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Lot Description

1001

Collection of 287 virtually all used Small Queens in binder, with a mint ½c strip of 5, otherwise appears to be all used, with all values represented (except 20c) and covers of the 1c (2) and 6c (2), neatly organized by denomination with strength in 1c earlier printings and including a few dated from the 1870s, 3c with a nice page of earlier shades including copper red (4), various rose shades (20), five 10c values including #40d (perf 11½x12) and 50c Widow Weeds (3); owner’s Scott catalogue value is $2,903 per inventory included with the lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 150

SOLD for C$140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1002

1870-1897, 1c Small Queen lifetime accumulation, with a total of 2,420 used stamps, beginning with two pages of mostly early printings and perf 11½x12, two pages of dated stamps from the 1870s and 1880s, with much more, including stamps from all printing periods, shades, variety of cancels, some faults but worthy of close inspection, chiefly 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) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$450.00
Will close during Public Auction

1003

1870-1897, large group of misperforated Small Queens, with 42 used stamps selection for perforations varieties, comprised of two 1c stamps showing double perforations (on horizontal and other vertical), plus 40 stamps showing various degree of misperforation including 1c (8), 2c (9), 3c (5 including an early rose shade), 5c (9), 6c (2), 8c (4) and 10c, as well as nine 1c to 3c “imperforate singles” in all likelihood all former jumbo stamps with perforations trimmed off (and not counted), a challenging group to assemble, ideal for the specialist. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$120.00
Will close during Public Auction

1004

Collection of mostly used stamps with postmark interest, 1880s to 1940s, an old-time accumulation beginning with duplicated Small Queens (to 5c) showing many clearly dated postmarks, continuing through to the War issue and including dollar values such as the Château de Ramezey and Destroyer, with noted varieties including a Broken X on the 1933 Grain Exhibition issue, and Back of the Book representation including Air Mail and Special Delivery, a fine or better group with excellent cancellation appeal, overview shown in online photos. (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 C$ 100

SOLD for C$110.00
Will close during Public Auction

1005

35/3136

Mainly never hinged collection, 1870–2018, housed in four Lighthouse hingeless albums (two with slipcases), with only a scattering of stamps before 1950—some of which are hinged—then complete or nearly so from 1952 through 2018, all apparently ever hinged from 1952 onward, includes booklets, souvenir sheets, coils, and singles, with a total face value of $2,477.92 for stamps 17c and up, a clean and comprehensive collection, 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 C$ 1,000

SOLD for C$1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction

1006

1872-1897, 2c Small Queen lifetime accumulation, from multiple sources, with a total of 3,760 used stamps, beginning with a page of 60 early printings (other ones are peppered through the balance of the lot), about 40 stamps with minor varieties and re-entries, 2 pages with 128 selected VF-XF stamps and much much more, including stamps from all printing periods, shades, variety of cancels, overall condition is quite nice with many very fine stamps, well warranting close inspection;Scott catalogue value $9,400 as cheapest. (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 C$ 500

SOLD for C$500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1007

37, 41

3c Small Queen accumulation of 2,680 stamps, on stocksheets in binder, the stamps appear to have simply been put on stocksheets with no further sorting, largely from 2nd Ottawa printing period, a variety of cancels includes a few multiples (note a block of 4), nice overall quality, a good lot for further study. (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 C$ 200

SOLD for C$200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1008

37, 41

Accumulation of 3,117 used 3c Small Queens in a binder, noting a variety of printings (likely 15-20% are from Montreal printing), some cork cancels, c.d.s., condition a bit mixed as expected with this type of lot, but should provide several hours of organization and research to properly sort through this lot; selected pictures show the most attractive pages. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 150

SOLD for C$500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1009

37, 41

Group of 3c Small Queens dated from 1870 to 1889, comprising 619 stamps on stocksheets, all selected for dated cancels from the 1870s and 1880s, includes nine examples dated 1870 with early strikes such as FE.2 and FE.3, showing a wide range of shades, papers, and perforations reflective of the key 1st Ottawa and Montreal printings, all years represented with strongest concentrations in 1877, 1879, and 1883–1889, condition varies as expected, a very useful lot for the 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 350

SOLD for C$325.00
Will close during Public Auction

1010

37, 41

1870-1897, 3c Small Queen lifetime accumulation, from multiple sources, with a total of more than 4,800 used stamps, starting with a page of 59 #37b copper red, two pages with 112 #37a rose, two pages with 103 #41a rose carmine (these 274 stamps alone have a Scott catalogue value of $6,900), and much much more, including stamps from all printing periods, shades, a variety of cancels, some on Richard Lamb cards, some faults as usual, generally fine throughout. (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$ 600

SOLD for C$475.00
Will close during Public Auction

1011

38, 42

1876-1897, 5c Small Queen lifetime accumulation, from multiple sources, with a total of 627 used stamps, including a #26 5c Large Queen, plus large group of 5c olive-green #38 (248) and 5c grey #42 (378), range of shades and cancels, some faults noted but better stamps as well, chiefly fine, worthy of close inspection; Scott catalogue value $8,290 (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 C$ 400

