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Japan

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1881

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Japan in Four Binders, 1910-2015, consisting of a few thousand, primarily used stamps with some mint souvenir sheets, in Vario-style and personal pages. The lot ranges from Scott #72/2725, and begins with a sparse selection of used stamps up to 1940, with strength of the material beginning in the 1940s, especially with souvenir sheets, including Scott #s: 283a (n.h., c.v. $90), 293a (perforation separation, n.h., c.v. $145), 385a (n.h., c.v. $225), 519a (n.h., c.v. $65), 521c (corner crease, n.h., c.v. $375), along with other sheets cataloging $20 and up. The lot includes selections of Airmails and Semi-Postals, and Prefecture issues, ranging from Z24/Z827i. We also note a small selection of mint and used Ryukyu Islands. Duplication of modern material is up to 10 in some cases. We note some of the mint stamps have gum toning issues, still overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$375.00
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1882

Japan and Korea Mint and Used Collections, from Classics to the 1970s in four stockbooks. The Japan collection is strong on National Parks souvenir sheets and includes #s 193 (used c.v. $57), 200 (mint c.v. $62), 283a (mint c.v. $90), 288a (mint c.v. $65), 311a (mint c.v. $240), 318a (mint c.v. $125), 323a (mint c.v. $125), two examples of 453a (mint c.v. $50 each), 456 (mint c.v. $275), 457 (mint c.v. $75), 479 (used c.v. $55), 504a (mint c.v. $55) and 564a (mint c.v. $100). The Japan collection also includes numerous classics and Offices Abroad, which deserve closer inspection. The South Korea collection is also strong on souvenir sheets and includes #s 85 (mint c.v. $120) and 107 (mint c.v. $105). There is also a North Korea collection in it's own stockbook, which includes some of the early issues. We estimate there to be the following number of stamps for each country: Japan 600, South Korea 500 and North Korea 200. Overall fine to 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) (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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$600.00
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Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika

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1883

Group of K.U.T. Mint Never Hinged Sheets and Multiples, 1922-1958, containing twelve full sheets and includes other part sheets and blocks, in a large sheet book. We note full sheets of Scott #s: J7 (c.v. $250), 66 (x4, plates 2A, 4A and 4B (x2), c.v. $100 total), 70 (x2 plate 9B, c.v. $70 total), 105 (c.v. $100), along with two sheets of the 20c 1946 Peace issue, a sheet of the 30c Peace issue. We note two 'Tadpole' flaws and a 'Damaged value tablet' flaw in sheets #66 (S.G. c.v. £275 total), along with printing flaws not listed in Stanley Gibbons. The lot also includes a sheet of East Africa and Uganda Protectorates Scott #62 (some separation, c.v. $150), along with part sheets and multiples including Scott #s: 18, 20, 46. A spot check showed some browning of the gum on a few sheets. A good lot for the specialist looking for plate and printing flaws. Online photos show a representation of the lot. Scott catalogue value given does not include the Stanley Gibbons listed varieties. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 1,375

SOLD for C$140.00
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1884

Collection / Accumulation of Used Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, 1902-1960, comprising of hundreds of stamps in a stockbook, album pages and 2-row dealer cards. We note better East Africa and Uganda Protectorates used with Scott #s: 9 (c.v. $65), 10 (c.v. $100), 16 (revenue cancel, otherwise c.v. $4,750), 50 (c.v. $45), 51 (c.v. $130), 53 (c.v. $160), 58 (appears to be a revenue cancel, otherwise c.v. $4,000), along with better Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika used with Scott #s 29/37 (appears to be revenue cancels except #33 (X2), c.v. $270 total), 59, (c.v. $425), 85 (x6, c.v. $165 total). Duplication up to 30 in some cases, and includes a variety of town postmarks, mixed in with some revenue cancels on the higher values, and a selection of Postage Dues and 1935 Silver Jubilee varieties. A nice lot for the specialist, with online photos showing a representation of this highly popular collecting area. Overall, fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$375.00
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1885

