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1101

Collection of Roughly 725 Different Mint Hong Kong, 1935-2014, neatly organized in 9 double sided Vario-style stock pages. The collection begins with a few pre-1935 mint hinged issues noting #s 37, 45, 73, 94, 134, 167 (Scott c.v. $265 total) with post-1935 material ranging from Scott #s 148/1680, along with postage due sets J18-J21 (x2), J22-J22C, and sets of FRAMA Vending Labels depicting various zodiac signs from two different post offices ranging from the 1980s-1990s. A cursory check of indicated the majority of stamps are lightly hinged up to the mid-1950s, and primarily never hinged thereafter, with a few stamps, sets, and partial sets cataloguing from $10 to $30 and up. Owner's Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth Stamp Catalogue for Hong Kong, 6th Edition totals £1,270 (for #s148/1680 only), equivalent to $2,148 CDN at time of writing. Online photos show a sampling. A clean collection, noting the fresh colours, and ideal lot for British Commonwealth collectors, or dealers looking for stock. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$350.00
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1102

8/217

Valuable Collection of Mint and Used Hong Kong, 1863-1962, with roughly 275 stamps, with mint and or used singles, sets, and partial sets, neatly organized on 23 quadrille pages. The collection begins with primarily used stamps up to 1882, with a cursory check noting #s 8-24 used set, noting better 17 ($325), 22 ($145), 23 ($950, with blue B62 postmark), 9-10 (m.h. $480), 26 (used, $82), 31-35 (used, $605 total). The collection continues with post-1882 issues, noting a mixture of mint and or used singles and sets, noting just a few of the better items with #s 37, 39, 41, 45-46, 48 (m.h., $296 total), 36-48 (used, $246 total), 67 (m.h., $260), 71-78, 80-81 (m.h., $529 total), 86-87, 89-98, 100-102 (m.h. $848 total), 106 (used, $420), along with singles, sets, and partial sets, cataloguing $30 to $80 and up, including 166 (m.h. $350), 179 $10 Silver Wedding (m.h., $325), J1-J5 (m.h., $199 total), and more. We note bright crisp colours throughout, that collectors and dealers will certainly appreciate. The vast majority of stamps are lightly hinged, along with a few stamps with hinge remnants. A high cataloguing collection, with all stamps shown 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$850.00
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Hungary

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1103

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Collection of Mint and Used Hungary, Including First Day Covers, 1940s-1980s, with many hundreds of mint and used stamps in four stockbooks, along with loose material. The lot contains mint and used stamps and sets, generally ranging from 1943 to 1983 (a spot check indicated no imperforate stamps), along with roughly 50 souvenir sheets. The lot also include roughly 250 first day covers, noting single and set frankings, ranging from 1969 to 1977, along with a few maximum cards. Catalogue values generally range $10 and under, with many thematic and topical possibilities. Online photos show a sampling. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$90.00
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1104

Extensive Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Hungary, 1870s-2000, with many thousands of stamps, in nine volumes. Each volume has a collection of mint and used stamps, with strength from 1900 onwards, generally organized chronologically. A spot check noted #s 462-465 (m.h., c.v. $145 total), 871-884 ($80 total), along with stamps, sets and partial sets cataloguing $20 and up, noting roughly 300 imperforate issues from the 1960s to the 1980s, including a few souvenir sheets. The collection includes back of the book singles and sets, with strength from the 1930s to the 1960s, noting semi-postals, airmails, postage dues, and occupation stamps, along with roughly 300 souvenir sheets, perfins, etc. This lot is really geared for the specialist as we note a wide variety of overprints and surcharges, with used material having c.d.s. postmarks, including a few socked on the nose. Owner's older Scott catalogue totals in excess of $10,000, so we recommend in-person viewing to better appreciate the lot, as our online photos only show a small sampling. We note a few small faults on a few of the early stamps. 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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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$700.00
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1105

Mint and Used Hungary Collection in 6 Volumes, 1874-2011, either hinged on album pages, or mounted in black stock pages, with a high degree of completion, especially in the 1920s to 2000s range, including semi-postals and back of the book. Most of the stamps in the first half are used (incl. mostly c.t.o.) and most of the rest are mint never hinged, including the majority of the souvenir sheets. A very clean collection, assembled with care over several decades, not needing much to complete in range, or continue on. Owner's 2020 catalogue value comes to $4,050. Our online scans only show a tiny portion of this huge collection. (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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Scott $ 4,050

SOLD for C$375.00
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Iceland

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1106

Four Mint Never Hinged Complete Iceland Sets, with Scott #s 144-148 (slight blemish on gum of 50a, $850), 213-216 ($110), 257-268 ($143) and 278-282 ($44), all fresh and mostly very fine.

