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Antigua

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961

Collection of Mint and Used Antigua, 1882-1977, with roughly 475 stamps in 46 album pages, housed in a binder. The collection predominately consists of mint hinged singles, sets, and partial sets throughout, with used material generally occurring post-1950. A spot check indicated #s 21-30 (m.h., c.v. $388 total), 42-57 (m.h., $261 total), 67-75 (m.h., $137 total), along with sets and partial sets cataloguing $20 to $60 and up. The collection includes a selection of stamps from Barbuda ranging from the 1960s-1970s. Owner's 2020 Scott catalogue value for the collection totals $1,434 (includes owner's identification and catalogue values for most of the album pages). Online photos show the first 5 pages only, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 1,434

SOLD for C$275.00
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962

21/133

Collection of Primarily Mint Antigua on 9 Quadrille Pages, 1903-1963, with roughly 125 different stamps, including a few used issues found within, ranging from Scott #21/133. Just a few of the better mint stamps and sets include #s 21-30 (c.v. $388 total), 31-38 ($195 total), 42-57 ($261 total), 67-76 ($262 total), along with a few stamps and a few sets cataloguing from $20 to $80 and up, including #41 (m.h., $100), and #22 with SPECIMEN overprint. A nice lot for collectors and dealers alike, noting fresh, crisp colours throughout. The majority of stamps are lightly hinged, along with a few stamps having hinge remnants. Online photos show the better pages. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$325.00
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Ascension

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963

Collection of Mint Ascension, Complete from 1922-1949, neatly arranged on 6 quadrille pages, and appearing complete from Scott #1 to #60, noting better sets with #s 1-9 (c.v. $438 total), 10-21 ($436 total), 23-32 ($161 total), 40-49 ($202 total). We note fresh colours throughout, with the majority of stamps lightly hinged, noting a few with hinge remnants. All stamps photographed online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$350.00
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964

Collection of Mint and Used Ascension, 1922-1970s, with roughly 250 stamps, in 20 Minkus album pages. The collection begins with mint sets and partial sets from the 1920s to 1960, including #s 1-6, 9 (m.h., c.v. $143 total), 10-20 (m.h., $326 total), 23-32 (m.h., $161 total), 40-49 (m.h., $202 total), 62-74 (m.h., $143 total). The collection continues with primarily mint sets and partial sets from the 1960s onward, noting a few cataloguing $20 and up. Owner's 2020 Scott catalogue value for the collection totals $1,397 (includes owner's identification and catalogue values for some album pages). Online photos show a sampling, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 1,397

SOLD for C$250.00
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Asia

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965

Collection of Mint and Used China and Hong Kong, with 16 stock pages of Hong Kong (Queen Victoria to 1990s) plus another 31 stock pages containing China, Republic of China, Chinese Provinces, etc. We noted a good quantity of never hinged complete sets, singles, a few souvenir sheets, etc. See our online scans to get an idea of the contents of this lot. (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 $ 250

SOLD for C$250.00
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Australia

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966

Collection of Mint and Used Australia and Area, 1912-1982, with many hundreds of stamps, in roughly 80 Minkus album pages housed in a binder. The collection begins with 35 primarily used Kangaroo stamps noting #s 5 (m.h., c.v. $140), 7 (m.h., $135), 11 (used, $140), along with a few sets and partial sets cataloguing from $20 to $40 and up, with roughly 75% completion of basic issues from the 1970s onwards. Owner's 2020 Scott catalogue totals $3,381. The lot also includes mint collections of Norfolk Islands and Nauru, generally ranging from 1915 up to 1980s, noting #s Nauru 17-30 (m.h., $296 total). Owner's 2020 catalogue value for the lot totals $4,338 (includes owner's identification and catalogue values for most of the album pages). Online photos show a sampling, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 4,338

