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LotNo.

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Lot Description

941

Accumulation of Mint Never Hinged Postage, with singles, blocks, plate blocks, quarterly packs, and annual collections, in three albums, 2 binders, and loose material. The material generally ranges from the 1970s to the 1980s, with a face value at $1,055 (counting 10c and up only, with the vast majority in the 17c to 30c range), including a few $1 and above denominations, along with annual collections for years 1983-1984, 1988-1990. Useful postage lot, overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Face $ 1,055

SOLD for C$450.00
Will close during Public Auction

942

Lot of Sorted Postage, with the following values in singles, blocks, plate blocks, sheets, etc.: 37c (x 1,000), 17c (x 1,000), 15c (x 1,000), 14c (x 1,000), 12c (x 1,000), 10c (x 1,000), 8c (x 2,000), 7c (x 3,000), 6c (x 1,000), 5c (x 92,365), 3c (x 2,000), 2c (x 1,000) and 1c (x 1,000). Includes several hundred full sheets and part sheets of 5c values (ie. #365-368 x 250 sheets, etc.). (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Face $ 6,128

SOLD for C$1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction

943

Collection / Accumulation of Mint Never Hinged Material in Four Lighthouse Albums, 1979-2011, neatly organized, with mostly plate blocks, including several matched sets, generally from the 1980s to the 1990s, along with singles, souvenir sheets, and sheetlets. Face value totals $1,461 (counting 17c and up only, with the vast majority ranging from 30c to 46c, including 72x "P" stamps, counted at 92c each). The lot also includes many stamps 50c and up, including $1 and more. The lot also includes a selection of used from the given years. Clean and useful for collectors, dealers, postage users and resellers. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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Face $ 1,461

SOLD for C$750.00
Will close during Public Auction

944

Accumulation of Mint Never Hinged Material, with many thousands of stamps, including singles, blocks, plate blocks, souvenir sheets, sheetlets, and booklets, housed in three stockbooks, three lighthouse albums with slipcases, with loose material. The material generally ranges from the 1950s up to the mid 2000s, with large accumulations of 1950s-1960s issues, with plate blocks, souvenir sheets / sheetlets post 1980s. Face value for the lot totals $2,330 (counting 15c and up only), with the likelihood of a few hundred dollars more of face value from the lower denominations. A spot check indicated Unitrade #1250ii Regiments plate block (c.v. $250), leaving other potential finds to the dedicated collector. Online photos show a sampling and an overview. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Face $ 2,330

SOLD for C$1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

945

Large Lot of Mint Never Hinged Postage, with the majority 45c to 49c values. Includes red box of plate blocks (identified and priced in dealer cards), several in matched sets (these 30c to 48c), a stack of booklets, as well as sheetlets and souvenir sheets. Some issues with heavy duplication such as 47c Trudeau souvenir sheet (x90), 48c Year of the Mountain souvenir sheet (x46), 48c Tulips souvenir sheet (x100), etc. Also a small stack of sheets, these mainly 8c era but we do note a full sheet of the $2 Kluane National Park, plate No. 3 sheet. A nice clean lot with useful values. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Face $ 5,196

SOLD for C$2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

946

268/2786

Collection / Accumulation of Complete Sheets and Souvenir Sheets in 5 Deluxe Albums, 1946-2014, with several hundred complete sheets, along with many hundred souvenir sheets and sheetlets. A spot check revealed a complete set of Art Series sheets, along with Millennium panes. Face value totals $4,373, noting the majority of denominations are 45c and up, including a few hundred "P" stamps, and many $1 denominations up to $8. Unchecked for better varieties, tagging, etc, with duplication up to 3 for complete sheets for some issues, and up to 5 for some souvenir sheets. Online photos show just a small sampling of this otherwise large lot. Ideal for the sheet collector, dealer, postage user or reseller. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Face $ 4,373

