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Cat No.

Lot Description

621

CVR

1871 plating study of Webb #P1 & P2 postal stationery cards, the seminal research collection assembled over many years by Earle L. Covert, contributor to the Webb catalogue, comprising 139 visible plate numbers of Webb #P1/P2 cards, neatly mounted on 53 pages in a 3-ring binder with plastic protectors, many with detailed annotations identifying plate number types, with most examples originally acquired in the $20–$50 range or higher, a truly unique and irreplaceable collection representing decades of dedicated study,(Video 1) (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 1,500

SOLD for C$2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction

622

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1871 master plating set of Webb #P1 & P2 postal stationery cards, the original reference collection assembled by Earle L. Covert, contributor to the Webb Catalogue, used to produce his plating study, comprising several thousand Webb #P1/P2 cards housed in a two-drawer metal file cabinet, each in a protective plastic sleeve and labeled with date, plate position, and other annotations, a quick review revealed some visible plate numbers, though cancellations and destinations have not been studied, suggesting strong potential for discoveries; an unparalleled reference resource, ideal as a companion to the Plating Study also offered in this sale or as a standalone cornerstone for further research and exhibition.

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Estimate C$ 1,000

SOLD for C$600.00
Will close during Public Auction

623

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1871 identified plates of Webb #P1 & P2 postal stationery cards, a work-in-progress accumulation forming part of the reference material used by Earle L. Covert, contributor to the Webb catalogue, in preparing his plating study, comprising an owner's count of 558 Webb #P1/P2 cards grouped in numerical sequence and housed in a small cardboard box, with labels and protective sleeves provided but not yet applied, a preliminary review shows some visible plate numbers, and while no effort was made to examine cancellations or destinations, the volume suggests strong potential for finds, an excellent companion to the plated set offered in this sale or a valuable stand-alone lot for further study and development.

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Estimate C$ 1,000

SOLD for C$650.00
Will close during Public Auction

624

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1871 identified plates of Webb #P1 & P2 postal stationery cards accumulation, approximately 3,000 cards housed in a large plastic bin, part of the material used by Earle L. Covert, contributor to the Webb Catalogue, for his plating study, most housed in glassines or holders and marked with the corresponding plate number, unchecked for cancellations or destinations with strong potential for finds, an excellent companion to the plated set also offered in this sale, or a valuable standalone lot for further development by the specialist.

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Estimate C$ 1,500

SOLD for C$1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

625

CVR

Selection of used Victorian postal stationery cards, including quantities of the First Issue (Webb #P1), First UPU Issue (Webb #P4), Jubilee Issue (Webb #P16), and Maple Leaf Issue (Webb #P21/22), along with postal stationery letter cards (Webb #L1, L5, L8/9), and a Hospital for Sick Children illustrated card (Webb #SKP18aS2) with filing punch hole, some with printed advertising backs, unchecked for cancellations and offering potential finds, a worthwhile group for study or expansion of a specialised collection.. (Video 1)

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Estimate C$ 150

SOLD for C$160.00
Will close during Public Auction

626

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Victorian and Edward VII mint postal stationery accumulation, comprising several hundred mint postal stationery cards and envelopes housed in a small box, with items sorted by Webb catalogue number and arranged front to back, including cards such as P4 (33), P5 (4), P6 (1), PY (12), P8 (2), P9 (6), P11 (1), P13 (11), P14 (1), P15 (12), P16 (6), P17–22, P23–26; letter cards L1, L3–L5, L8, L10; and envelopes EN3–EN5, EN9–10, EN14–EN15, EN24–EN25, including the 2c overprinted issues, as well as twelve Webb #ENX1 #10 size envelopes, duplication is present in manageable quantities throughout, a strong and desirable group ideal for a postal stationery enthusiast or dealer assembling collections by type or era.

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$180.00
Will close during Public Auction

627

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Victorian and Edward VII postal stationery cover accumulation, comprising several hundred used cards from the Scrollwork and subsequent issues, including Webb #EN3, EN5, EN9/10, EN12, EN17–19, EN21, and EN24/25 in varying quantities, with a range of corner cards from commercial and institutional senders, some from Western Canada, unchecked for cancellations and offering potential for finds, a solid lot for study or expansion of a specialized collection. (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 C$ 400

SOLD for C$250.00
Will close during Public Auction

628

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1882–1964 postal stationery wrapper accumulation, comprising approximately 2,000 used and mint wrappers from the Victorian through Elizabeth II periods, housed in a medium-sized box, including most Webb numbers from #W4 to W51 in varying quantities, unchecked for cancellations or destinations and offering potential for finds, an ideal holding for the knowledgeable dealer or specialist.

