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781

Accumulation of Mint Never Hinged Canada in Glassines, 1940s-1990s, with several hundred stamps, in roughly 150 glassines, each identified by the owner using Unitrade numbers. A spot check indicated #s O45a matched set of plate blocks (c.v. $360 total), CO1 plate block (L.R., $105), O38 matched set of plate blocks (pl. 2, $280 total), 1967 Postal Scrip Second Issue FPS23-FPS40 ($141 total), along with a few plate blocks cataloguing $10 and up, and roughly $150 of face value. Online photos show a sample and an overview. A useful lot, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$170.00
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782

Group of Mint Canada Varieties in Stock Cards, 1930s-1990s, with a few hundred stamps, in roughly 100x 1- and 2-row dealer cards. A spot check notes Unitrade #245i aniline ink (n.h., c.v. $225), with the strength of the lot ranging from the 1950s-1970s, noting papers, tagging, fluorescence, gum types, precancels, aniline inks, printing flaws, and more, with a few stamps and blocks cataloging from $10 to $25 and up. Online photos show a sampling. A clean lot, with potential finds for the dedicated collector. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$300.00
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783

Valuable Collection of Mint Canada Coils, Admirals to Modern, with a few hundred stamps in roughly 60x 2-row stock cards. The lot generally consists of a single, pair, and strip of 4 per issue (unless noted), we saw a few Admirals with Scott #s 125 (c.v., $525 total) 126 ($210 total), 128 ($525 total), 131 ($145 total), 134 ($217 total), 138 ($245 total), along with MR7 pair and strip of 4 ($900 total), 127 single and pair ($300 total), 130 single and pair ($525 total), 133 single and pair ($635 total). The lot continues with Scroll, Arch, War issues up to the 1980s, noting line pairs, jump strips, with a spot check noting catalogue values ranging from $30 to $50 and up. Online photos show a sampling and an overview. Centering is generally fine to very fine to better. A clean offering for collectors and dealers alike. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$550.00
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784

Collection of Mint Never Hinged Canada in a Hingeless Lighthouse Album, 1984-1994, with slipcase, containing a few hundred stamps, including blocks and a few souvenir sheets. We estimate 90% completeness in period, noting a selection of perforation varieties. Face value totals $269 (counted by owner, noting the vast majority of denominations are 32c and up). Clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$150.00
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785

Collection / Accumulation of Mint Never Hinged Canada, 1950s-1990s, with a few hundred stamps, in roughly 50 Vario-style stock pages, housed in two binders. The strength of the lot is the number of souvenir sheets, sheetlets, and miniature panes (some still in the cello packs), along with perforation varieties with some of the definitive issues. Face value in excess of $250 (counted by the owner, with the majority of denominations 30c and up). Clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$150.00
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786

Extensive Collection of Mint Never Hinged Canada in 4 Thick Lighthouse Albums, 1980-2015, with slipcases, with roughly 95% completeness for basic issues in period. The collector took a step further by adding additional material including plate blocks, picture postage, coil strips, souvenir sheets / sheetlets, booklet panes and varieties for several issues, noting Unitrade #s 977 plate block (c.v. $62), 1104-1107 Exploration of Canada plate block signed by designer Frederick Hagan in upper right selvedge, 1660ai overprint souvenir sheet ($100), 1972 booklet pane ($90), 2845 Hoodoo die cut (n.h., $50), along with paper, perforation, and gum types for most definitive issues. The lot also includes an additional Lighthouse album with a mixture of mint never hinged (in hingeless mounts) and modern used material from the 1980s to 2020. Face value for the collection totals $2,883 (counting 15c and up only, with the vast majority in the 45c to 63c range). The collection also includes 1,015x "P" stamps counted at 92c each, and many stamps with denominations over $1 to $10. Our online scans show just a small sample of the collection, and ideal for collectors, dealers, postage users and resellers alike. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 3,500

SOLD for C$1,600.00
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787

Accumulation of Roughly 185 Never Hinged Canada Complete Sheets, 1937-1978, in five sheet files. The lot consists of a mixture of sheets with inscription plate blocks and field stock, with a spot check noting just a few of the better sheets with #s 252 (plate 11, Scott c.v. $70), 288 ($125), 301 ($45), along with a few sheets cataloguing $20 and up. The lot also includes a binder containing over 100 part sheet and large multiples, generally ranging from the 1950s to the 1960s. We estimate face value to be well over $500 (based on over 10,000 stamps in the lot, at an average of 5c per stamp). Duplication ranges from 2 to 3, for some issues. Nice clean lot, with online photos show a sampling.