Collection / Accumulation of Mint Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, 1902-1935, consisting of roughly 230 stamps (including blocks and multiples), in Vario-style black stock pages and dealer cards. The lot begins with a selection of East Africa and Uganda Protectorates King Edward VII issues, ranging from Scott #1/62. We note an interesting selection of 1919 Surcharged stamps including: #62 Specimen (c.v. $70); 62a double surcharge (x2, c.v. $320 total); 62b (x10, c.v. $500 total); 62d (c.v. $350), along with shifts and other printing flaws. The lot continues with Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika King George V issues, ranging from Scott #1/59, of note #30-35 (missing #32, c.v. $239 total); #59 (n.h., c.v. $325). The lot concludes with four Exhibition labels from 1935. A spot check indicates some with gum toning. Overall fine to very fine, with all pages scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 3,032

SOLD for C$475.00
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1886

Accumulation of Mint and Used Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, 1937-1960, containing many hundreds of stamps in a stockbook, ranging from Scott #60/131 (including a few Officials). The lot includes primarily mint stamps including high values with Scott #s: 81 (x12, c.v. $360 total), 82 (x8, c.v. $240 total), 83 (x7, c.v. $210 total), 84 (x6, c.v. $240 total), 85 (x10, c.v. $250 total), along with mint and used Omnibus issues including £1 Silver Wedding (x6 mint, 1 used. c.v. $367 total). The lot concludes with Elizabethan mint singles and blocks up to 1960, including four presentation folders, with stamps from the 1954 Definitive issue (including high values). Catalogue value for mint hinged only (closer inspection could yield mint never hinged stamps). A good accumulation, with duplication up to 20 in some cases, waiting for the specialist, or stock for the dealer. Online scans show a representation. Overall, fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 2,807

SOLD for C$450.00
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1887

Kenya and Area Mint and Used Collections, 1907 to 1994, on older album pages in two binders. This collection is an agglomeration of the various component countries of the East Africa area, including East Africa & Uganda, German East Africa occupation issues, Kenya & Uganda; Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zanzibar and Zanzibar & Tanzania. There are numerous better stamps included, such as K.U.T. #s 81b (mint c.v. $62), 93 (mint c.v. $50) along with a number of the perforation varieties of the George VI definitive issues. We estimate the K.U.T. portion of the collection to be 90% complete by album illustration. The collections for modern Kenya, Tanzania and for Uganda carry on strong, with many of the early definitive sets complete. The Zanzibar collection is in its own binder and is respectable for a harder country, it includes # 108 (mint c.v. $50) along with some complete definitive sets. Overall fine to 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) (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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$450.00
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1888

61-99

Specialized Collection of Mint King George VI Issues, consisting of a few hundred stamps, on Vario-style stock pages and dealer cards. The strength of the lot comprises of Scott #66-85, consisting of singles, blocks (some plate and imprint blocks), varieties (including retouches, re-entries, etc.) and includes higher values with Scott #s: 80 (x41, c.v $738 total), 81 (x4, c.v. $120 total), 82 (x5, c.v. $150 total), 83 (x4, c.v. $120 total), 84, 85 (x3, c.v. $75 total). The lot continues with 1941-1942 Surcharge issues including Scott #89 pairs (x34, c.v. $510 total), along with sets of the Coronation (including Specimen set, c.v. $150), Silver Wedding, Peace and 1949 U.P.U. issues. Catalogue value does not include varieties and is for mint hinged only (a spot check showed a mixture of mint hinged and never hinged). Online scans show a representation of this specialized group, just waiting for further examination by the specialist. Overall, fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 2,410

SOLD for C$775.00
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1889

SB3/SB9 (S.G.)

