historical interest. Completing the featured collections is the Per-Olof Jansson Collection of Admiral Rates & Destinations, an extensive study of the Admiral issue through its varied postal usages.

Beyond these special sections, Canada and British North America are well represented throughout, including extensive postal stationery holdings from the estate of Dr. Earle Covert, including several exhibits and collections offered intact.

Bids may be placed directly on our website at sparksinternational.ca. The sale can also be found on Philasearch and StampAuctionNetwork.

We look forward to meeting collectors at the Internationale Briefmarken-Börse in Ulm and London’s STAMPEX in October, and later at MonacoPhil 2026 in December, where we will be exhibiting for the first time. If you would like to discuss any upcoming sales, speak with us about consigning material, or simply say hello, please find us at our booth - we look forward to seeing you.

Best of luck with the sale,

The Team at Sparks International

A note on tariffs: The situation remains fluid, and bidders are encouraged to consult their relevant customs authorities to satisfy themselves as to any import requirements and potential taxes, duties, tariffs or other charges. Buyers are fully responsible for any such costs assessed in connection with their purchases, importation or delivery. We encourage bidders to contact us in advance to discuss shipping options or alternative arrangements, including holding purchased lots at our offices for later collection or shipment.

The Art Bunce Collection of the 15c Large Queen

• Pre-Production Lots (1-4)
  
• Printing Studies Lots (5-6)
  
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• Other Denominations Lots (87-95)
  
• Perfins Lot 96
  
• Precancels Lot 97
  
  The Dr. Joachim Frank Collection of the Canadian Contingents in the Anglo-Boer War
  
• Pre-Contingent Mail Lots (101-102)
  
• First Contingent Lot 103
  
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• Prisoner of War & Censored Mail Lots (172-174)
  
• Patriotic Mail Lots (175-183)
  
• Patriotic Mail Lot 184
  
  The Art Bunce Collection of the 1908 Quebec Tercentenary
  
• Complete Sets Lots (201-202)
  
• 1/2c Prince & Princess of Wales Lots (203-209)
  
• 1c Cartier & Champlain Lots (210-219)
  
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• 2c King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra Lots (230-239)
  
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• 7c Montcalm & Wolfe Lots (275-279)
  
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• 10c Quebec in 1700 Lots (290-298)
  
• 15c Champlain's Departure Lot 299
  
• 15c Champlain's Departure Lots (300-308)
  
• 20c Cartier's Arrival Lots (309-318)
  
  The Per-Olof Jansson Collection of Admiral Rates & Destinations
  
• Domestic Rates & Usages Lot 401
  
• Domestic Rates & Usages Lots (402-417)
  
• Usages to the United States Lots (418-421)
  
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• Usages to U.P.U. Destinations Lots (439-441)
  
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• Usages to U.P.U. Destinations Lots (462-481)
  
• Usages to U.P.U. Destinations Lots (482-483)
  
  Stamps & Postal History of Canada
  
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• Numeral Issue Lot 619
  
• Imperial Penny Postage Lots (620-622)
  
• King Edward VII Issue Lots (623-629)
  
• Quebec Tercentenary Issue Lot 630
  
• King George V - Admiral Issue Lots (631-638)
  
• King George V - Admiral Issue Lots (639-658)
  
• King George V - Admiral Issue Lots (659-661)
  
• King George V - Later Issues Lots (662-678)
  
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• Back of the Book - Semi-Postals Lot 711
  
• Back of the Book - Booklets Lots (712-713)
  
• Back of the Book - Semi-Official Airmails Lots (714-718)
  
• Back of the Book - Semi-Official Airmails Lots (719-727)
  
• Back of the Book - Special Delivery Lots (728-731)
  
• Back of the Book - Registered Letter Stamps Lot 732
  
• Back of the Book - Postage Dues Lot 733
  
• Back of the Book - War Tax Lots (734-735)
  
• Back of the Book - Officials Lot 736
  
• Back of the Book - Officially Sealed Lot 737
  
• Postal Stationery Lot 738
  
• Postal Stationery Lots (739-743)
  
  Stamps & Postal History of British North America
  
• New Brunswick Lots (744-757)
  
• Nova Scotia Lot 758
  
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  Federal & Provincial Revenues
  
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  Philatelic Literature
  
• Canada Lot 858
  
• Canada Lots (859-860)
  
  Canada - Stamp Lots & Collections
  
• Pence Issue Groups Lot 861
  
• Decimal Issue Groups Lots (862-864)
  
• Large Queen Groups Lots (865-867)
  
• Small Queen Groups Lots (868-871)
  
• Diamond Jubilee Groups Lots (872-874)
  
• Maple Leaf & Numeral Issue Groups Lots (875-876)
  
• King George V - Admiral Groups Lots (877-878)
  
• King George V - Admiral Groups Lot 879
  
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• Collections & Accumulations Lots (919-936)
  
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  British North America - Stamp Lots & Collections
  
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• Nova Scotia Lot 954
  
• New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island Lot 955
  
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  Canada - Uncut Press Sheets
  
• Canada - Uncut Press Sheets Lot 1007
  
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• Canada Lots (1008-1009)
  
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• Large Queen Groups Lots (1010-1014)
  
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• Later Queen Victoria Groups Lots (1023-1024)
  
• King Edward VII Era Groups Lots (1025-1026)
  
• King George V Era Groups Lots (1027-1030)
  
• Queen Elizabeth II Era Groups Lot 1031
  
• Postal History - by Subject or Region Lots (1032-1038)
  
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• Postal History - by Subject or Region Lots (1079-1081)
  
• Postal Stationery Lots & Collections Lots (1082-1098)
  
• Postal History - Accumulations Lots (1099-1103)
  
  Canada - First Day & Special Event Cover Collections
  
• First Day & Event Covers Lots (1104-1112)
  
  Canada - Philatelic Ephemera
  
• Canada Post Advertising Lot 1113
  
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• Supplies & Catalogues Lots (1114-1118)
  
• Supplies & Catalogues Lots (1119-1132)