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Postal History, Foreign continued...

Worldwide Ship and Paquebot Mail continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1381

CVR/PC

Extensive 4-Volume Collection of British Fleet Covers and Picture Postcards, 1906-1920s, a wonderful collection paying homage to the British Fleet, mostly during World War I. We counted 237 contemporary covers and picture postcards, not including the dozen or so commemorative covers that were issued much later. The picture postcards include a good proportion of real photo ships, their crew, naval scenes, etc. There are also some patriotic ship cards, and much more. The covers, often sent to or from seamen, show a good range of different censorship labels or handstamps. Some of the ships studied include the HMS Argyll, HMS Devonshire, HMS Ruxburgh, HMS Black Prince, HMS Duke of Edinburgh, HMS Achilles, HMS Natal, HMS Durban, HMS Warrior, and many more. For every ship, the collector tried to show real photo cards, covers related to it and ephemera, including articles, etc. Quite a labour of love. overall fine to very fine, with many example pages shown online. (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) (Scan 24) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1382

CVR

Group of Just under 200 Ship and Paquebot Covers of the World, all sleeved and priced in the $6 to $30 range. We noted various paquebot markings, different ocean liners, steamship services, etc., from a wide variety of countries. Some faults noted, still overall fine or better, See pictures for a representative sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$325.00
Will close during Public Auction

1383

CVR

Collection of Paquebot Mail in a Cover Binder, with about 98 covers from all over the world, showing a wide variety of Paquebot markings from the 1910s to the 1980s. Some have faults, else an overall fine or better group, see photos for an idea. (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) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1384

CVR/PC

Valuable Remainder Lot of Worldwide Ship and Paquebot Covers and Cards, with a wide assortment of useful material, including 9 France covers each with the 1938 Rio de Janeiro a New York Croisière du Paquebot Normandie postmarks, a 1935 France cover with similar postmark, franked with a block of 4 of the 1fr50 Normandie issue, a binder containing a collection of German naval maritime mail (1971-2009, all with special cachets), a group bought at auction consisting of about 75 ship, paquebot, etc. covers, including 21 Canadian Lady Boat covers, a collection of 75 mainly United States submarine mail with a diverse array of cachets, etc., a collection pertaining to the "S.S. Vineta" including a cover, a book some maps and other information, as well as roughly 250 more Canada and worldwide covers from the 1910s to the 1980s pertaining to ship and paquebot markings, routings, submarine mail, maiden voyages and much more. Last but not least is a collection of the British Empire Exhibition with 30 picture postcards of British ocean liners, plus another 21 better postcards depicting ocean liners. (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 $ 400

SOLD for C$550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1385

CVR

Collection of Covers from Submersibles, Submarines, Dives, etc. filling two thick binders, a shoe box and a collection written-up on pages (sorted by the name of the submersible), we counted approximately 775 covers in all, from several countries including United States, France, Canada, Great Britain, Japan, Bahamas and a few others. Majority have cachets that are filled-out with the dive information, and a good proportion were mailed to the same collector in Ottawa. A great lot for the specialist, overall very fine. (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 $ 200

SOLD for C$425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1386

CVR

Accumulation of Over 500 Covers with a Wide Variety of Ship or Naval Themes, in a binder and a box, includes Arctic Patrol covers, 5 Bahamas Sea Floor covers (1939-1965), some posted on high seas, Paquebot covers, maiden voyage covers, covers franked with ship related stamps, submarine patrol covers, a dozen Japanese covers sent "per S.S. President..." (1920s and 30s), and much, much more. Includes a few non-related covers (not counted). A great lot for the enthusiast, with many very interesting items throughout - see pictures for a small idea. Overall very fine (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$275.00
Will close during Public Auction

Picture Postcards

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1387

Group of 22 "Stamps" Picture Postcards, in a postcard album, many are embossed, with cards depicting stamps from several countries, all appear to be different. Some were mailed but most are unused, an overall fine or better group. Nice items to put at the beginning of a country, or issue collection. (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 $ 100

