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Postal History, Canada continued...

Canada Airmail continued...
LotNo. Symbol Cat No. Lot Description
781 CVR   imageCanadian Mail from the 1954 B.O.A.C. Plane Crash at Prestwick, Scotland, a group of 6 covers with varying degrees of damage after the Christmas Day crash. Includes an air letter to Manitoba, two Christmas card covers, both to Ontario and three business covers to Montréal, Halifax and Toronto. The Halifax cover is the Ambulance cover, the original did not survive. The cover to Toronto also has its Ambulance cover. All have the 3-line handstamp "Salvage Mail / Aircraft Crash / Prestwick 25-12-54". Typical crash cover condition. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Est $ 300

SOLD for C$120.00
Will close during Public Auction
782 CVR   image1931 Canada Air Mail Cover to Barbados, Crashed in the United States, mailed on JAN.21.1931 at Victoria to a ship's passenger in Barbados, sent via Seattle where it was put on a CAM-22 flight Pasco. The plane crashed at Washougal, Washington on JAN.22. The wreckage was found JAN.29 and the recovered mail had one of 6 similar cachets applied, this one reading "Delayed By Plane Crash / Near Washougal WA 1-22-31" in 2 lines. The cover reached Barbados on FEB.16 and was forwarded by "Da Costa & Co. Ltd." (whose handstamp is on the back) to Port of Spain, Trinidad, via "The Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. / Trinidad B.W.I. 18 FEB 31" (handstamp also on back). Some faults, still a scarce crash, forwarded packet cover. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Est $ 150

SOLD for C$120.00
Will close during Public Auction
783 CVR   image1966 Crash Cover from the Prince Rupert BC Area, cover is to Victoria, with crash cachet at left reading "Received in Damaged Condition at / Reçu en Etat D'avarie à / Prince Rupert, B.C. / Crash FLT 292" This crash is not listed in Airmails of Canada & Newfoundland, and must have been sent after FEB.23.1966 which is when the stamp was issued. Typical faults, still scarce.

Est $ 150

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
784 CVR   image1941 Recovered Cover from the Plane Crash at Shedden, Ontario, on OCT.30.1941 an American Airways flight over Route AM-7 piloted by David J. Cooper crashed at 10:10 PM after his plane caught fire. 694 pieces of mail were recovered in burnt / damaged condition and forwarded from Detroit, after a 3-line marking was applied. Typical condition and scarce. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$40.00
Will close during Public Auction
785 CVR   image1941 Armstrong Ontario Plane Crash Recovered Cover, AAMC #41 0206, a FEB.6.1941 Trans-Canada Airlines flight from Montréal to Winnipeg crashed on approach to the Armstrong Airport. Cover was mailed at Toronto FEB.5 and addressed to Calgary. Has a few oil stains but no postal markings in regards to the crash. The cover came attached to a note for provenance. A scarce crash cover, better than average condition for these, especially for an oversize cover.

Est $ 150

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
786 CVR   image1941 Recovered Cover from a Plane Crash at Armstrong, Ontario, AAMC #41 0206, FEB.6.1941 Trans-Canada Airlines flight from Montréal to Winnipeg, crashed in the bush a mile south from the city, and all on board were killed. Cover was picked up in Toronto and addressed to Seattle with a 2-line "Salvaged from T.C.A. / Wreck of FEB 5/41" applied. Scarce and seldom seen crash cover, in better condition than average.

Est $ 150

SOLD for C$30.00
Will close during Public Auction
787 CVR   image1930 Recovered Cover from a Plane Crash at Southesic, Alberta, pilot W.G. Holden was killed about 2:30 AM on SEP.25.1930 when his plane nose-dived in heavy fog. Covers were soaked in oil and scorched. This illustrated advertising cover also comes with a newspaper clipping on the crash, scarce and seldom seen cover.

