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Back of the Book -- Federal Revenues continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

681

TCP1/TCP46, TGT4

Group of Telegraph Franks, with TCP1, 18, 20, 24, 27, 36, 39, 40, 46 (NH) and TGT4 (with control #1, c.v. $350). All are either mint hinged or without gum, except where mentioned otherwise. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 930

SOLD for C$275.00
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682

Remainder Lot from a Large Revenue Collection, including FCF1-5 (with two 50c, all NH, c.v. $528), FCH1-6 plus a complete cheque with FCH2a (c.v. $485) as well as the following mint items: FSC9, FE10, 12, 17, FWM5, 20, 39, 40, 46a, 53, 54 and FG18 (x2), all cataloguing $1,013 in van Dam. Also includes 5 complete cheques, each franked with a variety of Third Bill issues, one is franked with a 6c Second bill issue, as well as a stock page with a variety of mint and used items (see photos) including a green and brown label with a Beaver and "BUY / W S S". Last but not least are two Halifax Law Library stamps (NSH 6 and 8, both NH and c.v. of $590). Overall fine to very fine, except for a pile of used 3c Excise stamps and a stock page containing various mint and used, some with faults.. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$475.00
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683

Collection of Federal and Provincial Revenues, 1890s to 1960s, including more than 225 mostly used stamps housed in 8 black stock pages. The collection starts with the three Bill Stamp issues: First (x7, usual faults, van Dam c.v. $83), Second (x9, c.v. $49) and Third (x45, several mint and the three high values present with some duplication, c.v. $203). We saw a good selection of Gas Inspection (including 11 multiples used on piece; total c.v. $493), Light Inspection (c.v. $161), Weights and Measures (c.v. $235), and a Supreme Court stamp (#FSC5, c.v. $85). Excise and War Tax stamps are present as mostly used singles, pairs and a few multiples (not included in the c.v.), along with some Playing Card stamps (FPC1 x4, c.v. $30) a "Spitfire" War Savings stamp (FWS6, c.v. $35). One page contains a nearly-complete set of the first Postal Scrip issue (missing only the 1c blue and with 10c to 90c NH; c.v. $210). There is a good number of Ontario, Quebec stamps and Yukon Law (YL13, the silver overprint, c.v. $45) and a number of Newfoundland revenues (the latter c.v. $238). We also saw four CPR Telephone and Telegraph stamps (c.v. $112). There is also a nice assortment of Cigarette stamps, a Yukon Law stamp, a 1947 B.C. Duck Stamp and more. This clean lot is fine or better and good for a current collector or a nice start to a new collecting area. All items are shown in our online photos. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 2,281

SOLD for C$225.00
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684

Group of Interesting Federal Revenue Stamps, and Others, all mint never hinged unless otherwise stated, with #s FSC21, FSC22, FSC25 (x2), FEG1-FEG11, FB14 (XF used), FCF1, FWT8 (block of four), FCF8c (pane of 6), FWT8d (complete booklet), FWT8f (complete booklet), and last but not least, CL48 (pane of 10 with light gum wrinkle on one stamp, c.v. from Unitrade), CL12a (tête-bêche block of four, c.v. from Unitrade). A fresh and very fine group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 1,740

