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LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1541

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Skiing

Group of Roughly 110 Philatelic Items Relating to Skiing, 1950s-2002, with roughly 80 worldwide covers, primarily first day and event covers (mostly relating to various Winter Olympics), along with a few pieces of commercial mail. We note cachets, stamps, and a few postmarks, all with a skiing theme. The lot also includes roughly 30 worldwide souvenir sheets, primarily relating to Winter Olympics, ranging from the 1960s onward, all depicting skiing, ski jumping, slalom, etc. Online photos show an overview. We note a few small faults with a few of the covers. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
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1542

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Titanic

Topical Collection of the RMS Titanic, with over 110 philatelic items, on roughly 75 well researched exhibit pages, housed in a thick binder. The collection contains roughly 60 mint worldwide souvenir sheets and sheetlets, along with stamps, blocks, postcards, and first day covers, commemorating the Titanic, depicting the ship, crew, sinking, internal views and more. The collection is enhanced with photo reproductions of letters, photographs, etc., along with well researched text on the construction, voyage, sinking, and survivors, noting a postcard signed by survivor Millvina Dean. Online photos show a sampling of the collection, which should appeal to thematic and topical collectors. Clean and very fine. (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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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$300.00
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1543

Various

Red Cross Centenary, Costumes and Expo '67 Topical Collections, with the Red Cross / Red Crescent collection in a purpose-built White Ace album and the other two collections each in their own stockbook. Also included is a collection of more than 30 stamp exhibition souvenir sheets (without franking value) mounted to quadrille pages. The Red Cross Centenary collection is about half complete. There are well over 200 stamps the first stockbook, with most of these Costumes plus Glassware, Minerals and other topics. The Expo '67 stockbook has more than 50 different stamps for the topic. We spot checked the stamps and found only mint never hinged. Overall 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$130.00
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1544

Various

Two Stockbooks Containing Topical Collections, one stockbook contains a nice collection of "Stamps on Stamps" topic, with about 15 pages full of mint and used singles, sets and souvenir sheets. The second stockbook contains about 25 pages of various topics such as volcanoes, geology, crystals, prehistoric life, etc. Photos only show a small sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$110.00
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1545

Various

Several Collections of Mint and Used Topicals, with a few thousand stamps, and many souvenir sheets, on a few hundred quadrille pages, housed in 11 binders. We note a wide variety of subjects including: movie stars (notably Marilyn Monroe), cats, dogs, birds, butterflies, trees, along with a thick binder dedicated to women, and interesting topics including huts and farming, just to name a few. The material generally ranges from the 1960s onwards, with representation from a number of countries. Online photos show a small sampling. Overall fine to 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$350.00
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1546

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World's First

The World's First Coin, Stamp, and Banknote Collection in 3 Volumes, with slipcases, containing 72 covers, coins and banknotes, from A to Z countries. The collection comes with a letter of authenticity stating the coins and banknotes are in uncirculated condition, with the material generally ranging from 1990 to 1996. Online photos show a sampling. Clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$70.00
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Postal Artifacts and Ephemera

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Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1547

Circa 1840s Thomas Steiner Postmaster General Mail Trunk, an original mail trunk made of pine which was professionally stripped from most of its original paint, with an important section left untouched, leaving the following text on front: "T. A. STAYNER ESQre / Du. P. Mr. General / No. 2". Measurements are 27" (W) x 20" (D) x 14" (H). The box was then finished in a good quality oil to preserve its wood, and retains its original hardware, including original flat head screws, lock (no key) as well as the original handles and hinges. The corners are joined by lovely dovetail joins. Thomas Allan Steiner (1788-1868) was a British soldier from 1808 to about 1823, and was in Montréal during the War of 1812. In 1827 he succeeded his father-in-law as postmaster general of Upper and Lower Canada, when there were more than 80 post offices, and held the position until 1851 when there were 853. This trunk obviously belonged to him, and would have been used to carry mail during his office. Hinges are a little loose from the lid, and there is age wear, as appropriate, still a very fine example of early Upper Canada furniture in very fine condition. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$450.00
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1548

Canada Post Booklet Dispenser, Late 1970s to Early 1980s, in great condition (a few with minor rust spots and light surface scratches). This dispenser was designed to be wall mounted and is made of sturdy metal. We note that this unit comes with one key but requires another to open the front panel. All instructions and branding are bilingual. Despite the fact that this dispenser is about 40 years old, it is not often offered for auction, especially in this nice condition, and would be a great item for the postal artifact collector, or displayed in a stamp den. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$150.00
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1549