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$600.00
Will close during Public Auction

629

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1882 Victorian Pointed Ornaments Issue postal stationery card accumulation, comprising several hundred used 1c Victoria cards from the Pointed Ornaments issue (Webb #P5a–f), many featuring printed advertising and notifications on reverse from a variety of organizations, a desirable lot for plating or expanding a specialized collection of this classic stationery.(Video 1)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$275.00
Will close during Public Auction

630

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1887 Victorian Scrollwork Issue postal stationery card accumulation, comprising several hundred used 1c Victoria cards from the Scrollwork issue (Webb #P7), many with printed advertising and notifications on reverse from a range of organisations, unchecked for cancellations and offering potential finds, an ideal lot for plating or expanding a specialised collection of early Canadian stationery. (Video 1)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$250.00
Will close during Public Auction

631

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1891–1896 Victorian Rosette Issue postal stationery card accumulation, comprising a couple of hundred used 1c Victoria postal cards from the First and Black Rosette issues (Webb #P9–P13), with a wide variety of printed advertising and notifications on reverse from different businesses and institutions, unchecked for cancellations and offering potential for finds, an ideal lot for plating studies or expansion of a specialised collection. (Video 1) (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$190.00
Will close during Public Auction

632

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Maple Leaf Issue and Edward VII postal stationery card accumulation, 1897-1903, comprising a few hundred used 1c Victoria Maple Leaf issue cards (Webb #P17–P20) and a similar quantity of King Edward VII cards (Webb #P20 and one P26), with many showing printed advertising and notifications from a variety of organisations, unchecked for cancellations and offering potential finds, an excellent lot for plating or expansion of an Edwardian and late Victorian postal stationery study. (Video 1) (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$300.00
Will close during Public Auction

633

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King George V postal stationery accumulation, 1911-1936 comprising over 1,000 mint and used postal stationery cards and envelopes sorted into two small boxes, one containing cards sorted by type, the other with envelopes (both #10 and standard sizes) housed in plastic holders. Includes both mint and used examples, with duplication in places, a useful lot for those interested in postal stationery study, identification of varieties, or building a representative collection; ideal for the collector or dealer alike. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$275.00
Will close during Public Auction

634

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1920s–1970s election postal stationery envelope accumulation, comprising approximately a couple of hundred #10 size envelopes, mostly used with some mint, including Webb EN800/EN801, EN803, and EN808–EN820, in varying quantities with strength in the Wilding and Second Karsh issues, mostly English with a few French, predominantly used in Alberta and Saskatchewan, offering enough variety to build a representative collection, overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$350.00
Will close during Public Auction

635

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Group of postal stationery covers, 1926-1966, with two unused with Webb #EN54b, 2c on 3c Medallion with doubled overprint and #EN124, 5c on 3c revalued George VI and two used private stationery of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, #EN79 and La Société Générale de Financement du Québec, #EN162, all clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Estimate C$ 100

SOLD for C$60.00
Will close during Public Auction

636

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1937–1952 George VI postal stationery accumulation, comprising approximately 2,000 used and mint postal stationery cards and envelopes in a variety of formats, including a 3-ring binder with multiples of mint and used cards and covers arranged on pages, with best value found in the many advertising and graphic printed message backs from a wide array of commercial senders; also includes over 100 duplicates in a plastic holder, additional duplicates on plastic pages, and a medium box of loose mint and used cards, a substantial and appealing group, ideal for dealer or collector alike.(Video 1) (Video 2) (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$325.00
Will close during Public Auction

637

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Aerogrammes 1950s–1990s dealer’s stock, medium box with several hundred examples including four plastic bags of mint folded aerogrammes identified as "Jim Webb’s stock," three sheet file holders of unfolded mint material, one sheet file of used aerogrammes, and another of used Canadian Forces Abroad items, including examples with British frankings sent back to Canada. A rich and varied accumulation ideal for the knowledgeable collector seeking printing and format varieties, with strong potential for finds. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$140.00
Will close during Public Auction

638

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Ontario Hydro and CP & CN private order postcards and flimsies accumulation, 1960s-1980s, comprising many hundreds of mint and used Ontario Hydro postal stationery cards along with Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railway freight flimsies, housed loose in a box and semi-organised on Hagner stock pages, spanning the First Karsh, Cameo, and Centennial issues with some Fisher issues represented, also includes a group of unused Canadian National forms without stamp imprints, a valuable lot for the knowledgeable dealer or specialist (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) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$250.00
Will close during Public Auction

639

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Change of Address forms and private order envelopes accumulation,1960–1980s comprising three distinct components: several hundred used Official Canada Post ‘Change of Address’ cards, many franked with high-value definitives including multiple $1 to $5 stamps (some with 3x $5), with addresses from locations such as Hay River and Pine Point, NWT; over 100 Elizabeth II private order envelopes including Centennial issue (Webb #ENX76), Fisher issue (#ENX80/83), and Transportation issue (#ENX84); and a group of Canada Post materials related to change of address notifications, including unused ‘Safety Notification Postcards,’ ‘Emergency Change of Address’ cards, and related ephemera, a strong lot for the specialist or dealer.

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$80.00
Will close during Public Auction

Canada Airmail

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Lot Description

640

CVR

Group of more than 125 early Canada air mail and first flight covers, 1924–1930s, with a strong focus on Western Canada and Northwest Territories flights, featuring a wide array of cachets and frankings, some with Semi-Official Air Mail stamps, numerous pilot-signed items and a mix of commercial usages, a diverse and appealing selection ideal for the collector beginning a new area or the dealer seeking desirable early flight material, overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 150

SOLD for C$400.00
Will close during Public Auction