Sessions & Viewing Hours

This sale will take place in our offices with bidders on the floor and our usual live broadcast on Stamp Auction Network. Sparks Auctions remains conscious of the ongoing pandemic and will continue to support its staff and customers in safe practices where we can. Our pandemic commitments are online.

Advance Bidding

Bidders may place advance bids via email, telephone, fax, or use an agent (see list below). The preferred method for real-time bidding is to participate and follow along LIVE via Stamp Auction Network. The Terms and Conditions of Sale can be seen on our site, along with information about bidding. Contact us if you need further help and we will talk you through the process.

Viewing

At our offices, 1770 Woodward Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Viewing will take place from Monday, October 3 until Wednesday, October 26. We can only accommodate a limited number of viewers at once, and will allow time between scheduled viewings for cleaning and to minimize contact. Please book a time soon so we can provide the best possible viewing experience. We can be reached by e-mail or telephone at 613-567-3336.

During viewing, there is guest parking in the lot behind the building and more on nearby streets (subject to City of Ottawa parking regulations).

Sessions

You may place your bids in advance by phone, fax, email. We will conduct the sale on Stamp Auction Network in the usual fashion. Telephone bidding can also be coordinated with advance notice. Bidders with complicated instructions may wish to use an agent (see list below for those who represent buyers at our sales).

The sale will be take place at our offices, 1770 Woodward Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa on the following dates and times. Placing of a bid indicates your agreement to the Terms & Conditions of Sale.

Session #1
The Daniel Cantor Collection of Queen Victoria Canadian Leaf & Numeral Stamps and Postal History
Lots 1-141
Thursday, October 27, 2022 9:00am EDT
Session #2
Canada to Back of Book
Lots 142-707
Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:30am EDT*
Session #3
Canada Revenues & British North America
Lots 708-856
Friday, October 28, 2022 9:00am EDT
Session #4, Part 1
British Commonwealth
Lots 857-900
Friday, October 28, 10:30am EDT*
Session #4, Part 2
Worldwide
Lots 901-949
Friday, October 28, 11:00am EDT*
Session #5
Postal History
Lots 950-1299
Friday, October 28, 11:30am EDT*
Session #6
Lots and Collections
Lots 1300-1816
Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:00am EDT
We will be taking a lunch break at 12:30pm each day for approximately thirty minutes, which may affect the timing of afternoon sessions. Check the SAN Live Bidding & Audio Feed to see how the sale is progressing.
* Will begin immediately after the completion of the previous Session.
Buyers will be notified when their material is ready. Pickup will be by appointment only and drop-ins will not be accommodated.

Agents

Employing an agent is a good way to make sure your bidding intentions are well-represented if you cannot participate yourself. Auction agents can view material, execute OR bids and limit bids, and maintain your anonymity if desired. They can participation in person or connect by video in real time, so they can participate fully. All of the names below are knowledgeable, experienced auction buyers that we can recommend. Please contact an agent directly, well in advance of the auction, to make arrangements for them to represent you.
Jamie Hennebury
709-351-4103
probuck5@hotmail.com
Frank Mandel
212-675-0819
busybird1@me.com
Nick Martin, LoveAuctions UK
(44) 0120546 0968
nick@loveauctions.co.uk
Claude Michaud
902-443-5912, 902-456-0950 (cell)
jcm.ph@ns.sympatico.ca