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Back to Canada and Provinces Stamps & Postal History

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Sparks Auctions Sale: 54

Canada and Provinces Stamps & Postal History
Back of the Book -- Airmails Scott #C1-CE4
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 171
Symbol: **/pa
Cat No: C1a

image 1928, 5c brown olive, imperforate vertical pair, never hinged, large balanced margins all around, fresh and very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 525

Opening C$ 250.00
Sold...C$ 250.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 11:42:12 EST
Sold For 250


Back of the Book -- Federal Revenues
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 282
Symbol: **

image 1864, First Issue Bill Stamp, 8c horizontal pair with “Feather in Bun” variety, never hinged, both with blunted perforations at top, the left stamp showing the variety strongly, a scarce multiple, fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 1,545

Opening C$ 375.00
Sold...C$ 375.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:29:16 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 283
Symbol:
Cat No: E/P FEG6

image 1930, George V Electricity & Gas Inspection large die proof, 73 × 99mm, on larger card (210 × 153mm), very similar to the vermilion colour of issue, showing “X-G-223” inscription at top and “CBN” in the otherwise blank value tablet, very fine, a lovely item for the specialist. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 500

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:30:04 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 284
Symbol: *
Cat No: FWM22-FWM32

image 1885, Crown Weights and Measures, 1c to $2 black without control numbers, a scarce group, hinged, typical centering for the issue and overall fine or better. (Image1)

Estimate C$ 500

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:30:34 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 285
Symbol: **
Cat No: FWS15

image 1940–1941, War Savings Stamps, pane of eight, never hinged, displayed with front and back booklet covers on a black Hagner stock sheet, without tab as issued, otherwise fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 300

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 50.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:30:54 EST
Sold For 50

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 286
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: FX35DP

image 1915, 3/16c carmine Two Leaf Excise Tax large die proof, on India paper (93 × 88mm) sunk on 154 × 140mm card, with “X-G-213” imprint at top, a striking and scarce item ideal for exhibition, very fine. (Image1)

Estimate C$ 400

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:31:36 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 287
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: TBT2/TBT21

image 1900/1906, Bell Telephone Company franks, part set of 16, no gum as issued, missing only the 1903 franks, the 1904 15c and the 1906 25c from the range, with three watermarked varieties included, the 1902 5c and 25c (c.v. $220 total) and the 1904 25c (c.v. $110),a solid nucleus to a collection of this popular field, overall fresh and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 1,155

Opening C$ 450.00
Sold...C$ 450.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:32:22 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 288
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: TBT23-TBT24

image 1907, Bell Telephone Company franks, 10c black on pink and 15c black on blue, no gum as issued, fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 475

Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:33:09 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 289
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: TBT25a

image 1907, 25c black on white Bell Telephone Company frank, watermarked, no gum as issued, scarce and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 400

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:33:47 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 290
Symbol: O/(*)
Cat No: TBT26/TBT56

image 1907/1912, 5c to 25c Bell Telephone Company franks, rouletted part set of 25, unused no gum (as issued) except the 1908 5c red and 1910 5c red used, neatly-mounted on a van Dam album page, fine-very fine, and a good opportunity to expand a collection of this increasingly popular area. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 1,335

Opening C$ 450.00
Sold...C$ 450.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:34:42 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 291
Symbol: O/(*)
Cat No: TBT57-TBT152

image 1913/1959, 5c to 25c Bell Telephone Company franks, complete for the regular issues, comprising 96 examples in black mounts on three van Dam album pages, no gum as issued except for the 1927 issues which are used, an excellent foundation on which to expand, fine-very fine. (Image1)

Estimate C$ 400

Opening C$ 650.00
Sold...C$ 650.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:35:06 EST
Sold For 650

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 292
Symbol: *
Cat No: TCN1/TCN10

image 1921/1935, Canadian National Telegraphs frank, part set of nine franks, overprinted serial numbers in red, mostly hinged, with some examples without gum, neatly presented on a van Dam album page, a desirable group, fresh and very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 2,000

Opening C$ 500.00
Sold...C$ 500.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:35:54 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 293
Symbol: *
Cat No: TCN4

image 1923, green unshaded Canadian National Telegraphs Frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinge remnant, one of the more elusive of the telegraph franks, this example being quite fresh, a desirable example, very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 2,000

Opening C$ 1,450.00
Sold...C$ 1,450.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:36:31 EST
Sold For 1450

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 294
Symbol: */**
Cat No: TCP1-TCP49

image 1887/1936, Canadian Pacific Railways Telegraph franks, complete set of issues for the period, including the 1903 with prominent reverse offset on gum and the 1913 as a horizontal pair from the booklet pane of four, showing various perforations and low serial numbers, many with partial British American Bank Note inscriptions at bottom, a mix of never hinged, hinged and no gum examples, all catalogued as mint uncancelled, in black mounts on van Dam album pages, an infrequent opportunity to acquire a full run at once, fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 2,767

Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 550.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:37:13 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 295
Symbol: */(*)
Cat No: TGN1-TGN31

image 1890/1920, Great North Western Telegraph franks, complete set of issued years, mounted in black mounts on van Dam pages, a mix of hinged (some with remnants) and no gum examples, all catalogued as mint uncancelled, a unusual opportunity to acquire a full set at once, fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 1,515

Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 425.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:37:39 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 296
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT1

image 1911, black Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, scarce and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 900

Opening C$ 500.00
Sold...C$ 500.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:39:04 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 297
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT2

image 1912, green Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, scarce and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 800

Opening C$ 600.00
Sold...C$ 600.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:40:02 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 298
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT3

image 1913, ultramarine Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, scarce and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 900

Opening C$ 250.00
Sold...C$ 250.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:40:45 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 299
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT4

image 1914, gray Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 350

Opening C$ 110.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:41:30 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 300
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT5

image 1915, black Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, scarce and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 1,000

Opening C$ 600.00
Sold...C$ 600.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:42:36 EST
Sold For 600

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 301
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT6

image 1916, black Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, serial number in red, hinged, with owner's handstamp on reverse, very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 450

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:43:37 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 302
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT7

image 1917, black Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number 1 in red, hinged, very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 500

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:44:24 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 303
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT8

image 1918, black Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 275

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:44:49 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 304
Symbol: *
Cat No: TGT9

image 1919, grey Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, with previous owner's handstamp on reverse, very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 450

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:46:07 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 305
Symbol: */(*)
Cat No: TGT10

image 1920, black Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Telegraph frank, overprinted serial number in red, hinged, very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 200

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:46:52 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 306
Symbol: *
Cat No: TNR9

image 1912, black Canadian Northern Telegraph frank, with overprinted red serial number 4, hinge remnant, fresh and very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 450

Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:47:35 EST
Sold For 140


Back of the Book -- King George V Admiral War Tax
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 196
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: MR4c

image 1916, 2c+1c dark brown Admiral War Tax, imperforate pair, Die II, unused, without gum as issued, large to very large margins including sheet margin at left, rich colour, a rarity of the War Tax issues, extremely fine; with 2024 Greene Foundation certificate. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 3,000

Opening C$ 2,100.00
Sold...C$ 2,100.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 11:59:54 EST
Sold For 2100

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 197
Symbol: **
Cat No: MR6ii

image 1916, 2c+1c rose carmine Admiral War Tax coil pair, Die I, never hinged, lovely colour, elusive with such desirable centring, very fine; with 2024 Greene Foundation certificate. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 1,350

Opening C$ 2,000.00
Sold...C$ 2,000.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:00:18 EST
Sold For 2000


Back of the Book -- Officials Scott #O8-105-O8-E9,
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 198
Symbol: **/bl
Cat No: O26a

image 1950-1951, 10c Fur Resources, "Missing G" variety, block of six, the variety showing on the left stamp of the middle pair, never hinged, a popular and visually-striking variety, fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 750

Opening C$ 250.00
Sold...C$ 250.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:00:59 EST
Sold For 250


Back of the Book -- Postage Dues Scott #J1-40
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 195
Symbol: **/*
Cat No: J3

image 1928, 4c reddish violet Postage Due, plate block of six with “OTTAWA–No A–1” inscription in right margin, the top two stamps hinged and the bottom four never hinged, fine to very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 650

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 120


Back of the Book -- Prisoner of War Stamps
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 199
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: PWF1

image 1940, black on red Prisoner of War Frank, with the "P/W" in large type, unused without gum, fresh and very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 600

Opening C$ 500.00
Sold...C$ 500.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:02:28 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 200
Symbol: *
Cat No: PWF2

image 1941, black on red Prisoner of War Frank, with "P/W" in small type, hinged, fresh and very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 600

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:03:22 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 201
Symbol: *
Cat No: PWF2

image 1941, Prisoner of War Free Frank, imperforate, nicely-centered, lightly hinged, fresh and very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 600

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:04:06 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 202
Symbol: **
Cat No: PWF3

image 1943, black on red Prisoner of War Frank, with inscription at top above Canada, never hinged, minor inclusion at centre, else fresh and very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 1,000

Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 425.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:05:06 EST
Sold For 425

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 203
Symbol: *
Cat No: PWF4

image 1944, black on red Prisoner of War Frank, rouletted, with inscription at top above Canada, hinged, bright colour, very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 400

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:05:34 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 204
Symbol: *
Cat No: PWF5

image 1945, black on red Prisoner of War Frank, perforated 12.5, with inscription at top above Canada, uncancelled on piece, fine to very fine; with 2013 Greene Foundation certificate. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 900

