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LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
281 CVR CL46 imageCollection of 21 Different Cherry Red Airline Ltd. First Flight Covers, all franked with one or two CL46 Semi-Official Airmail stamps, includes AAMC #s 2905, 2905a, 2909, 2909a, 2909b (double franking), 2913, 2913b, 2913c, 2913d, 2913e, 2913f, 3000 (double franking), 3001, 3003, 3003a, 3003b, 3003c, 3005, 3005a, 3101, 3101a (double franking). Overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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AAMC U$ 830

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
282 CVR CL46 imageLarge Remainder Lot of Cherry Red Airline Ltd. First Flight Covers, with 114 covers in all, each with a CL46 stamp on front or back (6 covers are double-franked) with various flights (includes duplication of some), described by owner using the AAMC catalogue numbers. 8 covers are pilot signed / handstamped and a quick glance revealed some stamp varieties CL46a (x7), CL46i (x9) and at least one of CL46ii, these all counted as normal stamps. Note the odd small fault, else 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) (All Images)

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AAMC U$ 4,290

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
283 CVR CL49 image1930(Jul 23) Commercial Airways Ltd. First Flight Cover, Edmonton to Fort McMurray, with cachet on front and CL49 stamp on back, tied by purple boxed slogan, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Unitrade $ 250

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
Canadian Ship and Steamer Mail
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
284 CVR   imageGroup of 43 Ship and Paquebot Covers, the majority mailed with Canadian stamps either aboard ships or at various ports around the world. We note several paquebot postmarks, ship name handstamps, and more. Many are sleeved and some are still dealer priced at between $10 and $40 each. Very nice quality throughout, see our pictures for an overview and sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
285 CVR   imageThree Different Lady Boat Covers, first is "Lady Somers" mailed 1937 from Jamaica to Canada, "Lady Hawkins" mailed 1934 Boston Mass to Baintree Mass, and "Lady Nelson" mailed 1937 Trinidad to Detroit. All three very fine.

Estimate $ 60

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
Royal Train
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
286 CVR   image1939 (Jun 28) Original Letter from the Postmaster General of Canada to the Royal Train Postmaster, typewritten on Postmaster General letterhead, the P.M.G. conveys his thanks and congratulations “for the excellent manner in which the business of the Post Office on the Royal Train was transacted, and conveys that he has heard many favourable comments while on the train, and even more since Their Majesties have left Canada," etc., with his signature at bottom. Accompanied by its original mailing envelope, with a “FREE” machine cancel and the P.M.G.’s free-franking handstamp signature in blue. Very fine. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 350

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
287 CVR   image1939 (June 8) Proof Strike of the Royal Train Machine Cancel, three strikes on an index card (15 x 9 cm) with two superimposed strikes plus another perfect single strike. This is still in its original mailing envelope sent to the Royal Train Postmaster’s son in Ottawa (Roderick Ross) with the same machine cancel, but this one ideally dated June 12, 1939 (which happens to be one of the rarest Royal Train dates, with very few known). Morris and Payne in their book "Just Perfect" qualify this date as "extremely rare". Very fine. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 500

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
288 CVR   imageGroup of 9 Envelopes Prepared by the Royal Train Postmaster, includes two small envelopes postmarked (in black) with the Royal Train flag machine on MAY.15.1939 (9 PM) addressed to his home in Ottawa. Also 7 unaddressed #10 size “Royal Train / Canada” stationery envelopes each with a purple Royal Train c.d.s. in French (each dated May 15, TM 22), each envelope also with a “Maitre de poste / Train royal” two-line handstamp in purple. All 9 envelopes signed by the Postmaster G.W. Ross and franked with various “Royal Visit” issues. Saw a few small stains, else generally very fine. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 250

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
289   image1939 Royal Train Postmaster Arm Band, in red and blue silk material, reading “ROYAL VISIT / 2900 / POSTAL”, with a white logo inside reading "SHOLDEN LTD. / OTTAWA AND HULL”. A very rare item, which was worn by G.W. Ross, the Royal Train’s Postmaster. He can be seen wearing it in an original photograph taken inside the Post Office car of the train (faulty, but included with the armband) which is also shown on page 122 of “Just Perfect” by Morris / Payne. Very fine and a must have for any Royal Train or Railway enthusiast. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 500

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
290   image1939 Royal Train Entire Trip Itinerary, titled “Visits of Their Majesties The King & Queen to Canada” hardbound, 195 pages and published by the Canadian National Railways / Canadian Pacific Railway. Given a detailed listing and description of the route, with several maps, photographs, history of each town visited and is signed “G.W. Ross / Postmaster / Royal Train”. Very fine and scarce. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
291   image1938 (May 15) Royal Train Proof Machine Impression, in purple on a 15x 9 cm index card, with the hub reading "OTTAWA / ONT. MAY 15 / 10 AM / 1938” (the incorrect year date was apparently done on purpose) and the straight-line obliterator reads “RAILWAY / MAIL / SERVICE”. Corner creases at left and light edge wear, else very fine. Only three are known, a rare opportunity for the Royal Train enthusiast. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate.

