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Tuvalu

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Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1260

/CVR

Tuvalu mint collection, 1976–2002, never hinged and substantially complete for the period, comprising many hundreds of stamps neatly arranged on Vario pages with dozens of pristine souvenir sheets continuing to 2009; includes a stockbook with hundreds of 'Specimen' overprints from the 1976–1988 period, several first day covers, and a 1984–85 Leaders of the World presentation book; a spot check of approximately 50 items confirmed all were never hinged, with the remainder appearing similar; many souvenir sheets carry strong catalogue value, including Sc. #818–826 (c.v. $90) and numerous others valued at $10 and up; online photos show a representative sampling, clean and overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

Estimate C$ 150

SOLD for C$100.00
Will close during Public Auction

United States

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Cat No.

Lot Description

1261

1847-1851 United States Classics study collection, with 1847 5c red brown Franklin with red cancel, 10c black Washington (lightened cancel), range of imperforate 1c blue Franklins (x10), 3c red orange brown imperforate Washington (35+), noting c.d.s. and coloured cancellations, as well as shades of light brown, red brown, orange brown, etc, 5c red brown Jefferson (x2), 10c green Washington (x9), 12c grey black Washington (x5), including one with red cancellation, some flaws to be expected, typical of such a holding of classics, but a high-cataloguing group and a superb study lot ideal for more in-depth examination for types, varieties, etc, chiefly fine. (Sc. #1/17) (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 1,000

SOLD for C$1,150.00
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1262

Used collection in three volumes, 1850s–2004, comprising several hundred stamps neatly hinged on homemade and Steiner album pages, with additional stock pages containing duplicated material, some faults noted among earlier issues, later material mostly 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 C$ 100

SOLD for C$50.00
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1263

Mint and used accumulation, 1850s to 1990s, as received in glassines, envelopes, etc, with mint plate blocks, large multiples and part sheets (mainly 4c–8c era), several modern sheetlets in Fleetwood folders (32c–34c), thousands of mint and used stamps including revenues and locals, largely in cards and on pages, a varied and substantial lot warranting close inspection. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 250

SOLD for C$140.00
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1264

United States, 1850s to 1930s, in-depth re-entries and double transfer collection, on Vario pages in two albums, the first volume of Regular Issues, the second of Revenues, the regular issues largely from the 1860s Bank Note Issues to 1930s, the earlier items including double transfers on the 1863 2c Black Jack (x4) and 1873 1c Franklin (x4), double-transfers on 1c, 2c, 8c and 10c 1893 Columbian issues, further emphasis on the Washington-Franklin issues, including 3c violet with striking double impression, 1903 1c Franklin issues including major and minor double transfer on postcards (x4), and 1906 imperforate pair, two pages of 1894 2c brown Harbour issue of Hawaii, the Revenue album largely 1c and 2c Internal Revenue issues, offered with a large envelope filled with large multiples of the 5c Documentary Tax stamp (much faulty), some overall flaws, but an impressive and largely fine-very fine study, prepared by a dedicated specialist over many years, ideal for continuation, with close inspection warranted; ex Trimble. (Video 1) (Video 2) (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 500

SOLD for C$475.00
Will close during Public Auction

1265

United States 1857-61 1c blue through 30c orange study collection, 1851-57 designs, perforated, printed by Toppan, Carpenter & Co, a mostly used group, with only a few mint, note 1c blue Franklins (x16), 3c dull red (+shades) Washington (x23), 5c Jefferson (x7) with shades ranging from orange-brown appearance to red brown and darker browns, 10c green Washington (x15) with range of shades from lighter to dark green, as well as several coloured cancels, 12c black Washington (x8), note two red cancellations, 24c grey lilac Washington (x1), and 30c orange Franklin (x3), a useful and high-cataloguing group, unchecked for recuts, etc, some faults, but much is fine, ideal for further study. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 800

SOLD for C$950.00
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1266

1860s–1970s, United States mostly used collection with considerable 19th-century value, neatly arranged in a large Lighthouse stockbook and hinged in a smaller album, with strong representation from the 1860s through the Pan-American Exposition set and a high degree of completion from the 1930s to 1976, includes substantial duplication among early issues and many stamps cataloguing $50 and up, condition variable with faults noted in earlier material, but overall a satisfying holding with depth and appeal; inspection recommended, seven photos show a sampling. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 400

SOLD for C$325.00
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1267

United States, 1861/66 1c to 15c National Bank Note Co. study collection, a beautiful range of shades throughout each issue, comprising 1c blue Franklin, including some lovely deep blue examples (x26), 2c "Black Jack" including fancy cancels, as well as blue and red coloured cancels (x26), selection of nearly 100x 3c Washington, including fancy cancels, red and blue cancels, and grilled examples, 5c brown Jefferson (x25, including shades), the 10c green Washington (x54) also with a lovely range of lighter to darker green, as well as yellowish and bluish shades, including fancy and coloured cancels, 12c black Washington also with coloured and fancy cancels (x29), likewise for the 15c black Lincoln (x34), which also includes grilled examples, 24c Washington (x6) with shades from lilac to darker greys, 30c orange Franklin (x7), and the top-value 90c blue Washington (x4), a superb holding, some faults, but many fine and desirable examples, ideal for the dealer or specialist alike, significant catalogue value, warranting close inspection. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 2,500

SOLD for C$2,500.00
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1268

Small balance of USA dealer stock, 1862–1943, including a strip of five Officially Sealed labels (never hinged, c.v. $125), Scott #72 (90c Washington, fine, used, c.v. $625), #115 (6c Washington, very good with light cancel, c.v. for F-VF $225), #238 (15c Columbian, very good, never hinged, c.v. for F-VF $250) and #291 (50c Trans-Mississippi, very good with gum adhesions, c.v. for F-VF $600); flaws to be anticipated, but a useful lot for the collector or dealer.

