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LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1581

726 var / 934 var

Group of $1 and $2 Value Printing Varieties, with #726 (LL corner block of four with black inscriptions partially missing, with certificate), 726 (single with black inscriptions partially doubled), 727 (with silver inscriptions shifted to left by 10mm), 727a (silver inscriptions missing, c.v. $400), and 934 (UL single with blue inscriptions dramatically shifted). A very fine group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$325.00
Will close during Public Auction

1582

1170/1180

Group of 15 Different Mammals Complete Sheets, 1988 to 1990, ranging from the 43c Bobcat to the 80c Peary Caribou, with most denominations included and all different. We noted several paper and perforation varieties including Unitrade #1171i (44c Walrus, Slater paper, c.v. $278), 1172i (45c Pronghorn, with the "extra antler" variety at position 36, c.v. $35), 1172Ag (46c Wolverine, perf 14.4 x 13.8, c.v. $448), 1174a (59c Musk Ox, Slater paper, perf. 13.1, $920) and 1178i (76c Grizzly Bear, Slater paper, c.v. $320). A great opportunity to fill gaps in your sheet collection, or for dealers and online sellers to offer varieties to their clientele. Our online photo provides an overview of the entire contents.

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Unitrade $ 3,596

SOLD for C$1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

1583

Extensive 1953-1966 Collection Housed in 8 Thick Binders with Karsh, Wilding, Cameo and Commems, virtually all represented both mint & used, majority with a plate multiple, several sheetlets and full sheets noted; first days including cachets, covers with rates, frankings, greeting and picture postcards; emphasis on province of Québec postal history. Noted coil stamps with repair paste-up strips, start and / or end strips; post office souvenir cards. Some clippings, comprehensive write-up and photos further enhance this lot. A good collection to expand on. (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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$300.00
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1584

Extensive 1967-1973 Collection Three thick Binders with Centennials, including extensive study of papers, tagging, booklet stamps & panes, myriad plate varieties, coils with repair paste-up strips, start and end strips. Also commemoratives (in six more binders). Virtually all stamps are represented both mint & used, majority with a plate multiple, plus several miniature panes and full sheets noted; first days, covers and postcards, strong showing of Christmas stamps noting 1970 centre blocks mint & used (untagged and tagged). Some clippings, comprehensive write-ups, and new issue bulletins further supplement its content. A perfect lot to expand on. (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) (Scan 26) (Scan 27) (Scan 28) (Scan 29) (Scan 30) (Scan 31) (Scan 32) (Scan 33) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$525.00
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1585

Extensive 1972-1976 Collection in Seven Thick Binders, with Caricatures & Landscape Definitives, with an extensive study of the papers and taggings, remarkably so on the booklet stamps & se tenants multiples used, myriad plate varieties used including coils. Also commemoratives in 6 additional binders. Virtually all are represented both mint & used, majority with plate multiple(s), first days, some covers and postcards. Excellent showing of 1972-1976 First Nations, 1973 RCMP Centenary noting 15c imperforate pair and a 10c on 15c pair with minor wrinkling, an old $50 bill; 1976 Olympics. Clippings, write-up and new issue bulletins further supplement this lot, which is ready to expand. (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) (Scan 26) (Scan 27) (Scan 28) (Scan 29) (Scan 30) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$1,000.00
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1586

Extensive 1977-1982 Collection Housed in 10 Thick Binders, with comprehensive write-up, displaying 1977-1982 Floral, Street Scenes, Trees, Parliament & Queen Cameo series, National Parks ($1 & $2) and coil issues for period covered; also commemoratives 1977 to end of 1981. All stamps represented, both mint & used, myriad "flyspeck" varieties including Darnell catalogue listed; majority represented by plate multiple(s), numerous full sheets noted; first days including cachets, some commercial mail, etc. Noting 1979 Flags set of 12 FDC, each with silver sterling encased medallion / coin, #908a imperf pair. Also some clippings, new issue bulletins, etc. A very nice collection. (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) (Scan 26) (Scan 27) (Scan 28) (Scan 29) (Scan 30) (Scan 31) (Scan 32) (Scan 33) (Scan 34) (Scan 35) (Scan 36) (Scan 37) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$350.00
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1587

Extensive 1982-1987 Collection Housed in 14 Thick Binders, with comprehensive write-ups, with 1982-1987 Artifact & Parliament series, Stylized Maple Leaf, National Parks $1-$5 (later issues) and coils for the period covered. Also all commemoratives issued early 1982 to end of 1987. All stamps represented with mint & used examples, myriad "flyspeck" varieties including Darnell listed items; majority also represented by plate multiple(s), several with a full sheet; FDCs are shown including cachets, also some commercial mail, etc. Extensive coverage of 50c booklets of Parliament & Maple Leaf with panes, booklet stamps, se-tenants mint / used, etc. Noted imperforate pairs #950a & 951a, Nickel major shift #996ii. New issue bulletins and some newspaper clippings, etc. further supplement the contents. A perfect lot to expand on. (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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$400.00
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1588