Group of 13 K.U.T. Complete Booklets, 1938-1961, consisting of S.G. #s SB3 (x4, 1 exploded and stapled to the left, c.v. £1,200 total), SB4a (x2, stitched left and right), SB6 (x2, stitched left and right), SB7, SB8a (x2, stitched left), SB9 (x2, stitched left and right). We note a few panes have browning on the gum. A nice group for the specialist. All booklets shown in online scans. Overall, fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Stanley Gibbons £ 1,568

SOLD for C$50.00
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Labuan

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1890

Collection of Used Labuan, 1880-1904, consisting of roughly 300 stamps in six Vario-style stock pages and cards. The collection begins with a selection of early issues with Scott #s: 5/10 (missing #6, c.v. $820), continuing with, #16, 17, 18 (x2), 19 (x2), 30-40, 42/71 (missing #65, includes #39 block of 4, c.v. $180), and concludes with #72/118 and includes Postage Dues J1-J9. Also included is a double-sided stock page of owner's duplicates, ranging from #16/99. We note a number of 5 bar oval C.T.O. cancels, along with a few c.d.s postmarks throughout. Catalogue value, along with identification notations are provided by the owner. We note a few small faults with the early issues, overall fine to very fine. All pages scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 2,462

SOLD for C$375.00
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1891

Labuan and North Borneo Mint and Used Collections, 1880 to 1961, on older album pages in a binder. The Labuan stamps are from the period 1880 to 1904 and the North Borneo issues are from 1883 to 1961. Some of the better stamps include North Borneo # 23 (used c.v. $400), 51 (mint c.v. $135), N27 (mint c.v. $100), N43 (mint c.v. $100), N46 (mint c.v. $100) and others. In many cases there is a mint and a used example for the same issue, plus extra stamps stacked up to four deep in some of the mounts. Overall fine to 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) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (Scan 20) (Scan 21) (Scan 22) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$225.00
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Leeward Islands

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1892

Mint and Used Collection, 1890 to 1954, on older album pages, which is 85% complete by catalogue illustration. Some of the better issues include # 8 (mint c.v. $145), 59 (mint c.v. $90), 114 (used c.v. $100 as least expensive) and many others. There is often a mint and a used example for the same issue, plus extra stamps stacked up to four deep in some of the mounts. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$225.00
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Liechtenstein

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1893

Mint Collection to About 2000 in Stockbook, mostly hinged to the early 1960s, appears never hinged thereafter. Some early issues, but really starts with 1943 and looks quite complete from 1950 to the end. Includes complete Europa sheets for 12 years between 1980 and 1998, as well as for 5 other issues. We noted C9-13 (c.v. $151) and B7-13 (c.v. $145) and lots of face value. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$200.00
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1894

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Liechtenstein in Three Binders, 1917-2016, consisting of roughly a few thousands stamps and some souvenir sheets, in Vario-style and personal pages. The first binder contains the owner's higher catalogued material in 2 or 3-row dealer cards, with a mixture of singles, sets and souvenir sheets, including Scott #s: 58, 60, 61-8 (used, c.v. $350 total); 80 (x2, n.h. and used, c.v. $195 total), 102 (m.h., c.v. $105); 110 (used, c.v. $300); 151 (x2, n.h., c.v. $140 total); 159a (n.h., c.v. $175); B14 (x2, n.h., c.v. $120 total); O8 (m.h., c.v. $150). Catalogue value for that binder alone is at least $2,530. The remaining binders contain stamps ranging from Scott #11/1707, with a small selection of pre-1920 stamps, and primarily mint stamps thereafter, with selections of Airmails, Postage Dues, Semi-Postals, and Officials. Duplication up to 5 in some cases. A fine to very fine lot. (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)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$325.00
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Luxembourg

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1895

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Luxembourg, 1865-1979, housed in a binder, containing many hundreds of stamps, and a few souvenir sheets, ranging from Scott #16/629 in Vario-style and personal pages. The lot begins with a selection of primarily used stamps up to 1900, with a mixture of mint and used thereafter. Better items include Scott #s: 125a (used, $250); 217 (x2, m.h. and used, c.v. $145 total); 272-277 (n.h., c.v. $175 total); B65A-Q (m.h., c.v. $449 total); B65L-P (m.h., c.v. $265 total); B151 (x2, n.h. and used, c.v. $135 total), along with other material cataloguing $10 and up. The collection includes representations of Officials, Postage Dues, Airmails and Semi-Postals, along with scattered material post 1980. Duplication up to 5 in some cases, with typically mint and used for each issue. A few faults with the early issues, still overall fine to 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) (Scan 13) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$250.00
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Malaysian States

