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Canada & Provinces continued...

Back of the Book -- Provincial Revenues continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

201

Collection of Mint Newfoundland Revenues, with 30 different stamps, including a 25c Queen Victoria, 5 different George V, various Caribou values and issues, including a NH 5c Provisional, and more. All items scanned online, overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

Currently...C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction

202

Group of Mint and Used Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island Revenue Stamps, Nova Scotia has van Dam #s NSB16a-17 (both used, $925), NSH1-5 (all used), NSH2a, 3a, 4a (all three used watermarked, $225), NSH7 (used), and NSH8 (NH, $500). Cape Breton Island items with #s NSC13 (used, $325), 14-15 (both mint, $850), 16 (two mint, one NH), 17 (NH block of four, $165), 18 (NH, $300). Overall fine to very fine, with several rarely offered items. All scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

van Dam $ 3,491

Currently...C$600.00
Will close during Public Auction

203

OGT1/OV11

Collection of Mint Ontario Revenue Stamps, in black mounts on 4 quadrille pages, with OGT1-9 ($639), OGT11/18 (7 stamps, $1,300), OLT1-7 ($122), OST1/15 (15 stamps, $330), OST 16-17 ($13), OST 18-20 ($295), OST32, 33, 35 ($135), OV1/11 (11 stamps, $613). There is a mix of hinged and never hinged (generally counted as such, except for mixed sets which were counted as all hinged). (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 3,447

Currently...C$140.00
Will close during Public Auction

204

OGT19

$1.50 Red Luxury Tax Stamp Overprinted "GASOLINE / TAX" in Red, mint never hinged but with a horizontal crease, still fine appearing and a rare stamp.

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van Dam $ 3,200

Currently...C$425.00
Will close during Public Auction

205

E/P

Group of Various Ontario Law Stamp Essays and Proofs, starts off with 5 different essays on India, with "S" in red, the rest of the offering is still in van Dam-described glassines, as purchased by the owner back in 1980, and includes 17 plate proofs, die proofs, trial colour proofs, all with van Dam's retail prices totaling $1,095. A very fine and useful lot, all pictured online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 300

Currently...C$160.00
Will close during Public Auction

206

OL1/OL89

Collection of Mostly Mint Ontario Law Stamps, in black mounts on 4 pages, with OL1/15 (13 stamps, $1,000), OL16/30 (11 stamps including a used $2, $1,642), OL31-45 (incl. a mint and a used 50c), OL46/64 (18 stamps, $742) and OL66/89 (15 stamps, $886). Mix of hinged and never hinged, overall fine to very fine. All pages scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 5,791

Currently...C$325.00
Will close during Public Auction

207

OST30

1935 $3 Blue Ontario Tax Transfer, used, fine and scarce.

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van Dam $ 700

Currently...C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction

208

Group of Mint Québec Revenue Stamps, with #s QR4 ($350), QP1/7 (6 diff., $475), QV1S-9S (NH set overprinted SPECIMEN, $262), QA1, 2, 10 ($105), plus 6 different Stock Transfer stamps and a set of NH Unemployment stamps. Overall fine to very fine, all stamps scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 1,412

Currently...C$50.00
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209

E/P

RTE 1

2c Black Newfoundland Dog Inland Revenue Plate Proof, no gum as issued. Very fine. Walsh RTE 1.

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Walsh $ 450

Currently...C$50.00
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210

SL3/SL39

1907-08 Saskatchewan Law Stamps on Document, with 20 black on blue, 50c orange and $1 black brown with handstamp "District Court of Cannington" filed March 2, 1909. Scarce use on document. Fine

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Estimate $ 100

Currently...C$50.00
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211

YL2/YL17

Five Different Yukon Law Stamps, all mint never hinged and fresh, with YL2, YL13-YL15, YL17. Overall fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 1,254