Extensive 1988-1997 Collection Housed in 15 Thick Binders, with detailed writeups, showing 1988-1992 Mammals, 1991-1998 Edible Berries & Fruit Trees series, coil stamps for period covered. Along with all the commemoratives issued between early 1988 until end of 1997. All definitives & commemoratives being represented with mint & used examples, myriad display of "flyspeck" varieties on definitive series, various listed varieties; majority of the issues represented by plate multiple(s), in many instance a full sheet; first day covers are shown, etc. Extensive coverage of the 37c-38c Parliament series stamps, booklets, booklet stamps, se-tenants mint / used, etc. Noted 80c Caribou with pale background colours (possibly 1180ii; as is), #1371 UR imprint proof block in black, #1378 shifted imprint mint NH single, #1534ii & 1535ii Christmas unissued stamps, etc. New issue bulletins and some newspaper clippings, etc. further supplement its content. A good lot to expand on. See photos on our website. (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$475.00
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1589

Extensive 1998-2004 Collection Housed in 26 thick binders, with detailed write-ups, showing 1999-2001 Traditional Trades, 1997-2003 Wildlife high values, 1998-2003 Stylized Maple Leaf, self adhesives, coils and all commemoratives from early 1998 to late 2004. All stamps are represented mint & used, myriad "flyspeck" varieties. Majority with a matched set of plate blocks or full sheet; FDCs also, often with matched set of imprint blocks, numerous booklets, cover varieties, etc. Extensive 48c Stylized Maple Leaf (#1927), Millennium series, picture postage stamps with seldom seen usages on cover, 1997 Year of Tiger AGF special order French envelope (scarce postally used), 1998 RCMP sheetlets signed by individuals pictured on the stamps, Alaska Cruise sheet, etc. New issue bulletins and news clippings, etc. further supplement its content. A very nice collection. See photos on our website. (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,200

SOLD for C$400.00
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1590

Extensive 2004-2010 Collection Housed in 17 Thick Binders, with detailed write-ups, showing 2004-2010 Flowers, 2004-2010 Flag Over..., 2007-2010 Beneficial Insects and 2009-2010 Olympics series; also all commemoratives from early 2005 to late 2010. All stamps are represented mint & used, plus various "flyspeck" varieties on definitives; most are also represented by a matched set of plate blocks or a full sheet; FDCs also shown often with matched set of plate blocks, numerous booklets with cover varieties, etc. Prepaid picture postcards unused, commercial usages of not often seen commemoratives; nice showing of $10 Whale with first day & commemorative cancelled covers. New issue bulletins, etc. further supplement the contents. A very nice collection. (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)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$500.00
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Canada Plate Block Collections

LotNo.

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Cat No.

Lot Description

1591

Accumulation of Mint Never Hinged Plate Blocks, 1940s-1980s, consisting of seven plate block albums, containing many hundreds of plate blocks (including some matched sets). We note a few King George VI plate blocks, with the vast majority in the Elizabethan era. Face value totaled at $748 (counting 10c on up only, with the vast majority in the 17c-35c range). We estimate an additional $50 to $100 worth of face with lower value stamps. The lot also includes a few booklets and multiples. Online photos show a representation of the lot. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Face $ 748

SOLD for C$425.00
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1592

Dealer Stock of Mint Plate Blocks and Matched Sets, 1950s to 1980s, consisting of roughly 2,500 black stock cards or 104 cards housed in primarily red boxes, with each card having one or more plate blocks, and 30-40% of the cards having matched sets of four different corners. The vast majority of the blocks are from the mid 1950s to the 1980s, with strength in the 1960s to 1970s, though there are some pre-1950 plate blocks, including a few War Issue and Special Delivery issues. There is much duplication in this clean and well-presented, though somewhat disorganized stock. We note that the lot does not appear to have the higher denomination values. Online photos gives an overview of this clean lot. Overall, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$350.00
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1593

Collection of 240 Mint Officials Plate Blocks, consisting of a good array of different overprinted Officials (mostly G but also some O.H.M.S.) in black stock pages and in glassines. We note that many are in matched sets of corner plate blocks and there are many better items such as $1 Totem (x14), $1 Train Ferry (x1), 50c Oil Wells (x4), $1 Fisherman (x1), etc. It should be noted that our catalogue value is very conservative, as no premiums have been added to very fine, or never hinged items, so actual catalogue value will be much higher. A spot check of dozens of items revealed that the great majority are never hinged, some higher values with light hinge marks or staple holes (in the margin). A nice quality group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Unitrade $ 3,820

