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Sparks Auctions Sale: 30

Canada
Military Postal History

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 842
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of 55 WWI Covers, some from Pomfret and Frith, a good variety of different security phases censor markings and tapes, YMCA items, different types of post cards, one registered from APOR 16, eight covers with letters going to Canada, active service green envelopes, Admiral and GB frankings, most appear to be addressed to Canada. Usual condition (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 140.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:42:10 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 843
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of 150 Post World War II Postal History, includes different UN Force post offices such as UNEF, disengagement observers, interim forces in Lebanon, protection force, emergency force in Middle East, Korea, Congo, air letters to or from Canada, CAPOs, RCAF stations, parcel tags, meters, registered, RCN, MPOs, domestic covers, CFPOs, etc. A very diversified lot, with not much duplication. Very fine. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 75.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:42:53 EST
Sold For 75

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 844
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of 125 Post World War II Postal History, mostly from 1950s to 1990s and includes different UN Force post offices such as UN Emergency Force, emergency force in Middle East, air letters, parcel tags, domestic DND covers, registered, mail room handstamps, CFPOs, RCN, RCAF, c.d.s. and MOONS, some meters, HMCS, some post office forms, and more. Overall very fine and diverse lot. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 100.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:43:18 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 845
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of Over 18 Different WWII Correspondences, includes a medical officer correspondence, one from war press, one that includes correspondence from Sgt. Melick of Dunnsville Ontario, one is from a female Major from Creemore Ontario, and many more. Groups include from a few to dozens of letters back and forth from Canada. Very interesting reading, mostly all sleeved and retail priced, and rarely offered in such quantity. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 5.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:43:41 EST
Sold For 5

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 846
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of Five World War I Covers, all addressed to Canadian prisoners of war overseas. Includes 1916 Toronto to Amersfoort Holland with patriotic censor labels on back; 1917 Toronto to same destination with censor label; 1915 Halifax and Toronto covers to P.O.W. in Germany, and finally a 10c Admiral (2x 5c) registered censored cover from Tatamagouche NS (MAY.2.1916) to Zeist, Holland. Small faults, still interesting and overall fine. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 190.00
Sold...C$ 230.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:44:27 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 847
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of Three World War I Internment Camp Covers, all with "Passed by Internment Censor Amherst N.S." datestamps in purple, each with initials inside and addressed to Germany. One is dated DEC.31.1917, second is dated NOV.13.1917 with nice Christmas drawing insert, the third is a YMCA cover dated JUL.3.1919. Few faults, still a fine and scarce group. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 210.00
Sold...C$ 210.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:44:52 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 848
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of Two WWI P.O.W. Covers from Kapuskasing, Ont. the first has a light purple standard circular c.d.s. dated DEC.22.1918 on a cover addressed to Toronto. The second has a purple strike (on back) of a censor receiver "RECEIVED BY CENSOR / OCT 17 1918 / KAPUSKASING / INTERNMENT STATION" plus a censor tape "c.220". Fine to very fine and scarce. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 65.00
Sold...C$ 190.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:45:29 EST
Sold For 190

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 849
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of Two WWI P.O.W. Covers from Kapuskasing, Ont. each with "PASSED BY INTERNMENT CENSOR / KAPUSKASING, Ont." c.d.s. datestamps, one dated OCT.4.1919 (with Kapuskasing cds alongside) on cover addressed to Germany with letter enclosed. Second is dated JUL.25.1918, used as a receiver on a US stationery cover from New York City. Fine to very fine and scarce. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 45.00
Sold...C$ 160.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:46:03 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 850
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image WWI P.O.W. Cover from Lethbridge, Alta. mailed registered from the Lethbridge post office on OCT.28.1915 to the Red Cross Committee in Geneva Switzerland (NOV.17 receiver) and franked with five 2c carmine Admirals paying the 5c postage and 5c registration rates. The cover also has a "Passed by Internment Censor / Lethbridge, Alta." c.d.s. in purple dated OCT.28.1915. Vertical crease and toning, still fine. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 50.00
Sold...C$ 275.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:46:35 EST
Sold For 275

