Sparks Auctions

Lot 1120 — 1891 Madagascar 5c to 1fr Numerals, sold for $207

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This lot is another example where rare stamps find a market even when they are faulty. While not as impressive as the 15centimes Cérès head featured last month, this is still a strong result.

Lot 1120Lot 1120 Madagascar #8-12 1891 5c to 1fr Numerals, used with 1891 cds cancels, 5c with large thinned area, 10c and 25c have a pinhole each, else mostly fine. Scott CV$381, sold for $180 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 143 — Canada 1898 two cent Map Stamp on piece, second day of use, sold for $109

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Lot 143Lot 143 Canada #85 1898 2c Map Stamp on piece dated second day of use, along with a 5c Leaf and an 8c Numeral, each tied by a Peterboro cds dated DEC.8.1898. This likely paid the pre-Imperial Penny Post 15c UPU rate, or a double UPU plus registration. Interesting and very fine. Estimate $100, sold for $95 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 1320 — Canada 1892 cover franked with strip of three one cent Small Queens, sold for $184

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Lot 1320Lot 1320 Canada #35 1892 Paris, Ontario to Toronto franked with a strip of three 1c Small Queens, each cancelled by ideal strikes of an intaglio diamond in three bars (Lacelle no. 1587). Mailed Paris MAY.9.1892 and Toronto next day receiver on back. Small opening tear at top, not affecting stamps. Very fine. Estimate $100, sold for $160 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 1381 — Canada 1928 Patricia Airways on cover, sold for $230

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Lot 1381Lot 1381 Canada #CL30c Invert 1928 Patricia Airways Semi-Official Airmail Variety on Cover, franked with 2c Confederation and Patricia Airways Exploration semi-official (#CL30c variety with inverted overprint), tied by Rolling Portage MY.2.28 split-ring, addressed to Red Lake with same-day arrival backstamp and WESTERN CANADA / AIRWAYS LIMITED / MAY 2 1928 / RED LAKE ONT handstamp. A scarce and attractive example. Estimate $250, sold for $200 plus buyer’s premium.

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