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1896

Collection / Accumulation of Used Kedah, 1912-1979, containing many hundreds of stamps, in nine Vario-style pages and stock cards.. The collection ranges from Scott #1/105 (duplication up to 2, in a few cases), and includes #16a (c.v. $125), and a few inverted watermarks as indicated by owner's notations. Owner's catalogue value for the collection totals at $1,620. The lot continues with an accumulation of owner's duplicates, ranging from #1/102, along with Federation of Malaysia stamps from 1965 up to 1979. Owner's catalogue value for the accumulation totals at $1,545. All pages scanned online. An interesting lot that would benefit from the Commonwealth specialist. Overall, fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 3,165

SOLD for C$425.00
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1897

Collection / Accumulation of Used Kelantan, 1911-1979, consisting of roughly 450 stamps, in six Vario-style stock pages. The collection begins with a few sets and partial sets including Scott #s: 1-13 (#13 appears to have S.G. type E postmark, c.v. $110 for postally used), 14-25, 27-42, 50/82a. Owner's catalogue value for the collection totals at $1,020. The lot continues with three pages of owner's accumulated duplicates, ranging from Scott #1/90, along with Federation of Malaysia stamps up to 1979. Catalogue value, along with identification notations, supplied by owner, and appears to be current. All pages scanned online of this overall fine lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 1,520

SOLD for C$120.00
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1898

Collection / Accumulation of Used Federated Malay States, 1900-1963, consisting of over 1,500 stamps, in nineteen Vario-style and manilla pages. The collection consists of six stock cards, and begins with a small selection of Federated Malay States overprints, ranging from Scott #s: 1 (x3), 2, 3 (mint), 5, 6 (c.v. $120), 8 (possible fiscal postmark), 9-11 (#9 mint, 10-11 possible fiscal postmarks), along with #14 (c.v. $200), 15 (c.v. $210), 16 (Specimen overprint, hinged no gum), The collection continues ranging from #18a/79, including #35 (c.v. $140) and a stock card of #34-37 (20 stamps, all fiscal postmarks). Owner's catalogue value for the collection totals at $2,006. The lot proceeds to ten pages of owner's accumulated duplicates, with 6 pages of Tiger issues (containing many hundreds), with 4 pages of 1957 issues onward. The lot concludes with two pages of Postage Dues, ranging from J1/J39, with mild duplication (owner's c.v. $725), along with 4 used pairs "Issued Under Thai Occupation" 2N2-2N5 (c.v. $251). Catalogue values, along with identification notations, supplied by the owner. Collection pages scanned online along with a representation of the accumulation. A fine to very fine lot, just waiting for the specialist. (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)

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Scott $ 4,236

SOLD for C$475.00
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1899

Specialized Collection of Used Perak and Johore, 1945-1948, consisting of roughly 270 stamps (some on piece), with 80 different offices represented in the collection, on several quadrille pages in black mounts. The collection is an analysis of primarily Perak, along with Johore, postmarks indicating which post offices were open during the British Military Administration period. The collection also includes a page of Perak postmarks used on other Malay States and Straits Settlements stamps. A highly specialized collection, online scans show a representation of this popular collecting area. Clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$160.00
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1900

Collection of Mint and Used Johore, 1884-1960, consisting of roughly 160 stamps, in ten Vario-style and quadrille pages. The collection starts with a selection of mint and used "Johor" overprints on Straits Settlements stamps, including Scott #s: 1A (mint, no gum), 5 (mint no gum), 8-12 (used), 14-16 (used). Catalogue value for the overprints $665. The collection continues with used #30-36, 32a, 34a, 35a, 36a (c.v. $395 total), 37/51 (missing 48-50, c.v. $420), and proceeds with a selection of singles and a few sets up to 1960, including used J1-J5 (c.v. $452). We note a few small faults with the early stamps, and note a few revenue cancels on the higher values. Catalogue value, along with identification notations, supplied by the owner and is fairly current. All pages scanned online. Overall, fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 4,369

SOLD for C$300.00
Will close during Public Auction