Lot 1389 1925.JUN.12 Quetta Emergency Air Mail Covers, two covers mailed from Hindubagh to Quetta, with same day receiver on back. Vertical crease on both (as usual for these) tear on back of the one addressed in Hindu and missing backflap plus blue writing offset on the other addressed in English, still two rare Indian covers, with only twelve items carried on the outbound flight. Estimate $200, sold for C$1,650.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Auction #33
June 25-27, 2020
Lot 1098, Edmonton Dead Letter Office postmarks collection, 1911-1945, sold for C$585
Lot 1098 Edmonton D.L.O. Postmarks Collection described on eighteen pages with a total of nineteen covers/cards and one piece, all dated between 1911 to 1945. We note a 1945 cover with scarce EDMONTON BRANCH cds without indicia (the only known example according to owner); a 1914 ambulance cover with 2c Postage due stamp; various cds, oval and other auxiliary markings. Few faults, but overall both strikes and covers in fine condition. From the Brian Plain Collection of Canadian Dead Letter Offices. Estimate $200, sold for C$500.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 229, United States 1930 $1.30 brown Graf Zeppelin, XF NH, sold for C$5,382
Lot 229 United States #C14 1930 $1.30 Brown Graf Zeppelin, mint never hinged, fresh and extremely fine. Accompanied by a 1997 Philatelic Foundation certificate and a 2010 PSE certificate grading it at their superlative grade “Gem 100, Mint OGnh” (only nine stamps have been given that grade). SMQ for Gem 100 is $7,500. Rsv. $3,500. From The Outaouais Collection. Scott CV U$550, sold for C$4,600.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 1457, India 1930 R.A.F. goodwill flight to Singapore, sold for C$5,148
Lot 1457 India 1930.OCT.29 R.A.F. Goodwill Flight to Singapore, from Karachi to Bangkok, franked with Indian and Siamese stamps, duly cancelled in Bangkok on NOV.7 (front and back). This cover was signed by the pilot Flight Lieutenant D.F. Anderson. Very fine and rare, with only ten items flown. From the Leon Victor Pont Collection of early India First Flight postal history. Estimate $500, sold for C$4,400.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 86, Canada 1897 fifty cent ultramarine Jubilee, XF NH, sold for C$1,462
Lot 86 Canada #60 1897 50c Ultramarine Jubilee, mint never hinged, with deep, rich colour and extremely fine. From The Outaouais Collection. Unitrade CV$1,500, sold for C$1,250.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.