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Scott $ 1,147

SOLD for C$120.00
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1107

Collection and Accumulation of Used Iceland Officials, consisting of a collection of 44 different issues, as well as 5 stock pages filled with duplicates, ranging from one to dozens of stamps, noting singles, pairs, blocks, some on piece, etc. Overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 3,846

SOLD for C$300.00
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1108

Group of Iceland Circular Numeral Postmarks on Stamps, with just over 380 various stamps (pairs and strips counted as one) all displayed on 22 stock cards. The quality of the strikes range from very fine to barely visible. We have scanned all pages online, and we have not checked these against the detailed list in the Facit catalogue, so a careful inspection might reveal rare postmarks. These cancels were used mostly by very small post offices and are sought after. (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 $ 300

SOLD for C$325.00
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1109

Extensive Collection of Unusual Postmarks on Iceland Stamps, with just under 650 items (pairs, strips, etc. were counted as one), all displayed on several stock pages. This collection was put together with interesting and unusual postmarks being the focus of attention, and we note paquebot straightlines, many Edinburgh Scotland c.d.s. cancels, postmarks from Bergen Norway postmarks, several FRA ISLAND ship cancels, Tollur revenue postmarks, Skipsbreif straightlines, Icelandic postmarks on the stamps of Great Britain, Norway and the United States, and more, all on a wide variety of Iceland issues. A wonderful opportunity for the specialist collector, or online dealer, all items are scanned online for your viewing pleasure. (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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 1,000

SOLD for C$375.00
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1110

Large Accumulation of Iceland Definitive Issues, 1902-1920s, with the 1902-04 issues (6 stock pages), 1911-12 issues (8 stock pages), 1907-08 issues (25 stock pages) and 1920-33 issues (12 stock pages) with singles, pairs and strips. This group has a huge catalogue value as there are several high value stamps, such as for example #s 83 (x7, at $70 each), 84 (4 at $80 each), 85 (x5, at $350 each), 89 (x72, at $26 each), 91 (x25 at $50 each), 93 (x83, at $13 each), 95 (x11 at $13 each), 98 ($225), 97 (x3, $75 each), 137 (x42 at $37 each), 138 (x10 at $57 each), 186 (x4, at $82 each), 187 (x2 at $210 each), and many more. There is a good amount of postmark interest, with not only town postmarks, but other interesting postmarks, and there are surely many finds in terms of papers, shades, or other varieties. The quantities of stock pages given include the various later surcharged issues. A great opportunity for the advanced collector, or online dealer. Our online photos only show a small 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) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$1,000.00
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1111

Collection / Accumulation of Mint Iceland Singles and Sets, starting with early definitives, followed by definitives and commemoratives (and a few souvenir sheets) in complete or part sets, including Airmail, Officials, Semi-Postals, two pages of early Christmas seals, a Frimex 1964 stamp sheet and souvenir sheet, etc. These are all displayed on 14 stock pages and 7 stock cards, and also includes an original 1903 Announcement by Danish Decree of The Coat of Arms of Iceland" accompanied by a mint and a used Children's Asylum stamps bearing the same design. Overall fine to very fine, with a mix of hinged and never hinged, all items are pictured online. A great opportunity for collectors or dealers 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) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$750.00
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1112

Group of 11 Documents with Iceland Revenue Stamps, 1935 to 1941, three have the Facit #G2 (with "Grejoslumerki 10" surcharge) including one dated May 1 1935, one month after the implementation of this practice, five have the later issue Facit #G3 (perf. 12¾) and three have Facit #G4 (perf. 11). We note a variety of cancel types, etc. Also includes a stock page of 56 used "documentary revenue stamps" and three "payment tax stamps" (Facit G2-G4). Overall fine or better, all items 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$110.00
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India

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1113

Group of 28 Part or Complete India Sheets, 1940 to 1951, most are complete sheets of 320, but also includes half-sheets and large blocks, no smaller than 64. There is a good range of different issues in the period, mostly made up of Officials (range of #s O106A to O121), but also regular issues (range of #s 169 to 232), including a few commemoratives, such as two half-sheets of 64 of Scott 232 ($576).Some of the items have separation, as well as creases or bends, etc. Inventory included. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 3,761