Currently...C$50.00
Will close during Public Auction

Back of the Book -- Federal Wildlife Conservation Stamps

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

212

Comprehensive and Valuable Federal Wildlife Conservation Stamp Collection from 1985 to 2009, consisting of about two hundred items such as booklets (many signed by the artist), seldom offered sheets of 16 stamps (1986-1994,1998-2000, 2004), First Day Covers, stamps on permit and some promotional material, all housed in 50 Vario-style stock pages. Appears complete in period, with some duplication up to 10 of each in some of the earlier issues from the 1980s, and then to a much lesser degree onwards. We counted $9,969 in catalogue value, not including over 40 first day covers such as Rousseau, Gill Craft, Colorano and the colourful Milford cachets (retail around $10 to $20 each), as well as a few home made using postal stationery. This is definitely one of the most extensive collection we have handled. Overall very fine and ready for someone to fill in the few gaps that remain. This lot should appeal to collectors and dealers alike. Online photos show a sampling, therefore in-person viewing is recommended to better appreciate. (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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van Dam $ 9,969

Currently...C$275.00
Will close during Public Auction

213

Accumulation of Federal Duck and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamps, 1987 to 2003, almost complete in period (missing 1999 to 2001), consisting of 185 booklets with a variety of 14 different issues. We noted that 1988 to 1998 issues have duplication up to ten of each, while 1987 has 65 of each, 2002 and 2003 have respectively 5 of each. Total catalogue value of $4,150. Useful lot for dealers or dedicated collectors. Overall very fine.

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van Dam $ 4,150

Currently...C$160.00
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Back of the Book -- Provincial Wildlife Conservation Stamps

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

214

Extensive Provincial Wildlife Conservation Stamp Collection from 1985 to 2009, consisting of about 160 items such as booklets, sheetlets of 4 stamps, from all provinces (except Québec) and territories, displayed in 48 Vario style stock pages housed in two binders. A good variety of issues with no obvious duplication. We noted a group of 5 seldom offered Saskatchewan Habitat Trust booklets 1988-1990 (SW1-3, c.v. $1,000), 2 artist signed British Columbia fishing stamp booklets (BCF1A and BCF2A, c.v. $110 for both) and also one artist signed British Columbia fishing stamp sheetlet of 4 (1991-92 issue), a scarce 1992 Nova Scotia first day cover signed by 3 artists (NSW1h, c.v. $135), and the complete set of Prairie Provinces stamps (PC1-6, c.v.$140), to mention a few. We counted $7081 in catalogue value. Overall very fine, a useful collection that should appeal to collectors and dealers alike. 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) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 7,081

Currently...C$110.00
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215

/COVER

Comprehensive and Valuable Collection of Québec Wildlife Conservation Stamps, 1988 to 2009, consisting of 144 items such as imperforates, booklets (many signed), pane of 4 stamps, first day covers, silver coins on first day covers, and promotional material, all displayed in 38 Vario style stock sheets, housed in two binders. Almost complete in period (missing 1998 issues), with light duplication in some of the earlier issues, the owner was keen to collect most of the issued material resulting in a collection loaded with valuable and popular items throughout such as a group of 19 imperforate miniature sheets of 4 stamps (1988-1997,1999, 2001-2002, 2004-2009), a seldom offered 1992 miniature sheet of 4 stamps with "Canada 92 +$3.50" overprint (c.v. $650 QW5t), as well as a 1988 miniature sheet of 4 stamps (QW1b, c.v. $300) and more. We counted $14,905 in catalogue value. This is a rarely offered collection at this level of completion and should appeal to serious collectors and dealers alike. Photos offer a glimpse of the lot, therefore in-person viewing is recommended to better appreciate. (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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van Dam $ 14,905

Currently...C$950.00
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216

Collection of Québec Wildlife Conservation Stamps, 1988 to 2009, consisting of 66 items such as booklets (some signed), pane of 4 stamps and first day covers, all housed in 13 Vario style stock sheets. Almost complete in period with light duplication up to 4 of each for some of the earlier issues. The highlight of the collection is by far the scarce and popular 1992 miniature sheet of 4 stamps with "Canada 92 +$3.50" overprint (c.v. $650 QW5t) and the four fish and game stamps (QFG2, QFG3 x5, QGF4, c.v. $750 for all seven) as well as the 1988 miniature sheet of 4 stamps (QW1b, c.v. $300). We counted $3,920 in catalogue value. A nice collection that provides a nice variety of items, that should appeal to collectors and dealers alike. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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Van Dam $ 3,920

