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Postal History, Canada continued...

Northwest Territories and Yukon continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1181

CVR/PC

Group of About 425 Northwest Territories and Yukon Covers and Cards, 1930s to 1990s, with some on either side of the range, mostly includes commercial mail, but also saw some Nascopie mail, expedition mail, first flights and other commemorative material, including far north towns in Québec. About 100 of the covers are sleeved and ex Steinhart stock, each priced in the $6 to $10 range. We note a good quantity of post offices that are seldom encountered, see photos for an idea of what the lot contains. Overall fine to better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1182

CVR

Group of About 300 Covers Mailed from Northwest Territories, all #8 size, ranging from the 1930s to the 1980s, with strength in the variety of post office cancels, with some commercial mail but mostly on philatelic, noting special delivery, Nascopie and Eastern Arctic items, etc. See our representative photos for an idea. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

Eastern Arctic Mail

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Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1183

CVR

1933 Eastern Arctic Mail Service Cover to Falkland Islands, 3c KGV Arch coil cover mailed Bache Peninsula N.W.T. (APR.12.1933 broken circle free strike) to South Georgia, Falkland Islands (DEC.30 receiver), with S.S. Nascopie / Eastern Arctic Mail Service SEP..7.1933 transit handstamp. The cover received a RETURN TO SENDER and RETURN handstamps and was mailed back to the sender in Pennsylvania through Buenos Aires Argentina (JAN.1.1934 slogan machine transit) and New York (FEB.9.1934 transit), a very fine cover which travelled for 10 months. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1184

CVR

Group of 22 Eastern Arctic Patrol Covers, 1935-1963, includes seven 1935 covers from 7 different ports of call: Port Burwell, Churchill, Chesterfield Inlet, Craig Harbour, Pond Inlet and Pangnirtung, all to the same address in Hamilton. There are eight 1936 covers from the same ports of call, plus Harrison, these addressed to the same address in Winnipeg. Also a 1937 airmail cover to England from Chesterfield Inlet and four 1939 covers from Craig Harbour, Churchill, Pond Inlet and Port Harrison. Lastly, a 1963 postcard from Pangnirtung with an oval "Eastern Arctic Patrol DEC.23.1963 R.M.S. Canada" handstamp (small faults) and a 1953 amateur radio card with the same postmark, plus a rare "Tuktoyaktuk / M.S. Fort James" handstamp on cover (accompanied by write-up on exhibit page). Overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1185

CVR

Group of 19 Arctic Expedition, Coast Guard and Ship Covers, 1961-1988, includes two 1975 Canadian North Pole Taylor Expedition covers, both signed by the expedition members and with enclosures. Also 5 covers from the S.S. Manhattan, Humble's second North West Passage voyage, 1970 and two 1974 m/v Seaspan Mariner ship cover from Vancouver to Tuktoyaktuk. Also three 1965 North West Passage Co. Expedition covers, who were looking for the doomed Franklin expedition. Also a 1985 North West passage Society expedition cover and a 1988 Soviet-Canada Polar Bridge Expedition cover signed by Canadian team members. Also covers from the Arctic Research and Training Centre in Rankin Inlet, a Jacobsen - McGill University Arctic Research Expedition cover, an M.V. Grebe Beaufort Sea cover, a C.C.G.S. John A. Macdonald cover and a New Viking military exercise cover. Overall very fine, all scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$60.00
Will close during Public Auction

Nova Scotia

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1186

CVR

Group of About 188 Nova Scotia Covers, mostly Edward to George VI, but also a few up to modern, collected for being from all different towns (we assume, as there is very little duplication of only a few postmarks), noting broken circles, c.d.s. and duplex postmarks. Most are domestic rates but did see a 7c Edward registered cover, etc. A few faults (rough opening), else overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

Prince Edward Island

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Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1187

CVR

1862 2d Domestic Rate Lady's Cover, mailed on JUN.11.1862 (Prince Edward Island despatch c.d.s. on back, Lehr #P7) addressed to "Ch'Town", franked with a 2c rose Queen Victoria perforated 9 (with perf faults, as often seen with this issue) tied by a barred killer (Lehr P136), fine. A pretty and scarce embossed lady's cover. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

Saskatchewan and Area

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1188

O/CVR

Group of ASSA (Assiniboia) Postmarked Stamps and Covers, with three covers from Indian Head, Regina and Weyburn (the latter has a letter enclosure of someone writing to his brother in Iowa describing this small town, where he has just arrived). Also includes 38 stamps and pieces (incl. 8 registration stamps) with postmarks such as Katepwe, Wapella, Indian Head, Medicine Hat, Moosomin, Yorkton, Grenfell, Whitewood, Oxbow, Regina (and other partials) plus squared circles from Regina and Moose Jaw. A useful group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

1189

1905 Patriotic Postcard Mailed from Skibbereen, ASSA, with a NOV.17.1905 broken circle on a Maple Creek Sask. Methodist Church U.P.U. patriotic card to Cowley, Alberta (through Maple Creek c.d.s. dated NOV.18). Some minor creases do not detract from this fine and scarce strike. Listed in Robinson Territorial Post Offices of Canada as RF "E", and Thompson / Wagner Emerging Saskatchewan as RF "RR" with only 5 strikes recorded. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