SOLD for C$350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1012

1872-1897 6c Small Queen lifetime accumulation, from multiple sources, with a total of 4 mint or unused stamps and 268 used stamps, including 6c yellow brown with two mint #39 and an unused no gum #39b, balanced consisting of 180 used stamps in a full range of printings, shades and perfs, including four #39b printed from the scarce “ghostly head” plate and 23 stamps on Richard Lamb’s cards, 6c red-brown #43 with one mint hinged, a dubious bisect on piece (not counted) and 74 used, and 6c chocolate #43a with 14 used, range of shades and cancels, some faults noted but better stamps as well, mostly fine, with potential rewards from a careful review; Scott catalogue value $8,705 (with #39 counted as cheapest except for the four “ghostly head” stamps as #39b). (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 C$ 500

SOLD for C$550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1013

40, 45

1874-1897 10c Small Queen lifetime accumulation, from multiple sources, with a total of 143 stamps including 42 from Montreal printings with #40 (19), #40a (10), #40b (5), #40c (3), #40d (2), #40e (2, both with faults and not counted), and #40i (1), plus 101 stamps from Ottawa printings in the full array of shades for those years, including 11 stamps on Richard Lamb cards, good range of cancels, the odd fault as commonly found, overall fine, rarely seen in this quantity; Scott catalogue value $9,430. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 750

SOLD for C$500.00
Will close during Public Auction

1014

1893-1897, 8c Small Queen lifetime accumulation, from multiple sources, with grey shade mint hinged with interesting smudge printing in left margin, three grey shade unused no gum (one with hinge thin), and 208 used stamps including two used pairs, 12 stamps on Richard Lamb’s cards, wide range of shades and cancels, the odd fault as usual, generally fine. Scott catalogue value $2,656. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$250.00
Will close during Public Auction

1015

46-47

1893, 20c and 50c Widow Weeds lifetime accumulation, with 39 examples of the 20c value including three pairs and two lovely VF+ singles on Richard Lamb cards, and 53 examples of the 50c value including three pairs and a strip of three, the odd fault as usual, overall fine; Scott catalogue value $8,265. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 500

SOLD for C$225.00
Will close during Public Auction

1016

51/1991D

Valuable dealer stock of mint Canada, 1897 to 2003, comprising many hundreds of stamps, mostly never hinged, ideal for a dealer’s inventory or a collector seeking to fill gaps or upgrade quality, beginning with Diamond Jubilee values (1c, 2c, 3c and 8c), followed by 1c and 2c Edwards, Quebec Tercentenary (½c, 1c, 5c and 20c), and a wide range of Admirals including 22 different stamps with regular issues, coils and a 1c imperforate pair, some with duplication throughout; strength continues from Confederation through the 1940s, though not always complete sets, with notable George VI coil singles and strips, several dollar values, and modern issues including a 1988 Regiments se-tenant pair with black doubled, a full pane of ten of the Alaska-Canada picture postage issue (c.v. $100), and a strong quantity of Fruit Tree definitives; many varieties identified by the owner, including examples from Bileski offerings, and at least $150 in face value postage (17c and up) included, 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 C$ 900

SOLD for C$650.00
Will close during Public Auction

1017

55/1354

Mint accumulation sorted in envelopes, all 17c and under values, housed in two shoeboxes, each envelope labelled with Scott catalogue number, issue name (in French), date of issue, and quantity, earlier material generally represented by singles or pairs, later issues by blocks and larger multiples with significant duplication throughout, total face value of $1,150.78, overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 400

SOLD for C$275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1018

2c Map Stamp used accumulation, of over sixty singles, displaying a wide range of shades from lavender to deep blue, as well as so-called "Muddy Waters" varieties, largely struck with c.d.s. postmarks from a variety of towns, noting also orbs, squared circle, split-rings, duplex cancels, etc, condition mixed with some examples faulty, but a chiefly fine and useful group for further study of this popular issue. (Sc. #85, 86). (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 100

SOLD for C$170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1019

Dealer stock of mint blocks, 1898 to 1970, in 102 cards beginning with the 1898 Map stamp, followed by George V and George VI definitives including Arch, Medallion and Pictorial issues, as well as commemoratives such as the Library of Parliament and Cartier, with several booklet panes also noted, includes a fine hinged Bluenose single (c.v. $200) and two centre blocks of the 5c 1970 Christmas issue (c.v. $80 total), overall fine to very fine.

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Estimate C$ 150

SOLD for C$170.00
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1020

Collector's duplicates of Admirals, Revenues and Precancels, 1890s to 1970s, housed in a compact, fully packed nine-page stockbook with many items in identified 102 cards; includes Admiral coil pairs and booklet panes, George VI definitives and Officials, Gas and Light Inspection issues, Second and Third Bill Issues, and a selection of city precancels from Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal; clean and varied contents, overall fine or better, best viewed in person for full appreciation. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 150

SOLD for C$140.00
Will close during Public Auction