Estimate $ 500

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
292   imageOriginal “Assignment of Rooms” Folder Given to the 1939 Royal Train Postmaster, a folder printed by the Empress Hotel in Victoria BC showing a map of the three floors assigned to accommodate “The Royal Party" traveling on the Royal Train, including their room numbers. For example, the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King was assigned Suite 230, the Royal Train Postmaster Major G.W. Ross was in room 166, etc. Still in the original envelope it was given to Ross in, very fine and rare. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 200

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
293   image1939 (May 23) Letter Written on Board by the Royal Train Postmaster G.W. Ross to his son Roderick in Ottawa, reading “On Board Pilot Train / Dear Roddy, here we are speeding west after having finished the Port Arthur - Fort Williams Reception. Her Majesty had a chat with a woman (Indian) with a papoose on her back when we stopped at White River. Hope you are well, your aff. Father, Daddy”. Written on May 23 at 5:35 pm and mailed (postmarked) on the same day at 10pm (TM 22), with the original “Royal Train” stationery envelope included (signed by Postmaster), very fine and interesting. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
294   imageThree 1939 Royal Train Menus, two depicting a watercolour painting of the Royal Train in blue, inside of which is a menu (with prices, in both official languages) printed on MAY.11.1939 (bottom left). The third has the same interior but depicts "The National Memorial, Ottawa" on front. Since this was in the possession of G.W. Ross we think these might have been a menu used in the Pilot Train, as the Royal Train’s menus had no prices. These were also used on other C.P.R. trains in this period. Toning on one of the "train" menus, the other two are fresh and very fine. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
295   image1939 Royal Train United States Itinerary, titled “The Visit of Their Britannic Majesties to the United States of America Itinerary June 7 to June 12 1939” hand-bound in white calf skin with gold inscriptions, with one outer inside page of hand made thick paper, enclosing a booklet explaining the US portion of the trip, with a map, a table of distances, an itinerary, etc. Enclosed in a white box with (faded) signature of G.W. Ross, the Royal Train Postmaster. Very fine and quite scarce. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 250

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
296   image1939 Royal Train Information Booklet, titled "Visit to Canada of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen / information in narrative form, including press releases and condensed itinerary" staple-bound with 54 pages of important itinerary information, arranged chronologically from East to West. The front cover has a black Royal Train c.d.s. in English, dated JUN.5.1939 (TM 20) and has a two-line "Postmaster / Royal Train" handstamp in purple. Stain on front, else very fine. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
297   imageHandstamp "Postmaster / Royal Train" Used by G.W. Ross in the 1939 Royal Train Post Office, manufactured by Pritchard and Andrews Co. this is the handstamp that was used on mail and probably other official documents requiring G.W. Ross's signature. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate.

Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
298   imageSet of Three 1939 Royal Train Menus, all three are in a special menu envelope (see picture) and depict the Parliament Building in Ottawa. The menus are for Breakfast, Luncheon and Dinner and have unpriced items (intended for use on the Royal Train, as opposed to the Pilot Train). Fresh and very fine. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
299   image"Dinner to Correspondents Accredited to The Royal Visit / Banff, May 27th 1939" a folder containing a Musical Programme and a Menu on silver coloured paper for an event held at the Banff Springs Hotel. The folder has the Canadian Coat of Arms and a tri-coloured string. Pencil note on front reads "Who were you with last night?", otherwise very fine. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
300   imageRemainder Lot from the Estate of G.W. Ross, the 1939 Royal Train Postmaster, all these items have something to do with the 1939 Royal Train and Their Majesty's visit, includes 10 photographs (one colourized rest black and white), three of which are signed on back "R. Létourneau / 18/5/1939 / Québec", also a printed folder on how to identify the various armbands during the visit marked "This is for the confidential information of the police", a U.S. Department of State "Special Permission" card for Ross, giving him permission to "Leave platform 17-18 Union Station after arrival of the Royal Train June 8", a "Cadbury Medal", two brass commemorative coins, a "Royal Train" bag tag for "Car 2, Office", a parcel wrapper addressed to Major Ross aboard the Royal Train (mailed from Edmonton, with no receiver), a 7-page firsthand account of the visit entitled "A few notes on incidents occurring the visit of North America of Their Majesties...." and some interesting correspondence, including a letter sent to Ross from Harrisburg US in Dec. 1939 by someone sending him a photograph taken of Ross, a letter mailed JUN.15.1939 by Ross to his son in Ottawa, a letter written by a collector in 1960 to Ross thanking him for info on R.T. stationery and asking if he's got more, a letter from a collector to Ross dated JUN.5.1939 asking for postmark information and a few more items. A unique opportunity to acquire som Royal Train Postmaster ephemera, see pictures for an overview, please ask if you require additional pictures. Ex Major G.W. Ross estate. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans) (All Images)

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Estimate $ 300

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

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