Sparks Auctions

Upcoming Auction and Other News

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We are hard at work lotting for what promises to be another strong auction. Dates for Sale #14 will be announced early in the new year. We already have substantial Canada material ready to go, and will have a larger than usual Worldwide section. We can continue to accept consignments until December 10th. Please let us know by e-mail or telephone if you have something you would like included.

In other news, we are pleased to welcome Louise Davies, who has joined our staff to assist with office responsibilities, bidder and consignor support, and shipping.

Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish clients who are celebrating the Festival of Lights!

-Sparks Auctions

Lot 991 — 1899-1901 Zanzibar bin-Said set, sold for $403

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Lot 991 high value

Lot 991
Lot 991 Zanzibar #62-78 1899-1901 ½a to 5R Sultan bin-Said, set of 15 with fresh, deep colours. The entire set is never hinged, a few with light gum creases but most with immaculate gum. The most prominent gum crease does not show any crease in the papers fiber in fluid, the 5R has a light smudge of gray brown printer’s ink on the back which in our opinion adds character. A fine-very fine set, not commonly found never hinged. Scott CV$326, sold for $350 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 16 — Canada three penny Beaver block of four used with 4-ring Montreal cancels, sold for $2990

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Lot 16Lot 16 Canada #4 1852 3d red Beaver Block of Four, used, with two light 4-ring #21 cancels from Montreal. Margins are large (showing parts of next stamp at bottom left) to just into at top right and bottom right. The stamps are from positions 77/78 and 87/88. A very rare block, and catalogue value is irrelevant. Ex. Cantor. Estimate $2000, sold for $2600 plus buyer’s premium.

Lot 540 — Canada 1959 Seaway invert, sold for $9200

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Lot 627Lot 540 Canada #387a 1959 5c St. Lawrence Seaway with Inverted Centre, with full never hinged original gum, no fingerprints or gum bends as usually seen on these rare error stamps but has a small natural paper inclusion, fine-very fine. Accompanied by 2000 Greene Foundation Certificate. Unitrade CV$16,000, sold for $8,000 plus buyer’s premium.

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