SOLD for C$350.00
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967

Valuable Collection of Mint and Used Australia and States in a Crown Springback Album, 1880s-1963, with roughly 1,000 stamps, with mint and or used singles, sets, and partial sets. neatly organized on roughly 40 quadrille pages. The collection begins with roughly 625 mint and used Australia issues, ranging from Scott #1/354, starting with a good selection of mint Kangaroos and KGV Heads with #s 1-12 (c.v. $1,839 total), 19 (x3), 20 (x2), 21 (x5), 22 (x4), 23, 24 (x3), 25 (x2), 26 (27 (x2), 28-30, 31 (x3), 32 (x2), 33-37 ($713 total), 45-51, 53-54 ($662 total), 66-76 ($270 total), 113-126 ($410 total), along with 70 different used Kangaroos and KGV Heads issues, noting #s 96-101 ($641 total), 127 ($200). The collection continues with mint and used singles, sets, and partial sets, including back of the book material noting #s 95a pane of 4 (m.h., $175), 132 5sh Sydney Harbour Bridge (used, $275), 166-179 (m.h., $161 total), M1-M7 (m.h., $209 total). The collection also includes roughly 325 mint and used Australian States, with representation from every state, with a spot check noting #s Tasmania 86-93 (m.h., $213 total); Western Australia 63-68 (m.h., $190 total); 71-72, 73-75 (m.h., $200 total), 79 (m.h., $450), along with singles, sets, and partial sets, cataloguing $20 and up. The collection rounds out with selections of Norfolk Islands, Christmas Islands, and Pacific Islands. We note fresh and vibrant colours throughout the collection, that collectors and dealers will appreciate. The mint material is lightly hinged, noting a few with hinge remnants, with used material generally postally used with a few C.T.O. postmarks possible. A lovely collection, with 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) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (Scan 20) (Scan 21) (Scan 22) (Scan 23) (Scan 24) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$2,200.00
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968

Accumulation of Mostly Used Australia, to the 1960s, all displayed in 27 stock pages. We note mostly early material, with many Roo and KGV issues, as well as a good selection of other issues, including several high denomination issues, Officials, Postage Dues, Customs Duty stamps, etc. The majority of the lot is used but we did note 5 (strip of three and two singles) 2 Shilling Roos. A great lot for the specialist to look for watermarks, perforations, postmarks or other varieties. A few faults, still overall fine or better. Online scans only show a portion of the lot. (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) (Scan 15) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$200.00
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969

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Australia and States, 1860s-1980s, with roughly 1,900 stamps, neatly arranged in two 64 page stockbooks. The first stockbook contains roughly 970 Australia stamps, ranging from 1913 to 1986, noting 34 different used Kangaroo issues, and 45 different used KGV Heads, noting #s 19-37 (c.v. $127 total), 43 ($110), and continues with mint and or used singles and sets, from the 1930s to the 1960s, with predominately mint never hinged stamps post-1970, noting a few stamps and sets cataloguing $20 and up. We estimate roughly $150-$200 worth of face value postage, with most denominations ranging from 20c to $10. The second stockbook contains a collection / accumulation of over 900 stamps, primarily Australian States, with better representation from New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, along with selections of Antarctic Territory and New Zealand. A spot check indicated some stamps and a few sets cataloguing $10 and over, noting a variety of postmarks, including c.d.s. town cancels, with many socked on the nose. Online photos show a sampling. We note a few small 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 $ 250

SOLD for C$225.00
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970

147/221

Five Mint Never Hinged Complete Australian Sets, with Scott #s 147-149 (incl. 147a), 166-179, 180-183A, 184-187, 218-221. Overall fresh and fine to mostly very fine.