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$425.00
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788

Collection / Accumulation of Several Hundred Complete Sheets, 1976-2005, generally ranging from Unitrade #686/2117, in six sheet files and two albums. Face value of the lot totals $3,408 (counting 20c and up only, with the vast majority ranging from 30c to 46c). We note many denominations $1 and up, along with high value definitive sheets. The lot also includes a selection of souvenir sheets and sheetlets. Duplication up to 5 in some cases, with online photos showing a sampling and overview. A nice lot for the sheet collector, dealer, and postage resellers. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Face $ 3,408

SOLD for C$1,900.00
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789

Collection / Accumulation of Several Hundred Sealed Complete Sheets, 1970s-1980s, all from the Philatelic Service in sealed packaging (many are still unopened), generally ranging from Unitrade #612/916. Face value for the lot totals $2,214 (counting 15c and up only). We estimate $100 to $200 of additional face value with the lower denomination stamps. Duplication up to 3 for some cases, with online photos showing a sampling and overview. Clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Face $ 2,214

SOLD for C$1,250.00
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790

Accumulation of Several Hundred Complete Sheets, 1939-1989, in over 30 mint sheet files, with loose material also. A spot check indicated the sheets generally ranging from Unitrade #247/1232 noting a selection of King George VI issues, including "With Postes Postage" issues, with the majority of the sheets from the mid to late 1970s. Face value totals $3,066 (counting 15c and up only). We estimate an additional $100 to $200 of face value with the lower denomination stamps. Duplication up to 5 for some issues, with online photos showing a sampling and overview. A nice clean lot for collectors and dealers alike. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Face $ 3,066

SOLD for C$1,600.00
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791

Interesting Group of NHL Hockey Collectibles, consisting of 15 frameable prints from several series (Unitrade c.v. $300, some duplication), 3 sets of NHL All Stars stamp cards (c.v. $85 total), 2 player/coach-autographed booklets (Doug Gilmour and Pat Burns), 2 player-autographed FDCs (Mike Bossy and Guy Lafleur) and a stamp card set with Henri Richard's autograph. We also noted two 1997 Series of the Century overprinted commemorative panes (c.v. $200 total), 2 of the 48c NHL All Stars booklets (BK265, c.v. $180 total), 10 panes of NHL All Stars issues (5 different) and more. Very fine condition and great for the hockey collector or online dealer. Photos show at least one of each of the contents. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of this lot will be donated to the RPSC Research Foundation to further youth philately in Canada. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$300.00
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792

Collection of Roughly 400 Different Mint Canada, 1868-1951, neatly organized in 5 doubled sided Vario-style stock pages. The collection begins with Scott #s 21 (x2, n.g., c.v. $180 total), 24 (n.g., $800), along with 15 Small Queens, noting #s 41-45, 47 (m.h., $1,835 total), and 1c, 3c, 5c, 6c Small Queens with 11½ x 12 perforations. The collection continues with sets and partial sets including Jubilees 50-61 (m.h., $2,527 total), Leafs (m.h., $1,460 total), Numerals (m.h., $2,318 total), along with complete sets of mint hinged Edwards, Québecs, Admirals, Scrolls, up to the Peace issues. Back of the book material is present with mint sets of airmails, special delivery, postage dues, and selections of perforated and overprinted Officials, and war tax issues. Owner's 2014 Unitrade catalogue value for the collection totals $13,975 (owner priced stamps up to #95 as VG-F, balance as F-VF). We note a few small faults with a few of the early stamps, with a spot check indicating primarily mint hinged material, including a few regummed and a few with hinge remnants, still overall fine to very fine. All stamps shown online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$1,350.00
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793

Red Box Full of Used Canada in 102 Cards, Small Queens up to the 1980s, consisting of many hundreds of stamps, loosely organized, with the majority of cards identified and catalogued with older Unitrade prices. A spot check indicated selections of lower denomination Small Queens, 20c Jubilee, 10c Numeral strip of 3, along with Québecs, Admirals, Scrolls, onwards, with some cards cataloguing $10 to $25 and up. We note a wide variety of postmarks including broken circles, squared circles, c.d.s, including many socked on the nose town cancels from the Admirals up to the 1980s. Online photos show a sampling. A few faults with the early material, still fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$130.00
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794