SOLD for C$2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

947

BK158/BK373

Accumulation of Roughly 300 Complete Booklets, 1993-2008, in roughly 70 Vario-style stock pages, housed in a thick binder, with material ranging from Unitrade #BK158 / BK373 including booklets containing definitive stamps with different paper and perforation types. Face value totals $2,148, with denominations ranging from 43c onwards, noting many "P" stamps and denominations $1 and up. Duplication up to 5 for some booklets. A clean lot, ideal for the booklet collector, dealer, postage users and resellers. Very fine, with online photos showing a sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Face $ 2,148

SOLD for C$1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

948

BK374/BK616

Accumulation of Roughly 150 Complete Booklets, 2006-2015, in roughly 42 Vario-style stock pages, housed in a binder, with material ranging from Unitrade #BK374 / BK616. Face value totals $2,016, with denominations ranging from 52c onwards, noting a good percentage of "P" stamps and denominations $1 and up. Duplication up to 5 for some booklets. A clean lot, ideal for the booklet collector, dealer, postage users and resellers. Very fine, with online photos showing a sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Face $ 2,016

SOLD for C$1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

Canada Annual Collections

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Lot Description

949

Group of 14 Modern Annual Collections, 2000-2017, with years 2000 Millennium collection, 2004-2005, 2007-2017, along with three uncut press sheets from 2009-2011. Face value totals $846. Clean and very fine.

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Face $ 846

SOLD for C$500.00
Will close during Public Auction

950

Group of 61 Annual Collections, 1977-2012, consisting of 54 mostly sealed annual collections from years 1977-1978, 1979 (x2), 1980-1983, 1984 (x2), 1985, 1986 (x4, 2 hardbound), 1987 (x3, 1 hardbound), 1988 (x3, 1 hardbound), 1989 (x3, 1 hardbound), 1990 (x2), 1991-1993, 1994 (x3), 1995-1996, 1997 (x2), 1998-2012, along with 2000 Millennium collection (x3). The lot also includes 7 annual collections with stamps only from 1980-1986. Clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Face $ 1,409

SOLD for C$700.00
Will close during Public Auction

951

Group of 39 Sealed Annual Collections, complete from years 1979 to 2017. Face value totals $1,426. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Face $ 1,426

SOLD for C$750.00
Will close during Public Auction

952

Group of 25 Annual Collections, with years 1976, 1979 (x2), 1980, 1982 (x2), 1983-1988, 1989 (x2), 1990 (x3), 1993, 1994 (x2), 1996, 2005, along with 2000 Millennium Collection (x3). We note many of the collections are still sealed in original packaging. Face value totals $553, clean and very fine.

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Face $ 553

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

953

Group of 23 Annual Collections, with years 1974-1993, 2002-2003, plus the 2000 Millennium collection. Face value totals $425. Clean and very fine.

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Face $ 425

SOLD for C$180.00
Will close during Public Auction

954

Group of 54 Annual Collections, with years 1975-1977, 1978 (x3), 1979-1981, 1982 (x2), 1983-1984, 1985 (x2), 1986-2022, along with 2000 Millennium Collection (x2). Face value totals $1,819. Clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Face $ 1,819

SOLD for C$800.00
Will close during Public Auction

Canada Thematic Collections

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Lot Description

955

Group of Roughly 120 Thematic Collections and Coin Sets, 1980s-2000s, with roughly 18 stamps and coin sets (many sterling silver coins), from the 1990s to the 2000s, originally retailing from $20 and up, with Unitrade #s: 76, 81, 90, 92 (c.v. $175), 116 ($150), 121 ($175), 128, 130-131, 133 ($200), 134, 141-142. 145-146, 147, 153-154. The balance of the collection contains roughly 110 thematic collections from the 1980s onward, many still sealed with retail pricing attached ranging from $3 to $12, including 2045i-2048i ($200 total), and $8 Grizzly Bear pack ($145). We estimate a few hundred dollars in face value. Duplication up to 3 for a few thematic collections. Online photos show an overview. Clean and ideal for collectors and dealers alike. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$750.00
Will close during Public Auction