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Scott $ 774

SOLD for C$130.00
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Australian States

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971

Large Accumulation / Collection of Mostly Used Australian States, with probably thousands of stamps (singles, multiples, etc.) all displayed and semi-sorted on 27 stock pages plus inside a 10-page booklet. We note all States represented, some with very early issues and all with a good representation, with some duplication. These were collected throughout a lifetime, with the intention of one day transferring them into albums, and we assume there will be many finds in terms of shades, papers, perforations, postmarks, etc. A very useful lot, with huge catalogue value and great potential. All pages scanned online (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) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (Scan 20) (Scan 21) (Scan 22) (Scan 23) (Scan 24) (Scan 25) (Scan 26) (Scan 27) (Scan 28) (Scan 29) (Scan 30) (Scan 31) (Scan 32) (Scan 33) (Scan 34) (Scan 35) (Scan 36) (Scan 37) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$600.00
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Austria

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972

Extensive Collection / Stock of Mostly Mint Austria Back of the Book, on stock pages in a thick binder, with semi-postals (B1/B382A), Airmail (C1/C63), Postage Due (J47/J267 as well as Military and Newspaper stamps. We note that much of the material appears to be mint never hinged, too many good items to list here, owner catalogue value is $3,888. See sample pages 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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Scott $ 3,888

SOLD for C$170.00
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973

Collection of Mint and Used Austria, 1850-2004, with a few thousand stamps housed in a 64 page stockbook. The collection consists of used material up to 1900, with primarily mint material post-1900, with mint never hinged material in the modern era. A spot check indicated #s C54-C60 (m.h., c.v. $267 total), C54-C58. C60 (used, $249 total), along with stamps, sets, and partial sets cataloguing $10 and up including semi-postals, Germany used in Austria 1938 to 1945 (mostly used stamps), newspaper stamps and other back of the book material. Postmark interest includes a small variety of Vienna town cancels and other c.d.s. postmarks, including a few socked on the nose. Owner's older Scott catalogue value for the collection in excess of $7,000. The lot also includes an accumulation of roughly 500 Wurttemberg used stamps. Online photos show a sampling. Only a few small faults on the early used, otherwise a very fine and clean lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$375.00
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Bahamas

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974

Specialized Collection of Mint and Used Bahamas, 1860s-2018, with a few thousand stamps primarily in hingeless mounts, in roughly 125 album pages housed in two binders. We estimate roughly 90% completeness, in period, for basic issues from 1863 to 1930, and virtually complete from the 1930s up to 2018. The collection begins with used classics from the 1860s to 1880s, including 1p (x19, 4 mint no gum), 4p (x11), 6p (x6), 1sh (x10, 2 m.h.), with a spot check noting the majority having watermark 1 and 2 papers. The collection continues with mint singles, sets, and partial sets, noting the collector added selections of used stamps, varieties, shades, and more, ranging from the 1890s to the 1930s, including Scott #s 27-31 (m.h., c.v. $226 total, including 9 different shades), 33-36 (m.h., $111 total), 70-80, 83 (m.h., $113 total, noting a ½p and 5sh with SPECIMEN overprint), 85-91 (m.h., $115 total), 100-113 (m.h., $126 total), along with sets and partial sets cataloguing from $20 to $60 and up. The collection post-1970 consists of mint never hinged issues, with the collector adding, souvenir sheets, sheetlets, booklet stamps, in hingeless mounts and selections of modern used hinged onto album pages. A nice collection, with only a few basic numbers missing. Online photos show a sampling. A few small faults with a few of the early stamps, including a few regummed mint stamps. 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 600

SOLD for C$750.00
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975

Collection of Mint and Used Bahamas, 1884-1991, with roughly 550 stamps in 36 Minkus album pages. The collection begins with a small selection of pre-1884 stamps, and continues with primarily mint singles, sets and partial sets up to the 1930s, with mint and or used sets post-1935, with a spot check noting #s 37-41, 44-47 (m.h., c.v. $165 total), 85-89 (m.h., $90), 132-147 (used, $70 total), along with a few singles, sets, and partial sets cataloguing $20 to $60 and up. Owner's 2020 Scott catalogue value for the collection $1,733 (includes owner's identification and catalogue values for most of the album pages). Online photos show the first 7 pages only, 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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Scott $ 1,733