SOLD for C$400.00
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1594

Collection of Back of the Book Mint Plate Blocks, includes some Special Delivery items, and rest are OHMS and G overprinted Officials, with many matched sets, etc. All catalogued as very fine centering, a very few are hinged, majority are never hinged. A nice lot, partially scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Unitrade $ 2,623

SOLD for C$130.00
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1595

208/411

Collection of Mint Blocks and Plate Blocks, 1934-1963, consisting of roughly 660 plate blocks in black mounts on quadrille pages, ranging from Unitrade #s 208/411. We note many matched sets and plate numbers including better representation in the War issues and King George VI with and without "Postes-Postage". Better plate blocks include #209 (hinged, c.v. $120), 243 (hinged x3, c.v. $375 total), , 273 matched set (LL, UL, lightly hinged, c.v. $562 total), 294 matched set (never hinged, c.v. $200 total), 302 matched set (never hinged, c.v. $1,000 total), 321 matched set plate 1 and 2 (never hinged, c.v. $400 total), 411 matched set (never hinged, c.v. $380 total). The collection also includes mint blocks of four including complete sets of: Silver Jubilee, King George V Pictorial, Mufti, 1938 Pictorial, War, and Peace issues. Better never hinged blocks include #227 (c.v. $270 total), 245 (c.v. $300), 262 (c.v. $420 total), 273 (c.v. $100 total). A spot check of the collection showed a mixture of hinged and never hinged material with the blocks and plate blocks catalogued as fine only. Online photos show a sample of this fine to very fine collection. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 600

SOLD for C$625.00
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1596

231/286

Collection of King George VI Definitives Plate Blocks of Four, with #s 231 (17 diff.), 233 (18 diff.), 254 (40 diff.), 255 (12 diff.), 285 (3 diff) and 286 (4 diff.). A spot check of a few dozen revealed them to be never hinged, accompanied by owner's inventory and catalogue values. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Unitrade $ 1,282

SOLD for C$200.00
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1597

246-248

Virtually Complete 1939 Royal Visit Matched Set Plate Block Collection, nicely displayed in mounts on pages with write-up. Apart from the "impossibles", a complete collection of matched sets with 152 plate blocks in all, fourteen of the 3c UL position are in blocks of six permitting the full left-side imprint to be visible. Virtually all very fine and never hinged, with a Unitrade catalogue value of $5,900. A clean and very fine collection, worth our estimate. Online scans show the higher catalogued plate blocks. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,500

SOLD for C$1,350.00
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1598

271/609

Collection of Mint Never Hinged Inscription Plate Blocks, 1946-1972, housed in five, 4 row Lighthouse albums with slipcases, consisting of 1,300 plate blocks (the vast majority are matched sets), ranging from Unitrade #271/609. We note better blocks: #294 never hinged matched set (c.v. $200 total), 271 never hinged (x3 plate 1, matched set plate 2, c.v. $140 total), 334 never hinged matched set plate 1 and 2 (c.v. $344 total), 492 never hinged matched set (c.v. $100 total). We note a few plate blocks from the Mufti and War issues, including a few that are hinged. Online photos show a representation of this clean and very fine lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$275.00
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1599

322/2104

Collection of Mint Never Hinged Plate Blocks, 1953-2005, consisting of over 2,300 plate blocks in blacks mounts on quadrille pages. We note the vast majority are inscription plate blocks, and includes some matched sets. Better items include Unitrade #s 465b (matched set of 4, c.v. $160 total), 727 (x14, c.v. $280 total), 937 and 937ii (c.v. $152 total), 977 (c.v. $62), 1084 (x2, c.v. $120), 1182 (matched set of 4, c.v. $100), 1378 (matched set of 4, c.v. $200). Total face value at $2,273 (counting 20c and up only, with the vast majority in the 40c and up range). A very clean collection that would suit the collector or postage reseller. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,300

SOLD for C$1,050.00
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Canada Back of the Book Collections

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1600

Collection of Mint and Used Back of the Book, includes a complete collection of War Tax, with a mix of used and mint (incl. some NH, such as MR2D), followed by complete mint G and O.H.M.S. overprinted issues, mostly never hinged with some lightly hinged (O9 is used) as well as a used OX1 (with the usual crease) and mint OX4. Overall fine to very fine with a Scott / Unitrade catalogue of over $2,200. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$300.00
Will close during Public Auction