Sparks Auctions – Page 487

Lot 801, Singapore #1a-20a

July 24, 2020June 26, 2009 by Sparks Auctions

While this set is widely available hinged, NH is much less common and this shows in the realization.

Singapore #1a-20a 1949-1952 KGVI Definitive Issue, perf 18, complete set of 20, fresh, never hinged, very fine. Scott CV $540, realized $1035 with premium.

Lot 707, Great Britain #1 on piece with maltese cross & squared circle

July 24, 2020June 25, 2009 by Sparks Auctions

Great Britain #1, 1840 1d black Victoria, four margins used with light red Maltese cross cancel then later added to piece with Norwood May 6 1900 squared circle postmark, this date being the 60th Anniversary of the First Day, fine-very fine. Scott CV $300, realized $375 with premium.

Lot 260, Canada 106aiv

July 24, 2020June 24, 2009 by Sparks Auctions

Canada #106aiv, 1911 2¢ carmine Admiral booklet pane, with large part OTTAWA-TOP on tab from Plate 15, showing bottom of "T" aligned
5mm above horizontal gutter between stamps. Believed to be the finest known of this extremely rare booklet pane. Unitrade CV $12,000, realized $8050 including premium.

Lot 226, Canada #93

July 24, 2020June 23, 2009 by Sparks Auctions

Our second of two features today is the 10¢ Edward VII, which went for over catalogue value, possibly a record realization for this stamp.

Canada #93, 1903 10¢ brown lilac King Edward, with immaculate gum and large balanced margins, mint never hinged, extremely fine.
A lovely stamp worthy of the finest collection. Unitrade CV $1950, realized $2185 including premium.

Lot 116, Canada #39DP

July 24, 2020June 23, 2009 by Sparks Auctions

We start off the highlights from Sale #4 with an exceptional realization for Canada #39DP, which went for well over the estimate.

Canada #39DP, 1872 6¢ Small Queen small die proof, in peacock blue on card mounted India paper, extremely fine. Very rare. Estimate $1500, realized $5980 with buyer’s premium.