Currently...C$425.00
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217

Large Accumulation of Québec Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamps, 1988 to 2000, appears almost complete in period, consisting of single stamp mini sheets in booklets, miniature sheets of 4 stamps, many stamps with "World Wildlife Fund" surcharge, "Canada 92" overprint, imperforates (single stamp sheets and miniature sheets of 4 stamps), and many items signed by the artist. We noted a variety of over 50 issues, with duplication for some up to 5 of each for the single stamp mini sheets, and up to 14 of each for some of the miniature sheet of 4 stamps. The highlights of this lot is the group of imperforate sheets of 1 and 4 stamps, mostly numbered and signed by the artist, from 1988 to 2000, as well as perforated issues such as 3x 1988 single sheets signed by the artist (QW1d c.v. $285 for all 3), 13x 1988 miniature sheets of 4 stamps (QW1a c.v. $3,900 for all 13), 12x 1989 miniature sheet of 4 stamps (QW2a c.v. $1,200 for all 12) and signed by the artist, 2x 1992 miniature sheet of 4 stamps with "Canada 92" overprint signed by the artist (QW5t c.v. $1,300 for both), we counted $30,985 in catalogue value. Useful lot, not often offered for auction in such a large quantity. Overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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van Dam $ 30,985

Currently...C$600.00
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218

CVR

Large Accumulation of Québec Wildlife Habitat Conservation First Day Covers, from 1989 to 2000, consisting of 90 covers with a variety of 18 different issues. We noted that all issues have a duplication of 5 of each, and that covers from 1989 to 1992 are all signed by the artist, including the "Canada 92" issue. We counted a catalogue value of $9,450. Useful lot that will please the serious collectors and the dealers alike. Not often offered for auction in this quantity. Overall very fine.

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van Dam $ 9,450

Currently...C$160.00
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Back of the Book -- Precancels and Perfins

LotNo.

Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

219

Experimental Numeral Precancel Essays, c. 1928, six examples, hinged, with chiefly large part original gum, showing all recorded types, with Montréal (0700), Beamsville (2186), Toronto (4530) and Winnipeg (5850) on 3c carmine Admirals, further Beamsville and Winnipeg examples on 2c Arch/Leaf issues, typical centering, chiefly fresh and bright colour, a scarce group, with accompanying Kasimir Bileski note.
Winthrop Boggs in his seminal The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada references these essays, observations on which were further expanded upon in The Canada Precancel Handbook, which quotes H.G. Walburn as noting that “there are six of these Essays” and identifying them as originating from Beamsville (2), Montréal (1), Toronto (1) and Winnipeg (2). Walburn further noted that “from the evidence, there are trial printings of four sheets of the 3c carmine Admiral issue and two sheets of the 2c Maple Leaf.” Kasimir Bileski, on his note which accompanies this lot, remarks “these experimental precancels are of extreme rarity as only one sheet of each existed in the first place” and affirms them as “genuine in all respects.” (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

Estimate $ 500

Currently...C$170.00
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220

Group of Four Admiral "Military Precancel Essays", all four are 2c carmine issues, each with a different overprint. We believe these to be the same four items (based on the precise positioning of each overprint) illustrated in an article published in the Canada Precancel Handbook (Walburn et al. Unitrade Press, 1988, pp. 161-162) where it is proposed by Ed Richardson that these may have been prepared by the Department of National Defense in 1917 for use on overseas Soldiers' correspondence, but never put into use. According to this article, these once were accompanied by a note reading "owned by Lloyd Scovill, Toronto / April 1917". A most interesting group, believed unique, and a must have for the serious Admiral or Precancel collector. Ex Andrew Elwood collection.

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Estimate $ 250

Currently...C$300.00
Will close during Public Auction