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 851
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image WWI P.O.W. Cover from Vernon, B.C. with red triangular handstamp "PASSED BY / INTERNMENT CENSOR / VERNON, B.C." dated MAR.27.1917 on free cover addressed to the Red Cross Committee in Geneva Switzerland (arrived on APR.24). A superb strike an a very fine cover. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 40.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:47:10 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 852
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of Centennial Era Military Postal History, with about 150 covers or cards, all mounted and described on album pages in two binders. Well organized collection with almost all military subjects covered, with much interest in postmarks, including M.P.O.s, Alert NWT Station, RCAF post offices, navy mail, ship mail, CFPO, forces in Europe, United Nations forces, and more. Includes both commercial and philatelic covers. A great lot for the specialist and viewing is recommended to better appreciate, as scans only show a very small portion. Ex. Liptak collection. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 30.00
Sold...C$ 120.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:47:42 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 853
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of World War II Unit Markings, on 51 items, all mounted on pages in a binder. We note a good variety of postmarks from various FPOs, with orderly Room, Canadian Headquarters, etc. Also saw some cigarette cards, censored covers, and some covers with their contents. Some items have good write-ups and lists. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 100

Opening C$ 60.00
Sold...C$ 60.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:48:23 EST
Sold For 60

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 854
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of World War II FPO Covers, all written up on pages, with a total of 154 items, organized by Bailey and Toop numbers (from M15.77 to M15.272), mostly with rarity factors B or C with a few D and E. All these cards and covers are addressed to Canada or to Forces personnel overseas. We note a good variety, with some tobacco cards, YMCA covers, censored and some unit markings as well. Usual fine to very fine condition with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 85.00
Sold...C$ 85.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:49:22 EST
Sold For 85

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 855
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of World War II FPO Markings, on 123 items (42 different), all mounted on pages in a binder. The collector used Bailey and Toop numbers (M15-1 to M15-76) and most are rarity factor B and C but we noted eight items with a rarity factor D. An interesting collection which includes a few unit markings, some tobacco cards, air letters, YMCA, etc. Accompanied by owner's inventory list. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 65.00
Sold...C$ 65.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:49:58 EST
Sold For 65

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 856
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of World War II Unit Markings, on almost 200 items, all mounted on pages in two binders. We note 3rd Division (51 covers and cards), Reinforcement Units (41 items), 1st Infantry Division (46 items) and 2nd Infantry Division (57 items). The collection is organized by Bailey and Toop numbers, several covers have their contents inside and there is some duplication of markings. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:50:39 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 857
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of World War II Newfoundland Military Post Offices, with 100 items (including covers, cards and some stamps), all mounted on pages in a binder. We note CAPOs #1 to 5 and 10 (with up to 30 examples of some), Avalon FMO, GPO Triangle, ship censors, rare unit markings, etc. A very nice collection for the specialist. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 150

Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 130.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:51:13 EST
Sold For 130

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 858
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of World War II RCAF Overseas Markings, on 100 mostly covers, air letters and postcards, all mounted on pages in a binder. We note over 40 different Unit markings (including Squadrons and Headquarters). All but 6 have legible FPO c.d.s. (including 18 with rarity factor D or E according to the Sayles Handbook). Also includes RAF censors, nearly all the covers are addressed to Canada or RCAF personnel overseas (senders have personnel numbers). Many items have good write-ups and there is an included inventory list. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 300

Opening C$ 5.00
Sold...C$ 110.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:51:42 EST
Sold For 110

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 859
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Group of World War II Overseas Covers with FPOs and Unit Markings, on 280 items, all from Army Units. We note a great variety of postmarks from short single lines to large oval ones, unchecked by us for better FPOs. Faint and partial through very fine postmarks, and an ideal lot for the specialist. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 75.00
Sold...C$ 75.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:52:43 EST
Sold For 75

Sale No: 30
Lot No: 860
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image Collection of World War II Unit Markings, on 146 covers and cards, all mounted and described on pages in two binders. We note 1st Army group of 55 items, Armored Divisions and brigades group of 61 items, 1st and 2nd Corps Troops group of 30 items, and there is an owner's inventory included. Good variety in this lot, with some cigarette cards, a few with enclosures, with some duplication and mostly B to D rarity factors. A few faults but better than average condition for these. A great opportunity for the specialist. (Image)

Est $ 200

Opening C$ 70.00
Sold...C$ 70.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:53:47 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 30
Lot No: 861
Symbol: Cvr
Cat No: Collection

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image World War II Balance of Collection, with about 235 items in all, we noted 35 tobacco cards, 30 censor covers, 42 RCAF and RAF items, 32 FPOs, 39 Unit markings, 37 CAMC covers and cards and 22 various other items of interest including two partial ration booklets. Unchecked by us for rarity factors or better items, see scans for an idea or inspect to better appreciate. Usual condition of fine or better with a few faults. (Image)

Est $ 250

Opening C$ 210.00
Sold...C$ 210.00


Closed..May-23-2019, 11:55:02 EST
Sold For 210

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