SOLD for C$275.00
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685

Remainder Lot of Useful Federal Revenue Stamps, 1865 to 1941, consisting of mint and used examples of the Second and Third Bill issues, Gas Inspection, Supreme Court, War Savings and Excise stamps. The Second Bill issue runs from the 1c to the 40c (x13, FB18 to FB31, mint, some with original gum, c.v. $605), and the Third Bill issue runs from the 1c to the $3 (x18, FB37 to FB54, used, c.v. $153) plus an imperforate single (FB52b, mint o.g., c.v. $45) and a block of four of the $3 (FB54, l.h., c.v. $300). The Gas Inspection stamps are Victorian and comprise #FG19 and FG22a (x3, n.h.) with a total c.v. of $30. The Supreme Court stamps include one George V $1, FSC18 (c.v. $45) and four George VI 50c (two FSC25, c.v. $70; 1 FSC25a, slate colour, c.v. $35; and one FSC25b, yellow gum, c.v. $50). The two-leaf Excise stamps run from FX34 to FX45 (x12, used, c.v. $121), the three leaf coils include FX95 and FX96a (total c.v. $36) and the imperforate Three Leaf Excise issue FX98 to XFX102 (total c.v. $103). The group also includes two vertical pairs of War Savings stamps, FWS5 (c.v. $26). Also includes a lovely block of four of $1 British Columbia Law stamps, with bright, fresh colour and vertically imperforate between, with three hinged and one never hinged (BCL40b, with 1 NH and 3 hinged, c.v. $787). Overall clean, fine to very fine, and sure to be of use to both collectors and dealers. Our online photos show the entire contents. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 2,406

SOLD for C$225.00
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686

Accumulation of Interesting Federal and Provincial Revenue Stamps and Documents, with a wide variety of material including cheques (x12, each with Newfoundland postage stamps); embossed cheque stamps on 4 complete cheques, plus a complete cheque with FCH2a ($100); an unemployment insurance card with stamp; a 1945/46 complete gasoline ration coupons; a complete Vacation with Pay Stamp Book from 1950/51 with 35 Vacation Pay stamps, incl. 8x 50c and 4x $1 ($500 for those alone); a WWI Dominion of Canada thrift card with two FWS1 ($75 each); two NH booklet panes of FX36a ($40 each); two ration books with stamps inside; FX37a (block of four); FX106 (NH block of four); FX104 (NH block of four); as well as over 100 various stamps in glassines and stock cards, some cataloguing in the $10 to $40 range. Also included are a glassine full of train cigarette cards, plus other various cinderellas, etc. Overall fine or better, see pictures for a glimpse into this group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$275.00
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Back of the Book -- Federal Tobacco and Liquor Stamps

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

687

Collection of Better Tobacco Stamps, all displayed in a long album which can accommodate 80 long tobacco strips (either 2 or 4 per page). This collection includes 118 Queen Victoria-era tobacco stamps (all large format, with no strips). We noted moderate duplication of some items as well as many items not commonly seen in this type of offering. A few faults here and there, else overall fine or better. Our online images only give a few examples, so we recommend in-person viewing to better appreciate this better collection. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$425.00
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Back of the Book -- Provincial Revenues

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

688

E/P

Collection of Law Stamp Plate Proofs, with 18 different proofs printed on India paper, including a $2 green with red "S.C.", $2 purple with yellow "S.C.", $2 orange with green "S.C." overprints. Also a set of 8 different values (5c to $5), each with "S" overprint in red, and another set of 7 different values (10c to $4) with no overprint. A few may have hinge thins or stains, still an overall fine to very fine group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$225.00
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689

E/P

Group of Plate Proofs, Trial Colours, etc. with 16 proofs of the Provincial Law stamps, without overprints at top, both on India, and on card-mounted India paper, one with plate inscription, etc. One to two examples of each denomination, overall very fine and scarce. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$350.00
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690

Group of Mint Ontario and Québec Provincial Revenues, with van Dam #s QCP7-10 (c.v. $320), OL50 (c.v. $200), 69, 82, 84, OST10, 14, 29, 35, 36, 37, and 38. Most are lightly hinged a few are NH, overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 1,085

SOLD for C$130.00
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691

BCL23/BCL63

Group of 9 Different British Columbia Law Stamp Sheets, with BCL #s 23 (with three van Dam-listed plate scratches BCL23d), 38, 51, 52, 55, 57 (position 16 has the "flaw above C of COLUMBIA" variety BCL57a), 58 (position 3 has the "horizontal bar joining 2 and 0 at right" variety, BCL58a), 60 and 63, each in a mint never hinged sheet of 25, all but two with plate number in top selvedge. A very fine group, all of which is scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 13,382

