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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Canada Small Queens photo mailer, sold for $518

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Sparks Auctions| Leave a comment

Canada mailer, 10cent + 2cent small queenLot 1321 Canada 10c + 2c Small Queens on Photo Mailer to England, both stamps tied roller cancel on very ornate “Topley Studios, Photographer by Appointment to his Excellency The Marquis of Lorne and Her Royal Highness The Princess Louise, 104 Sparks Street.” Very fine and scarce. Est$ 300, realized $450.

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