Lot 1531, Canada collection of fancy cancels — Realized $1150

Another Canada collection, this one with scans, which obviously held treasures for those who took time to view it thoroughly.

Canada Collection of fancy cancellations in two binders, a better than average collection with over 1,400 mostly Small Queens (virtually all 3¢ value). We noted many coloured cancels, good quantity of better early shades and a wide variety of cancels with not much duplication. Many cancels are illustrated with D&S numbers. A very clean collection and rarely offered in this extensive a lot. Condition generally fresh and fine or better. Estimate $500, sold for $1000 hammer.

Lot 1539, Canada Collection, Estimated $750 — Realized $2185

This was one that rewarded further inspection: Collection of CDS cancellations in three binders, an above average quality collection of over 4,250 stamps from Small Queens (great majority) to 1950s. Large portion are socked on the nose, fully dated cancels. Noted small Prince Edward County collection, cancels from most provinces. A nice collection. Estimate $750, hammer price $1900.

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