SOLD for C$275.00
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976

Collection of Primarily Mint Bahamas, 1880-1963, neatly arranged on 16 quadrille pages, with roughly 200 mint stamps, ranging from Scott #27/182. We note just a few of the better sets with #s 27-32 (c.v. $486 total), 33-36 ($111), 37-42 ($154), 49-56 ($322), 70-84 ($398), along with a few stamps, sets, and partial sets cataloguing $20 to $100 and up, including MR4 ($125). The collection also includes roughly 65 used stamps, noting #33-36 ($209 total). We note fresh crisp colours throughout, with only a few faults on a few of the early stamps. Online photos show the better pages. (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 $ 350

SOLD for C$500.00
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Baltic States

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977

Collection of Mint Baltic States in Schaubek Album Pages, 1991-2014, with a few thousand stamps, in roughly 150 album pages. The collection consists of Latvia, ranging from 1991 to 2012, Lithuania ranging from 1991-2014, and Estonia 1991-2005 (we estimate 99% completeness in period, for each country), noting many sets, souvenir sheets, and booklet panes. A spot check indicated catalogue values for some sets and souvenir sheets ranging from $5 to $20 and up, with many sets having topical and thematic potential, including butterflies, lighthouses, flowers, birds just to name a few. A nice clean collection, and very fine (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$425.00
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Barbados

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978

Collection of Mint and Used Barbados on Palo Album Pages, 1861-1952, with roughly 160 stamps on 22 album pages. We note early used classics with #s 13, 29, 32, 33, 41, 45, 47-51, 51b, 53, 55-56, 60-67 (includes 61a, 65a, c.v. $132), 70-79 ($123), 102-108 ($100), 110-112 ($111), along with mint and used stamps, sets, and partial sets cataloguing $10 and up, including 1916-1918 Seal of the Colony 127-139 (m.h., $181), 159-161 (m.h., $102), 178 (used, $52). Postmark interest includes c.d.s town cancels, including a few socked on the nose. Online photos show a sampling, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$110.00
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979

Large Collection of Mint and Used Barbados, 1850s-2017, with many thousands of stamps, the majority in hingeless mounts, in roughly 150 album pages housed in two binders. The collection begins with 9 imperforate used Britannia stamps noting ½p (x2), 1p (x3), 1sh (x4), along with 25 perforated Britannias with different perforations and watermark paper, and continues with 1882-1885 issues noting #s 61, 63, 65 (x2), 66 (m.h., c.v. $193 total), along with 28 used stamps (noting a few with c.d.s. postmarks). The collection continues with along with mint and or used sets and partial sets, for Badge of Colony, Victoria Jubilee, Nelson Centenary, Seal of the Colony issues, noting #s 81-87 (m.h., $172 total), 102-107 (m.h., $101 total), 127-139 (m.h., $214 total), along with a few stamps, sets, and partial sets cataloguing $20 to $40 and up. The collection post-1970 consists of mint never hinged issues, with the collector adding, souvenir sheets, sheetlets, in hingeless mounts and selections of modern used hinged onto album pages. A nice collection, with only a few basic numbers missing post-1970. Online photos show a sampling. A few small faults with a few of the early stamps, including a few regummed mint stamps. 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 $ 500

SOLD for C$600.00
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980

15/256

Valuable Collection of Mint and Used Barbados, 1861-1962, with roughly 350 stamps, including mint and or used stamps, sets and partial sets, neatly organized on 27 quadrille pages. The collection begins with a small selection used stamps, ranging from 1861 to 1878, with the strength of collection consisting of the mint sets post-1882, with #s 60-67 (c.v. $601 total, includes 61a, 63a), 70-80 ($305 total), 81-89 ($385 total, includes 81a), 90-101 ($400 total), 116-126 ($260 total), 127-139 ($214 total), along with other stamps, sets, and partial sets cataloguing from $20 to $100 and up. Collectors and dealers will appreciate the fresh colours in the mint stamps found throughout this collection. We note a few faults with a few of the used stamps, along with a stamps with hinge remnants, still a high cataloguing collection. 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) (Scan 12) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$425.00
Will close during Public Auction