Lot 727 Leeds 1833 Unionville U.C “1829” Type, dated APR.11.1833 on a folded cover to York, this is the only recorded example. The unique example of this postmark, from a post office which was only open from before 1831 to 1833. Estimate C$250, sold for C$1,150.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Auction #47
June 1-3, 2023
Lot 630, 1881 Glen William Ontario Cover to Souris Mouth, Manitoba, sold for C$819
Lot 630 1881 Glen William Ontario Cover to Souris Mouth, Manitoba, then Forwarded, mailed from Glen William on SEP.7.1881 to Souris Mouth, Manitoba, with the following postmarks: Winnipeg (SEP.11), Rapid City (SEP.14), Brandon (new ERD SEP.27) and Souris Mouth N.W.T. (OCT.8, rare, used for only 5 months). The cover is franked with two 2c Small Queens one on top of the other, first tied by fancy cancel, second with target cancel, which suggests a forwarding. Edge wear, still fine with good postmark interest and routing (see exhibit page notes). Estimate C$150, sold for C$700.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 618, Canada 1898 ten cent blue green Special Delivery first day cover, sold for C$2,691
Lot 618 Canada #E1 1898 10c Blue Green Special Delivery First Day Cover, tied by JUL.1.1898 5pm Montréal Bickerdike flag cancel (very uncommon on special delivery mail) on 1c blue Queen Victoria stationery envelope (Webb EN6) paying the 1c printed matter rate (unsealed as was required, with pencil notation “found opened no contents fw”) plus 10c special delivery fee, fresh and very fine. July 1, 1898 was the first day the Special Delivery was offered in 14 Canadian cities, including Montréal. The sender of this cover obviously recognized the importance of this occasion by preparing the two covers offered in this sale (see next lot for the other one). Prior to the discovery of the two covers offered in this sale, the earliest recorded use of this stamp was July 2, 1898. An exceptionally rare and important early first day cover, offered to the market for the first time 125 years after its date of issue. Estimate C$500, sold for C$2,300.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 327, Canada 2015 recalled Hoodoos souvenir sheet and booklet, sold for C$321
Lot 327 Canada #2844, 2847a 2015 Recalled Hoodoos UNESCO Souvenir Sheet and Booklet, both showing the incorrect image for the Dinosaur National Park stamp, mint never hinged, very fine and popular. Unitrade CV$375, sold for C$275.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
Lot 769 Prescott 1858 Treadwell Stampless Cover by Steamer, sold for C$936
Lot 769 Prescott 1858 Treadwell Stampless Cover by Steamer, mailed Treadwell U.C JUN.16.1858 (manuscript double broken circle is the earliest recorded date, a few weeks after the post office opened) rated “3” handstamp to Cumberland (light receiver) through Ottawa. The cover was carried to Ottawa via the Steamer Phoenix (manuscript “Str Phoenix / JUN 17 / 58” on back) then back down river to Cumberland. Light aging, still rare and fine. Estimate C$150, sold for C$800.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.