SOLD for C$60.00
Will close during Public Auction

1388

Group of 23 Native American Picture Postcards, from both the United States and Canada, 9 were mailed, rest are unused. We note a variety of subjects depicted, also includes three photographs. All pictured online, The odd fault, still 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) (Scan 12) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1389

Group of 26 Silk Embroidered French WWI-Era Postcards, all appear to be different, many have embroidered messages in English, and would have taken some considerable effort to collect. We note some with messages on back and some blank, and all cards are sleeved. A few have evidence of photo album glue, still overall fine to very fine and rarely offered in quantity. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1390

Group of 14 Silk Embroidered French WWI-Era Postcards, all appear to be different, many have World War I themed designs (flags, insignias, slogans, etc.). We note that all the cards are mounted on postcard stock and unmailed. A few have small aging faults, still overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$120.00
Will close during Public Auction

1391

Group of 28 Paris 1900 Universal Exhibition Postcards, all different and depict views of pavilions at the exhibition grounds, with three being illustrated on both sides. Mix of one colour and multi-colour cards, with 4 mailed and the rest unused. 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) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1392

Group of 28 Paris 1931 International Colonial Exhibition Postcards, all different and depict views of pavilions at the exhibition grounds, etc. We note a variety of single colour cards, two depict other subjects but were mailed with the exhibition slogan cancel. We also note 6 that were mailed with the France Colonial Exposition stamp (5 are 15c, one is 50c) issued for the occasion. 31 cards are unused, 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) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1393

Group of 36 Embossed Postcards, all different and depict various buildings and other things embossed into the card, with some having glitter added, etc. 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) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1394

Group of 26 Silk Embroidered Ship Postcards, most depicting a ship in silk, within an embossed frame, with its name and sometimes other related information. Several are from the "Hands Across the Sea" series and show various silk flags and handshakes, with ship names. 5 were mailed (from Canada, UK and US). Saw a very little duplication, some cards have light toning, else a fine or better group which would have taken a long time to assemble. (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) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1395

Group of 17 Better Santa Claus Postcards, noting glitter, embossed, a few with ribbons, a nice silk and gold card, and more. Overall fine or better, all cards pictured online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1396

Group of 43 Picture Postcards with United States Christmas Seals, 1908-1951, (most are up to 1920), noting a variety of labels on a variety of postcards (many are Christmas-themed), noting 15 that are tied by postmark. Quality varies, still overall fine or better. All cards pictured online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

1397

Group of 50 Canadian and Worldwide Picture Postcards with Postage Due Stamps or Markings, to about the 1950s, noting due markings or stamps applied in Canada, United States, Great Britain mostly but saw a few other countries. A few have faults, still fine to very fine overall. All items scanned online. (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) (Scan 24) (Scan 25) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1398

Group of 54 Canadian and Worldwide Picture Postcards with Postage Due Stamps or Markings, to about the 1950s, noting due markings or stamps applied in Canada or Great Britain( (mostly) but saw a few other countries. We note a variety of postage due fee values throughout. A few have faults, still fine to very fine overall. All items scanned online. (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) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$80.00
Will close during Public Auction

1399

Collection of Postcards Depicting Ships of Canada and the World, with well over 300 cards, noting about 100 that depict artist's renderings of ships (1905-1930s), a group of WWI and WWII Navy battleships, a group of British Columbia ferry boats, several older real photo cards, and much more. Only a small portion have been mailed, overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$150.00
Will close during Public Auction

Canada

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1400

Group of Useful Books for the Postal Historian, The Canadian Flag Cancellation Handbook (Richardson), Canadian Fancy Cancellations of the Nineteenth Century (Day, Smythies), AR Avis de Réception (Handelman), A History of Canadian RPOs (Gillam), The Canadian Posted Letter Guide (Firby, Willson), Catalogue of Duplex Cancellations (Lee), and books on the post offices and postmarks of: Northwest Territories (O'Reilly), PEI (Murray), Manitoba (Robinson), Saskatchewan (Robinson), Territorial (Robinson), BC (Topping), Alberta (Robinson) and Nova Scotia (vol. 1, Macpherson). Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$60.00
Will close during Public Auction

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