Picture Postcards

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1190

Extensive Collection of Real Photo Patriotic Post Cards Depicting Canadian Ships, with 53 cards, each with a real photo of a ship or steamer and either where the picture was taken or where the ship operated. Each picture is surrounded by the same lavish patriotic-themed illustration, depicting a life preserver, ship's lantern, US and Union Jack flags, etc. Each different card has its serial number, ranging from #3419 to 3832 and we counted 33 different numbers, including a few with suffix B or S. We also noted a few cards with the same serial number but with slight differences, such as clouds omitted, etc. Most are unused and the few that were mailed are dated between 1907 and 1910. One of the cards has a note reading in part "This is a Johnny Bull card...". Printed by Warwick Bro's & Rutter in Toronto. Sleeved, with many priced between $15 and $60. A rare opportunity for the specialist or dealer wishing some interesting stock. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$475.00
Will close during Public Auction

1191

Collection of "HMS Raleigh" Real Photo Postcards, with 10 different photographs, depicting various aspects of this World War I Royal navy ship, that ran aground off Labrador in August 1922 with the loss of a dozen crewmen. Some of the pictures show the wrecked deck, several show the funeral proceedings of the crewmen that died, including graves, etc. All unused, with pencil notations on back referring to the picture. Very fine and rare. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$160.00
Will close during Public Auction

1192

Collection of "HMS Raleigh" Crewmen Funeral Real Photo Postcards, with 5 different photographs, each depicting the St Johns Newfoundland funeral of Lieut. Comm. P.O. Gallaghan and Lieut. E.G. Burrows, two crewmen that died when their ship ran aground off Labrador in August 1922 with the loss of a dozen crewmen. The HMS Raleigh was a World War I Royal navy ship. The cards are unused, and all have a handstamp on their undivided back reading "T.B. Howard 103 Gower St. St John's Nfld". Very fine and rare. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$130.00
Will close during Public Auction

1193

Collection of "HMS Constance" Real Photo Postcards, with 6 different cards, each depicting the World War I Royal Navy cruiser ship, most showing her in the post of St John's Newfoundland (one shows her passing under the bridge in Québec). The cards are unused, and three were printed by "T.B. Hayward, 163 Gower St. St. John's Nfld". Very fine and rare. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1194

Group of 21 Edward plus 18 Admiral Picture Postcards, each collected for a special attribute, often because of better postmarks (small towns, R.P.O., etc.) as well as interesting subjects depicted on the picture side, mostly town views but also winter scenes, ships in harbour, real photo, and more. Bit of edge wear on some, else a better than average group. All items pictured both sides online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1195

Group of 23 Canadian Patriotic Postcards, depicting the virtues of Canada, with flags, maple leaves, and more. Seven were mailed, rest unused or written and unmailed. Condition is overall fine or better, a very colourful group including some scarce items. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1196

Group of 23 Winnipeg Manitoba Train, Train Yard and Train Station Postcards, all different, noting 5 real photo cards depicting train engines which may or may not be associated with Winnipeg. 8 cards were mailed, including one that shows that one of the real photo crewmen is the writer of the card. Overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1197

Group of About 500 Picture Postcards with Postage Due Markings or Stamps, 1910s to Modern, all sleeved and sorted in a postcard box by the rate of due (1c, 2c small, 2c large, 4c, 6c and 8c). These cards were either sent to, or from all over Canada (good quantity of Western Canadian provinces) and the United Kingdom or United States. Good variety of markings and / or due stamps, as well as reasons for the taxation: stamp missing or fallen off, posted with wrong country stamp, incorrect rate, etc. We also noted good interest in the picture sides of these cards, as well as postmark interest (small towns, etc.). We noted some with faults, else overall fine or better, see pictures for a small sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

1198

Group of About 500 Picture Postcards with Postage Due Markings or Stamps, 1910s to Modern, all sleeved in a postcard box. These cards were either sent to, or from all over Canada (good quantity of Western Canadian provinces) and the United Kingdom or United States (plus a few other countries). Good variety of markings and / or due stamps, as well as reasons for the taxation: stamp missing or fallen off, posted with wrong country's stamp, incorrect rate, unconformity, etc. We also noted good interest in the picture sides of these cards, as well as postmark interest (small towns, etc.). We noted some with faults, else overall fine or better, see pictures for a small sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

1199

Collection of Over 550 Ottawa, Ontario Picture Postcards, 1910s to about 1960s, with a wide range of different card types and pictures, seemingly all different but noted a few . We note several parliament buildings, pictures as well as parks, notable buildings, both the old and the new Parliament main block, patriotic types, real photo cards, Rideau Canal, steamers, some of the surrounding towns, a few "hold up to light" cards, a few embossed, University of Ottawa, Byward market, several hotel and restaurant interior views, and much more. Very nice quality throughout, many to most of the cards are sleeved (some still priced), see pictures for a good sampling. Ex Heasman. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1200

Collection of "A" Nova Scotia Towns Early Picture Postcards, with about 172 different mostly pre-World War II cards, sorted alphabetically by town in a postcard binder. We note a good variety of types, with real photo, town views, patriotic (several types, incl. series) with several scarce to rare cards. There is a mix of used and unused, so there can be postmark interest as well. Some edge, etc. faults noted, still overall fine to very fine. Photos show a good sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (Scan 20) (Scan 21) (Scan 22) (Scan 23) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$425.00
Will close during Public Auction