The scarce "C in circle" postmark is found on more than 20 stamps spread over 6 lots in the first session. It is found on Large Queens (Lot 281), Small Queens (Lots 281, 294, 315, and 321) as well as the 1897 Leaf (Lot 371) and 1898 Numeral Issue (Lot 391).
LOT 294 — CANADA #35 1889 1¢ yellow Small Queen, selected used with perfect strike of fancy "C" in twin rings cancel from Ottawa House of Commons, very fine. Estimate $40.
Many other postmark specialties can be found throughout the catalogue for Canada and worldwide. A sample of the Canadian ones includes Lots 1514, 1558, 1603, and 1644 to 1655.
LOT 1558 Canada Collections — Queen Victoria era group selected for cancels, mostly Large and Small Queens and some registered mail stamps. A wonderful selection for the collector interested in postmarks. There are over 130 Small Queens, mostly 2¢ and 3¢ values, but with high values to 10¢ and 8 Large Queens. Better items noted including 3¢ Large Queen with #43 2-ring, 15¢ Large Queen with Halifax straight line, 3¢ Small Queen with fancy "EM" cancel, 5¢ RLS with K in 2-ring from Kentville, two blocks of 3¢ Small Queens. Inspect for other better and interesting items. Estimate $250.