A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sparks Auctions 
Canada #359, 1956 5¢ Hockey signed by designer, matched set of plate blocks, never hinged, autographed by James Simpkins, who was well-known for his cartoon character, a bear named Jasper. Includes a small original watercolour on card of Jasper by Simpkins. Estimate $100
US #C15, 1930 $2.60 Zeppelin stamp on flown cover, from the June 3rd 1930 Graf Zeppelin flight from Lakehurst to Friedrichshafen, mailed at Varick St. Sta. New York May 31 1930. Usual cachets on front and Friedrichshafen June 6, 1930 receiver on back. Frost Cat. No. 8.) 127-49E. Frost 2005 CV $1800
We had some network difficulties yesterday that delayed the start of Session 1 by ninety minutes. Customers who were bidding on the Canada and B.N.A. material waited patiently as we uninstalled anti-virus software that was blocking us from properly running the auctioneer’s monitoring system, and the live audio feed. Thanks to James at Stamp Auction Network for quickly diagnosing the problem.
We also experienced one or two brief delays while the auction was under way, and we wish to apologize for the frustration this caused for bidders who were unable to execute live bids.
The lesson is that we will always be sure to have the entire auction day system ready and tested one day in advance of the sale.
Our systems are ready to go today, with the British Commonwealth section beginning promptly at 1p.m. EST.
Canada #FCF1, 1949-1971 25c blue Consular Fee, block of 6 from bottom right corner, mint never hinged, very fine. Light crease on lower right stamp mentioned for the record. Scarce and likely one of the largest known multiples. Van Dam CV $3750
Canada #FB53a, 1868 $2 Queen Victoria Third Bill issue with inverted center, used with light manuscript cancel, fresh colour and pleasantly centered with one missing perf at right, fine. Accompanied by 2009 Richard Gratton AIEP certificate. An attractive example of this world class rarity. Van Dam CV $12,500