Opening C$ 275.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:06:13 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 205
Symbol: O
Cat No: PWF6

image 1946, black on red Prisoner of War Frank, perforated 12.5, with inscription at top above Canada, cancelled by two strikes of P.O.W. / FE 28 / 1947 (one very clear and tying the frank) from Camp 32 (Camp H, near Hull, Québec, the last camp in operation, closed March 1947), very fine. (Image1)

Unitrade C$ 250

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 12:08:01 EST
Sold For 200


Back of the Book -- Provincial Revenues
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 307
Symbol:
Cat No: AL1/AL39

image 1910/1930, Alberta Law Stamps, group of thirty six different, from all three series, a mix of never hinged, hinged, unused without gum, and used examples. A useful group, overall fine to very fine. (Image1)

Estimate C$ 400

Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 200.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:47:54 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 308
Symbol: O
Cat No: AL11

image 1906-1907, 25c grey Alberta Law Stamp, used with diamond punches, from the printing by the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper, scarce and very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 1,500

Opening C$ 350.00
Sold...C$ 350.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:48:25 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 309
Symbol: **
Cat No: AL36

image 1910-1930, $3 red brown Justice Seated Alberta Law stamp, never hinged, scarce and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 800

Opening C$ 325.00
Sold...C$ 325.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:50:01 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 310
Symbol: **
Cat No: AL38

image 1910-1930, $5 yellow-orange Alberta Law stamp, depicting Justice seated, never hinged, left wing margin single, fresh, scarce and fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 800

Opening C$ 160.00
Sold...C$ 160.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:51:00 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 311
Symbol:
Cat No: AP1

image 1936–1938, Alberta Prosperity Certificate with two stamps, heavily folded from repeated use, nevertheless a scarce Depression-era fiscal, very good or better. (Image1)

Estimate C$ 300

Opening C$ 150.00
Sold...C$ 150.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:51:37 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 312
Symbol: **/*/
Cat No: AV1/AV21, AP1, AT1-AT2

image 1936/1955, group of 18 Alberta Vacation Pay Stamps, from all three series in a mix of never hinged and used, many showing the typical large hole punches with company handstamps, also including a never hinged 1c green Alberta Prosperity stamp (the smallest revenue ever issued in Canada) and two Alberta Government Telephone System franks, overall fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 744

Opening C$ 180.00
Sold...C$ 180.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:51:59 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 313
Symbol:
Cat No: BCL1/BCL58

image 1879/1970, British Columbia Law Stamps, selection from the first eleven series, 60 stamps mostly used with punches, handstamps or manuscript cancels, including a complete never hinged set of the 1958 100th Anniversary issue with DAVAC gum (c.v. $187), a tremendous opportunity to begin a collection of provincial Law Stamps, fresh colours throughout, fine to very fine. (Image1)

Estimate C$ 450

Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 190.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:52:36 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 314
Symbol: **
Cat No: BCL59-62

image 1971-1980, $1 to $30 Twelfth Series British Columbia Law stamps, the complete set of four values, never hinged and very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 433

Opening C$ 120.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:53:21 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 315
Symbol: **
Cat No: BCL63a

image 1981, $1 blue British Columbia Law stamp, imperforate horizontal pair, from the Thirteenth Series, rouletted with red and yellow underprint, never hinged and very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 375

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:53:43 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 316
Symbol: **
Cat No: BCL64-BCL67

image 1981, $5 brown to $50 orange British Columbia Law Stamps, from the Thirteenth Series, the $30 being the davac gum variety, all rouletted, never hinged and very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 315

Opening C$ 225.00
Sold...C$ 225.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:54:21 EST
Sold For 225

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 317
Symbol: */O
Cat No: BCP1, BCH1-BCH5

image 1927/1933, Police Inspection and Hospital Tax stamps, comprising the black on orange Police Inspection stamp, hinged with remnant (c.v. $150), and the complete set of Hospital Aid Tax stamps all used, fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 222

Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 140.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:54:44 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 54
Lot No: 318
Symbol: *
Cat No: BCT1

image 1909, black on light green British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited frank, hinge remnant, several pulled perfs at top, but a most elusive stamp, this example being the one depicted in the Canadian Revenue Stamp Catalogue by Erling van Dam, fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 750

Opening C$ 425.00
Sold...C$ 425.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:55:34 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 54
Lot No: 319
Symbol: (*)
Cat No: BCT9/BCT42

image 1914/1947, British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited franks, group of thirty, without gum as issued, mounted in black mounts on three van Dam album pages, a few showing pulled perforations as often seen with these roughly perforated issues, a desirable group and an unusual opportunity to acquire a larger group with room for expansion, overall fine to very fine. (Image1)

van Dam C$ 5,680

Opening C$ 2,900.00
Sold...C$ 2,900.00


Closed..Oct-29-2025, 13:56:08 EST
Sold For 2900


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