Est $ 100

SOLD for C$100.00
Will close during Public Auction
788 CVR   image1970 Recovered Cover from a Plane Crash in Toronto Ontario, JUL.5.1970 Air Canada DC-8 flight 612 crashed at the Toronto International Airport, Pilot and everyone else on board were killed. 600 pounds of mail were salvaged. This cover is from Port Cartier, Québec, received the smaller of the two sizes of handstamp reading "Salvaged From / Air Crash JULY 5". Typical crash cover condition, also a diagonal crease due to its size.

Est $ 100

SOLD for C$30.00
Will close during Public Auction
789 CVR   image1970 Recovered Cover from a Plane Crash in Toronto, Ontario, AAMC #70 0705, JUL.5.1970 Air Canada DC-8 Flight 612 crashed at the Toronto International Airport and the Pilot, Co-Pilot, crew and all passengers were killed. About 600 pounds of mail was recovered, including this cover from the Netherlands to Toronto. All salvaged mail received a 2-line marking in black reading "Salvaged From / Air Crash JULY 5". A scarce modern crash cover in better than average condition, and this has the larger of the two different handstamps used. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$120.00
Will close during Public Auction
790 CVR   imageGroup of Snowbird R.C.A.F. Pilot Signed Covers, 1991-2013, the Snowbirds are the R.C.A.F. flight demonstration team, performing at air shows across the country. These covers were produced by the Canadian Aerophilatelic Society and signed by the pilots performing at shows, etc. Includes 12 covers signed by all 9 pilots from 1992, 1999 (x2 different), 2001, 2003, 2005-2009, 2011 and 2013. Also 17 sets of 9 covers, each signed by one of the pilots from 1991, 1992 (x2 different), 1995-1998, 1999 (x2 different), 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007-2009 and 2011-2013. Also a 1995 set of 20 signed by pilots, technicians and coordinators (2 of the 20 are not signed). Also 3 single signed cards/cover from various events. Most 1990s sets of 9 had only 25 copies produced, so these are quite scarce. Overall very fine, with an original retail value of $1,125. (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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Retail $ 1,125

SOLD for C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction
791 CVR   imageGroup of 175 Air Mail Rate Covers, 1926-1976, includes commercial mail, meter rates, C2 on cover, advertising covers, blackout cancels and an air letter. Note internal rates of 5c, 6c, 7c, 8c, 9c and 12c, rates to the US of 5c, 6c, 7c, 8c and 10c and rates to Europe of 15c, 20c, 25c 30c and 6c (air to New York, then by surface). Also note a 15c military cover airmail from Europe to Canada. European destinations include France, Finland and the UK. Some minor faults here and there, still with many 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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Est $ 200

SOLD for C$80.00
Will close during Public Auction
792 CVR/PC   imageGroup of 2 Covers and a Card to Scandinavia, 1940-1955, with a 1940 30c airmail cover to Sweden with a "Passed by censor 25" handstamp and also a Bank of Montréal Foreign Exchange Control Board handstamp, flown to the UK, where an oval O.A.T. handstamp was applied (onward air transportation). Also an 8c airmail postcard to Sweden from 1943, the rate paying for surface to Europe and air in Europe. Lastly a 1955 15c airmail cover to Finland with air service all the way 1940 cover, with some creasing at left. Other items are very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
793 CVR   imageGroup of 3 Airmail Covers to Denmark, 1931-1938, includes a 1931 20c rate registered cover from Vancouver, with 10c for registration, 10c for airmail to New York and surface mail to Denmark. Also a 1933 12c rate cover, airmail Vancouver to New York, surface to France and then flown Paris to Denmark. Lastly a 1938 10c rate cover with airmail from BC to New York and then surface to destination (vertical fold). Overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$30.00
Will close during Public Auction
794 CVR   imageGroup of 3 Airmail Covers to Czechoslovakia, 1947-1950, includes a 1947 15c per quarter ounce rate cover from Toronto (bit of creasing), a 1950 50c rate cover, paid by #294 (50c Oil Wells) and a 1948 30c rate cover with #s 269 and 271. Overall very fine and a good destination. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$20.00
Will close during Public Auction
795 CVR   imageGroup of 3 Airmail Covers to France and Belgium, 1931-1948, includes a 1931 5c rate airmail cover to France which was underpaid and charged 20c due, paid by a pair of 10c French dues. Opened at left by French Post Office and re-sealed (repaired tear at top and minor creases). Also a 1946 30c rate cover Montréal to France and a 1948 30c rate cover Montréal to Belgium. Overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$30.00
Will close during Public Auction
796 CVR   imageGroup of 5 Airmail Covers to Switzerland, 1930-1945, includes a 1930 23c registered rate cover with airmail service in North America, a 1942 60c rate censored in Canada cover. A 1943 35c rate cover with Canadian censor tape and a Red Cross "coupon réponse" handstamp, a 1943 30c rate cover with both Canadian and German censor tapes, also with Red Cross "coupon-réponse" handstamp and lastly a 1945 40c rate registered cover (as per inscription at top) although it does not appear to have been treated as such anywhere during its travels. Also a British boxed O.A.T. handstamp (onward air transmission). Some creases, etc., still overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Est $ 150

