Category Archives: Auction #9

February 21-13, 2012

Boer War Material from the Viner Collection of Militaria, sold for $2530

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Sparks Auctions| Leave a comment

Boer War PostcardsBOER WAR and POST WAR RELATED Includes picture postcards, programmes, invitation, mementos, etc. many relating to Umtata (later Mthatha) where Viner’s camp was located. Of note are over 150 real photographs many showing the Cape Mounted Riflemen in action. See the detailed page on our site for details.

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British Columbia & Vancouver Island #17 cover, sold for $3051

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Sparks Auctions| Leave a comment

BC & Vancouver Island #17 on coverLot 1372 British Columbia & Vancouver Island #17 50c on 3d violet on cover to England, very fine stamp is tied by numeral in grid to cover addressed to Wimbledon, England. There is a neat New Westminster B.C. cds on front (SEP.14.1869) and a London SW cds receiver on back OCT.12.1869. A bit of aging as expected, with a small tear at bottom and on backflap, else very fine. Ex. Dale/Lichtenstein and accompanied by 2004 Greene Foundation certificate. Unitrade CV$2,500 realized $2,700.00

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