956

Group of More Than 100 Canada Post Thematic Packs, consisting of largely unopened packs and featuring infrequently seen items like the "Our World" series, a complete run of Lunar New Year packs, several Millennium Collection items (the Collection, three different Keepsake tins, c.v. $180 total), International Polar Year (c.v. $75), Engraved in Our Memory (c.v. $80) and all 6 volumes of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Keepsake Folders (in the special folder for all 6, c.v. $76). We also noted the $2 Bear stamp and coin set (c.v. $40), RCMP stamp and coin set (c.v. $75), 2 of the Royal Wedding Philatelic/Numismatic covers (c.v. $135 total), and most other stamp-centric Thematic Packs from 1967 through 1999. There is some duplication of the earlier items and the entire contents would be ideal for either a collector looking to fill gaps, or for dealers. Our photos provide a general overview of the two full cartons, plus a glimpse of the individual material, best seen in person to appreciate the breadth of the grouping. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$250.00
Will close during Public Auction

Canada Uncut Press Sheets

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Lot Description

957

Group of 39 Uncut Press Sheets, 1998-2013, from 1708ai to 2600ii. Some of the better items include Unitrade #s 2405i $10 Blue Whale (c.v. $400), 2540ai $2 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee ($200), along with a few sheets cataloguing $100 and up, including a few signed. Duplication up to 3 for a few press sheets. Face value totals $1,223. Clean and very fine.

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Face $ 1,223

SOLD for C$650.00
Will close during Public Auction

Aden

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Lot Description

958

Collection of Roughly 145 Mint Aden, 1937-1959, neatly arranged on 9 quadrille pages. The collection appears to be complete from 1937 to 1951, and 95% complete up to 1959. We note a complete set of Scott #1-13 (c.v. $775 total), along with a few sets cataloguing from $20 to $35 and up. The lot also includes sets and partial sets from Kathiri State of Seiyun and Quaiti State of Shihr and Mukalla, with a few sets cataloguing $20 and up. Vibrant colours throughout, ideal for collectors and dealers alike, with all stamps photographed 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 $ 200

SOLD for C$400.00
Will close during Public Auction

Andorra (French)

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Lot Description

959

1/827

Virtually Complete Mint Collection of Andorra, French Administration, 1931-2020, neatly displayed in hingeless mounts, in a Lighthouse album, with slipcase. The collection is very nearly complete, with a range from Scott #1/827, along with postage dues ranging from J1-J62, and airmails ranging from C1-C8. Just a few highlights include #s 1-22 (l.h., c.v. $1,170 total), 23-65A (m.h., $661 total), J9-J15 (m.h., $546 total). Owner's 2018 Scott catalogue value totals $5,652, but our observation is that this number has gone up by perhaps 20% in some cases. A spot check indicated primarily lightly hinged stamps from 1931 up to 1975, with almost exclusively never hinged material post-1975. A very clean collection that will appeal to collectors, or dealers looking for stock. Very fine throughout, online photos show a sampling. (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 $ 750

SOLD for C$900.00
Will close during Public Auction

Andorra (Spanish)

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Lot Description

960

1/483

Virtually Complete Mint Collection of Andorra, Spanish Administration, 1928-2020, neatly displayed in hingeless mounts, in a Lighthouse album, with slipcase. The collection is very nearly complete, with a range from Scott #1/483, along with airmails ranging from C1-C4, and special delivery ranging from E1-E5. Just a few highlights include #s 1-12 (m.h., c.v. $513 total), 31A (m.h., $750, accompanied with 2010 Philatelic Foundation certificate), along with 1927 unissued Coat of Arms 12 blocks of 16 (ranging from 5c to 10 peso denominations, owner paid $750 total), and a set of 12 airmail stamps overprinted "FRANQUICIA DEL CONSELL" (c.v. $140 total). Owner's 2018 Scott catalogue value totals $3,302, but our observation is that this number has gone up by perhaps 20% in some cases. A spot check indicated primarily lightly hinged stamps from 1928 up to 1972, with almost exclusively never hinged material post-1972. A very clean collection that will appeal to collectors, or dealers looking for stock. Very fine throughout, online photos show a sampling. (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 $ 500

SOLD for C$800.00
Will close during Public Auction