Sale 45A, Athena Collection Part One, Has Concluded

Lot 142, Canada 1897 three dollar yellow bistre Jubilee, XF NH — **Lot 142 Canada #63 1897 $3 Yellow Bistre Jubilee**, mint never hinged, with superb centering among four large and even margins, colour is deep and rich, an extremely fine stamp in all respects. Certainly one of the finest examples known, catalogue value irrelevant. Unitrade CV$6,000, **sold for C$8,775** including 17% buyer’s premium.

Part One of Sale 45, The Athena Collection, has concluded. Prices Realized can be checked on our Stamp Auction Network listing or downloaded from our site. Invoices for the sale were sent out to successful bidders on January 22 by e-mail, please contact us if you were expecting an invoice and did not receive one.

Local customers please note that we will be coordinating appointments for those who wish to pick up their lots. If you want to have your lots shipped to you, please contact us.

We now move on to Part Two of the Athena Collection on February 11. In person viewing and advance bidding are ongoing. Our Mailing List is the best way to find out the schedule of future auctions, updates, and other information about Sparks Auctions.