SOLD for C$250.00
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692

ML26, 31, 32

Manitoba Law Stamps on 1881 Legal Document, franked with $1 with CF handstamp plus 50c and $1 (2 examples) with LS handstamp, each stamp with a crease from folds in the document, but still a very attractive and rare item. Van Dam states that documents of this provisional law stamp issue are "very rare" and this is the first example we have offered. This represents a great opportunity to acquire three different rare provisional law stamps which are missing from almost every revenue stamp collection. Listed catalogue value for stamps only. See online photos for close-ups of the stamps. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 3,000

SOLD for C$850.00
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693

SL45/SL50

Group of Four Different 1938 Saskatchewan Law Stamp Sheets, with SL45, 46, 48 and 50, all in mint never hinged plate sheets of 50, with interesting plate inscriptions, quite fresh with some separation mostly in margins, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 3,187

SOLD for C$50.00
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694

ST8b, ST9b

1911 Saskatchewan Telephone Coupon Frank Complete Booklet, including 17 panes of the 5c and 7 panes of the 25c values, with control #287, attributed on the inside front cover to Mr. Shea and signed. Both covers and the first pane of 5c have staining, still seldom seen and overall fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 3,625

SOLD for C$475.00
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695

ST10c, ST11c

1919 Saskatchewan Telephone Coupon Frank Complete Booklet, including 15 panes of the 5c and 7 panes of the 25c values, with control #990, no attribution or signature inside. Both covers and all of the panes are quite fresh and very fine. Seldom seen, especially this nice. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 1,835

SOLD for C$275.00
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696

ST10c, ST11c

1919 Saskatchewan Telephone Coupon Frank Complete Booklet, including 15 panes of the 5c and 7 panes of the 25c values, with control #11, attributed to Mr. Dobson and signed inside. Front cover has "Cancelled" in pencil across it, else a bit of wear on the covers, panes are fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 1,835

SOLD for C$170.00
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697

YL1, YL3, etc.

Nice Group of Mint Never Hinged Yukon Law Stamps and Specimens, starts off with a complete set of six 1902 specimens (YL7S-12S), each with a horizontal (slightly slanted) SPECIMEN overprint in blue (21 x 3mm), listed in Zaluski as Type S1. Also includes a 10c and 50c orange Dawson Mining Court issues (YL1, YL3, these two alone catalogue $1,050 in van Dam). All stamps have original never hinged gum and overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$425.00
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698

YL7S/YL11S

Four Different Yukon Law Stamps Overprinted with SPECIMEN in Red, with the 10c, 25c, 50c and $2 values, each with a large font SPECIMEN (Zaluski Type 3), mint never hinged and fine or better.

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$130.00
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Back of the Book -- Federal Wildlife Conservation Stamps

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

699

Remarkably Comprehensive Wildlife Habitat Conservation Collection, All Artist Signed, a wonderful collection of all provinces and territories, with artist-signed mini sheets in booklet from Alberta to Yukon, plus Atlantic Waterfowl 1995-1998. From the first issued booklets 1992-1997 (Quebec starts in 1998) to 2006-2007. All organized on black, Vario-style stock pages with complete runs for each. Also Nova Scotia 1992 & 1993 gutter pairs, Ontario 1993 & Saskatchewan 1993 mint NH sheets of 16 with vertical gutter margins at centre. Plus the scarcer Saskatchewan (van Dam SW1-SW3; unsigned) 1988, 1989 & 1990 booklets. Clean mint never hinged condition and routinely very fine throughout (van Dam catalogue value is $6,220), sample pages scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 6,220

SOLD for C$650.00
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700

FWH5/FWH22

Group of 17 Federal Conservation Stamps on Licenses, 1989-2006, missing only 2004 for completion in period, overall fine to very fine.

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van Dam $ 395

SOLD for C$90.00
Will close during Public Auction