Group of Interesting T. Eaton Company of Canada 125th Anniversary 1994 Stamp Issue Ephemera, consisting of a framed open booklet (Unitrade BK169) and First Day Cover of Unitrade #1510 (single stamp) and several large-format posters. One poster (x2) is the Canada Post lobby poster for the issue, one poster is the Eaton internal promotion poster for the sale of the stamps as an "Ideal Stocking Stuffer", likely in their philatelic department of the time and the final item (x2, one French, one English) is on thick poster board, likely from a store display (showing both Canada Post and T. Eaton Co. logos on stickers affixed to the items). These are in good condition, with some corner wear and bends, and would be great for the ephemera collector. All items shown in our online photos. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 50

SOLD for C$50.00
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1550

Antique Cast Iron and Brass Post Office Balance Counter Scale, circa late 1800s to early 1900s, from the Burrow Stewart and Milne foundry company in Hamilton Ontario, featuring the Canada Post Office (Canada P.O.) and crown (GR) markings. The body is cast iron with one solid brass beam and sliding weight. One tray is flat and made of cast iron while the other one is curved and made of copper indicating that its primary function was to weigh newspapers. Scale is showing signs of wear, with what appears to be original paint, missing in spots and showing some oxidation. The last inspection sticker on it dates from 1976. Great addition for the postal artifact collector, or to decorate a stamp den.

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Estimate $ 50

SOLD for C$50.00
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Collectibles and Memorabilia

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Lot Description

1551

Group of Roughly 150 Liebig Chromo Trade Cards, ranging from the 1900s onward, with 36 sets and partial sets, with 2 to 12 cards per set. The cards are generally 4" x 2¾" depicting a wide variety of subjects including historical scenes, birds, flowers, street scenes, buildings, just to name a few, with text in French, advertising Liebig's beef extract. The lot also includes a 1991 Catalogue of Liebig Trade Cards, published by Murray Cards Ltd. Online photos show an overview. We note corner and edge wear with some of the cards, along with other small faults, overall fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
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Collecting Supplies

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Lot Description

1552

Group of Useful Supplies, consisting of many Lighthouse and Hawid black and clear of various configurations (almost all the packages have been opened), roughly 60 Vario-style black stock pages of various configurations (the majority are used to gently used), an unopened pack of 100 poly sleeves for covers (format size 4 ½ x 8), Raytech U.V. lamp (in working condition), magnifying glass with case, and a variety of 2-row and 3-row stock cards. Online photo shows an overview. Overall fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$90.00
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1553

Group of 13 New or Like-New Stockbooks, 9 have white pages and 4 have black pages, and of the black pages, 3 are still shrink wrapped. There is a mix of Uni-Safe and Lighthouse brands, and also a mix of 8 and 16 double sided pages, and one of the shrink wrapped is a "Premium S" 32 double page stockbook. Very nice condition throughout, all are photographed online.

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$190.00
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1554

Group of Roughly 50 Packages of Transparent Photo Corner Mounts, with mostly 250 mounts per package, along with 4 packages of larger sized mounts containing 120 each. Ideal for mounting covers, or securing larger sized mounts, onto album pages. Online scan show an overview. We note a few packages have been opened. Overall fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$130.00
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1555

Group of Roughly 60 Packages of Useful Black Mounts, including a group of loose mounts, in various configurations. The lot also includes roughly 10 packages containing 1,000 each of Prinz hinges, along with magnifying glasses and a White Ace stamp press. Online scans show an overview. We note a few of the packages have been opened. A useful group, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$140.00
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1556

Accumulation of Many Hundreds of Brand New Envelopes, Ideal for Online Sellers, in various sizes and configurations, noting cushioned mailers, cardboard backed, etc. We note several packages still sealed in their original packaging, including a few from Canada Post. Ideal for the online seller, as we estimate the lot would retail $500. Online photos show an overview. A very useful lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$100.00
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1557

Group of 10 Medium Sized Gently Used SAFE Albums, with five having slipcases, noting most of the albums come with either 2-row black stock pages (roughly 50 in total), or 1-row clear stock pages (roughly 100 in total). Online photos show an overview. Gently used, and still very useful for collectors. Overall fine to very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$225.00
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1558

Accumulation of Useful Brand New Dealer Supplies, with many hundreds (probably a few thousand) glassines in various configurations, along with many hundreds of poly plastic bags in various sizes and configurations. An ideal lot for the online seller. Online photos show an overview. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$90.00
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1559

Group of 15 New Lighthouse Stockbooks, with blue / red covers and all with white pages. Included are the following sizes: eight of the 32 double-sided pages size, six of the 16 double-sided pages size and one of the 8 double-sided pages size.

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$450.00
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1560

Group of 19 Stockbooks, all gently used, with most having white pages. Note mostly 16 and 32 page stockbooks. An immediately useful group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$250.00
Will close during Public Auction