SOLD for C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction
797 CVR   imageGroup of 8 Airmail Covers to the United Kingdom, 1931-1950, includes a 1931 7c rate from Windsor with airmail only in North America. A 1939 70c double rate cover with #226 (50c Victoria Parliament Buildings) and #211, a NOV.1940 censored 99c rate cover with #244 (50c Vancouver Harbour) plus #s 241-243 and C6. A 1941 registered censored cover with #243 (2) plus Foreign Exchange Control Board label and handstamp. Also a 1943 censored 60c rate cover with 50c Munitions #261, a 1944 60c rate cover with #261 from Vancouver with blackout cancels, a 1946 70c registered cover with #261 plus F.E.C.B. bilingual "Passed for Export" handstamp and lastly a 1950 55c rate special delivery cover with #s E11, 255, 209 (x2) and 271 to pay the triple 15c per quarter ounce rate. This cover is illustrated in Davis, p. 3-48. A few minor creases, etc., still overall very fine considering most are WWII era. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Est $ 300

SOLD for C$40.00
Will close during Public Auction
798 CVR   imageGroup of 5 Airmail Covers to European Destinations, 1931-1971, includes a 1931 10c rate cover to Cyprus, with airmail only within North America, also a 1933 11c rate cover to Germany with airmail to New York and airmail to Germany (German airmail handstamp in red). Also a 1944 60c double rate censored cover to Ireland with Irish censorship, franked in part with a 50c Munitions stamp. Also a 1946 30c rate cover to Holland and a 1971 12c airmail rate cover to Malta with postage due handstamp and a 2c postage due stamp, cancelled at Valetta. A nice group with a few minor faults, else very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Est $ 200

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction
799 CVR   imageGroup of 4 Airmail Special Delivery Covers to the United States, 1931-1939, includes E9 on a MAR.31.1939 cover from Vancouver to San Francisco, used on the last day that the stamp was current (which only lasted one month, small piece missing from the back, else very fine). Also covers from Toronto, Hamilton and Victoria, all with E4 (these three all with various faults). A scarce group which catalogues $325 in Unitrade. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$70.00
Will close during Public Auction
800 CVR   image1939 Clinton to Vancouver, Combination Air and Rail Route, mailed Clinton Ont (MAR.20.1939) and addressed to Vancouver. This letter was carried by three railway post offices to Toronto, then by air to Vancouver, for a next day delivery on MAR.21. The addressee was not located and the letter was returned to sender. Overpaid by 3c but franking includes an E9 which was used in the correct one month window period. A very fine and interesting cover. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Est $ 100

SOLD for C$40.00
Will close during Public Auction

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