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CANADA COVERS - Small Lots continued...

CANADA Stampless Covers continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

Est or CV / bid in C$'s

4351

Stampless cover used from Madawasika NB, 13 Nov 1839 (date in m/s) to Fredericton NB. Addr to HIS EXCELLENCY MAJ GENERAL SIR JOHN HARVEY who was Lieut. Governor of New Brunswick at the time (earlier Gen. Harvey had also served as Lieut Governor of PEI and later held that position in Nova Scotia). Harvey had a distinguished military career in the Br. Empire. He took part in victories in the War of 1812 at Stoney Creek & Battle of Crysler's Farm in Ontario. F. Neat wax seal on back. A NICE HISTORICAL COVER (Image)

Estimate 200.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$140.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4352

Stampless 1840 Double Weight Prepaid Trans-Atlantic folded letter to England endorsed "P GREAT WESTERN POST PAID TO NEW YORK". Has 3 diff PAID h/s's denoting "1/10" currency for double weight (twice 11 pence), US border to New York "37½" (Cents), Freight Money Fee "50" (Cents), plus Quebec, New York transit cancels. Has 2-line BRISTOL SHIP LETTER in red, then rated "8" (Pence) for ship letter rate, F. A GREAT LOOKING COVER! (Image)

Estimate 700.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$470.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4353

Stampless folded letter from Montreal 4 Feb 1840 with a VF strike of a red boxed "MONEY LETTER". THIS IS THE EARLIEST USAGE OF THIS HANDSTAMP. Rate "2/9" in m/s to Picton. Originally enclosed 7 banknotes totalling £80. VF (Image)

Estimate 700.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$470.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4354

Stampless folded letter from Montreal 24 Nov, 1842 prepaid to London, England, where Forwarding Agents Coutts & Co. crossed out address and paid a 1Sh sterling forwarding charge. Then addressed to CORFU, IONIAN ISLANDS. British paid dispatch datestamps & forwarding agents h/s on back flap. ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED STAMPLESS COVERS FROM CANADA TO THE IONIAN ISLANDS. VF. Ex Allan Steinhart (Image)

Estimate 1,500.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$1,000.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4355

Stampless folded 1843 letter Quebec to Montreal, rated "9". Has red STEAMBOAT LETTER Q 184 with m/s date 20 July 1843 (light but very legible strike). F (Image)

Estimate 225.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$150.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4356

Stampless folded letter from Chippawa UC 5 SP 1843 with red "MONEY-LETTER" addr to Kingston UC (rec b/s). Rated "2/9" in m/s. F (Image)

Estimate 100.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$65.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4357

Stampless folded letter datelined Quebec 21 July, 1845 addr to Montreal. Has red oval STEAM BOAT LETTER Q 184 (faint strike but identifiable). Addr to Montreal (rec b/s)

Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$55.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4358

Stampless folded letter with red STEAMBOAT LETTER QUEBEC 1 Au 1851 cancel addr to Montreal (rec b/s). Rated "3". F (Image)

Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$50.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4359

Stampless 1853 cover with red STEAMBOAT - LETTER QUEBEC cancel rated "3" at Quebec, addr to Montreal. Still has original contents regarding ships & shipping. F (Image)

Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$55.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4360

Stampless MONEY LETTER with circular "PAID 3d" in red from Niagara UC 11 Jan 1854 to Toronto (rec b/s). F (Image)

Estimate 100.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$65.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4361

Stampless 1858 folded letter to Montreal mailed at Quebec & with "WAY" h/s and double rate "6". Inside has printed letter sheet of the MONTREAL OCEAN STEAMSHIP Co., Quebec Agency with a business letter. F (Image)

Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$55.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4362

Stampless Reg'd cover from Mount Forest Ont 30 Jy, 1875 to Toronto. Has "PAID 5". F (Image)

Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$34.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4363

Stampless OHMS "FREE" folded notice with Ottawa 18 Nov 1893 CDS from Post Office Savings Bank to Waubaushen, Ont. Has WILLIAM WHITE DEPUTY POSTMASTER GENERAL 2-line corner card. VF (Image)

Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$34.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

CANADA Pence/Cents/Large Queen Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

Est or CV / bid in C$'s

4364

2, VF four margin single tied by target cancel and red s/l MONEY LETTER handstamp (which also ties the stamp) on cover from Osgoode CW 26 Oct 1852 to Montreal (rec b/s). Has Prescott UC transit b/s. F-VF, couple file folds do not affect the stamp. (Another #2 Money Letter cover sold at an Eastern Auction for over $6,000 a couple years ago) (Image)

Estimate 2,500.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$1,900.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4365

5, With neat central target cancel on VF cover from Montreal 6 Jy 1854 to Kingston CW (rec b/s). VF (Image)

Estimate 1,000.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$675.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4366

10, Six Pence Reddish Purple on very thick paper tied by distinctive four-ring "21" cancel on cross border cover from Montreal 14 July 1858 to Burlington, VT. A rare franking on cover! F-VF. Has 2000 Greene Foundation Certificate. Cat $12,000 (Image) (View Certificate)

Estimate 5,000.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$3,400.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4367

15, Tied by grid cancel on cover with Kingston, CW 28 Dec 1867 split-ring cancel to Halifax, NS. Has large Montreal, CE 2-Ring transit. F-VF, flap flt

Estimate 40.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$28.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4368

16, F-VF, BLACK BROWN tied by 4-Ring "18" on cross border cover from Kingston 30 Sp, 1859 to New York. F, centre fold (a bit split at top). Has 1996 Greene Foundation Certificate. Cat $9,000. A RARE 19th CENTURY COVER (Image) (View Certificate)

Estimate 4,500.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$3,700.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4369

17, Tied by neat Prescott, CW 11 Mar 1867 split-ring cancel on cross border cover to Chicago (18 Mar b/s). VF (Image)

Estimate 200.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$135.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4370

18, Tied by Dundas CW 13 Jan 1861 duplex on Trans-Atlantic cover to London England (rec b/s). Has Hamilton transit b/s. Red wax seal on reverse. F (Image)

Estimate 200.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$135.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4371

21, Horiz pair with neat pen cancel on unsealed circular rate cover to Straffordville Ont. This very small town is located in So. W. Ontario & was originally known as Sandytown but the name was changed to Straffordville when the Post Office was established in 1851. F (Image)

Estimate 200.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$135.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4372

22, Tied by grid cancel on unsealed cover paying the circular rate from Camden East to Clarks Mills Ont. F (Image)

Estimate 150.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$100.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4373

23, Cancelled with SON 2-Ring "7" on printed 2-page blue circular "SAINT JOHN PRICES CURRENT" dated Saint John 12 Feb 1870. Has a fascinating price list of various commodities incl Fish, Fruits, Lumber, Grains, Spices, Tea, Wines, etc. Addr to St. Andrews. An interesting glimpse into commerce from a bygone era. F (Image)

Estimate 250.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$170.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4374

23, Tied by Montreal 13 Mr 1870 duplex on cover addr to the CHIEF OF POLICE, MONTREAL. F, no back flap (Image)

Estimate 200.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$135.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

4375

23, Tied on printed 2-panel Market Report circular from Schofield & Beer, Railway Station, St John NB 30 May, 1870. Addr to Cape Bald, NB. A nice insight into commerce from 150 years ago. F, internal separation (Image)

Estimate 200.00+ $Cdn

Currently ($Cdn)...C$135.00
Closing..May-14, 11:59 PM

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