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Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$275.00
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1269

Mint and used collection in three United States Seal albums, 1893–2001, comprising thousands of stamps, mostly used prior to 1955 with a mix of mint and used thereafter, offering good mint face value and strong catalogue value, largely in part sets with key values often missing, better areas include Columbians to the 15c plus the 50c, Pan-American Exposition complete to the 10c save the 8c, a wide range of Washington-Franklin printings, numerous “Farley’s follies” as singles, solid representation of Americana, Transportation, Bicentennial souvenir sheets, “Celebrating the Century” panes, and “Legends of” series, ideal for a collector looking to fill gaps or a new USA collector seeking a strong base, also useful for dealers; early material in mixed condition, generally fine to very fine overall, online photos showing only a portion of the contents. (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) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$150.00
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1270

Group of more than 160 Plate Number Singles, 1920s to 1940s, beginning with Washington-Franklin issues and continuing through the National Parks series, with some duplication; all housed in identified 102 cards noting Scott catalogue number and plate number; high catalogue value, ideal for collector or reseller alike, overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

Estimate C$ 400

SOLD for C$375.00
Will close during Public Auction

1271

United States never hinged postage lot, sorted by denomination and bundled in packs of 1,000, comprising 8c (×3), 10c, 13c, 15c, 20c (×2), and 32c (×2), includes singles, multiples, souvenir sheets, and miniature panes, clean and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

Face U$ 1,660

SOLD for C$425.00
Will close during Public Auction

1272

United States never hinged postage lot, sorted by denomination and bundled in packs of 1,000, comprising 8c (×3), 10c, 13c, 15c, 20c (×2), and 32c (×2), with a mix of singles, multiples, souvenir sheets, and miniature panes, a clean and very fine group. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

Face U$ 2,191

SOLD for C$550.00
Will close during Public Auction

1273

Select group of misperforated coil pairs and strips, some quite dramatic, with 17 strips (one pair, the balance 4 or more stamps) most never hinged with a few very lightly hinged, featuring striking errors and varieties; a visually appealing and desirable group, very fine.

Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$100.00
Will close during Public Auction

1274

Group of 51 Duck Stamps, 1934 to 1995, a mix of used (signed) and unused (no gum as issued) or mint singles, neatly arranged on black stock pages, some in mounts, with used examples properly signed by hunters across the face. A substantial but incomplete run with minimal duplication, including 1934, 1935, and 1936 issues (c.v. $440 for no gum alone), solid catalogue value across the group, overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$225.00
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1275

Dealer stock of 36 mint and used Hawaii, 1863 to 1899, in 102 cards, identified by Scott number with older catalogue values noted, includes #15, 25, 30–39, 41–44 and others, all shown online; faults on some early issues including close margins, stains and thins, though several with original gum and good margins, overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 200

SOLD for C$140.00
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1276

Old time group of First Issue Revenues, unchecked by us for varieties, paper types and perforations. A great study lot for the specialist. Overall fine or better. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

Estimate C$ 300

SOLD for C$90.00
Will close during Public Auction

Cinderellas

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Lot Description

1277

Accumulation of Cinderellas, 1930s to 2000s, including wildlife seals, political commentary, Bileski fantasy revenues, pseudo-stamps on postcards and many others examples. We saw many of these listed in the Field Guide of the Cinderella Stamps of Canada, Third Edition. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate C$ 100

SOLD for C$250.00
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1278

19th Century Germany Poster Stamps & Cinderellas Collection, an attractive and diverse group of approximately 500 different, mostly large-format poster stamps and cinderellas from the late 1800s, lightly hinged on blank pages in a Scott album; issued as advertising labels for products, events, and promotions, these vivid miniature artworks reflect the styles and aesthetic tastes of the era; themes include animals, tea, coffee, chocolate, beverages, and various consumer goods; most are unused, some without gum, with only a few showing minor edge faults; includes one page of German revenues at the end; a colourful and engaging collection, ideal for those seeking to diversify their collecting interests or simply enjoy the artistry of classic commercial ephemera. (Video 1)

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Estimate C$ 400

SOLD for C$325.00
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Forgeries

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Symbol

Cat No.

Lot Description

1279

FORGERY

Group of 28 interesting forgeries, including some with Frodel handstamps, covering Small Queen Crown Cancels through Admirals, Precancels to 1990s coils. Ideal for further study. Overall fine or better.

Estimate C$ 400

SOLD for C$250.00
Will close during Public Auction