SOLD for C$3,200.00
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1114

Accumulation of Used India From An Old-Time Collection, 1850s-1950s, with many thousands of stamps, in a stockbook, with mostly loose material. A spot check of the lot indicated a few 1854-1855 issues with ½a (x4), 1a (x7), along with Scott #s 26B (x47, c.v. $164 total), with the majority of the material ranging from the 1930s onward, including Officials, and a small selection of India States, noting #s O61 (x51, $178 total), O62 (x12, $162 total), O69 (x30, $105 total), O71 (x44, $396 total). The lot is from an old-time family collection, with the potential for finds by the dedicated collector, including better postmarks. Duplication up to 50 in some cases, including a two small boxes of bundleware Online photos show a small sampling. We note a few faults with a few of the stamps, 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 $ 200

SOLD for C$1,250.00
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1115

Large Accumulation of Mint India, King George V - King George VI Reigns, with many thousands of stamps, the vast majority in large blocks, noting mostly Officials, generally ranging from #s O68 to O123, along with blocks of 10 to 15 of 1935 Silver Jubilee issues. and a few other commemoratives. Stamps generally catalogue from 25c to $3 each, with the lot including a Jammu #47 (m.h., c.v. $475). Some of the items have separation, as well as creases or bends, etc, with online photos showing an 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$1,350.00
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1116

20/360

Collection of Mint and Used India, 1865-1962, with roughly 625 stamps, with mint and or used singles, sets, and partial sets, neatly organized on 35 quadrille pages. The collection begins with 37 different used issues up to 1892, with a mixture of mint and used singles and sets post-1892. Just a few of the better stamps include #s 50-52 (m.h., $170 total), 60-75 (used, $214 total), 106-116, 118-123 (m.h., $251 total), 150-167 (m.h. $406 total), 203-206 Mahatma Gandhi set (m.h., $557 total), 207-222 (m.h., $348 total), along with singles, sets, and partial sets, including officials, cataloguing $20 to $80 and up. Vibrant colours throughout, that collectors or dealers will appreciate, with the majority of stamps being lightly hinged, along with a few having hinge remnants. The used material appear to be postally used, with the possibility of a few telegraph postmarks. A nice collection, with online photos showing 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$1,900.00
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Indian Convention States

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1117

Collection of Mint and Used Indian Convention and Feudatory States, 1880s-1940s, with roughly 650 stamps, with mint and or used singles, sets, and partial sets, neatly organized on 38 quadrille pages. We note 13 different states are present, with better representation from Chamba, Gwalior, and Charkhari, with a cursory check indicating just a few of the better stamps with #s Chamba 70-85 (m.h., $619 total); Jhind 126-148 (m.h. $136 total); Patiala 92-95 (m.h., $125 total); Bijawar State 1-10 (m.h., $390 total); Charkhari 39-43 (m.h., $510 total); Sirmoor 11-18 (m.h., $162 total). Fresh colours throughout, with the majority of stamps being lightly hinged, along with a few stamps having hinge remnants. A nice lot for the specialist, or for dealers looking for stock. 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$750.00
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Indian Feudatory States

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1118

Bundi

Collection of Bundi Forgeries, of the 1915 to 1941 issues, includes 21 single stamps (incl. Officials), two covers (both have genuine stamps but fake postmarks), 11 blocks of 10 and a block of six. We note many shades, a useful collection or reference group for the specialist. All items scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$80.00
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Iraq

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1119

1/277

Collection of Mint and Used Iraq, 1923-1961, with roughly 275 stamps, with mint and or used singles, sets, and partial sets, neatly organized on 20 quadrille pages. A cursory check of material indicated just a few of the better mint stamps with #s 1-12 ($213 total), 28-40, 42 ($232 total), 44-59 ($155 total), 77-78 ($112 total), 110-129 ($133 total), C1-C8 imperforate and perforate sheets ($160 total), along with a few sets cataloguing $15 and up. Vibrant colours throughout, with the majority of stamps being lightly hinged. Online photos show a sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$425.00
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Ireland

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1120

Accumulation of Roughly 150 Ireland Booklets, loose in a box, including a selection of prestige booklets, generally ranging from the 1960s to the 1990s, with material possible on either side of the range. Duplication up to 5 in some cases. Online photo shows an overview, clean and very fine.

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Estimate $ 100

SOLD for C$450.00
Will close during Public Auction