Accumulation of Used Canada, Small Queens to Admirals, with a few thousand stamps, including registration and special delivery stamps, in roughly 40 manilla stock pages, housed in two binders. The lot begins with an accumulation of low denomination Small Queens 1c (x40), 2c (x27), 3c (x293), and continues with a selection of Jubilees, sets of Leafs and Numerals, Edwards up to the 10c, with strength in Admirals and coils, leaving potential postmark finds to the dedicated collector. Duplication up to 50 per issue in some cases. Online photos show a sampling. We note a few faults with a few of the early issues. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$160.00
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795

Accumulation of a Few Thousand Used Canada, 1917-1953, in roughly 100 manila and album pages, housed in 4 binders and a stockbook. The lot generally ranges from Scott #135/324 and contains used sets of Scrolls, Medallions, 1935 and 1938 Pictorials, War and Peace issues (up to 6 in a few cases), along with accumulations of individual issues. The lot also includes coils, including a few pairs, and back of the book material. We note many c.d.s town postmarks, including a few small towns with a few socked on the nose, leaving potential postmark finds to the dedicated collector. Online scans show a 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) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$110.00
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796

Retired Dealer Stock of Used Canada, 1903-1951, displayed in roughly 200 double sided Vario-style stock sheets inserted in clear sheet holders (some sheet holders are dusty, but stamps are well protected). The lot includes accumulations of singles (and a few blocks), and multiple sets of Edwards (up to the 20c), Admirals, Arch, Medallion, Pictorials, War, and Peace issues, along with accumulations of commemorative stamps from the 1920s to 1951. We note retail pricing ranges from $10 to $40 for some stamps and sets. Postmark interest includes broken circle and many c.d.s. town cancels, including some socked on the nose. Duplication up to 100 for some single stamps, and up to 10 for per set. The stamps are generally fine, but notice some heavy cancellations on some issues. We recommend in-person viewing as online scans show a small representation of the lot. A nice lot for the collector and dealer alike. (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) (Scan 14) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$325.00
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797

Collection of Used Canada in a North Star Album, 1859-1967, with several hundred stamps starting with Scott #s 14, 15, 19, 24, 25, 29, 30, along with 16 Small Queens including #s 45-47, and continues with Jubilees (½c to 5c), and complete sets of Leafs, Numerals, Admirals, Arch, up to the Peace issues (including coil pairs for most definitive issues). Post mark interest includes broken circles, a few R.P.O.'s, and c.d.s. town cancels, with many sock on the nose postmarks, especially with the post 1950s stamps. The lot concludes with selection of revenues and roughly 125 precancels, generally ranging from the Admirals up to the 1970s. Online photos show a sampling. Useful lot with many clear readable strikes, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$190.00
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798

Accumulation of Used Canada in 17 Stockbooks, 1890s-1980s, with a few thousand stamps, noting a small selection of low denomination Small Queens, with the majority of material from the Admirals onwards. A spot check indicated c.d.s., and broken circle postmarks, including a few socked on the nose, along with a few squared circle cancels, just to name a few. The lot also include a stockbook containing a few hundred pre-cancels, generally from the Elizabethan era. Online photos show a sampling and overview. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$200.00
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799

Group of Used Canada Collected for Socked on the Nose Town Postmarks, Small Queens to 1970s, with a few hundreds stamps in roughly 125 dealer 102 cards (generally 1 to 3 stamps per card), organized alphabetically by town name. A spot check indicated primarily c.d.s. postmarks, with the vast majority socked on the nose, along with squared circle, duplex, broken circle cancels, and more, noting a mix of larger and smaller towns. Online photos show a sampling. A quality used lot, with mostly clear strikes, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$160.00
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800

Collection of Used Canada in 3 Lindner Albums, 1852-1988, with many hundreds of stamps. The strength of the collection is the first album, which is roughly 95% complete in period, from the Jubilees up to 1971, noting classics with Scott #s 4 (x2), 14, 15, 17-20, 21-30 (#25 x2), and continues with 14 Small Queens noting 10c (x2), 50c Widow Weeds (x2), 9 Jubilees including 15c, 20c (c.v. $380 total), $2 ($550, with roller cancel), and complete sets of Leafs, Numerals, Edwards, Québecs, Admirals, Scrolls, up to the Peace issues. The album also includes complete sets of airmails, special delivery, postage dues, and registration (F3, c.v. $330), and selections of overprinted Officials. The remaining two album are sparsely filled with used material from 1972 to 1989. Postmark interests includes c.d.s. postmarks, including a few small towns, and a few postmarks socked on the nose. High catalogue potential, with online photos showing a sampling. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$600.00
Will close during Public Auction